Montgomery Memories

Get your tissues...

2011-09-22T21:18:00.002-06:00

This song hit home with the passing of my mother-in-law and my best friend, Whitni. Cancer sucks, but I saw how much Jared loved Whitni. He gave up his life to carry her. My heart goes out to everyone else who has gone through the sickness of a loved one or is currently going through this trial. Be there for one another and like Martina sings so beautifully, love each other through it.

Carlsbad Caverns

2011-08-06T22:25:00.003-06:00

I had Saturday off, which does not happen very often, so we headed out for an adventure this weekend. Carlsbad is about an hour and a half south of Roswell and the caverns are about 20 miles south of Carlsbad, so we decided to get down there and see what the fuss was about.

Holy Cow! We were amazed the second we walked into the caverns! These caverns are so big, 14 football fields big to be exact, that they put every cave you've been in to shame. Finn, our cute, rambunctious, 2 year old that he is, only let us do a small hike in the "Big Room", but we still had a blast. The $6 to get in was way worth it! If your near Carlsbad, we recommend stopping and enjoying the national park and caverns.

Love this picture of Finn picking his nose and me making a fake grin.

Finn has a hard time being confined in the car, so we were lucky to catch this smile when he was playing with my sunglasses. He's such a good kid, but he's a boy and he's two, so needless to say, he is a handful all the time! Bless those of you out there with a little boy! We know how it feels to be so exhausted from chasing your boy ALL DAY LONG! But we wouldn't have it any other way.

2011-07-17T22:48:00.004-06:00

Hi ya'll,
I realized it's been a bit since I posted but life really stinks to put it plainly. For all of you that dislike reading blogs because everyone's life seems better than yours, read this blog, it will make you realize that the grass is not always greener.

One of my best friends is having the worst time fighting a disease that will ultimately take her life and I'm overwhelmed. I don't know what to do for her and I don't know how to handle our day to day conversations. I'm trying to be upbeat, but realistic at the same time. I'm trying to put on a straight face when I want to just scream out in anger, frustration and cry. I'm humbly approaching my Father in Heaven to let me learn and allow to be changed by this earthly experience. This 'experience' is not fun or fair, but c'est la vie.
Love you Whitni, don't give up!

Life as we speak

2011-04-28T15:52:00.003-06:00

We are having a good time living in Roswell. It's definitely a change from Utah, but we are getting to know some wonderful people and love the weather! As most of you might think, it does get really warm in the summer, but all the locals tell me it cools down at night unlike Arizona. These pictures were taken of Finn in a dwarf tangerine tree. The tree was so low to the ground it was just his size! We were visiting some friends in Artesia (south of Roswell) for Easter and Finn fell in love with their dog and dwarf tree. I'm glad my friend had her camera, because like usual, we forgot ours.

This is my cute little brother, Garret, on his mission in Auckland, New Zealand. He loves his mission and gets fed dinner four nights a week. They have to limit the missionaries to only four meals a week because the kiwis love to feed the skinny American boys. To say the least, he has gained a little weight, but I think he sweats most of it off. I love this photo because he looks truly happy! I'm so proud of my little brother!

This is Finn's latest portrait photo. It took two sessions to get one photo of him facing forward and smiling. He was so angry during his photo sessions that he was telling the lady to "go away" and was trying to throw a ball at her! You get how energetic and 'full of life' Finn is everyday. My family thinks this looks like a classic 70's picture-plaid shirt, curly hair swept to the side. LOL, this kid cracks me up! But everyone has to have a picture like this of when they were a kid.

UFO Museum

2011-02-26T11:41:00.004-07:00

Yep, we visited the UFO museum in Roswell. We thought that since we moved here that we should know about the UFO stuff. The museum wasn't creepy, just fun and informative. There was a lot of history about the "UFO incident" and it was a pretty neutral on the for or against UFO existence. We thought that this coke machine was great. By the way, this old guy is Caleb's dad, Mike.

Odd, but yeah, they had a horse in the museum. I don't know what that has to do with UFO's, but it was covered with the newspaper articles about the 1947 Roswell UFO incident.

We thought this rendition of a UFO would be similar to how my little brother Garret would look if he were an alien. HA HA!

