There has also been a couple of new treasures discovered. First one the bookcase in Marshall's room, there can't be a book left on the shelf! Then there is Dad's hat! And the basket full of toys!
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
In the last week...
Marshall has mastered pulling himself on things, mainly the railing that encloses the stairs to the basement. One of two things that make me really nervous about the house we are renting. Which is why we have been searching for houses......since January! Looks like M beat us to the punch!
There has also been a couple of new treasures discovered. First one the bookcase in Marshall's room, there can't be a book left on the shelf! Then there is Dad's hat! And the basket full of toys!
And finally, he cut his first tooth over the weekend (pretty sure the 2nd one is on it's way!). This is the new teething ring he discovered!
As for Justin and I, not much is new. I just finished the semester and have a small break before summer classes start. Justin has started the crazy summer schedule, which has him leaving early and coming home late. We are still have not gotten into a house of our own, between bank errors and homeowners who would rather be foreclosed on than negotiate on a price; we're still renters! Hopefully it will change soon, but we have learned to not get our hopes up. Marshall, Megan and I are headed to Boise for a short weekend visit. I wish Justin could go too, but he is staying home to work. I'm sure he will enjoy the alone time he will have though!
There has also been a couple of new treasures discovered. First one the bookcase in Marshall's room, there can't be a book left on the shelf! Then there is Dad's hat! And the basket full of toys!
Saturday, May 1, 2010
May Day
In an attempt to get excited for Spring, the girls at work decided to have a Spring Festival. They decided to do some demos and kids crafts along with a petting zoo. Of course this week it starts snowing on and off again; it's hard to get excited about Spring and Summer when it's snowing! So even though the weather was cold and windy today we decided that we should take Marshall to see the animals at the petting zoo. If nothing else it gave us a chance to get out of the house for a little while. He didn't get very excited and it kinda bummed me out some. We only got a couple of smiles out of him. He seemed to be interested in the chicks more than anything else. He got to pet a bunny, goat and lamb; the pigs were a little wild so we didn't attempt to pet them. I told Justin that I think he will probably be much more interested in the animals at the fair this year, he'll be almost a year by then. As we were coming it home it started snowing again.....so much for May flowers.
Happy May Day!
Friday, April 23, 2010
Archery Shoot
When Justin and I started dating, I would sometimes tag along with him to archery shoots. Usually it's a great way to get in some exercise and I really enjoy supporting Justin doing something he is passionate about. Last spring and summer the mosquitoes last year were horrible because of all the rain, I didn't make it to any of them. So this year I decided when the weather is nice Marshall and I would go too. Last weekend we went to our first shoot as a family in Rexburg. We slathered Marshall with sunscreen and put a floppy hat on him, put him in the front carrier and away we went. He did really well! He took a couple of little naps along the way and everyone of course though he was adorable.
This past month has been a big one for Marshall! He started army crawling, he sits unassisted, feeds himself puffs and yogurt melts. He moves from his belly to sitting unassisted, so we lowered his crib mattress because he loves standing and holding on to the couch; I have a feeling he will be pulling himself up in no time. He babbles like crazy, ya-ya-ya-ya, da-da-da-da. He has also discovered that blowing raspberries while eating creates a mess to play in! Marshall is also dropping things, on purpose; and then looking for them. He is growing up so fast, I keep thinking to myself "Where has the last 7 months gone?"
This past month has been a big one for Marshall! He started army crawling, he sits unassisted, feeds himself puffs and yogurt melts. He moves from his belly to sitting unassisted, so we lowered his crib mattress because he loves standing and holding on to the couch; I have a feeling he will be pulling himself up in no time. He babbles like crazy, ya-ya-ya-ya, da-da-da-da. He has also discovered that blowing raspberries while eating creates a mess to play in! Marshall is also dropping things, on purpose; and then looking for them. He is growing up so fast, I keep thinking to myself "Where has the last 7 months gone?"
He is such a ham for the camera these days!
Saturday, April 3, 2010
A Face Only a Mother Could Love
I've been doing the solo parent thing since the last Monday. Justin is in Northern Idaho spading trees for work, so that has left me and Marshall at home to fend for ourselves. I'm pretty sure Marshall misses Justin as much as I do. When he is sitting in his highchair at dinner he is always looking up towards the loft where Justin usually is at his dinner time (he gets too distracted if Justin sits with us).
Marshall is sitting up really well these days! He's also army crawling! How did the last six months go by so quick?? His babbling has also turned into things like dada-dada and ya-ya; still working on ma ma! I have been on the hunt for a baby book for Marshall. I have seen a lot of super cute scrapbook baby memoirs; but let's be honest here as much as I always love everyone elses' finished product I don't have the patience to do my own. So I instead found a website that allows me to create a baby book online that I can printed; plus it sends me weekly reminders to create a new journal entry!
Chelsea (love her!) came up yesterday with baby Oliver (so cute!) and we had a little slumber party. It was so great to have more than just a few minutes to try and catch up. It's so great to have such a wonderful friend; we always pick right back up where we left off no matter how long it's been. I blew my diet with our slumber party, so back on the wagon I go tomorrow. Okay so it's no really a diet, I'm just trying to maintain healthier eating habits. I really want Marshall to develop healthy eating habits and Justin and I agree that in order for that to happen we need to set good examples.
