Oliver at three months old.

Shortly after taking Oliver to his two month baby well visit he started getting super grouchy. I was thinking that it was possibly the shots that made him so grouchy, but as the days went on and the grouchiness continued I started realizing exactly what was making baby number three so groucy. ACID REFLUX. Nothing new to us seeing as though both Kam and Karson had it as babies. Luckily we got to the Dr. and got a prescription for our little man and after awhile he was back to all smiles! Now if we could just get him back to sleeping good.

Stats on Ollie pop at three months old:

• Weight-Will let you know as soon as we weight him.
• Eye color-They are still a steel grayish blue color but have brown spots in them, every day the brown spot become more and more. He will for sure be my one and only brown eyed boy.
• Smiles a lot, coos a lot, and laughs a lot. I love to listen to him laugh.
• Starting to bat at toys and tries to grab them. When he does happen to get a toy that is hung in front of him into his mouth he loves to chew it to death!
• Starting to become more aware of his surroundings. Does not like to be left in a room alone.
• Loves his bath and is starting to splash. Although he still cries every single time I take him out!
• Sleeps actually worse then he did at two months old. Wakes up around 1:00, 4:00 then again around 5:30.
  
• Loves the baby swing!
• Still only eats four oz at a time.
• Hates to be on his tummy!
• Every time I walk toward him and he see's me coming he gives me a huge smile! Even if it is 5:30 in the morning.

We sure love our little man!

May in a nutshell...or a MAYbe not!

Okay, I know, I know.... I have been quite the blog slacker lately. I realize this post is long overdue but in my defense- A) My memory card reader broke so I had to find a cord to transfer all my pictures from my camera to the computer and B) It's been a very busy month.

We celebrated my 28th Birthday April 30th by going out to eat with other couples. I must admit that I have some pretty great friends who also happen to be great family. It was so nice to sit around a table and chat over good food. One of my favorite things to do! I must have some Italian in me somewhere. Then we came back to the house and played some games. Thanks Andrew and Stephanie for hanging out with us till the wee hours of the morning! It was a wonderful birthday. I got my birthday gift from Justin weeks earlier because he was so excited to give it to me. This is what he got for me!

And yes I feel like a very lucky girl and am absolutely loving the heck out of my Apple I-pad!

That next night Justin stayed home with the boys and I went with the family to Karlees dance recital. I am sad that it will be the last one, I have really enjoyed going to them over the years.

The next weekend the Birthday fun continued as we celebrated another birthday with our great friends Chad and Amy. Chad too turned 28 and we went out to dinner at Jakers then back to our house for games. (If you couldn't tell we love games!) It was a very fun night with some wonderful friends! That very next night we were able to try out another great restaurant with some more great friends, the Calls. A very fun Double Date night with us and our two infants in tow. The fun of the weekend didn't stop there for the next day we celebrated one of my favorite days of the year: Mothers Day! I love this day not only because it is a day to get spoiled but, for me it is also a day to celebrate being able to be a mother! I feel so blessed to have three beautiful boys! We celebrated with the Johnson family by making dutch oven dinners. So delicious! It was the perfect mothers day! I wish I would have go some fun pictures from this weekend but sadly I didn't get any!Justin and the boys got me a B.O.B jogging stroller. It is so nice and I can't wait for the weather to get better so I can use it more!

Thursday, the night of May 13th, we went up into the mountains and had a hot dog roast with my sister and brother in law. We were having a great time roasting hot dogs and marsh mellows and then decided to shoot guns. Well Ellie, our dog, gets pretty scared when we shoot guns but usually just hides under the car. When we were done shooting we couldn't find her anywhere. We called and called but she never came. Justin hiked up to the top of the mountain calling for her and still couldn't find her (it was quite the hike). We drove up and down the road and still could not find her. At this point Kamden was crying, Karson was tired, Ollie was loosing his patience and daylight was fading fast. We finally after hours of looking for her had to leave without her. At the crack of dawn Justin went back up to the spot where we had been the previous night. He found dog tracks but there was no Ellie. He left notes in all the mailboxes around about our lost dog and info then headed back down. Later that day a man called him and told him that he had found Ellie earlier that morning while he was hunting. He didn't know who's dog it was. (Ellies tags came off earlier and I had yet to get them back on her.) He let her tag along with him until later that afternoon he stopped at one of the houses on his way out and asked if they knew whose dog she was. Well thanks to Justins letter that he had left in their mail box they knew we were looking for her and our phone number.The man who found her was amazed at how good of dog she was. Luckily we were reunited with our little Ellie Bellie. I think we were all very grateful to have her back. Next time we go shooting she will have to stay in the car.