Roswell New Mexico-Land of the Aliens

2011-02-08T21:10:00.002-07:00

Dear Friends,
The Montgomery family is officially moving to Roswell, New Mexico! Yeah, I know. Roswell, really? Yes, we are moving to Roswell. My dear friend, Whitni Reese, basically gave me her job down at the local hospital and it's going to work out great. Caleb and I took a trip down to Roswell all last week and we really liked it. Surprisingly, it's a great town. It's about the size of Logan and has everything we need. Yes, it's three hours from any big city, but it has a Walmart and a Target-what else do you need? The hospital is paying to move us down there and giving me a nice signing bonus, so it was hard to say no. Whitni is going to train me my first week which is going to be really great. I will be doing a lot of diabetes education and doing inpatient for the critical care unit. It's a great starting job to give me the clinical experience I need. I'm going to try to get my certified diabetes educator license by next year because of all the diabetes education I'll be doing. I'm just grateful that I was able to get the job and that the Lord is making it all work out. Caleb is going to be the stay at home Daddy for a couple years. He's going to finish his degree online through the University of Phoenix and work part time. He's excited to not work 60 hours a week and actually get some time with Finn and I. We will really miss all of our family and friends, but we're excited for this new adventure. We love you all and are grateful for your support. Best wishes to all of you! We'll be sending updates from the hot and dusty Roswell. One cool fact about Roswell-it has the only UFO shaped McDonald's in the USA. How many towns can say that?! Love you all!!!

2011-01-28T19:22:00.002-07:00

Finn's New Trick

2010-12-18T20:18:00.002-07:00

There's never a dull moment when Finn is around. This kid is full of never ending energy and it's hard to keep up with him. He's got quite the vocabulary and repeats everything we say, so we have to watch what we say! We hope you enjoy.
Love ya'll,
Kensie

Merry Christmas!!!

2010-12-16T20:05:00.002-07:00

Here's the official Montgomery family Christmas Card and we just wanted to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Cheerful New Year! 2010 was a hard and trying year, but we learned a lot. I'm really glad to see it go. 2011 is going to be a great year, I can just feel it!!! We love you all and hope you have a wonderful holiday season. Enjoy your time off (if you get any at all).
Love,
Me, Caleb, and Finn (the winner)

Some more of our life...

2010-12-02T13:26:00.003-07:00

Finn and Daddy just chillin in bed

Finn and his new big boy coat. We bought it a size too big so he could grow.

Posing on Sunday morning-he's so handsome

Riding his horsey. I love this look because I get it a lot and I know he's saying, "you're such a nerd Mom!"

Eating his washcloth. He's so out of control in the bath tub. We walk out wetter than him.

He really wanted to put on his swim gear, so we had to get a picture. What a sweetie.

Happy Boo Halloween!

2010-10-31T19:59:00.002-06:00

We hung out with my sister-in-laws family for Halloween and we had a great time! Her family was so warm and welcoming, so we felt at home. Finn was running on suckers and so he was bouncing off the walls, but it was a holiday so I just let him go until he finally faded. He was winnie the pooh, but he did not like having the hood on, so we were lucky to get a couple photos without him pulling it off. He's so full of energy and never stops, but we love our little boy. He's really teaching me patience. Can I just say that I love nursery! Church is such a different experience without chasing him up and down the halls. In the meantime Caleb is still working hard and going to school online while I'm doing my internship. We're grateful for all our family and friends and just want to say, " WE LOVE YOU!" Happy Halloween!

Look at Finn run!

2010-10-17T21:21:00.003-06:00

I am putting this video on here to please my friend Helena because she chastised me for not posting recent pictures of Finn. So here's some video of Finn chasing geese and ducks up at Weber State. We moved into an apartment west of Weber State and go up there often to keep Finn happy. It's a really pretty campus, especially this time of year. I'm half way through with my internship and I'm enjoying working at Davis School District. Caleb still doesn't like his job, but is diligently seeking for a new job everyday. We know we'll be directed where we need to be. We just need to be patient and trust in Heavenly Father. It's so much easier said than done. But like my Mom always tells me, "you're building character". So with that in mind, I'm going to try to see the positive in everything and smile more. Thanks for all of your support and friendship. Love you all!

My baby is growing up!