This week I also discovered I have more credits completed than I originally thought! So I think I will be able to graduate a semester earlier than I had anticipated. It will be such a relief to finally complete it!
Oh and I guess I should probably tell you what prompted me to write this blog entry to begin with. Marshall has started to make this face; he scrunches his nose and curls his upper lip back. He has done it all day long and I don't think it's helping the situation that every time he does it I laugh. I'm pretty sure I'm just egging him on at this point. Most of the time while he makes this face he is breathing hard through his nose. It's so goofy, I just love it!
Marshall is sitting up really well these days! He's also army crawling! How did the last six months go by so quick?? His babbling has also turned into things like dada-dada and ya-ya; still working on ma ma! I have been on the hunt for a baby book for Marshall. I have seen a lot of super cute scrapbook baby memoirs; but let's be honest here as much as I always love everyone elses' finished product I don't have the patience to do my own. So I instead found a website that allows me to create a baby book online that I can printed; plus it sends me weekly reminders to create a new journal entry!
Chelsea (love her!) came up yesterday with baby Oliver (so cute!) and we had a little slumber party. It was so great to have more than just a few minutes to try and catch up. It's so great to have such a wonderful friend; we always pick right back up where we left off no matter how long it's been. I blew my diet with our slumber party, so back on the wagon I go tomorrow. Okay so it's no really a diet, I'm just trying to maintain healthier eating habits. I really want Marshall to develop healthy eating habits and Justin and I agree that in order for that to happen we need to set good examples.
This week I also discovered I have more credits completed than I originally thought! So I think I will be able to graduate a semester earlier than I had anticipated. It will be such a relief to finally complete it!
Oh and I guess I should probably tell you what prompted me to write this blog entry to begin with. Marshall has started to make this face; he scrunches his nose and curls his upper lip back. He has done it all day long and I don't think it's helping the situation that every time he does it I laugh. I'm pretty sure I'm just egging him on at this point. Most of the time while he makes this face he is breathing hard through his nose. It's so goofy, I just love it!
See a face only a mother could love :)
Saturday, March 27, 2010
First Haircut and Six Month Stats
Anyone who has seen Marshall can see that see that he's large for a six month old. Everyone who asks how old he is usually has a comment about how large he is, or how much hair he has. I'm sure most people that see him expect me to set him down and have him walking, thankfully he isn't because our house is not child proofed! I have been waiting to do most stuff until we can see when we are moving. Our house right now has two sets of stairs and some ridiculous metal railings that have the perfect spacing to get a head stuck between. Anyway....
Marshall had his six month appointment on Friday, his doctor walked in and said "Would ya feed the kid, it looks like he's starving!" I love that he has a sense of humor about Marshall being the size of an average one year old! He weighed in at 21 lbs 12 oz that puts him in the 94th percentile for weight and 28 inches long, the 92nd percentile for height. He is head is 17 3/4 inches, somewhere around the 82nd percentile. Needless to say he BIG! He following a consistent pattern of being big, so no worries there. He is ahead developmentally and they are surprised he is as mobile as he is because of his size. He rolls and wiggles all around the living room floor, he gets up on his hands and knees and rocks back and forth. He is also super close to sitting up unsupported, he leans on his hands right now and can sit up for a minute or two but when he reaches for something he almost always falls over. And he loves his sippy cup! He still isn't sleeping through the night and I am torn on whether or not to try sleeping training or see how he does on his own for the next few months. When he gets up he eats, and not just snacking but takes a full bottle. And his eating habits haven't been consistent during the day; one days he will down at least 32 oz of formula and the next I can't get him to take 20 oz. So I feel like some nights he might really be hungry and not just waking up out of habit. I'm open for suggestions!
We finally gave in and got Marshall's hair trimmed. Where most kids rub a bald spot on the back of their head, Marshall has just broken off his and made the hair that is left frizzy. The sides were long and the front was starting to hang in his eyes. So before his doctor appointment I took him to his Aunt Kacie. He did great, a little wiggly to start out with but once he figured out he could put the cape in his mouth he was good to go! He looks so much older now. Here are some before and after pictures!
Marshall had his six month appointment on Friday, his doctor walked in and said "Would ya feed the kid, it looks like he's starving!" I love that he has a sense of humor about Marshall being the size of an average one year old! He weighed in at 21 lbs 12 oz that puts him in the 94th percentile for weight and 28 inches long, the 92nd percentile for height. He is head is 17 3/4 inches, somewhere around the 82nd percentile. Needless to say he BIG! He following a consistent pattern of being big, so no worries there. He is ahead developmentally and they are surprised he is as mobile as he is because of his size. He rolls and wiggles all around the living room floor, he gets up on his hands and knees and rocks back and forth. He is also super close to sitting up unsupported, he leans on his hands right now and can sit up for a minute or two but when he reaches for something he almost always falls over. And he loves his sippy cup! He still isn't sleeping through the night and I am torn on whether or not to try sleeping training or see how he does on his own for the next few months. When he gets up he eats, and not just snacking but takes a full bottle. And his eating habits haven't been consistent during the day; one days he will down at least 32 oz of formula and the next I can't get him to take 20 oz. So I feel like some nights he might really be hungry and not just waking up out of habit. I'm open for suggestions!
