Four Months!

Stats:

weight: 15 lbs 6 oz. (60%)

height: 27.25 in (98%)

So we have a very tall boy on our hands!

-He is LAUGHING!!!! awww it's like music to the ears.

-He is super ticklish...just like his daddy.

-He is sitting up on his own for very long periods of time.

-Loves to be up and observing the world. When you lay him on his back he tries to lift his head and legs...sort of like a crunch. He is already working on his hawkley abs.

-He falls asleep on his side. He just grabs his blanket and rolls to his side. Its the cutest thing.

-Loves being outside!!!

-Had his first "real" bonfire night with tinfoil dinners and s'mores.

-Loves watching other kids

-Wakes up in the morning with a BIG smile on his face when I come in to get him.

-Left me for a night for the second time. But did great for daddy.

-He doesnt really like laying on your chest to fall asleep. He has to be looking out. Sad =[

-He is the best person to go on walks and runs and rollerblading outings with. He just looks at the sky and all the trees.

-his hair is getting lighter...we might have a blondie coming. Or like a strawberry blonde.

-Doesn't really roll over as much. He used to do it everytime we put him on his stomach, but now he just goes when he feels like it.

-Is starting to put everything in his mouth that he can.

-Tried formula with him for the first time this month and he did great!

-And he might be getting a bottom tooth...I felt it today...is that too early??

We love you Beckster...more and more every second.

O the bumbO

Is this not the cutest face? As you know already this kid loves bath time. Well, he is getting a little to big for the sink in our apartment so Pehrson had this wonderful idea to bring the bumbo into the shower. I was skeptical at first, but I think he likes it....

happy easter everyone!

So Cal Ragnar

April 15th-16th. I was anticipating and dreading these days at the same time. It was the weekend of the So Cal Ragnar and I signed up when I was pregnant thinking i'd have plenty of time to get ready and in shape for this. Well, I never had a baby before and didn't realize I couldn't run the very next day after delivery...so a month later I put my shoes back on and hit the pavement. It felt good...but I realized it wasn't gonna be easy. SO I tried to get out and run every other day if not more. I was slowly feeling more confident and was glad that i had a goal cause I probably wouldn't have gone out as much and I need to lose that baby weight! So the date came whether I was ready or not and my goal was to just do my best! And i think i accomplished that.

So for those who don't know, Ragnar is a Relay race. We had 12 girls in 2 cars. We started the race in Huntington Beach and like 32 hours later we finished in San Diego (200.9 miles). It was intense and I couldn't have picked a funner group to go with. We took a lot of pictures! Had little sleep. Had a glow stick dance party to keep us awake. And cheered each other on in the 90 degree weather. (it was SO hot!)

One of the exchange points...there were 1000 teams (if i remember right) who are all these crazy people who pay someone to go run in the middle of the night...?? ME!

Our beloved captain Jenny had her husband Wyatt run the last leg with her. I'm sure she appreciated it.

And guess what...Pehrson came and ran the last leg with me too! I was the very LAST runner in our group so I did a lot of waiting...(which was exhausting in itself) but it worked out great because Pehrson was able to come. I honestly don't think I could've finished it without him. I kept saying "i want to walk" and he would say "no...you can do it! the faster we go the faster we finish" I was physically and emotionally drained. When I saw P and little Beck i may have shed a tear or two. I was just so excited to see them. AND i was sick of pumping for two days. (you mothers know what I'm talking about) And of course here he is in his board shorts and vans...the only way he likes to run. =]

Since I was the last runner it was fun to see my whole team at the end they joined me for the last 50 yards. Our team name was "i'd rather be...Shopping!" and there was probably a little truth to that. ha

This was the first ragnar for a lot of us and we had a blast! It's just such a good feeling to accomplish something like this. So glad I got to be a part of this team. (please notice that my ipod is still in)

And SO glad to have this kid in my arms again.

Don't mind us we are pretty sweaty but a family that runs together stays together. (cheesy?...i know!)

What next...maybe a mud run or i think it would be fun to do another triathlon. We will see. What a fun weekend.

Terra Bella 2011

Ayuda went on their annual Terra Bella Trip in march. It looks like they had a lot of fun...maybe too much. I guess this little city in California looks forward to this every year and since these students are giving free dental care the city wants to repay them. So they feed them and entertain them.

And there was some dental work done too...

They go on the international trip next week! And I personally think that this is such a cool experience for these students. Even though the wives might be a little jealous (ME!) cause they get to go to so many cool places, I'm glad that P gets to do this...and he will just have to owe me some trips in like 10 years so we are even. =]

WARNING: NUDITY!

this is probably a post that will embarrass Beck someday. But nothing is better than a naked baby! And bath time is such a happy time. Here are some pics of this cutie in the bath...

(grandma's sink)

that little body just kills me! ha

And if this doesn't put a smile on your face then I don't know what will, but i need a good caption. Help me out!

I love you all the time Beckster...but especially when you're in your birthday suit!

seriously so happy!

hope you're not getting sick of this face...cause I can't help it. He is just too dang cute!

Youth Conference

I was so mormon this weekend. And had a blast! After many months of planning and organizing this weekend came whether we were ready or not. It was Youth Conference for our stake and everything worked out great. (For those that don't know, YC is a church gathering for a couple days with youth ages 14-18) We went rollerskating, had a bonfire, listentened to some great speakers, did a service project, played some games, had a dance, ate some great food and of course ended it with a spiritual testimony meeting. It was so fun to be a part of this. It brought back memories of when I used to go to YC and all the excitement that came with it. I never realized how much work gets put into this till now. I guess when I was younger I just thought everything magically happened. But NO, someone had to plan every single part of the event. So "thank you" to my leaders who helped plan these activities for me.

This weekend taught me a lot about how much the Saviour loves and knows his children. It was supposed to be raining (and it did a little) but we were "camping" in cabins and the rain never really came. It was misty but it wasn't pouring and we were able to get all the things done we needed to. Also, some of the activities and events that we were worried about worked out perfectly. Just like they always do when the Lord is on your side.

Growing up in California you are surrounded by a lot of different people and with activities like this you realize that there are people that are just like you and are going through the same things you are. Girls Camp, Youth Conference, Super Activity (not sure if people do this anymore), Roadshow...these were the activities that strengthened my testimony the most. Seeing friends make the right choices and seeing their lives change because of the gospel, there is no better feeling. I feel so lucky to have grown up in a place where I did and had the friends that I had.

Then last night I was able to attend the Young Womens broadcast. Although, I was tired from the weekend and the just wanted to sleep the afternoon away I got back into my dress and headed down to the church. And I am sure glad I did. The speakers were wonderful and even though it was focused on the young women, I got some much out of it.

There was a story that one of the speakers told that I've heard before but had forgotten about. It goes..."There was a father who wanted to go steal some corn from his neighbor and brought his son with him to be on the lookout. His son sat on the fence and the dad looked left, right, in front and behind him. He didn't see anything or anyone and started to pick the corn, when his son yelled out "Dad wait!"....You forgot to look up!"

The Lord is always watching us and knows what we are doing and who we are serving and wants us to succeed. He loves us all equally. He wants us to love everyone else equally. I'm so grateful for the things that He has blessed me with and am so happy to have the gospel in my life. I know that it is the best thing for me.

THIS CHURCH IS SO TRUE!

I love the way it makes me feel. I know that My Heavenly Father loves me and watches out for me and all of his children. What a blessing it is to be a wife and mother. To love one of His children with every ounce of love I can give.

And it just doesn't feel right to not put a picture of Beck on here. So here he is in the jumper. He doesn't jump yet, just naws on the edge...baby steps. (literally)