2010-08-24T20:44:00.008-06:00

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Here's the lastest pictures of our little Finner the winner. Oh, I love this little guy so much! He has enough energy to power L.A., but he is so happy and pleasant to be around. He makes Caleb and I so happy and we are SO grateful to be blessed with him as a son. He will be 15 months tomorrow and is getting so independent and chatty. Caleb is currently working 12 hours shifts/5 days a week for Kellogg's and I have three weeks left in my clinical rotation for my dietetic internship. Life has been really hard lately, but we're grateful for all the people who are helping us get through this bumpy time in our life. Sometimes I think that I've done something wrong to be going through this "trial" and then on Sunday I was reminded of Job and what he had to go through. I guess I need to realize that we have trials to make us more like our Heavenly Father and should be grateful for the opportunity to be able to learn and grow and become eternal families. It's just not so easy to have an eternal perspective when you are in the midst of a trial. Thanks to all of you for your great examples of enduring well through your own personal trials and giving me strength when I need it the most.
McKensie

Summer fun in the water

2010-06-07T21:10:00.004-06:00

As you can see by these pictures, Finn loves water too. It's nearly impossible to keep him away from any water source. When grandma is watering her garden and flowers, he has to get wet or he cries. We've decided Finn is just a little boy through and through and there's no keeping him from getting wet and dirty, so we just try to play along with it as best we can.

Finn's first birthday

2010-06-07T21:00:00.004-06:00

Finn turned one on May 25th! It's so crazy how the time has flown by, but it's been a great year and he just keeps getting more and more fun. He also is getting more and more mobile, so he's into everything and keeps us very busy and entertained. Finn destroying his first birthday cake.
Finn's second birthday cake. I don't think he likes cake because he didn't eat much. He just poked at it.

"What is this?"

For part of his birthday fun we went to Wheeler Farm and enjoyed the day there.

We went on a hay ride to see all the sites. Finn just wanted the camera.

I think he likes sheep because they make weird noises.

And he liked the turkeys because they looked like chickens. Because of Grandpa Spence's chickens in the backyard, he thinks he is a farmer.

Finn loves dirt!

2010-06-07T20:52:00.002-06:00

So I've been gone from the blogging world for a little while and it's not because I've had a lack of stuff to share, it's because I've been busy! Finn and I have been living with my parents while Caleb has been working up in Davis County. We just wanted to save on living costs for a couple months until I start my internship in Davis County. So I had to share these photos because Finn is such a boy and loves, I mean LOVES, dirt! My Dad was just adding this nice composted soil to his garden and Finn had to help, so he got right in there. I love this kid! He always keeps me smiling and on my toes. Thank heaven for little boys.

twinklethink, twinklethink(sesame street)

2010-05-02T21:18:00.004-06:00

Hello out there,
We have finally moved out of Cache Valley and are kind of in limbo until I start my dietetic internship in June at Davis Hospital. Finn and I live with my parents and Caleb is living with some friends in Richmond to continue working at Pepperidge Farms until he can find another job closer to where I'll be doing my internship. It really sucks living apart from my sweetheart, but I guess it won't be for too long(hopefully). Caleb does have an interview for a job in Clearfield this week, so we are hoping he can land it and live together as a family.
In the meantime I'm trying to get everything prepared before I start my internship. Tonight I was working on my huge clinical worksheet. It started out being 15 pages but I think it has increased to 18. I'm pulling my hair out trying to get the answers, but I can't even remember where to find the answers! I'm such a dork! So, if any of you reading this are my dear dietetic friends, and want to give me any hints, it would be much appreciated. Yes, I want to do this on my own so I can learn, but a friendly helping hand pointing me in the right direction couldn't hurt. I hope all is well in your lives. You keep me smiling.
love,
Kinz

Easter Vacation

2010-04-05T15:30:00.002-06:00

We went and saw the new baby goats at Grandma and Grandpa Montgomery's

I helped Grandma Spence garden and ate some dirt!

And I demolished an Easter cupcake, yum!!!

He really knows how to shake it!

2010-03-06T20:29:00.002-07:00

I love this kid! He keeps me smiling all day long! Enjoy.

Yummy Bubbles!

2010-02-13T19:20:00.003-07:00

Tonight Finn took his first bubble bath and to say the least, Caleb and I were almost peeing our pants laughing at our boy. Finn's way of exploring the world is to put everything in his mouth, which is very normal. The second I put Finn in the tub he was shoving bubbles in his mouth! We ran and got the camera and these are the poses we captured. Finn, you are always surprising us and keeping us laughing around every corner. We couldn't imagine life without you!!!

8 months old

2010-01-25T13:12:00.004-07:00

Today my baby is 8 months old (sniff, sniff). He's getting too old! I don't want him to grow up and not cuddle anymore and think I'm a weird mom when he's a teenager. He's a good baby and I pray that he doesn't start walking soon because he is already into everything! I know I should be grateful that he's healthy and developing normally, but somedays he is a pill! But when he is happy here are some of things he loves or loves to do:

1-watch Baby Signing Time(the only thing that will keep him busy while I take a shower)

2-Take baths (he really is turning into a fish)

3-play with our huge exercise ball (he laughs so hard when it bonks into his head)

4-look in the mirror(he can't get over the cute little boy that looks back at him)

5-chew on everything (and his two little teeth are sharp!)

