Almost there...

It's really hard to believe that my little boy is almost 11 months old...just three more days, and then only a month before he turns one! This year has flown by so fast. Sometimes, it still hard to believe we even have a child or are even thinking about having another one. We have certainly gotten lucky with David though. I could not have asked for a more lovable child. He fits his name...David means "beloved." That is definitely him! He's so happy all the time it's hard for us to not be happy around him (although there are times). This past week he has been sick. First he had a really bad head cold where I was using the bulb to suck out all the snot like ever half an hour or so. I felt really bad for our upstairs neighbors because he hated this and let his feelings be known...and let me tell you, this boy has a strong pair of lungs on him, but after I was done and I calmed him down he went right back to being happy, smiley, and talking. Then after he beat the cold, the very same day he got diarrhea. I think I changed about 4 or 5 diapers in one hour that night. His bum was so red! I felt so bad for him because it didn't help to put anything on him because he was just going again in the next 10 minutes so I would be wiping it off. He would scream while I was changing him but as soon as I snapped the last button and sat him up, he was fine. I don't think another person would have known he was sick unless they changed him or wiped his nose.

He also loves to smile! There aren't many times when he's not smiling, and when he isn't all you have to do is make a funny face at him or even just smile at him and he's smiling right back at you. He's got the best smile too...and laugh. We just love to make him laugh! He has definitely been a blessing in our lives!! :)

New Pictures of David

this is his almost fishy face...he can do a much better one but it's hard to catch on camera.

this one is one of my favorites!!

This is another favorite!! :)

We just love this boy so much!! He brings so much joy to our lives!! Only 2 more months before he turns 1!! :) These pictures were taken by our friend, Rachael Isham, while she was babysitting him one day. They are absolutely wonderful!! :)

The Light at the end of the Tunnel.

I was talking to my parents last night, and we started talking about school. They asked how my classes were going and I answered them...and then I told them I had registered for next semester. They were interested in the classes I choose, and then they asked if everything was in order for me to graduate next semester. I thought about it and said that everything should be ready to go. And then it hit me...I'm finally going to graduate next semester!! I can't really believe it. It's been six years since I first started college, and I never really thought about graduating then because it was so far away and then I got engaged to Brandon and we decided to transfer out here so that set me back a ways...but now I am almost officially done! I can't do much with my major (University Studies), but I wasn't really planning on it anyways...I'm just happy that I'm going to be done with school forever! Now we just need to get Brandon finished!! :)

Valentine's Day and then some...

Well, I guess I should post...it's been a little while. I just haven't really felt like it. I've been waiting for something spectacular to happen...like David taking his first steps...but that hasn't happened. :( He has gotten closer though. He is climbing up everything now and walking around the room by moving along our furniture. He's also dancing! Whenever music comes on, his little bum goes bouncing...no matter if he's standing up, sitting down, kneeling, or laying on the floor (that's the funniest one)! It's simply precious and slightly hilarious!

This past weekend was Valentine's Day. Brandon and I aren't big on it, but this time we actually took the time to get a babysitter and go out on a date. It was really fun! Even if we didn't get to see Avatar 3D like we were hoping because it was sold out (we will see that movie eventually!). We ate a Red Robin, which we never eat at sit down restaurants because we don't really talk to each other as we're waiting for the food. I know, how lame is that?! I would like to talk but Brandon always pulls out his iPod touch and plays games. But this time, we actually talked and joked around with each other! And because we didn't have David with us, we were able to hold hands as we were walking around. It was great! Just like the old days when we were dating and engaged! Then the next day, Sunday, at church we had Elder Quentin L. Cook in our ward, and I was able to sing in the stake choir! It was amazing! Needless to say, this Valentine's holiday was pretty good this year!

Brandon and I have also moved our furniture around in our apartment. It was getting boring the other way, and we needed a change. Well, actually I was the one who needed the change, Brandon just went along with it. It's nice...we tried to baby proof as much as the apartment as possible so we don't have to worry about David knocking anything over on him. I just need to do the final touches of straightening everything up, which might take a while because cleaning just isn't my thing. It's really the last thing on my list of things I want to do. So, we'll have to see how it goes.

Doctor's Appointment

We had his doctor's appointment yesterday...it went well...and not so well. When the nurse was taking his measurements and everything, David was completely fine. But as soon as the doctor walked in and touched him, he went into a fit of screaming and wiggling! But the doctor said everything looked fine and he's a growing, healthy boy! He weighed 20 lbs 9 oz (50%), 30.5 inches long (97%), and his head was 18.5 inches around (90%). He's getting to be a pretty big boy. I can't wait until he's one though. I don't know, there's something about having a one year old that I just can't wait for! Hopefully, he won't be a terror like I was!