Two Months

I'm a bit behind, but our little boy turned two months 2nd September.  He's getting so big.  He can't wear some of his clothes anymore.  And he's almost too long for anything that's not a 3 month size.  He had his 2 month appointment on the 4th.  Alister now weighs 10.5 lbs (21%) and measures at 23.25 inches (60%) in length.  He can hold his head up for probably close to 2 mins at times while on his tummy.  He's finally filled out his skin and his a bit chubby now.  :)  It's so much fun to watch the changes in him.  We're very lucky to have such a happy, healthy baby.  He smiles a lot and likes to talk to his mobile in the bassinet.  :)  So cute!

Adam and I took some 2 month pictures.  Here you go!

Smiles and Noises

Alister has been smiling on purpose for almost two weeks now. :) He's also begun making new sounds. I'll lay him in his bassinet and turn on the mobile and he'll smile at it and talk to it. It is, of course, absolutely adorable. It's wonderfully amazing to watch him grow so well and quickly. I believe he is going to be tall like his Dad. In fact, I would not be surprised if by the time he is twelve he surpasses my height.

The excitement to watch Alister grow is indescribable. We've discovered that he likes to watch the ceiling fan... When it's not on. :) Adorable. He's getting better and better at holding his head up by himself.

You know, growing up myself, I never really imagined having children. I was so career driven. There are still things I would like to do. Eventually, I would love to finish cosmetology school and get my license. But, I can't imagine a better job then being a mother. A stay at home mother. We are truly blessed that I can stay at home and be with Alister, and I enjoy everyday. No matter how tired I am at times. :)

Three Years of Marriage, Four Years of Friendship

10 August 2012

Our three year anniversary.  Words to describe it... hmmm. It was fabulous, wonderful, spectacular and the best!  Adam planned a weekend surprise for me.  With all I do for Alister, he wanted to give me something special.  So, to show his appreciation, he surprised me with Idaho Falls!  We stayed at a hotel called the Destinations Inn.  It has different themed rooms.  We stayed in the Thailand room.  They gave us the most wonderful cheesecake and a bottle of Sparkling Cider.  Along with that, our friends, Fred, Nita, Charles and Nancy all came and we had Chinese food from Yummy House (one of our favorite restaurants in Idaho Falls) and we watched Kung Pow!  It was so much fun seeing our friends again and being in Idaho.

The next day, Saturday, we did whatever we wanted.  We stopped by our old apartment and went shopping.  We hung out with Fred and Nita for most of that day.  We went and looked at a house with them, which was fantastic.

Sunday, we stayed at the Super 8 and went and had breakfast at the Villa Coffe House.  Then went to one of our favorite places, Sportsmens Park.  :)  Then, we drove home.  All in all, was had a wonderful time.

My parents watched Alister for us, so we spent the weekend with just the two of us.  It was nice.  Don't get me wrong, we love our baby and we missed him, but it was good for us to have the time alone.  :)

Here's some pictures.  We didn't think to take them when we first arrived, so the room is messy.

Along with our wonderful three years of marriage, it was also four years from the day we met and became instant friends.  :)  I can't believe its been that long already.  I can remember meeting Adam like it was almost yesterday.  Its amazing how much our love has grown and continues to grow.  I love Adam more than I can express.

Missing Idaho

Since I grew up in one town and in one house for the majority of my life, I never knew it possible to miss a place so much.  We only lived in Idaho for a year, but I definitely left a piece of my heart there.  I miss the scenery, and the beautiful seasons.  I miss our friends.  I miss it all.  I fell in love with Idaho.

Honestly, when we first moved there, I wasn't too sure about it.  I wondered if we had made a mistake. But, after a couple of months, that "mistake" turned into a dream.  I couldn't believe how lucky we were to live there.

When we decided to move back to St. George, it was because we felt that our need to be there had ended.  For what ever reason we moved there had been accomplished and it was time to move on.

We haven't been back since we moved.  But, someday, we'll go back.  I'd love to move back.  But, there's no way I could now, with Alister.  I couldn't take my parents first grandchild away.  And, Bob and Kathy's other two grandchildren live in Florida.

But, no matter how much I miss Idaho, I'm so glad to be living where I know the Lord wants us to be right now.  Who knows if this is where we will stay or if we'll move far away one day.  If we move one day, then great.  If we stay in Cedar City, then that's great, too.  As long as we are where we are suppose to be.

Baby Shower

Okay, okay.  So, the shower was 2 months ago.  But I thought I'd post about it briefly and put up some pictures.

It was mostly family that came and my dear friend Ilana.  It was very small and relaxed.  We didn't play any games.  Yay.  We just visited, ate, and opened gifts.

My sister, Natalie, took some pictures with here brand new camera.  So, here's a few of those.

And, thank you, once more, to those that came.  :)

One Month

August 2nd, our dear little Alister came into the world one month ago.  I can't believe it.  What a joy he is in our life.  We are doing well.  Alister is healthy and strong.  He's a very special boy.  Since he's still so little he's not smiling yet.  On purpose anyway.  :)  He can lift his head and hold it up for a short time.  He gets the hiccups a lot.  Its so cute.  He also sneezes quite often.  Which is also very cute.  :)  We are both so proud of him already.  Adam is a very proud daddy.  I love seeing them interact.  Having our own little family brings so much happiness in my life.

People ask, "So, how many more do you want?"  Honestly, I really don't know.  I don't really believe that's our choice.  I believe we'll have as many as we're suppose to have.  :)  Which, I'm completely at peace with.

My parents were a big help the first couple of weeks.  Both my parents stayed with us for a few days to help out.  They stayed up at night with Alister so we could get some rest.  My mother stayed for a week while my dad and Adam had to go back to work.  I appreciated her help so much.  It was such a blessing.  :)  I have the greatest parents.

Here are a few pictures of Alister at one month.

Alister Pratt Briggs

At around 12:30 am July 2nd, I was telling Adam that I believed I was having contractions.  (I mostly had back labor, so I wasn't completely sure).  Seconds later, I was going to stand up when my water broke.  :)  I looked at Adam, told him, and he got very excited.  We packed up and made the 45 minute drive down to St. George.  A very relaxing drive, let me tell you.  At around 1:30 am, we were in labor and delivery.  Adam called our parents and they came to the hospital.

I had planned on going all natural, and I fought with the pain for quite a while.  I eventually gave into the epidural, though.  And, I must say, it is so weird to be numb from the waste down.  I couldn't roll over by myself.

They had me start pushing late morning, then we took an hour break.  At noon I started pushing again... for the next two hours.  At 1:47 pm, our little baby boy came into the world.

Alister gave us a scare, though.  The umbilical cord wrapped around his neck at the last minute... twice.    NICU had to rush in to help Alister breath again.  Let me tell you, those first few minutes were the scariest of probably my entire life.  Then, we finally heard a cry and we, of course, balled.  Our little boy was okay.  :)  I had to wait almost an hour before I got to hold Alister.  That was... an unbelievable moment.

He was born at 6lbs. 12oz. and 19 inches long.  He has brown hair and squished ears like his mom.  I think he looks a lot like his dad.  He had long fingers and toes and fairly big hands.  We believe he is going to be tall like Adam.  :)

NICU

Skin to Skin

Grandma Daniel & Alister

First Grand Baby

Grandpa Daniel & Alister

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