6-skype with both sets of grandparents

7-give mom high five

8-eat his Dad's ears

He is full of fun and surprises! We love you, Finn!

-Mom and Dad

Where has the time gone?

2010-01-11T21:39:00.003-07:00

I was just looking at some old pictures and I am shocked at how old I look now! Caleb and I have gotten "comfortable" in marriage (comfortable=gaining weight) and we both agree that we were hot back in the day!!! No wonder we fell in love and were attracted to each other! It's just crazy how fast time flies by. I miss some of the things about days gone past, but other things I wouldn't change for the world. I guess that I just need to keep looking forward and choose to make the best of everyday. Sorry for this random post, I just like looking at old pictures and remember good times.

Visit to Temple Square

2009-12-30T18:18:00.006-07:00

Temple Square with Dad

High-centered on the diaper bag, it was classic!

Saying goodbye to Uncle Garret

He loves his Aunt Carly

Playing with Uncle Garret

"Christmas morning" with Dad

Opening his first present

About the only present he cared to open

He loves his Great Grandma LaLa

Hello out there!

We kind of had a mixed up Christmas this year. We had Christmas with my family (the Spence's) on the 12th of December because my little brother was leaving on his mission to New Zealand later that week. Then we spent the actual Christmas with Caleb's family. It didn't really feel like Christmas this year because we celebrated early and our family members were all spread out. But I guess you can't have an amazing Christmas every year! I still loved being with family and with my two favorite people, Caleb and Finn. Here are some photos that I hope you enjoy.

McKensie

A New Friend

2009-12-15T13:57:00.004-07:00

It is official, Finn has got his first tooth! I knew this cute little tooth couldn't be too far from showing it's little head because Finn has been grumpy and not sleeping well. I've heard scary stories from other parents about teething and I know why they dread it. But I'm so happy that the little tooth decided to come out and play especially at Grandma Spence's house. Finn has had more ooh's, aww's and excited shrills down in Oak City. The only sad thing is that my little boy is getting older. It seems like this whole growing up thing is speeding up. Stay little forever, my sweet Finn!

(I would of taken a picture of Finn's tooth, but he moves too much!)

6 months old

2009-11-25T12:18:00.003-07:00

To our little Finn:
Today is your 6 month old birthday! I can't believe that you are this old because it seems like yesterday we were bringing you home from the hospital. It's been a fun journey learning to be a new mom and facing parenthood. You are a happy baby and make every day a blessing. It's hard to imagine how your father and I ever lived without you in our life. I love being your mom and am looking forward to all the blessed moments we will have as your parents. Thank you for your smiles and giving us the opportunity to be your parents. We love you!!!
Mom and Dad

Some more little guy pics

2009-11-15T11:17:00.011-07:00

We got these pictures when Finn was a little over 4 months old and it took the photographer 6 weeks to finally mail them to us(which made me mad). But we are pleased with the pictures and love our little guy! Photos by Nickell Photography.

Garden Gate Candy

2009-11-13T11:54:00.002-07:00

My grandpa's sister, Hellen, was featured on Studio 5 yesterday for her delcious toffee! And trust me, it is so delicious! Every year we get a couple boxes and it is so hard to put down! You should stop by if you get a chance. She is the sweetest lady ever and I love my Gramps so much! She raised him, so I'm grateful to her for teaching him how to be such an amazing grandpa! Love you Hellen.

Choose This Day

2009-11-05T22:33:00.000-07:00

Choose-This-Day
I love this video and I love President Eyring. I felt the spirit so strongly when I watched this. I hope it touches you too.
love,
McKensie

