Lucy

We just adopted Lucy. She is italian greyhound and chihuahua. She is so sweet and seems to like us. She is really good with Ari and he adores her!

HALLOWEEN

Ari in da' house!

Ari had his 15month checkup yesterday. He is 25 pounds, 32 inches, and he doesn't have to take iron supplements anymore! Hooray! We ceremoniously through the rest of it in the garbage last night.
Our little Prince has been very busy lately. He still LOVESSS to play the drums and is usually carrying one of my paintbrushes around. We have been spending most of our days out in the yard trying to make it look as nice as our neighbors' yards. He loves digging in the dirt and won't allow me to use the little shovel, he thinks it is his. He has also been spending a lot of time at Grandma Hill's house which is too much fun. They have dogs, tons of room to play around in, cousins, and of course Grandpa.
He is so much fun. Mikey and I love watching him discover, learn, and mimic people around him.

Rainy days are for...

paintbrushes, looking out the window wondering what to do with our yard, and cuddling.

Ari loves sushi!

Bear Lake

We went to Bear Lake for Labor Day weekend, but we didn't camp because I am terrified of bears.

Ari at (soon-to-be) Auntie MarLyn's

Ari in a drum playing trance

His Iron Supplement

I don't know what it tastes like, but from the look on Ari's face I don't want to try. It smells like rust and when he throws it up it leaves little spots on our clothes that get darker over time.

Birthday Boy

This past year has been the best year of my life. I couldn't say I have done much more than feed, cuddle, and watch Ari grow. I could say it is the most productive thing I have ever done.

Today is also the 4th anniversary of the day Mikey and I got engaged. These four years have been the best years of my life. I couldn't say I have done much more than laugh, love, and watch Mikey's hair fall out. (I love you honey!) I could say it has been the happiest time of my life.

The Ari Party!

We had the family over for a little party to celebrate Ari's first year. It was super fun and he got lots of fun new toys.

Graham Cracker Anyone?

What is Ari up to?

Play-date with Molly

Personalize funny videos and birthday eCards at JibJab!

He likes to feed himself

It's the same story every morning. One spoonful of cereal, then total refusal when I offer the second. We keep trying for about 30 minutes, but we always end up opening an avocado and sneaking a few Cheerios in his mouth while he is playing with them.

He likes to use his 7 teeth. He seems to know what they are for already, and has very little tolerance for foods where they aren't necessary.

Ari started saying "Mamamama" for my Mother's Day present.

Being Ari's Mommy

It is so hard to explain how perfect it feels to be Ari's mom. He has helped me to remember all the things that are important in my life. I have put more effort into developing my own talents because they are the things that I want him to be surrounded by as he grows up, and it makes me more happy at the same time. He is so beautiful and it is so fun to watch him grow.

9 months old today

update:

I love being Ari's mommy.

Mikey is a great daddy.

Ari is:

-21.5 pounds

-29.5 inches long

-eating lots of fruit and some veggies

-almost crawling

-making lots of different funny sounds

-in love with dogs

-really into technology

My Boys

I am glad they have fun while I am at work.