The next night Justin and the two older boys headed out to Fielding park for the Father and sons campout. ( A ward activity where Fathers and their sons go for a night to campout.) Because we had been having such crappy weather I made them a nice cozy bed in the back of the Expedition. Although I don't think that Justin stayed very comfortable I think they stayed at least warm. The boys had a great time with their dad as they always do. They came home stinken dirty. I guess that is the fun of it all.

Sunday night we went up to Chad and Debbies for a survivor finale party. I hadn't been that big of fan of Survivor the whole season but when I heard we were having a finale party I didn't want to be lost while watching it. So the entire previous week I had caught up on all this seasons episodes online. Man I really got into it and remembered how much I loved the show.

On Thursday the night of the 20th we headed to Boise for a little weekend getaway. One of Justin's scouts made it to state for Tennis so we went over to support and watch him play. The weather was super crapy so I ended up staying indoors with the boys most of the time but it was still super fun. We went shopping and went to a pizza place with some delicious pizza. (Thanks Jade for the suggestion!) Also while we were over there are little baby O turned 3 months old! I will post more on this later. Breydan ended up doing pretty well and it was lots of fun. Sunday night we enjoyed a BBQ at Justins parents house in honor of Karlee, his little sister, for graduation. It was great to visit and see family that had come into town for the occasion. Monday night we went to Karlees graduation from Shelley High School. It had reminded me of my own graduation 10 years ago. Congrats to Karlee! We love you bunches and will miss you lots! I first met Karlee when she was four years old! It has been so much fun watching her grow up through all these years. It's hard for me to believe that she is now all graduated from High School and moving on in life.





So this past weekend, Memorial weekend we decided to stay home and have a nice relaxing three day weekend. We went to the movies, Justin to the new Robin Hood movie and me to Letters to Juliet, and ate out at the new Famous Daves in town. Totally Delicious by the way. Went for a walk around the river, and fed the ducks. Had some wonderful dinners with my family, Justins family, and Chad and Amy. Played games. Went to another BBQ and went to put flowers for our loved ones on their grave sites. It was a wonderful weekend! Nice and Relaxing.

So that is May in a nutshell...okay more like a novel!

Busy Bees!

What have we been busy doing this past week. Well let me fill you in.

Ollie pop turned two months old and had his baby well visit and got his first set of shots. SAD, and let me tell you he has been very grouchy since! At two months old Ollie-

Weight 10lbs 13oz
Height 22.5"
Both somewhere in the 30th percentile. What a little tyke.
He has now found his hands and constantly has them in his mouth.
He loves when people talk to him and he talks right back with his coos. Mr. Jabber Box.
Smiles a lot!
Now that he is getting a little bit bigger Kam and Karson are becoming much more interested in him. They love feeding him. (Of course with lots of help!) They love singing to him and talking to him. They always want to hold him. It is so fun watching these boys grow up together. I just love having boys!!!

Also this week we have been trying to potty train Karson. This kid is sooooo stubborn. He is totally and completely capable of going potty in his potty but he will only do it when he wants to. The other times he just does it wherever he pleases. In the yard, downstairs, on the floor, in his undies. He just really doesn't care! Then other times he will just walk himself into the potty sit down and go all by himself. GEEEZ! So we went to the store and got a bubble gum dispenser and put M&Ms in it. Now every time he goes potty in his potty chair he gets to turn the thing and out pops a M&M. This has been working much better and I am so proud to say (knock on wood) no accidents yet today! The kids loves his chocolate! Last week I was back in my room indulging in some chocolate and I heard Karson coming and didn't want to share so I hurry and put it in the drawer. Luckily he didn't see me but that didn't much matter because as soon as he walks up to me he sits on my lap takes a sniff and says "Ma I want some chocolate". The kid is like a trained hound dog looking for chocolate.

So one fine day I am sitting back in my bedroom feeding Oliver relaxing a little to much when suddenly it occurs to me that it is a little to quite for comfort. I had just previously put a movie on for Kam and Kars to entertain them while I fed the baby so I thought to myself hmm maybe they are just really into the movie. So I finish feeding the baby and then come out to find ...GASP!!! baby butt cream (aka Desitin) all over the place. The leather chair, the carpet, the walls, the table, the blinds. I mean really how can two little ones possibly accomplish all this in a few minutes.

Lets just say Desitin is by far the hardest thing I had to clean up!

Olivers baby blessing.

This past Sunday we blessed Oliver at church. Justin did a wonderful job. I am so greatful for him and the great man that he is. We are also very greatful for Oliver and the sweet blessing he is in our home. Thank you for our great families that came and supported us.

