Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas! We had a good christmas and although I had to work christmas eve it was still enjoyable. We spent Christmas eve at Matt's grandparents christmas party. I was only there for a minute Alivia loved to be with all her cousins. It is so fun to see her play especially with so many kids so close to her age. Christmas was exhausting. I got off work at 1 am and got a little sleep before we got up to celebrate our own christmas at 6am. Then it was to matt's moms, matt's dads, and two other families homes. Tired was all we were by the end of the day. Alivia was so happy to have new toys and a lot of clothes. Matt and I enjoyed watching her experience her first christmas. We also took her to see temple square for the first time and it was awesome. We are excited to start the new year and look forward to her birthday next month. We love being parents its the best!

Time Flys

Well Alivia is 10 months old today and time is going so quickly! She got to have her first thanksgiving and even though Matt and I both had to work that day it was still nice to have a good meal. That night Alivia came down with a cold that we are still battling and that has not been to fun. I cant believe this coming month will bring her first christmas and the next month will be her first birthday. I love this time of year and am seeming to enjoy it even more with our little girl. Here is your past month milestones livy...
1) You are walking which in itself is an adventure and I love it
2) You finally say mama more thatn dada
3) Your favorite song is if your happy and you know it and we love watching you do the actions
4) You love the christmas tree we put up and leave it alone for the most part
5) You only got a roll for your first thanksgiving but it was still fun for you
6) You give loves (hugs) while saying aaaahhhh and we love your kisses
7) You have a beer bitter face that makes us laugh and I think thats why you do it
8) You have a little tunnel that you love to play in for hours
9) You discovered abby caddabby and she can always make you happy
10) We love you Alivia Kay!!!

Walking

I cant believe at 9 and a half months my little girl is growing up so fast and is able to walk! I guess I shouldn't be surprised she has always been determined, smart and not one to sit still. She took her first steps on November 12th and although she prefers crawling she will walk when we want her to. I love her so much and cant believe how time flys and am excited to watch it continue especially with the coming holidays and first birthday approaching. Lots of Fun!!!

My First Halloween

Our livy bug was a lion for halloween cause she loves to growl. She was adorable and we had a good time!

9 Months old

9 months old already. We got to celebrate with halloween it was great. Alivia is 17 lbs and 1 oz which is the 21%, 27.5 inches (50%) and her head is 17.3 in (52%)Here we go

1) You say hi and wave to everyone

2) You clap and say yeah

3) When you give hugs you say aahh just like we do to you

4) You are in the begining stages of walking which means lots of bumps on the head

5) I love that you let me dress you up when ever I want

6) You were a lion for your first halloween cause you love to growl

7) You are an escape artist if we take our eyes off you, you disappear quickly
8)You are very observant

9) You love music

10) WE LOVE YOU!!

Wheeler Farm and Gardiner Village

I love the fall! This week Matt and I took Livy to Wheeler Farm and Gardiner Village. She did not care for the animals but loved the witches and pumpkins...my kind a girl. We had a blast and cant wait to dress up our little lion for halloween!

Time to baby proof!!

This week is the week to start baby proofing Alivia's crawling has taken off and we cant keep her contained any more. I love that she is getting so big and am a little nervous that crawling wont last long. Her new game is to see how long she can balance standing up and let you clap as she does it. Between that and walking along everything walking is around the corner! I love watching her grow and learn things each day we are so lucky to have her!!!

I need more time!!

It has been to long since I have posted anything. Well we got all moved and are adjusting to enjoying our own space again. I took a weekend positition at work which is nice because then I can be home more with Matt and Livy and I love it. Once again another month has past and my little girl is 8 months old. Here is your list liv..

1) You are adjusting to a new room which I think is easier on you than mom.

2) You are crawling and even if one knee is up we still love it.
3) You think that every time mom and dad eat you should get some and usually do.

4) I love it when I sing to you and you sing with me.

5) Last month you met Elder L Tom Perry and he played with you for a minute it was neat!

6) You love to be outside so dad takes you for a walk every morning which is probably why you say dada and not mama yet:)
7) If anyone takes your hands so you can walk you are so happy

8) You are so beautiful

9) You pull yourself up on EVERYTHING and walk along it

10) We love you!!!

7 Months already

Where does time go? I still haven't figured this out. But our little bug is 7 months old and as always here is your month of memories from me.

1) You are sitting up now and so dad is working on the crawling thing.

2) You had your first sickness with a UTI that left you miserable for days. But got better quick

3) You are definately a papa's girl and always smile when you see him.

4) You growl at everyone even in the middle of church but everyone still thinks its cute

5) You hate when you are in the crawling position in the grass cause you dont like the grass on your face

6) You have discovered your diapers this is an interesting thing

7) We love to make fools of ourselves to get you to laugh

8) Your cousin Tessah wants to go trick or treating with you we are excited

9) You get your own room for the first time next week!!

10) You will never know how much you are loved

MOVING DAY!!!!

After a long and rough past year we FINALLY get to move. As grateful as we are for the help we have had it will be nice to be back out on our own and to finally have Livy in her own room. So on September 9th I am happy to say we will be moving!!!

Sitting Up

So after wanting her to for so long on August 2nd Alivia decided to humor us by learning how to sit up. It is so fun to see this little person just sitting all by herself. I am so happy for her new found freedom.. now to work on crawling.

6 Months

Our baby girl is six months old already. Now I know why everyone tells you it goes quickly because it does! I am so grateful she is healthy and love watching her grow every day.

Alivia is now 13 lbs 3 oz (7th % but still on the charts:o), 25.1 inches long (28%) and her head is now 16.3 in (23%). Little but still growing. Here are the things I hope to always remember about this time in her life.

1) You are so close to sitting up unsupported we are trying to patiently wait.

2) You hold your own bottle now which mom and dad love

3) You are starting baby food today wish us luck.

4) This month was your first camping trip. Mom wants a trailer next time.

5) You love to look out the window when in the car, it keeps you happy

6) You love little kids who play with you particularly those around age 3.

7) You and dad go to the mall together almost everyday when mom works

8) You love to sleep with a blanket over your face.

9) You love to go swimming even though it wears you out.

10) You are loved very much by many!

Working 9 to 5 tyring to make a living:)

Well after trying for awhile its a little sad to go back to work. I got a job with Intermountain Healthcare. It is prn and flexible which is nice and I get to work at all the hospitals in the valley. So as hard as it was to leave Alivia I am grateful she is home with Matt and to help our family get to where we want to be.

Camping in the woods

We took Alivia camping for the first time Sunday night. Matt and I haven't ever been together so it was fun. She actually did really well for sleeping in a tent unlike her mother. But we had fun and are glad to say we went.