Stats for Iain...

My baby weighs 35lbs. He is 33 1/2 inches long. And almost all of his 1st molars are in. I can't believe how much he has grown over the last 18months. He is my super strong little man. And such a blessing to us. (Side note: Iain goes in for his 18month well baby check up on Thursday. We weighted him and measured him the other day. So who knows what the doctor well say on Thursday).

Iain's first day in Nursery...

So Brian and I dropped Iain off at nursery this past Sunday. I asked him for a kiss because mommy was going to class and he was staying with his friends. The little stinker was having so much fun playing that he didn't want to give me a kiss. So I kissed him and he gave me this look of mommy you can so go now. So I went to class and Relief Society. Well during Relief Society I started to hear Iain cry (but I dismissed it as it couldn't be him if it was him one of the nursery leaders would have brought him to me) after a few more minutes of hearing this crying it dawned on me that it was him. So I quickly got up and left the room to go and check on him. While when I go out side I ran into on of the nursery leaders holding my baby (who was at this point screaming). And she said that he had been playing and than tripped over his own two feet. The right side of his face was bright red (he has a little carpet burn over his eye brow now it just looked a lot worst than it really is). I asked if she knew where his paci was. So we walked into the nursery room to look for it (well it was still in his diaper bag (which was also in there). The minute he saw his paci he wanted it. Iain stopped crying and just laid his head in my should. And started to clam down. I was very impressed with my baby for staying in nursery for almost the entire time (the last 15 minutes he was crying and than with me). So I hope next Sunday he does just as well or better. I think he likes being in there.

Friday is the day....

So this Thursday Brian goes to M.E.P.S and than Friday afternoon he gets sworn into the U.S Army. Brian's dad is swearing him into the Army (how special is that). I'm so glad that things are finally headed in this direction and that we moving passed this point in our lives. I'm so proud of my husband and am so glad that we are together. I love you sweetheart.

Why can't people grow up...

Apparently people think its ok to tell you how to spend your money, time, and whether or not to have another baby. We pay our bills with out having to barrow any money from anyone. If we want to go on a date its between us and not them. If we are trying for another child that is between us and Heavenly Father. Butt out people. (This has been sitting in my edit posts box for months).

We are both ready to see if we can do this whole parenting thing with out any help from his family. The whole time that Iain has been apart of our family we have lived with his parents and they have helped with the day to day stuff or just giving me time to shower/eat/or get ready for the day or just taken him because I would need to get away from him for a minute. Iain has never been able to entertain himself while mommy cooked dinner because someone is always willing to keep him occupied and happy. So when we finally get Brian's orders and are stationed out of state it will be adjustment for all of us. I won't have all the adult conversation that I do now. I'll have to figure out how to shower and get ready for the day before Iain wake up or do it while he is awake just in a shorter amount of time. So once we aren't living here anymore I'm sure I'm going to go a little bit crazy from all the adjustments that all of us are going to have to make. I don't know if I'm up for the challenge but I'm sure going to give it my all. I'll just have to open up to people in whatever ward we live in and get to know the other Army wives to have some type of support system. And brag my best friends to come out to visit me when I need a pick me up. (Who knows I actually might use all 700minutes on our cell phone plan). This should be quite the adventure for all of us.

First Step done...

So Brian completed the first of many things to come to get ready for the Army. He now qualifies to go to M.E.P.S. (neither of us knows what it means) but its where he gets to go see the Army medical personal and get his medical workup and get sworn into the Army. And as long as I finish the paper work for his National Security Clearance before next Friday Brian will be going. Brian's dad is swearing him into the Army. The only down side is the next basic doesn't start till late March early April of 2011, at least he'll be here for the holidays. And we wouldn't get Brian's orders till at the earliest September or at the least November of 2011, so that means Iain and I will be staying in Colorado till than (so at the most another year of living with my in-laws but I think I'm up for the challenge). We are really excited that things are working out for us. And can't wait to start down this new path on our journey together.

Molars for Iain

So a few days ago Julie was playing with Iain (she had him upside down) and had a clear view into his mouth and she saw that one of his molars was in (on the top right side) and that the other 3 were starting to come in. My poor poor baby. I mean I brush his teeth every day and I guess I just never realized that he was getting them (I use a finger brush and I get the job done and get my finger out of there before he bits me).

Thanksgiving In VA...

So there is a huge possibility that the 3 of us are going to my parents for Thanksgiving. (I kinda wish it was for Christmas but the are going to be in NY with my older sister's husbands family. So there is always next year). So if you want to see us you should let either Brian or I know. I can't wait to spend time with my family. They are going to be amazed at how much Iain has changed. And I can't wait to meet my new nephew Evan. I plan on taking Iain to the National Zoo and the Natural History Museum (and maybe a few other places). Can't wait to show him all that and so much more.

