Well, I know this was supposed to be Jace's appt post, but the doctors (all of them) are out of town and won't be back until early December. So this is going to be the "Oh my gosh he's gotten so big" post.
You know...I knew Jace was a big baby. 9 lbs 3 oz for a newborn just spells big doesn't it? I know that babies grow everyday and that in that process their personalities change and their awareness of you and people around them grow. I just didn't realize how much or how fast until now. What made it click? Andrea had her baby on November 13. Landon Brent Cook weighed 7 lbs 3 oz and was 20 inches long.
Jace and I went to visit her on the 14th and when I got to hold the little (and I mean little) Landon I had to double check he was in my arms! He was SO light I thought I was just holding the blanket!! Thankfully I took my camera and got a picture of Jace laying next to Landon.
That's when it hit me. My little boy is growing. I knew he was, but when I put him next to that small baby, my heart both jumped with joy and cried. Over the last few weeks Jace has learned to grab everything. That includes moms hair, moms nose and mouth, and when I change his diaper he grabs his toes and legs. It's easy to see how I could get caught up and not notice time passing by. He's so darn cute! When Jace and I got home I just looked at him and marveled at what a little miracle he's been for Ryan and I. So over the last few days I've pondered and looked at all the pictures of Jace as a newborn. I miss those times so much!! The soft fat cheeks, the wrinkles, the way he would lay in my arms and snuggle close to hear my heartbeat, and the times that I would watch him open his eyes for a second and see them looking at me seeming to say "Hi Mommy".
I still see those same eyes, but they've changed and the newness he had is growing dim ready to shine light on the next chapter of his life. I'm really excited to see him grow and move onto those fun things of crawling and banging pans and maybe even chewing on dirt! I want to see him trying out everything because it's all new and fasinating. I can't wait to hear him say "ma ma" or "da da" and hear his laughter fill my home even more than he does now.
So here is to all the moms! For the ones who have held their babies, maybe even a grandchild or two, and remember the miracle they are. And for the new moms who hold their baby now and get to experience i
t for the first time. Enjoy every minute of it!
1st picture: Landon Brent Cook (taken by Andrea & Brent Cook)
Sorry I copied it Andrea! It was too cute!
2nd: Landon & Jace
3rd: Jace as a newborn
This year Isaac turned 7! We got to have him for his birthday this year because he was here for Thanksgiving, and it was a blast! We had a small party at Grandma Hartle's with Uncle Troy and Aunt Jamee and their kids as well as Grandma and Grandpa Merkley.
Isaac wanted me to make him a cake, so I bought a Harry Potter cake pan and decorated it. It took a couple of hours, but I had a ton of fun making it for him. And it actually turned out great!!
I'm so thankful for my husband Ryan. He means so much to me and I don't know what I would do without him. He works so hard to provide for our family, and he never complains. Ryan is truly an amazing husband and father. I love him with all of my heart!
That's when it hit me. My little boy is growing. I knew he was, but when I put him next to that small baby, my heart both jumped with joy and cried. Over the last few weeks Jace has learned to grab everything. That includes moms hair, moms nose and mouth, and when I change his diaper he grabs his toes and legs. It's easy to see how I could get caught up and not notice time passing by. He's so darn cute! When Jace and I got home I just looked at him and marveled at what a little miracle he's been for Ryan and I. So over the last few days I've pondered and looked at all the pictures of Jace as a newborn. I miss those times so much!! The soft fat cheeks, the wrinkles, the way he would lay in my arms and snuggle close to hear my heartbeat, and the times that I would watch him open his eyes for a second and see them looking at me seeming to say "Hi Mommy". 
Second, is something I think every new mom needs every three months (pay attention Andrew) A NEW HAIR DO!!! Ryan and I went out to SLC this last Saturday and I had the chance to pamper myself and get a new do. I love it!! Shannon, the stylist, cut off about 4 inches and it feels so weird to have my hair so short. But she did an awesome job and I think this is going to be my look for a while. I feel like the lead female singer of Sugarland which is where I got the idea for my style. The best part is that it has a lot of volume now. Shannon made it so some of my hair actually holds up the rest. I didn't know hair could do that! Well I hope you all like it!
Coming up next week......