Happy Halloween

2009-11-01T21:36:00.002-07:00

Finn was a cute little pea pod for his first Halloween. He instantly attacked the foam peas on his costume, so they lasted about two minutes. We took him over to our friends house and he fell asleep, so that's about as much "trick-or-treating" he did. I'm not sad that he can't eat candy yet, because that means he won't have a major sugar rush and bounce off the walls. As for us, we had our buddies come over and party. We had homemade root beer, pumpkin pie, little smokies wrapped in bacon (I know, so devilish, but so yummy!), white chicken chili in pumpkin bread bowls and of course, left over candy that was meant for the trick-or-treaters that didn't show up. I don't blame the trick-or-treaters for not coming to our apartment. Our apartments are old and kind of creepy. And it means more candy for me, so I was happy. The only part about halloween that I didn't like was watching a scary movie. I am so jumpy already and the movie we watched was based on a true story which made it even more scary. The guys were loving the scary movie and me and Deyette were basically covering our eyes for 90% of the movie. It's amazing the comfort putting my hand over my eyes gives me. If I can't see it, then it's not there. We didn't get to sleep until late (which is midnight for us, no laughing!) so once my head hit the pillow I was out! It was nice to be that tired because I didn't have any nightmares(another reason I dislike horror movies). And another bonus to this holiday weekend was daylight savings, so we got to sleep an extra hour last night. I never realized how much I appreciate even small amounts of extra sleep until we had Finn. Kids teach you so many things and also rob you of so much sleep. I know sleep is for the weak, but I'm admitting I'm weak. I need and love my precious sleep. Ok, sorry for the sleep tangent. I hope Halloween was fun for you all and please post pictures of your little ghoules and goblins.

National Doctor Groups weigh in on the proposed health care plan

2009-10-23T18:49:00.000-06:00

The Allergists voted to scratch it, but the Dermatologists advised not
to make any rash moves.

The Gastroenterologists had sort of a gut feeling about it, but the
Neurologists thought the Administration had a lot of nerve.

The Obstetricians felt they were all laboring under a misconception.

Ophthalmologists considered the idea shortsighted.

Pathologists yelled, 'Over my dead body!' while the Pediatricians
said, 'Oh, Grow up!'

The Psychiatrists thought the whole idea was madness, while the
Radiologists could see right through it.

Surgeons decided to wash their hands of the whole thing The Internists
thought it was a bitter pill to swallow, and the Plastic Surgeons
said, 'This puts a whole new face on the matter.'

The Podiatrists thought it was a step forward, but the Urologists were
pissed off at the whole idea.

The Anesthesiologists thought the idea was a gas, and the
Cardiologists didn't have the heart to say no.

In the end, the Proctologists won out, leaving the entire decision up
to the assholes in Washington."

Healthcare Reform is Crap!

2009-10-16T15:28:00.002-06:00

This is how I feel about Obama's approach to healthcare reform. Please watch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=G44NCvNDLfc

Finn's First Hair Cut

2009-09-29T22:16:00.004-06:00

Happy to have shorter hair!

Good lookin boy

Now you can see his ears better

What are you doing to me?!

Of course, he had to suck on the cape covered in hair

Getting ready to lose hair

We all knew it was going to happen sooner than later, Finn finally got his first hair cut tonight. He still has a lot of hair, it is just trimmed up. I'm not going to lie, when Nicki took the first cut I clinched a little and wondered if I was doing the right thing, but I'm good now and he looks great! Thanks, Nicki, for doing a great job!

Happy Four Month Birthday!

2009-09-25T11:35:00.003-06:00

Watching football with Dad

Playing with his toy

He's a very happy baby (thank goodness!)

Another crazy hair photo

Dear Little Finn,

I can't believe that it has been 4 months since you came into our lives. We anticipated your coming and now enjoy every little moment we get to spend with you. Thank you for your smiles and very sweet temperment. It is such a joy to watch you grow and become a healthy, strong little boy! Thank you for choosing your Dad and I to have the opportunity to be your parents. We love you so much and look forward to all the wonderful experiences that lay ahead! Happy four month old birthday!!!

Love your parents

School is in the air

2009-08-19T19:03:00.002-06:00

Yes, it's that time again, to go back to school. But thank goodness I graduated and I don't have to go back this semester! Celebrate good times!!! But I do have some good news. Just recently I have been looking to find a part time job to help out with the finances. And to my surprise, this morning Meagan Latimer called me and offered me a job! How often does that happen? NEVER! (Especially to me) My new job entails cooking, planning menus, and grocery shopping for a sorority house on campus. Some of you may think this a subpar job, but it works perfectly for my situation. I only work Monday through Thursday and in the evenings. Caleb comes home from work right when I will need to be leaving, so there will be no need for finding a sitter. This job also kills two birds with one stone: I will be getting paid while getting dietetics related experience. It's crazy how well this job fits into my life right now. I am amazed at how much the Lord knows us and our situations, so I'm humbled and grateful for this blessing. I hope all is well with whoever reads this and know that we pray for our friends and family.

The kid is growing!