We finally gave in and got Marshall's hair trimmed. Where most kids rub a bald spot on the back of their head, Marshall has just broken off his and made the hair that is left frizzy. The sides were long and the front was starting to hang in his eyes. So before his doctor appointment I took him to his Aunt Kacie. He did great, a little wiggly to start out with but once he figured out he could put the cape in his mouth he was good to go! He looks so much older now. Here are some before and after pictures!
BEFORE:
AFTER:
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Happy Six Month Birthday!
Today is Marshall's half birthday, it has gone by so quick! Justin and I were looking at some pictures from when we brought him home, he was so skinny and long! Now he is a little chunk, he's maxed out on the 9 month sleepers he is in; time to break out the next size. We have gotten a lot of hand me downs, it's been great since he has grown out of everything so fast.
Tuesday Marshall went to daycare for the first time. Our friend Jami had been watching him since I went back to work so we could try and avoid the majority of cold and flu season. We really appreciate her! It made the transition for me going back to work much easier. But now she is preparing to have a baby of her own so I found an in home daycare. Marshall seems to really enjoy it, he is super happy when I pick him up and he smiles at Maria the owner whenever she talks to him.
We had put an offer in on a house a couple of weeks ago, it's a short sale so we expected to wait, and wait and wait.....and today we got a counter offer! They didn't come down as much as we need them too. It's still overpriced, but we plan on countering back and hopefully they will come down more. Fingers crossed!
Tuesday Marshall went to daycare for the first time. Our friend Jami had been watching him since I went back to work so we could try and avoid the majority of cold and flu season. We really appreciate her! It made the transition for me going back to work much easier. But now she is preparing to have a baby of her own so I found an in home daycare. Marshall seems to really enjoy it, he is super happy when I pick him up and he smiles at Maria the owner whenever she talks to him.
We had put an offer in on a house a couple of weeks ago, it's a short sale so we expected to wait, and wait and wait.....and today we got a counter offer! They didn't come down as much as we need them too. It's still overpriced, but we plan on countering back and hopefully they will come down more. Fingers crossed!
Happy Half Birthday Marshall! We love you!
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Busy Days
I really am trying to keep up with my blog. And the next time I see someone that can give me a crash course on backgrounds and whatnot I am going to sit on them and make them teach me! Between traveling, working and taking classes online I am in need of a relaxing vacation. I would even be willing to take just a weekend away with Justin.....
Marshall and I flew to see my family in Louisiana on February 16th. Besides my Mom and brother no one else in my family had met Marshall yet so everyone was super excited we were coming to visit. Marshall did great on the plane ride, I was really nervous about flying with him alone but he napped on and off and the people sitting behind us asked if I would trade him for their two older kids. So I'm going to take that as a sign that he was pretty well behaved. It was great to see my family and get pictures of Marshall with his Great Grandpa! We are planning on going down again for Thanksgiving and Justin will come too.
We had been casually looking at houses for about the past month. We have been working with a lender to try and qualify for a zero down and no PMI insurance loan. Our credit scores just need to go up a couple of points to qualify but we were having to wait until March 1st to get a pre-approval letter. So while we have been waiting we have been working with our Realtor to get an idea of prices and view some houses. We patiently waited and now we have been rewarded. Yesterday our lender called and we have a pre-approval! We are going this evening to look at a new listing and look again at a house we really liked the first time we looked at it. Unfortunately most of the houses up here are bank owned these days so the process will most likely be a slow one. We will most likely put an offer in on one of the two this week! We are so excited at the prospect of being homeowners and having a place of our own to raise Marshall.
Marshall and I flew to see my family in Louisiana on February 16th. Besides my Mom and brother no one else in my family had met Marshall yet so everyone was super excited we were coming to visit. Marshall did great on the plane ride, I was really nervous about flying with him alone but he napped on and off and the people sitting behind us asked if I would trade him for their two older kids. So I'm going to take that as a sign that he was pretty well behaved. It was great to see my family and get pictures of Marshall with his Great Grandpa! We are planning on going down again for Thanksgiving and Justin will come too.
We had been casually looking at houses for about the past month. We have been working with a lender to try and qualify for a zero down and no PMI insurance loan. Our credit scores just need to go up a couple of points to qualify but we were having to wait until March 1st to get a pre-approval letter. So while we have been waiting we have been working with our Realtor to get an idea of prices and view some houses. We patiently waited and now we have been rewarded. Yesterday our lender called and we have a pre-approval! We are going this evening to look at a new listing and look again at a house we really liked the first time we looked at it. Unfortunately most of the houses up here are bank owned these days so the process will most likely be a slow one. We will most likely put an offer in on one of the two this week! We are so excited at the prospect of being homeowners and having a place of our own to raise Marshall.
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