Just Playing

As he was going for the DVD's I kept telling him no, no and he would just look at me and laugh, then he would go for it again and I would say it again Daniel no, then another laugh, finally I had to just go over there and pick him up. Up until now we really haven't had to say no to him or discipline him, so for him right now he thinks its funny and for us its frustrating, but I guess we all have to start somewhere, and I just gotta hold my ground, but Its just so hard when they look at you with that cute little face.
Still one of his favorite games, peek-a-boo. We just can't get enough of it.
I realized its been awhile since I have really posted any pictures of Daniel, so here are a few from him playing today. Next week we go to PCMC so I'll be posting on his progress then.

Snow in September

So I looked out the window today and what did I see....its snowing! As you can tell its not very much, but I just couldn't believe it. It been coming down for some time, but most of it was melting as it hit the ground.

Seattle Aquarium

We had a little down time while up in Seattle, so we decided to take a day to go up to the city. We took Daniel to the aquarium, he really enjoyed it, he wasn't so sure about touching the fish, but he sure loved looking at them.

finally home

After what seemed to be a forever long drive, we made it home from Seattle. We really enjoyed our time up there, we got to spend a lot of time with our friends, and most of all we got to celebrate the wonderful life that Mike had. So hopefully here soon I'll get some pictures posted, but for now I think I need to catch up on some much needed sleep, we didn't get home until about 4 a.m. so we are all pretty exhausted, but it was all worth it. We are just grateful that we had the means and opportunity to go up and support Kendall and Elise. But for now good night everyone and hopefully within the next few days I'll get some pictures posted.

Lunch with the girls, and Daniel of course!

I just love these girls, here I am at lunch with two of my good friends Rosie and Amber. Well it might be awhile till I post again, on friday we are heading up to Seattle.

Swiss Days 2007

Daniel's first cut, well not really a cut, more of a rug burn, right as we were getting ready to head out of the hotel Daniel thought it would be a good idea to go head first off the bed, that'll teach mom a lesson for putting him on the bed.
Mom and Daniel at Swiss Days as you can see it gets pretty crowded, by lunch time it twice as crowded, lucky for us we got there bright and early so we didn't have to deal with the crowds to much, plus because I was pushing a stroller on grass may I add, we decided to get there right when they opened. but hey its worth it, I got some great things for my apartment.
Me, my mom and Daniel getting ready to head home. Thanks mom for a great weekend!
I don't even know how long we have been doing it, but every year over labor day weekend me and my mom go up to Park City and then on Friday morning we wake up bright and early to go to Swiss Days in Midway(just outside Park City) This year was yet another fun and successful shopping year. We stayed up in Park City, went shopping at the outlets, and of course did some major shopping at swiss days.

21 Months

I just thought I would give a little 21 month old update. Its hard to believe we are only a few months from being two, but we are so excited for this next phase in his life. Well as you all know, Daniel has started crawling, he is now 34 inches tall and well...he hasn't gained any weight, but I blame that on the crawling, but he's still eating like crazy, so I'm not to worried. He is still as happy as ever, and loves to play with his balls, he loves to throw them on the kitchen floor and then chase after them, he also still loves to play peek-a-boo. He's also been trying to sound out more sounds, so hopefully with help of the speech therapist we can get him talking soon, he can sign mom, drink and eat, so at least he can communicate a little bit to us. We have been trying to teach him more, but its hard to keep a 21 month old to sit still and focus, but we are working on it. Its been a crazy and fun month and we have a lot to look forward to next month, its that time of year again when we have all our doctor apts up at PCMC, so we'll keep you all updated as those happen.

On the go!

He's mastered it! He has become quite the little pro crawler, he's figured out hey I can follow mom around, I can leave my room now, and wow...look at all this stuff I can get into. I thought I was lucky, since he has started crawling he never really got into anything, or tried to test me to see what he can get into, boy was I wrong, I'm now realizing what its like to have a mobile toddler. And he has now realized that mom's things are a lot more fun then his toys.

Peek-a-boo

So i walked into Daniels room the other day when he was suppose to be napping, but instead I found him playing peek-a-boo with his blanket and stuffed animals, needless to say I had to grab the video camera. So much for taking a nap.

Daniel Crawling

SO BIG!!

He's crawling! All that hard work has paid off. This is a huge milestone for us and we are just so proud of him!

(if you want you can click on the picture to make it bigger)

Daniel's crawling!!

**********NEWS ALERT**********

So today Daniel started crawling! I can't tell you how excited i am! Jason took him in his room to play and Jason put a toy out of reach and he just went for it! I knew it was just a matter of time because the last week he has been really close, but he finally did it. He's still no pro, he'll go a few feet then drop to his tummy and then just get right back up. But I am so proud of him! We got it on video tape but I'm not sure how to put it on here yet, so hopefully I'll either get the video or at least some pictures soon.

wanna chip??

Well with us not having a kitchen table yet I have to eat my dinner on our coffee table(sadly we still don't have a table) but I left some tortilla chips on the table while I ran into the kitchen real quick and didn't think anything of it, well that is until I came back out and Daniel had grabbed them and dumped them out all over the floor and started eating them. It was just to funny, he just sat there and looked at me like.... what???? I guess I can't leave things out anymore. Its strange because I haven't gone through this yet and well I have never had to worry about leaving things out and Daniel getting into something, but I guess I better think twice now.

