April 2013

This month Liam had an appointment with ophthalmology.
He's been doing good.
Poor baby can't do much still.
He also had an appointment with Neurosurgery.

Eliana has learned some of her shapes. Triangle & heart being the main ones.
She likes the number 2
Eliana also woke me up one day playing with my hair and my back. When I woke up she greeted me with her gorgeous eyes, a huge smile, a kiss, a hug, another kiss and said "hi.
She knows what a hippo is but calls them "apadoo"
No idea where that came from.

One day I was so tired I fell asleep while Eliana ate.
Casey thought I was dead because I didn't respond to him when he called out for me. 
I was so tired I had fallen asleep on the floor by Elianas high chair in fetal position.
So he went looking for me.

Those are about all the high lights of this month. 

Tired Tired Tired

Many don't know
And by the looks of our apartment
You probably can't tell.
I can't stop.
I always have to be doing something.
When I do stop I feel like I am being lazy instead of "taking a break"
I know I shouldn't think that way but I do.
We are finally moved out of our apartment. (The other one)
And we finally have our things into our new apartment.
As of Saturday that is.
Turned keys in and held a yard sale.
Wish everything was gone but no.
I thought I was getting rid of a lot of things
But I have a tendency to become emotionally attached to things.
I haven't quite figured out why just yet.
Anyways.
I have been sooo tired.
But I think we are closer to the finish line than we were a week ago.
We have lived in our new apartment for a month now
and we LOVE it.
The dining room is finally done and there is so much space that we didn't know we had.
Can't wait to finish the rest of the home.

Liam turned 5 months on Monday.
Crazy!
I can't believe he is 5 months.
I still can't believe it has been 2 months since the life changing news we received.
Liam has been a blessing and I am just grateful that we have him in our daily lives.
He is an enormous blessing and his smile fills the room with light and warmth.
Even though he cannot do many things yet I am impressed with how strong he is
For going through what he did and being so happy.
I love when I can take the time and sit with him.
Yesterday I sat him up on my lap and sang to him.
He just loves it when we sing to him.
But I found out that he loves "Head Shoulders Knees and Toes"
He giggled several times and brings his knees up and his hands into his mouth.
I just love that little guy.
Happy 5 Months Liam!

Oh the fun of moving

So I haven't been able to update ANY of what has been going on.
Sorry.
I don't even know where to begin.
I may update with pictures later once I have them all organized.
For now all I can say is stress.
Appointments, moving, selling, and unpacking.
Moving can be such a job but at the same time it can be relaxing
When you have found the place.
We just love our apartment.
Sure it may shake a little but it's a reminder that we live near future temple.
Other than that it is great.
It's just the unpacking and find places for our things.
The best part is that I have the best partner that I could ever ask for.
I absolutely love when Casey is home and that he can help me.
Can I do things on my own?
I am sure that I can BUT
I like working together... him and I.
I like him involved because it's our home.
The one thing that I am completely ready for is being able to just sit and enjoy my kids.
I want to play with Eliana and Liam and not stress about finally getting everything unpacked.
The best part is we finally got rid of our couches and bought comfortable and perfect couches for our home.
Like I said before I will some day post pictures to all my page fans.
Until next time.

4 months 17 months

 Hellur Few Fellow Followers.
Finally have internet.

Liam 4 Months                               Eliana 17 months
14 lbs 1 oz                                     20 lbs 1 oz
26.5 in                                           30 in
size 2 diapers                                 size 2 diapers


Man time is flying by so fast.
Liam turned 4 months on the 15th making it his 1 month since brain surgery.
He is doing great for having gone through something so huge.
He loves to smile and baby talk A LOT.
We love it.
He obviously can't do a lot of things but he is making up by growing.

Yesterday Eliana turned 17 months.
This gorgeous and intelligent girl is growing and looking more like a little girl
and less like a baby.
She is still my baby.
She is loving being the overprotective sister.
She loves her brother and will defend him from everyone.
Early intervention was here and they were so surprised at how Eliana is very much ahead for her age.
They said she had a lot of sound.
She did but they didn't hear her awesome phrases.
She loves to repeat "Of course" or how she says it "A Jorse"
Her favorite is "Ah man!" or how she says it "Ah Meen!"

We are loving our new place.
Neighbors look friendly but maybe when the weather is nice and we are fully settled in I will have the courage to make friends....maybe...

It's a great townhome so we have our rooms upstairs with a bathroom and washer and dryer and walk in closets.
Ceiling are awesomely high!
Downstairs is the living room dining room and kitchen.
Not as high as upstairs but higher ceilings than our last apartment. And a half bath.
Love the microwave, ceramic stove top, and DISHWASHER!

The best part is the underground parking lot with an elevator and security. The whole place is gated with only entrance with access codes.
And the beautiful view of mountains and the new Provo Temple being worked on.
Man I sleep so much better, It could also be that we bought our first brand new bed. 
We got the courage to go to IKEA and we loved it too much. We'll be going back soon.
I will post pics of finished everything.