2009-08-01T00:55:00.002-06:00

Yes, I know I'm weird, but I guess I thought Finn would stay little for forever, but he's getting so big! I took him to his 2 month appointment on Thursday and he weighed 15 pounds and he is 25 inches long! That puts him in the 96th and 97th percentile. I knew he was growing, but not that much! At least I know he's getting enough food. You wouldn't know it because every three hours he screams like he is starving. He is sleeping through the night and was very brave for his first set of shots at the doctor. Babies are awesome and I love my Finn very much!

Surgery

2009-07-24T15:04:00.002-06:00

So life has been a little crazy lately. The day Caleb and his buddies were supposed to go down to Green River for a river trip with my family, I was having a galbladder attack. Yes, a darn galbladder attack! The pain was in my upper stomach and radiating on both sides of my back, so we headed into the instacare. Thank goodness for pain and anti-nausea meds or I would have died, or so I thought. After visiting the instacare I had an ultrasound and found out I had a galstone lodged in the neck of my galbladder. Of course this happened on a Friday so I ate zero fat the whole weekend, which was not fun, to avoid having another attack. Monday, after being popsicled-out, I visited the surgeon and he told me to eat normal before I had my surgery on Thursday. My wonderful Mom drove up and stayed with me the whole week and watched Finn while Caleb and I were at the hospital yesterday. The operation went good and I guess my galbladder had signs of chronic and acute infection, which was scary, so the doc put me on an antibiotic. I think the only thing I liked about getting my galbladder out was the anesthetic. It felt amazing and I know how people get addicted. Today I am just taking it easy and letting Caleb take care of me. He's a wonderful husband and Dad. And not to mention, my little boy has been so good which has made this process so much less stressful. I love you, Caleb, and I love you Finn! Thank you family and friends for your thoughts and prayers.

Finn's Blessing

2009-07-13T20:07:00.002-06:00

Yesterday we blessed Finn and it was an amazing experience. Thanks to all my family and friends who came and supported us. It was a wonderful day and we appreciate you celebrating with us.

6 week pictures

2009-07-13T18:01:00.002-06:00

When we were down in Oak City for the 4th of July, a good friend of the family offered to take photos of Finn. I was excited to get photos for him, but I was not prepared with props and clothes, so this is what came out. I was very impressed and very grateful for her willingness to take pictures. I love them!!! Enjoy!

A little story to make you smile

2009-07-08T14:51:00.003-06:00

Three Men on a Hike

Three men were hiking through a forest when they came upon a large raging, violent river. Needing to get to the other side, the first man prayed: 'God, please give me the strength to cross the river.' Poof! .. God gave him big arms and strong legs and he was able to swim across in about 2 hours, having almost drowned twice.

After witnessing that, the second man prayed: 'God, please give me strength and the tools to cross the river.' Poof! .. God gave him a rowboat and strong arms and strong legs and he was able to row across in about an hour after almost capsizing once.

Seeing what happened to the first two men, the third man prayed: 'God, please give me the strength, the tools and the intelligence to cross the river.' Poof! .. He was turned into a woman. She checked the map, hiked one hundred yards up stream and walked across the bridge.

'If at first you don't succeed, do it the way your wife told you.'

4th of July

2009-07-07T19:51:00.003-06:00

Our buddies Duran and Deyette

He loves to smile!

In his cool baseball cap

Chilling in the stroller

Happy family at the parade

We had a wonderful 4th of July holiday this year. It was full of rest and relaxation which I really needed. We went down to Oak City to take care of my parents animals and garden while they were on a river trip and stayed there over the holiday. Our friends, Duran and Deyette, drove down from Richmond on Friday and stayed until Sunday. We loved having them and they made the holiday so much better! We were late for the parade in Delta, sorry, my bad. Then we went home and had a barbeque at the Hintze's house. It was so nice to catch up with them because I haven't seen them for a long time. After we ate we came home and ran through the sprinklers. It was an awesome sight to see full grown adults running through, sitting on and doing cartwheels through the sprinklers. Man it was a blast!!! Then later that night we went to Delta to watch the fireworks. The only downer was that while I was feeding Finn as the fireworks were booming overhead, he vomited all over me. Poor little guy. I love going home for holidays and being reminded of my youth. And I love the 4th of July! It's right up there with Christmas. I hope you all had a wonderful holiday and that you didn't get too sunburnt!

Little things that matter

2009-06-26T14:38:00.002-06:00

I just had to share this shining moment with someone, so here it is; Finn slept through the night last night!!! I woke up at 6:30 this morning and looked over at him and he was still dreaming. I had to shake Caleb and tell him the wonderful news! All the parents out there will rejoice with me because after long nights of waking up a million times, when the baby finally sleeps through the night it is a wonderful feeling. I hope you are all having a great day and thanks for letting me tell you about the small miracles in my life.