California

Last Monday Justin, Oliver and myself loaded up in the car to head to California for Taylias funeral. That first night we drove through a terrible snow storm. We could hardly see the road and had to drive super slow. Finally at about 11:30 we made it to St. George and stayed for the night. We were up bright and early and made a quick run to Walmart and then we were back in the car. We then drove from St. George to southern California. Oliver was a champ and hardly made a peep the entire drive. That night we went to Taylia parents house to meet up with everyone and see Jeff and the kids. It was super hard to see Jeff and the kids and not completely loose it. We drove to Manhattan beach to stay with some friends of Sara and her mom Dawn. It was so good to see Sara and her mom and we had lots of fun catching up. That next morning we were up early to head to the funeral. The funeral was beautiful. Jeff spoke and did such an amazing job. He is the strongest man I have ever met. It is amazing that all these people come to comfort him and he ends up being the one to comfort us. It was so good to catch up with all our old Michigan friends. Even though only two of them still live there. I feel as though we have made friendships that will last a lifetime. Taylia was burried in a beautiful cemetary overlooking the ocean. It was so her! It was hard to say goodbye to Taylia. She meant so much to me and it was hard to loose such a good friend. We shared some really special things and for that I am so greatful. The next morning we were able to go to the Newport Temple and that was really an amazing experience. I thought a lot about gratitude for all we have, especially the wonderful friendships we share. The rest of the time we were able to chat and hang out with Jeff the kids, friends and family. We were sad to have to head home but so ready to see Kamden and Karson. We left that evening and drove to Primm Nevada. The next morning we headed back to Idaho, only stopping for a quick bite to eat with my little sis Tess in Provo. It was such a wonderful trip and I am so glad we were able to go.

Seeing as though this was Olivers first trip I had to stop and get a picture of him and a palm tree. To bad we never made it to the beach.

A group of us at the Newport Temple. Jeff, and his parents, Kia (Tays sister) Sara and Us.

Good Ole Michigan Friends. Jenn Cobia, Krisi Holbrook, me, Jenny Squire, Brook Neal, Ami Jorgensen, Liz Jaggi, Sara Prescott, and Christina Jackman.

It's hard to say good bye.

My really good friend Taylia Olsen passed away March 27th. She was blow drying her daughters hair when her heart suddenly stopped. She left behind a wonderful husband and four small children. At the time the were living in China.

I first met Taylia at church in Michigan. She was all smiles as she introduced herself and invited us over for dinner. I was amazed how friendly she was to a complete stranger and we accepted the invitation. When we showed up at the Olsen house they were so hospitable. We instantly felt comfortable, and felt as though we were old friends. That is where it all began. The first of many memories to come...


Taylia loved children. When we first moved to Michigan we only had Kamden and he was a small baby. One night we were over at the Olsens for dinner and I couldn't get Kamden to stop crying. Taylia took him for me and sang to him and kissed him and he immediantly stopped crying. She was so patient and it didn't matter to her that it wasn't her own. As the years went by and our kids grew up she continued to be a great example of a mother and my kids loved her. She was always around to help me out with them and I always felt comfortable leaving my kids with her.

She was a great teacher. We would spend hours talking in person and on the phone and I learned so much from her. She was like an older sister to me. I will always cherish those deep conversations we had!

She didn't judge me. She loved me for who I was. She was true to herself and what you saw is what you got. She was strong and she was proud of who she was.

We loved havimg dinner together and playing games.

Tay was super funny and always made me laugh.

Almost every single Holiday we were in Michigan we spent together. They became our family away from home.

Taylia was very generous with her time, love and friendship. She had several friends and was loved by many. She will surly be missed.

I think Justin said it best on his own blog when he wrote:

Did you notice that the world got a little bit dimmer Saturday afternoon?
On Saturday a friend left to go back to where we all strive for. Sadly she left behind a family that is confused, friends that don't quite understand, and a world that needs more people like her.
Today my faith says that she is in a better place, that I understand that this is part of the plan and that a divine force is at work. Unfortunately my heart doesn't quite agree with my faith. Today three little girls can't say good morning to their mommy, a little boy has no one to kiss his ouchy and a man I love and respect has no sweet heart to tell "I Love You"
I guess the plan now is to push forward and seek to remember. Remember the good times and the impact that she had on our lives and the lives of others. To remember to tell people that you love them because in the blink of an eye they can leave this life. When we are brought face to face with our mortality we can either respond in fear of the unknown or in hope of a brighter future.
Thank you Heavenly Father for letting Taylia cross my path, letting me know who she was. I look forward to the morning that I can see her again.

Oliver six weeks old.

I can't believe that my little baby is already six weeks old. It has gone by so fast! We have really been enjoying him!

At six weeks old he:

Now smiles! I got my first smile the day he turned five weeks old. 3/28/10

Sleeps much better! Instead of getting up every two hours to eat he usually wakes up once around 1:30 then again around 4:30.

Eats 4oz at a time.

Coos a lot when you talk to him.

Really enjoys when Kamden and Karson talk to him.




Uncle Jade flew in the last weekend in March and was able to meet Oliver for the first time. He bought him his first stuffed animal. I wish I would have got a picture of Jade and Ollie but instead here is a picture of him and his new stuffed pal.