Free Day at the Denver Zoo

On the 13th Leslie,Chris, Marlene and I took the Iain and Gabe to the Zoo. First of all we didn't get out of the house till after 11am when we wanted to be out of the house by 9:30. And if you have never been to free day at the Denver Zoo its a mad house trying to find parking. And the zoo is so packed that you won't be able to see all the animals when you are there. (So go prepared by making a list of the animals that you want to see and plan to see only those animals there will be another trip to see the rest. And lets face it going to the zoo with 2 18month olds is hard). So we finally parked and made our way into the zoo. We were only there for 4hours and got to see the felines, reptiles, wolves, and few other animals before we left. While at the zoo Shiree and Kevin meet up with us. On our way home both boys feel a sleep. Iain and I went to bed early that night. Leslie took some pictures and when I get them I'll post the cutest ones on here. Brian and I plan on going to the next free day on October 21st (anyone want to join us?).

We hiked...

So for our anniversary we went on a hike. We drove to Boulder (while past it about half way to Estes Park) and stopped at Lions Gulch. And we walked along a quaint trail for about an hour. We walked a little over 2miles (I know its not a lot and yes it was round trip. But I'm terrible out of shape since having Iain). We talked and just had a great time being together. We stopped at Subway and got a sub to split (I can't every eat a whole one by myself). We made a wrong turn on our way home from Lions Gulch and ended up in Longmont at a cute pumpkin patch/country store (we are going to take Iain there this week-end to pick a pumpkin and go through the hay maze. We went up to Flat Irons Crossing to walk around the mall for a bit. When we finally got home Brian made us buffalo burgers for dinner with smoked gouda and grilled pineapple. Oh my goodness so good. And we cuddled on the love sack to watch Iron Man 2. It was a great day and I'm so glad that his parents said that they would watch Iain so we could have this day to be together. I wonder what Brian has up his sleeve for next year.

My baby talks...

So sometimes when I don't expect it Iain says something. The other day while I was cooking dinner Iain was helping his Aunt Leslie clean up his cousins mess from his dinner. After it was all cleaned up Leslie said that it was all clean and she got up from the floor. While Iain shrugs his shoulders (his hands up held to the side of his body palms toward the ceiling) and says "All done" in a sweet voice. Leslie turns to me and asks if that was Iain who said that. I told her it wasn't Gabe (Gabe is louder than Iain in pretty much every way). Gabe is also alot more vocal than Iain. Iain has just started .to use his voice to talk but most of the time he doesn't say anything (just really quite). So it amazes everyone when he says anything. A few people are worried that he isn't talking. But Brian and I know that Iain will talk when he is ready right now he is quite happy pointing at things till he gets it. Or grabbing someones hand and taking them to the object that he wants that he can't get. Or just plain going and getting it himself. I'm sure that he'll talk when he has something to say. But for the moment this has worked for him.

To Brian on our 3rd Anniversary

Sweet heart, the best three years have had their up and downs. We have survived losing jobs and babies. We are stronger knowing that we have each other and can count on one an other and the Lord. We have had days, weeks, and months of not knowing what was going to happen down the road. Wondering if there was going to be a bend in the road or a light beyond the tunnel. We had our first child, who just adores his daddy (and I know you're Iain's hero and that he looks up to you). You are the best example of what I was looking for in a man to be the father of my children. I know that we have had of arguments about silly and non important things but at the end of the day I know that you'll always be there no matter what. I know I'm stubborn and not always rational (and at times act the a child because I don't get my way) but I hope you know that I'm trying to grow out of it and I'm trying to be more like the wife that you need me to be. And I'm hoping that I'll be that woman (way before our 10 year anniversary, here's to hoping anyways). I'm looking forward to eternity with you and only you. I'm thankful that you were able to take me to the temple and that we are an eternal family. I love you more than I can say. You are most diffidently my better half. And the brains of the whole operation. I'm looking forward to our next year together. To the up and yes even the downs. I'll take the good and the bad as long as you're by my side to get us through it.

Their Here...

So Leslie and Chris have moved in. Iain and Gabe are having so much fun together. We've only had a few problems with them not wanted to share toys. And only one episode of complete and utter break down. But I don't know what will happen over the next few months. I hope that Iain and his cousin are doing as well as they are right now. On a side note this house is getting a bit crowded.

Two new words for our boy....

• So today well I was talking to my mom on the phone. I told her that Iain has really started to jabber. And he said it too. What surprised me more than him saying jabber was that he kept saying it. Well after Brian came home Iain said tickle tickle. Iain was trying to tickle Brian's feet and started saying tickle tickle. It was so funny. Brian and I were laughing so hard that my sides started to hurt.

• I've been wondering when our boy was going to start talking. Yeah I know he says words but he didn't repeat them when you ask him to. But all of a sudden he does. And its amazing. I'm so proud of my baby. And you know what I'm doing something right. He is learning and fast. It's something new every day.

• Oh yeah I have a question for the other moms out there. Do you children know how to open the child proof locks and gates? Because Iain does. And it's kinda scary. I'll be in the kitchen cooking and here the basement/bathroom/garage door open and there is a gate in front of the hallway. And I freak out every time. Or we'll be playing and he disappear and I'll hear nothing until I hear him giggle. And he'll have the cabinet under the sink open and he'll take the dishwasher tablets out (he likes to put it in the dishwasher) so I'm not worried that he'll put it in his mouth. But still scary that he can open these things that are at times adult proof and he is only 17 months old.