MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Merry Christmas! I hope everyone had a great day!  

my big boy

Well I must say it has been pretty nice staying home and not traveling anywhere, at least for right now. Dave has been off work this week and his has been great to have him home we have just been hanging out, shopping, eating, playing with Blake and seeing friends. Here are a few of my big boy. Although I am very sad I won't be home for Christmas I guess it will be second best to go home after.... 

My little Santa Helper.....

 

16 Weeks......

These are just a few of Blakes new tricks! He loves to touch his toes and suck on his hands he is grabbing toys and can hold his head up really good now. He is starting to push up on his elbows when he is on his tummy and smiles and coos ALL the time! My favorite time of day is when he wakes up in the morning because he is so happy and doesn't stop smiling! Oh and he has started watching baby einstein. 

My baby boy.....

Today I was in the Nordstom lounge feeding Blake and there were two women in there with brand new babies they were only 3 weeks old. I couldn't believe my eyes they were soooo small. I couldn't help thinking about Blake and thinking back just a few months ago when he came into my life. It was truely the most amazing and life changing thing that has ever happend to me. When my doctor told me to get to the hospital I can remeber thinking I get to see my son, I can't wait! I have never felt such excitement and joy. I had no fear and no anxiety, which I always thought I would. I felt peace. That first time I held him in my arms was a surreal moment and one I never want to forget. I am so thankful to my Heavenly Father for sending me Blake. Throughout my journey thus far I feel happier and worth more then I have ever felt in my life. Being a mother is an unexplainable feeling. There is nothing better then when I walk in the room talking and I look over at my little boy and he is looking for me and the best part is when I stop and he finally spots me and smiles it seriously makes my heart melt. I know everyone who is a mom knows this feeling and I am so excited for those of you who aren't moms to someday soon share these same feelings! I can not believe how fast time is going and how I wish more then anything I could just stop time and enjoy each moment longer. I love you Blake so much and am so grateful for you in my life. 

Gingerbread......

So the other day we went to Amys and made gingerbread houses at least I attempted to make one. Blake wasn't really into it someday......... he mainly played on the couch. We had taco soup that was really good! And just hung out. Thanks Amy for the fun time! 

A few from this week...

I can not believe how fast Blake is growing! He changes everyday! I feel so blessed to have him in my life and I don't know what I would do without him. I love him so much! And am so grateful for him! 

Our Weekend....

I have always LOVED snowmen so I decided to do a snowman theme on our Christmas tree.
On Friday night we stayed home and decorated our Christmas tree it was a ton of fun I love Christmas and I can't believe there are only 21 more days! I love seeing all the lights and the smell of Christmas trees. Blake loves to lay by the tree and look at the lights!
The Festival of Trees was beautiful. This is Blakes face the whole time, he was in a trance.......
On Saturday night we went with the Warners to the Festival of Trees and went and ate at Ruby River. It was so fun! The trees were beautiful and the food we ate was delicious! Blake and Chase were both loving it until it got around bedtime and then it was time to go. 

My Little Bundle of Joy!

It has been freezing here! Grandma Lyons got this cute fuzzy jacket/cover for Blake for winter time.... He truely brings us so much joy! I can't believe how much I love this little guy! Doesn't he look so cute! 

Blakes First Haircut.....

Aunt Kelly gave Blake his first haircut, he was growing a mullet! He was so good he barely moved!
She just trimmed up his side burns and his neck line. Towards the end he fell asleep, he really liked the trimmers.
Kim is holding him after the haircut you can see his little side burn! By the way thanks Kim for collecting his hair! 

Six Flags Magic Mountain

Us with my cousin Shannon and Matt who are expecting in April!
Blake was so good that day he loved all of the lights and just being with all of his Aunts and Uncles and Grandparents! 

Meeting Blake for the first time

Great Grandma Maler
Great Grandpa Maler
Kenny, Blakes second cousin, Blake loved him!
Kelli, Blakes second cousin, Kelli is going to make such a great mom! 

Happy Late Thanksgiving...

The delicious turkey that my uncle killed the day before! Yikes!
My grandparents and there grandchildren, oh and great grandchild!
Kell, my cute cousin Kelli and me
Dema, Kim, Kelli, mom, and Kathy


What a weekend..... I seriously had so much fun! Holidays seem to be so much better now that I have Blake in my life he is so fun! Anyway we went to California and spent the holiday with my moms side we ate out at my uncle Kens house, it was so GOOD! It was so great to see family and friends that I haven't seen in awhile! Things I am thankful for this Thanksgiving are: My husband and sweet baby boy, My family who is always there to support us, great in-laws who are also always there for us, my Heavenly Father, the gospel, a great home to live in and of course all of my amazing friends! 

Blake and his new horse!

Blake loves this toy it is super soft. Blake is growing so fast he is smiling and is starting to giggle. This is such a fun stage!
I can't believe how big my little boy is getting! He seriously is the best thing that has ever happend to me. I can't believe how time is flying by. We leave for California in the morning I am so excited to see more family for the Holiday! I guess I just can't get enough of them!