Memorial Weekend Part 1

We are a sports family. We love them. I got used to growing up without any professional teams. Since Luke grew up in Chicago area he was surrounded by pro teams. He gets a little depressed about Vegas not having any. If he could change 2 things about Vegas it would be having seasons, and getting a pro team. Believe it or not we do have a Minor league baseball team. The Las Vegas 51's. We have never gone because it's not in the greatest areas. Nicholas' school did a night there and the tickets were really cheap. So we went for it. The kids got free hats, and we actually splurged and got them snow cones. Best money we ever spent. It kept Parker occupied for at least an hour!
The boys had to have gloves to catch some balls. Parker was into the game for about half an inning but Nicholas loved every second of it. Was I surprised? Not at all.

Parker was doing this face on purpose. He always has to pose for any picture we take. We never know what kind of face he is going to make. Who does he get this from? His Dad! Every picture I see of Luke when he was younger he is making a face of some sort.
It was a fun night and we left there saying we should do it more often.

Just stop!

Every day I tell Noah to STOP growing! Obviously he doesn't listen because he is growing way too fast and I am not happy. Today he is 6 months. If I could freeze time at 6 months I would. I love this stage. They are discovering so many things and I love seeing the excitement on his face when he learns something new. At 6 months Noah is:
-drooling all the time
-pretty sure he is getting his top teeth
-is a happy happy baby
-sleeping through the night 7:30-7:30
-loves his mommy still. I love the look he gets when I come in the room.
-is getting on his knees but doesn't know what to do from there
-loves to give me slobbery open mouth kisses. The best part is he grabs my face with both his hands and pulls my head to his mouth. It's adorable!
-is rolling like a crazy man, he can longer be left on a bed
-hates his car seat
-loves the outside
-loves to kick hard
-still has the biggest kissable lips

I am so in love with this little guy. He keeps me sane. He doesn't talk back to me and looks at me like I am the coolest thing ever. Right now he is my easiest kid. I know that will change in about 6 months and that's why I am enjoying every moment I can.

This is his new thing he does. If you say the word KICK he lifts up his legs and arms and kicks like a wild man. Oh and look at that bum. Love the chunks!

I know this picture is a little blurry but I love it. I love the blank stare, the little teeth, and his Yoda ears.

Learning how to sit up on his own.

Again I can't believe my baby is 6 months.

Baseball 2010

It's no surprise that Nicholas absolutely loves sports of any kind. I love this about him. He has such a passion for whatever sport he is playing and he is only 5. He is always practicing and wanting to get better. He never gives up. We just recently finished his last year of t-ball. He loved it and we had a great team this year. They were all friends and loved playing ball with each other. Right after his last game he said, "Mom what am I playing next?" I told him we needed a break from sports for a couple months. Here are a few pictures from this last season

Look at that form-- MLB might be in his future. White Sox or Dodgers?

Nicholas was always ready for the ball. His favorite positions were catcher, 1st base, and pitcher. One game Nicholas played 3rd and not many balls were getting hit to 3rd. He was getting a little antsy and decided that every time someone hit the ball he would just run all the way over to 1st so he can get the ball. I love this picture because it really shows you how antsy he was for the ball. Right after I took this picture he ran over to the pitcher mound and grab the ball himself so he could get some boys out at home.

Another fun thing about this season is that Luke was able to coach his team. Luke loved(most days) it and Nicholas loved having his dad there. And I loved taking care of 3 little kids by myself :) Nicholas had fun going through the line up and who was what position with Luke the night before. Luke did a great job and had a lot of patience with 13 4,5, &6 year olds.
Love this picture of my boys

The whole team at our party. They loved getting their trophies and medals.

Proud Wife

I am always proud of Luke. He is such a hard worker, great father, and awesome husband. Last weekend he made me even prouder. He baptized his friend David and his wife Kathy. Luke met David when he was working with UPS. They became good friends and then Luke recruited David to sell Allstate. It was so amazing to see my husband perform his priesthood powers. The spirit was so strong there. Luke loved it too. It has been 10 years since he has baptized anyone, and I know it brought back some great memories of his mission.
Luke & David

Luke, David, & Kathy

The family

While I was watching Luke do the baptism I couldn't help but think that he will be doing this to Nicholas in 2 years. I can't wait for that special moment.

Happy Mother's Day to me

I love Mother's Day. I think it's better than my birthday. I can't take my birthday off because most of the time it lands on a weekday and Luke isn't going to take that day off. I still have my motherly duties I have to do and so it's never a just "me" day. Luke let me sleep in, he brought me breakfast in bed, and the 3 older kids were so excited for me to read their homemade cards and gifts. Luke cleaned the kitchen(twice), and got the kids ready for church. It's been a great day. Being a Mom is a tough but rewarding job. Who knew it could be this hard? It's days like today when I see my kids and realize how stinking cute they are, and how lucky they are to have the coolest and hippest mom in the world.

Seriously who wouldn't want a mom like this:

Love Noah's face in this one

Just the two of us

Last weekend Noah and I flew to Salt Lake to visit my little sister and her new little baby Daphne. It was fun to be with just Noah, and it would have been even better if he let me have a little more sleep. I don't do well when it comes to me sharing a room with a baby. It was just nice to see my sister and finally meet her little girl. We ate, shopped, and watched movies.

Daphne is so teeny, look at the comparison

We also had to get a picture of them both swaddled. Yes I still swaddle Noah and he sleeps so good when I do. This picture cracks me up. Every time we put them next to each other Daphne would turn and just stare at him. It was pretty cute.

I was able to spend a few hours with my sister in law and her baby that I have never met. She was born 2 weeks before Noah. Noah and little Paige.

Mommy/Daughter Date

Sammy and I had a little night out a couple weeks ago. I had an appointment to get my hair done and Sammy decided she wanted her hair done too. She was also excited to see Aunt Jenny. She felt so special the whole time. This was her first time getting her hair washed in a bowl and sitting on the fancy chairs. After we got our hair done we went got a blizzard. It was such a fun girls night out. I can't wait for more.

This smile just shows how happy she was