Little Man Update

2009-06-16T22:24:00.004-06:00

Daddy and Finn

Snuggle Buddies

Caleb's new toy-Finn always has to move his head to see who is holding him

Uncle Nate

Great Grandpa Frank

Totally relaxing on Grandpa Spence

Uncle Garret

I know some of you may find these posts boring, but it seems like each week there is something fun to report about in our little man's new life. I'm a new mom, so I apologize because some of this stuff may seem silly to get excited about, but hey, everyday and all day I spend with Finn. Finn finally met the men folk on the Spence side this past weekend. The men folk were a little hesitant to hold him because Garret was the last baby in the Spence household, but they all were in love the second they held him. I think my youngest brother, Garret, was afraid he was going to poop on him. I kindly explained to Garret that's why we put a diaper on Finn. I have two siblings that Finn has not met yet, Bridger, who is on a mission in Birmingham England, and Carly, who lives in Los Cruces New Mexico. Finn weighed 8 lbs 2 oz at his first checkup and at his 2 week check up he weighed a whopping 9 lbs 14 oz! So he's becoming quite the little chunker and we are looking forward to all the fun moments that lay ahead.

More Finn Photos

2009-06-05T23:19:00.003-06:00

My Mom is totally smitten!

He's a happy sleeper

Wolverine hair-I promise, Caleb did it

Conan O'Brien hair

Here's some more recent photos. He's a great baby and I still can't believe he is mine to keep. We're starting to get the hang of the whole parent thing. Thanks for all your support and love! We really appreciate you all!

The New and Blessed Addition

2009-05-29T17:15:00.003-06:00

Unicorn-shaped head

Looking good in Mom's arms

Looking for some food

I was really pooped!

Proud Daddy

Hello everyone! Yes, I am still alive and Caleb and I are finally parents! Our sweet little Finn David was born on Monday at 5:33 pm at Logan Regional Hospital. He weighed in at 8 lbs 9 ounces, 22 inches long and he has tons of dark hair! I never in a million years thought I would have a baby with tons of dark hair! I was born with a tiny amount of blonde hair, so I looked bald. Caleb entered the world looking like a hobbit, so that's where Finn gets his lovely locks. I was in labor for 17 hours which was hard, but very worth it when I saw Finn for the first time. It was so funny because Finn was posterior(facing up) and extended so he had this unicorn-shaped head when he came out. The doctor said most women would of had a c-section with his position, so I'm grateful I didn't have to go that route. I consider him a real trooper because I pushed for two hours and he kept up his heart rate the whole time during pushing. We are SO grateful he is healthy and know we are blessed to have the opportunity to be his parents. This first week has been a roller coaster ride, but we are learning little by little and we'll get the whole taking care of baby thing down eventually. We've never used our camera more than in this last week, so enjoy the pictures.

2009-05-04T23:07:00.002-06:00

Holy cow, I've finally graduated! Yes, I have been going to school since I graduated from high school, but it has been well worth it. I received my associates at UVSC and then transferred up to USU to pursue my degree in dietetics. The only other school that offers a degree in dietetics is BYU and you know how I feel about that school. Logan has been very good to Caleb and I and we really don't know what direction we are going next, but we know everything will work out for the best. In the meantime, enjoy some photos from the big day last Saturday.

2009-04-23T14:00:00.002-06:00

Here's some pictures from my graduation party with all the wonderful girls I go to school with and my two favorite teachers, Janet Anderson and Tammy Vitale! Sarah brought her cute little boy, Miles, and we ate lots of yummy food. I think my favorite food was the creme bru lay (that is spelled phoenitically). It was so creamy on my tongue and basically made my salivary glands secrete more saliva than they already do! I love all these girls and my instructors! They have made the last two years of my education bearable and a great adventure!

2009-04-18T11:44:00.000-06:00

2009-04-14T19:32:00.002-06:00

My mother-in-law sent this to me via email. I had to laugh out loud. Enjoy!

A study conducted by UCLA's Department of Psychiatry has revealed that the kind of face a woman finds attractive on a man can differ depending on where she is in her menstrual cycle. For example if she is ovulating, she is attracted to men with rugged and masculine features. However if she is menstruating or menopausal she tends to be more attracted to a man with duct tape over his mouth and a spear lodged in his chest while he is on fire. No further studies are planned at this time.

