blow.out.

the.candles.

Happy Birthday Brigham! We love you!

The simple things

I love primary songs. Just now I sang to Wyatt as I put him down for a nap, and I love the feeling of calm and peace that's there while I rock him to sleep. I wish I would spend more time singing these songs to him--it's a great way to remember the Savior and feel His love and presence...

This is a song my mom used to sing to me, and now I sing it to Wyatt. It's one of our favorites:

...at it again...

It seems that lately I've been able to see my girlfriends a lot more lately...and it's always fun...

We were trying to get Valette to look at the camera...two seconds after the picture was taken she decided to smile--typical :)

I just happened to sit next to Malu, and I just happened to have the camera...sorry:

Group shot: Noelle, me, Malu, and Rena Jean with baby George!

 

I love being able to just sit, relax, and get my girl-talk on...

Thanks ladies!

he's mine

I L.O.V.E. this face, hahaha!

Mother's Day this year...was a bit of a struggle for me, unfortunately...

...my husband and family showered me with love and gifts, and everything was appreciated and adored...

...but...

...that little stinker, my little Wyatt...

...was NOT happy. AT ALL.

Sigh.

The whole point, being a mother, was somewhat stressful for me that day because Wyatt was not his normal self. He had had a rough night, waking up a few times crying, and the rest of that whole day was difficult. He was grouchy and wouldn't let me soothe him. He didn't want to be held or be put down or take a nap...he just didn't want to be happy. Now, I know he probably wasn't feeling well (maybe), and I feel bad that he can't communicate yet what hurts or what exactly he wants, but it just made me feel like I wasn't being a good mom...on Mother's Day. I was a sucky mom on Mother's Day. 

And I know that's not true, but in the moment it sure felt like it.

It's funny (well, not really) how Satan can get to you in the silliest ways...and how easily he can put thoughts of insecurity in our minds. Unfortunately, I let those silly thoughts affect my attitude and I wasn't able to appreciate being a mother to my child. 

...but only for a time.

Thankfully Heavenly Father has blessed me with a good husband, and other wonderful mother's in my life, who can help me with their unconditional love and examples. And thankfully I don't just need that one day to show my appreciation for my mothers and for being a mother. Motherhood is a constant learning experience, and I'm so grateful for those women who help me be a better mom. I love having Wyatt in my life, and I love being his mother. He brings me constant happiness and I'm so glad he's mine.

zzzzz...

This boy is constantly making me laugh--even when he's asleep.

 He's been taking some really long naps lately, and he must be growing...I mean, look! His feet don't even fit in the crib anymore ;)

kitties

My parents' cat just had some kittens a few weeks ago. They're just old enough to be crawling around with their eyes open. Wyatt thinks they're so cool ;)

SUNBURNT.

So I decided to document our burnt faces so everyone can get a good laugh at us.

Don't judge. Usually when we go camping, we avoid the sun and stay in the shade, but because it was so cold we basked in the glorious warmth...and didn't think about using any sunscreen lotion...

We just woke up. Hence the bed head.

I love this picture. He definitely squints his eyes like that on purpose....goofy boy!