Playtime

Now that they are use to each other they have so much fun playing now. And I'm entertained by watching them. Its still funny because Daniel is constantly trying to hug Tessa and she is constantly pushing him away, and looking at him like you crazy boy! But I love the fact that he now has the chance to interact with someone his own age, and size. He has actually picked up quite a few things lately from her and the kids at the Daycare at the gym, he use to just cruise around the coffee table but he saw Tessa going back and forth to the couch and then to the wall, and now he's attempting it(yeah!!) He's also now a pro at sitting up on his own, its funny he'll go from sitting to all fours to his belly then back to sitting and then all over again until he gets to the toy he wants.

Sunday drive up the Canyon

He just loves his daddy!
They didn't have any of the swings that he could sit in by himself, but he still had just as much fun sitting on Jasons lap. This last Sunday we decided to take a drive up Hobble Creek Canyon and we passed by this little park area, more like a picnic area but they had swings. So we decided to get out and walk around and let Daniel play a little bit. It was just a nice way to spend the day, we got out of the house and got to spend time together! What more could I ask for! And to even top that, Jason let me sleep in that morning and took care of Daniel and then when I finally did get up (around10:30, now that hasn't happened for awhile)Jason made me breakfast, and not just any breakfast, he made me an omlet, some toast and juice! Thanks honey, its just what I needed! A great way to start the week, don't ya think.

Daniels new girlfriend???

Daniel is always trying to hug Tessa, he'll pull her in and hug her then try and give her kisses, Tessa on the other hand isn't quite sure about him.
By the end of the first week of babysitting Daniel was okay with having Tessa around, I think he enjoys having a little friend to play with.
Well they don't get the concept of sharing yet, so instead they took turn taking it from each other, as soon as she took interest in a toy, Daniel wanted it, and as soon as Daniel started playing with one, she wanted it. It was like a little game. Actually quite funny to watch.

That can't be comfortable

So i'm not sure how he's doing it, but that can't be comfortable.

20 Months old!

So I know I say this every month, but really, Daniel is now 20 months old! That's only 4 months away from being 2! That just blows me away! But a lot has happened this month for Daniel, now for most toddlers they have been doing a lot of these things for awhile now, but for Daniel its a huge step. In the year and half he's been with us he has gone through a lot and I'm just so proud of him and he just amazes me everyday! Well for starters I weighed him on my scale just out of curiosity, and he was 23.4 lbs, so he has put some weight on(yeah). He has only 5 teeth(i know crazy) but he still eats about anything, he really know how to use what he's got. As far as physically, he still is cruising and fast may I say, he doesn't dare to let go but if the couch is close enough he'll go back and forth between the two, and he's not crawling but he sort of scoots on his butt, if a toy is outta reach he'll do this move where he'll lean forward then back and scoot his bottom at the same time, I don't know quite how to explain it but its funny and well he gets what he wants, he doesn't go far, but its just enough that he can use his arms of elastic to get it(now I say that because I swear this kid has elastic arms, he'll reach out until I seriously think his arm is going to detach.) Now with his fine motor skills....ok so I say that like I'm a dr or therapist, but you get what I mean, he loves to play patty cake(and he actually does it with us now) he loves to play with toys the way they are suppose to be played with, he use to just explore and pound on them, now he actually plays with them, he's not consistent with it but he'll wave bye bye every once and awhile(mostly I think he's just being stubborn, I know he knows how to, but because we want him to he won't) and something he has just done recently and he will only do it in his bed but if I put him down for a nap or to bed and he's not ready to go down he'll just sit right up, I went in to check on him one day and he was just sitting there playing with his animals(like the picture above) but he's selective when he does it, but on the other hand at least he does it. So he has accomplished quite a bit and we are just so happy with the progress he has made! And I just can't wait to see what he shows us this month!

A new friend to play with...

This week I started babysitting this little girl Tessa. The family was in my old ward in Springville, her mom had to go back to work so she asked if I could help out. There schedules overlap a few hours so she comes over from 2-5 and well...we all get to play. At first Daniel wasn't so sure about it, he kept looking at her like why are you taking my moms attention away from me??? But he finally warmed up to her, he just didn't like the fact that when they were both at the coffee table cruising she would hang on him for balance. They both played really well and they both really love books! And I have to say it was a lot easier than I thought it would be. I'm just excited that Daniel has a little friend to play with now.

just enjoying some reading.

trying to figure each other out

watching a little baby mozart

lets throw it...it was so cute they were throwing it back and forth to each other. of course I had to help a little, they would throw it across the table and it would land on the floor, then they would both look at me like well...pick it up.

We just love family time!

Isn't family time the best! I must say I love Sunday's. Not only do we get to go to church but we get to have the whole day devoted to being together as a family, without work, school or any other obligation getting in the way! We don't get to do this very often during the week so when Sunday comes, I'm just the happiest wife and mom in the world!