2009-03-31T16:57:00.002-06:00

Here are the rules:
1) Post rules on your blog
2)Answer the five "8" items

8 Favorite Shows:
1. Tough Love
2. The Office
3. America's Next Top Model
4. Thirty Minute Meals
5. The Today Show (AM) yes, I like the news
6.Studio 5-they have great ideas!
7. Jon and Kate plus 8
8. Bonnie Hunt Show

8 Things I Did Yesterday:
1. Shower
2. Ate Breakfast (it's the most important meal of the day!)
3. Went to two classes
4. Ate lunch
5. Took a glorious nap
6. Did laundry
7. Cooked and ate dinner
8. Listened to Rainbow Relaxation-it's awesome!

8 Things I'm Looking Forward To:
1. Having our little boy!!!
2. Being a Mom!
3. Graduating from USU! It's about freakin time!!!
4. Hanging out with Nikki and Natty this summer
5. Warm weather!
6. Losing weight after I have Finn
7. Fruits and veggies that taste good during the summer
8. Cuddling with my sweetheart in the very near future

8 Favorite Restaurants:
1. Costa Vida
2. Angie's
3. Red Robin
4. Subway
5. Litza's Pizza
6. Papa Murphy's
7. Leo's
8. Applebee's

8 Things On My Wish List:
1. A healthy and happy little boy
2. Cute shoes for summer
3. A king size mattress that rocks!
4. Food Processor
5. Sewing Machine
6. Billions of dollars
7. To get to my healthy weight by this time next year
8. To continue being happy with my dream man

2009-02-16T13:41:00.000-07:00

So, I'm feeling pretty puffy these days. It usually happens when I've been standing all day or I've been sitting all day. I can't win! Caleb told me to take off my wedding ring before we couldn't get it off, which was a wise idea. I'm not a fan of being puffy. It doesn't enhance my femininity (is that a real word?) and my thin feet and ankles were about the only parts that were still attractive on my body! And now they are no more! AHHH! I'm sure all of you Mom's out there can sympathize with me. But I'm trying to stay positive and remember there will be this pooping, crying, ball of joy that will arrive in about 100 days. And he's going to be the cutest pooping, crying, ball of joy there ever was!

P.S. Don't feel too sorry for me because I really am doing just fine.

Love,

The reproductive goddess

P.S.S. that's my new name

Our little man

2009-02-11T21:04:00.000-07:00

These pictures were taken on January 7, 2008 when we found out we were having a boy! It was a great day as all you parents out there can relate. It was hilarious when we sent some of these pictures to my parents because my Mom could not see his little weiner and tell it was a boy. I think of all the pictures, that one is plain as day. She's a little crazy! I just thought I would share some pics with you.

2008-07-16T13:56:00.001-06:00

So, we are new to this and my friend, Shar, put me up to it, so here we go. Caleb and I met online at ldssingles.com. Yes, it is embarrassing to tell people about that, but it really worked for us. We met in November 2004 and knew within two weeks that we were going to get married. Caleb proposed February 11, 2005 which was a nice Valentine's Day present and then we tied the knot on May 5, 2005! Yep, that is Cinco De Mayo also. So it was a happy day around the mexican world too.
We lived in Salt Lake City for three months and then moved up to Logan so I could finish my degree in dietetics. Caleb went to school for a couple years and decided going to school full time and working full time is insane, so he is going to do nursing when I finish my schooling. He's such a sweetheart for supporting me while I pursue my eduational goals. But I know that I will have to be his sugar mama while he goes through nursing school.

In the meantime we are sick of being college students and just wish this last semester would fly by. This is my last semester and then I will have our little boy the end of May! That's when the real fun happens. Caleb puts his head on my tummy every night before we go to sleep to talk to his little boy. It's so cute and I just love knowing that this little man is going to really change our world for the better. I know it's going to be hard some days, but I know the good will out weigh the hard times.

Caleb is currently working as a cookie man out at Pepperidge Farms in Richmond. Caleb works way harder than me. He loves being on the day schedule and so do I!!! I actually get to see him regularly and we get to do fun stuff together. He's so awesome and I love him!!! I couldn't ask for a better supporter and provider! So when you see him, tell him he's awesome!

I'm at the point in my pregnancy that all I can think about is baby stuff. It's good, but I have so much other stuff to think about like homework! My brain needs a break and I don't think it will have a break for a long time especially with our little man on the way. But life is great and we're very happy, so I'm not complaining.

Well, that's all I can think of for today, and I hope we aren't too boring to read about. Chow!