It's a Boy!!!

We had another ultrasound today and the Dr is pretty sure it's a boy. The umbilical cord was between the legs for part of the ultrasound so it was kind of hard to see, but it definitely looks like a boy. We are exited for Daxton to have a baby brother. He will love it.

New Baby

So most of you know, we are having a baby in August. The due date was originally August 8th, but she moved it up to August 4th at my last appointment. We will hopefully find out if it's a boy or a girl on Feb. 15th. It has been a little surreal this time around. For some reason it just isn't sinking in like it did with Daxton. Hopefully when we know what it is and can start throwing names around, it will be better. I have started feeling the first flutters, so that has helped a little. On the up side, it has been going by much faster this time. It might be because I'm preoccupied with another kid and 2 jobs, but it's been good. I'm already going into the second trimester!! I have been having some mixed feelings about having a second kid. I feel a little bad taking some of the attention away from Daxton, and I can't imagine loving someone as much as him... although everyone tells me your heart just grows and you do. I'm sure I will, it just seems so weird still. One thing that put a whole new light on things for me was when I asked Dax if he wants a brother or a sister (which I'm not sure he understands the meaning of those words yet) and his response was "friend". Wow, that was a really good reminder that things will be fine, and in the end Daxton gets a little friend to play with. Overall we are really excited for the new arrival.

Thanksgiving and Snow

We had a great Thanksgiving, and it's been super cold here. We have had lots of snow already, and with Todd out of town so much, I've been doing a lot of shoveling. Daxton loves the snow. Now evertime he says outside, he adds "burr". He is getting so big and learning new words everyday. A couple days ago, he wanted some candy so he climbed on my lap and says, "candy, please, yes." While he said it, he nods yes and smiles his big missing tooth smile.... How can you resist that. Needless to say, he got some candy.

He's getting dressed up to help mom shovel.

He has figured out how to get into our utensil drawer. They are all over the house now. :(

Ya, that's ne trying to sled down the hill in our yard on a cooler lid... it didn't work.

Daxton, me, and Titan

All bundled up

This one turned out a little blurry, but I love it. He loves to be bundled up on the couch with his cup to watch his cartoons.

Halloween

I was going to write one update but I have too many pictures, so I'm doing a few. We had a good Halloween. Daxton sort of got the idea after a few houses. It was cold and rainy, but still fun.

Daxton was a monkey. It was pretty cute!

Cousins

I love this picture. They all look sooo excited, don't they. :)

Carving pumpkins with dad

Playing in the gew with mom.

He was scared of this at first... guess not anymore. LOL

and I had to add the "crazy face" picture

Daxton's idea of decorating a pumpkin..... Legos. :)

Summer!

Well, its been too long again. Just a quick update, Daxton is walking, climbing, and getting into everything. He is also starting to say words like thank you, doggie, dada, no, no way, duck, and hi. Todd got a new job at Carstar collision repair as a cost estimator, and I am pretty sure I will have a job with the post office as a mail carrier as of Wednesday. Our summer has been a busy one, but we've had a lot of fun. Can't believe it will be over soon. Here are some pics for you all to see. Hope you enjoy.Showing off for the picture

First time we have all been together in a long time

Found on the cob, and LOVES it.

Climbing up slides already

New nephew Simon. So tiny.

Todd and Dax sittin at the kid table

Emma and Abbi... Emmas Bday

Playing with water balloons

Relay for Life. That shirt drown him

Camping, pulling Dax in a wagon that is way too small to pull kids in.

Dans Teetor totter made from a log

Little Lyman Lake in the Uintas

Same lake... very pretty.

This is what they do every time we go camping.

Happy 4th of July

Camping again.. so messy

4th of july again

Dad hurt his back and had to hang upside down. Daxton thought that was hilarious.

Swimming!

Easter!

Time for an update. We have our computer up and running and I was able to add some new pics. Easter was a blast. I love having a kid that I can watch enjoy holidays like that. I am really looking forward to the summer. It's hard to imagine right now with about 4 inches of snow on the ground, but it is coming soon. I can't wait to take Daxton swimming and to the park. I think camping will even be nice. As most of you know, we have been in construction mode on our new house since we signed. It has been a ton of work, but we are soooo close to being done and it has all been worth it. The house is exactly what we wanted. I think we will be here for a loooong time. :) I would love to never have to move again. I only got a few before pics cause of all the craziness, but I will post those along with after pics when everything is done. In the meantime, here are some more recent pics. Mostly from Easter. I can't believe my little boy is getting so big!

We Closed Today!!

We closed on our house today! Now we just have to completely remodel it. Thats all. :) It will be a lot of work, but we did the same thing with our last house in Clinton so we know how it goes. I kind of like that we can take a house that is all run down and turn it into something really nice. It feels like you've accomplished a lot when you see the finished product. I think everyone might go to Wendover this weekend to celebrate. Dan and Jenny came home yesterday so the celebration would really be because of that, we just have 2 things to celebrate. I am so glad they are back. They are some of our best friends and I love their kids soooooo much, just as much as my own. Daxton was sick this week and still is coughing and has a runny nose, so it's nice to have something like this happen that kind of cancels out the hard week with a sick kid. I will probably try and post some before and after pics of our house. I AM SO EXCITED!