Monday, May 21, 2018

5/21/18 - Where Has My Baby Gone?!

William is growing up so fast! This morning when I went to get him out of his crib, he seriously seemed like he was taller and thinned out, like he'd grown over night! Yesterday he was so grouchy because he can never nap well during church. But today he was SO happy all day long! He was so much fun! And then he didn't want to go to bed tonight because he was just so happy and playing haha. He's such a cute baby!

Thursday, May 17, 2018

5/17/18 - Teething Baby

We are 95% sure that William is teething. One part of his gum has started to bulge and he's been fussing, drooling like crazy, and chewing on his hands all day. It's no fun for any of us. Today he screamed and got so mad every time I tried to get him ready for a nap. But he did take a long afternoon nap today, which was good. And he went down for the night without a problem.

On Monday we went out to Laveen and my cousin Stacy's husband Andrew Hoyt showed us some homes around there. They're way cheaper for big houses than in or around Mesa. I'd love to stay in Mesa, but we'll see. The houses were beautiful. The first one we went to was so nice! I wanted to just buy it and move in right away haha. I can't wait to finally have a house someday. We hope to have one within the year. We'll see. Austin has decided to start the business he's been working on. Once he starts it, we'll look more seriously into buying a house since Austin should have a salary. Hopefully all goes well with the business idea!

I've been going running 2-3 times a week with Cymany Skouson. She's in our ward and goes running every morning in the neighborhood behind our apartment. Her husband is in the stake presidency. She's super nice and her running pace is consistent and perfect! It's been a lot of fun to get to know her better and have someone to go running with!

I can't believe my baby is almost 6 months old! He's growing up SO fast! He's growing and learning more and more every day. He's so good at sitting up now! He can go so long with playing with his toys sitting up all by himself before he gets tired and falls over to play. He is so adorable and so fun! He's a lot of work, especially since he's teething right now. He demands a lot of attention and doesn't like it when he's left alone without us paying attention to him.

My parents submitted their mission papers! They should be getting their call very soon! They want to go serve in Chile and help open the Concepcion temple (where my dad served his mission). The temple opens in September or October I believe and they hope to leave in October. They want to go for a full two years. Brenda is going to buy their house. My parents are going to build a guest house on the side of the house where my dad used to keep his work trucks and wood. They'll move into that house and share the backyard with Brenda. It'll be interesting to have Brenda live in that house and to have my parents gone for two years. It'll be so weird but exciting for them! They've been talking about serving a mission for years! And it's finally becoming a reality! My dad is so giddy and excited about it!

The Mesa temple is closing on Saturday for two years for renovations. My mom has been a temple coordinator for the past two years on Thursdays and Fridays. Tomorrow is her last day! She's so excited to be done because it's been exhausting for her. And now they can go on their mission!

Sunday, May 13, 2018

5/13/18 - Mother's Day

It was my first mother's day as a mom! It was a great day! Austin made me breakfast, did all the dishes, and he and my brothers and Dad made family dinner. And Austin took William during the third hour of church so I could pay attention to the relief society lesson. It was a good day! I'm grateful for my mother and I'm grateful for the miracle of being a mother! My sweet William is an angel!

Tuesday, May 8, 2018

5/8/18 - Busy Week

Austin found out he has arthritis in his knee. :( After going through the surgery for his ton meniscus and recovery, now he has to deal with his. I feel so bad fo him! But I'm glad he has answers and can hopefully get help. The doctor gave him a cortisone shot and ordered a special brace.

I went to the ward RS activity tonight. We went to the temple visitor center and watched a couple church movies. They were really good!

The Mesa temple is closing next week for two years for renovations. It'll be re-dedicated and everything once it's done. They're tearing down th visitors center. It's crazy! I love that temple! They're gonna make a lot of changes apparently.

They announced today that the church is going to stop participating in the Boy Scouts of America by the end of next year. Lots of changes in the church pograms. Good changes!!