2 months old

Ducati is now 2 months old. She is growing so much. I took her to her check up and here's her latest status:
she weighs:10 lbs 14 oz
lenght: 22 inches long

she's discovered how to smile as you can see. She also found her fingers. So she sucks on them whenever a binky is not to be found. I'm still nursing her so the greatest news is that she has acid reflex. A little confused on why it's great? Well for the past month all Ducati would do is cry...and cry...and cry...and cry. We thought she was colicky so we gave her gripe water and that helped but not enough. Then we rocked her, held her, sang to her, burped her, changed her, we did just about everything and to be honest we felt like failures. Self pity moment.

But when I took her to her appointment the doctor noticed how fussy she was. And asked me about it. I explained...she checked her out and diagnosed her with acid reflex. So Ducati now takes some medicines a few times a day but....WOW what a difference. She is so happy now. All she does is make squeaky noises and smile. We're loving it.

Daddy Daughter Dance

Hailey has been waiting for an entire year for this day....the Daddy Daughter Dance at Kearns High school. She's been counting down the days since Mike brought her this new dress and a new pair of 1 inch kitten heels.

Before they left on their magical date Mike wrapped a corsage around her wrist. She felt so special.Then off they went. When they got to the dance Hailey was just so excited. She and Mike first waited in line for drinks, a balloon, snacks and a photo. Then they danced the famous Chicken Dance.....By the time their special ball was over...she fell in love with her daddy for another whole year.

Tons of laughs :-)

For the last little bit we've been working on the sealing. But here's a few laughs we've shared during the past weeks....

A picture of Ducati at her blessing. I guess she wasn't feeling her party.

Lily taught herself how to undress. Usually she takes everything off except her shoes since she can't untie them and will run around the house like that (sometimes we have to chase her down to put her diaper back on)....

We made Valentines for family. Mason and Hailey really got into it...they had a list of like 20 people they wanted to make for.But Lily only made a few.......and with those few she says "You better like them!"

Derby Time!

Mason had his first Pine Wood Derby tonight. Here he is with his shark car. He worked on it for about a month. Not bad, huh?

We were so proud of him. Some of the other cars were built with some "Dad-Assistance". But after the troop leaders gave out some awards and applauded some of the boys for a great job at a project it was time to race!!!!
There's Mason's car in lane 1. He came in with #4 place along with 20 other kids but for his first derby we couldn't have asked for any better. Good job Mase!

Ducati's Blessing

This morning was Ducati's baby blessing. It was a wonderful experience for not just her but Mike was well. He did a great job and she was even quiet during her blessing. It was the first time she hasn't cried while Mike held her... what can I say- she's a momma's girl.

But after sacrament services everyone headed back to our house for some bonding time and lunch....

Here's some of the men who were in her circle...Uncle Steve, Uncle Aaron, Cousin Bryon (not photoed: Uncle Dan and two men that Mike home teaches) She's so loved!


But here's a few randoms from after everyone ate. Ducati and "Aunt" Heidi. I've known her for 13 years so she's an honorary member of the family.

As well as "Aunt" Sarah. Her son, Eric, was of playing with the Boppers and our Kitties.

Cousin Love.....

This little guy is Bryon's son....He's so stinking cute!!!

I didn't get a chance to take a picture but Grandma Sue, Aunt Daina and Aunt Julia were here enjoying the luncheon. But I forget...sorry :-(

But with all the love in this house for this little girl it shows that we're truly blessed to have her with us. Especially since now she cries when it's our turn for the photo.

26!!!

Today is Angie's 26th birthday!!! Yeah for getting older...not really but today was a special day so I can't really complain. When I woke up I came into the living room and seen a wonderful surprise...But before I could open my gifts I had another surprise....Ducati wanted to be the first to wish me a Happy Birthday...so sweet!

Then after breakfast Hailey gave me her card.... she was inspired by the movie "Cloudy with the chance of meatballs"Here's Mason's birthday card: Then Mike woke up and I got to open my presents....
How did they know I love Twilight? Great guess....For lunch we headed to a great little place... Sugarhouse Barbeque Company....

They served yummy Memphis style food... the kids weren't that brave so they ate corn dogs and chips but Mike and I were fearless. I had Jambalaya and he had a full slab of ribs. That's a lot of meat.
Then the kids and Mike had to leave for work and visits but not before cake. Mike made this for me all by himself. Actually he brought the cake and he made the design. But for a beginner he did a great job!This was such a great birthday. I guess turning 26 isn't that bad!

Family Night

This night was so much fun. We haven't done an outing for a while so it was much needed. Mike suggested we all go bowling. It's our thing.... so we called up a friend of ours, Sarah, and she brought her son, Eric, and we all headed to Pullman's Alley. Hailey did awesome tonight. She and Eric tied with a score of 76. Mason lost with a score of 72. But it didn't seem to matter since he was stuffing his face with fries and fruit punch.

Lily bowled a few times with Mike but she was mostly interested in eating the fries and napkins.

Mike won the whole game. His score was 106, Sarah scored 103 and I scored 101. I think I should get some bonus points since I bowled with Ducati sleeping in my moby. But I guess it's alright since Sarah now has a new high score.