Monday: 8 miles and insanity 
Tuesday: 14 miles
Wednesday: 7 miles of sprint workout
Thursday: 7 miles outside and insanity
Friday: 8 miles outside
Saturday: 13.5 miles with BRICE :)
Sunday: rest day

Weekly Miles: 57 miles
Miles this year: 1531 miles
Hazel and I had a little "girls trip" (her words by the way) and snuck away for a few pictures of just us girls. I cannot believe she will be three next week! 
She made me a mom for the first time and i still remember how we were so nervous and anxious about everything going on in our lives, but truly she was the biggest blessing and the Lord's timing is always right. 
The whole family is coming along tonight for some overdue family pictures- I hope it goes well! We have yet to get pictures as a family of four!




a BIG thank- you to my sweet friend Heather! She's here in Dallas and awesome! 





:: hazel ::

1. We hosted "tot-school" this week and she loved having a friend over. I was grateful it was a smaller than usual group.
2. She loves going on wanders with just Brice outside. They both come home tired and thirsty with stories to tell me.
3. this week we went to an open gym and she fell asleep in the car on the way home.
4. She tells me "I'm her best girl."
5. She has been all about "girl-trips" to the store.
6. Yesterday I stopped to buy some gas for a stranger that was stranded and she asked me so many questions about it . In the end she said, "Mom- that was the nicest thing to do." Seriously the best pat of my day.
7. She has been pulling/pushing down Henry a little bit and said she didn't want him in our family anymore, so its not all perfect and easy over here :)
8. She asked me for some running shoes for her birthday.
9. has acted like a dog all week

:: henry ::

1. this guy turned 8 months yesterday and i cannot believe he is that big already.
2. Drooling everywhere.
3. He had a blowout this morning which is just so rare for him.
4. We borrowed a box full of trains, cars, and blocks from a friend for a few days and he has loved making a mess of it. 
5. Loves to eat dinner with us and loves his mama's milk.
6. falls asleep in the car to primary songs in a blink.
7. Henry has started lovin on that little fox just like Hazel did.


 ^ He grins with his whole little mouth ^

- currently has three teeth that have cut through, but they're still making their way all the way up...two on the bottom and one on top...
- goes to bed at 8:00 and wakes up at 6:30 on the dot
- For two or three days he started biting me while nursing but after scolding him and putting him on the floor and walking away twice he hasn't done it again. bites are the worst!
- LOVES when Hazel sings songs to him
- his hair is looking a little red just like Hazel's did at this age
- loves playing with the zany zoo right now or duplos with Hazel
- crawls to sit on my lap all day
- loves BANANAS, fresh peaches and pears, SWEET POTATOES
- sits in his high chair at dinner time and just looks so grown up
- Henry is constantly standing up while holding onto something and has started letting go and standing there alone for a second. I don't think his little legs are strong enough to even try walking though.
- loves being outside in the stroller
- SMILES all day!
- wearing 3-6 month bottoms and 6-12 month tops.
- His next appointment isnt for two weeks so i have no idea his height or weight. Ill add it in when we know.
- he noticed a squirrel yesterday and was just fixated on its little movements
- loves his mama, but still isn't saying "mama" or "dada"
- naps at 9:00-10:30 and 1:00ish-3:00 (no complaints from me)


^ can you see those little teeth?! ^

I am so grateful to be Henry's mother. I've told Brice a lot from the beginning that I think Henry is going to just be a sweet and sensitive boy and recently I've had a few little experiences that just confirm this. Henry is always crawling over to sit on my lap or lay next to me if I'm on the floor and a few times lately my heart has just surged with anticipation. I feel his love for me so strongly. Of course he needs me and recognizes me, but man I can FEEL his love for me and it is overwhelming. I hope we always are close.

Last night for family night we had our little lesson and scripture reading and decided to try playing a matching game with Hazel.
 Brice got out the skip-bo cards and explained to Hazel how it worked.
 She loved it. 


the pictures are blurry and taken on my phone real quick but when you see that little smile it really just doesn't matter!



our family home evenings are sometimes quick and casual but I've really been trying hard to prepare a lesson and activity before Monday comes around. In the last few months Hazel has been catching me off guard asking thoughtful questions about our Heavenly Father and about scripture stories and it just makes me want to be better and better at the things we've been commanded to do. I know a happy family life can be possible when we are obedient to those simple things that prophets have asked us to do. family scriptures, family prayer, and family night. 
i feel like i should say amen ;)




Henry, isn't one to usually wake up smiley and happy. He wakes up whiny and hungry, and once those needs are taken care of he's his little happy self. He loves his mama though. He has perfected open mouth kisses, but get this- only for his mama! He wont do it for Hazel or Brice yet. 
He insists on sitting on my lap if were playing on the floor and heaven forbid I've left the room, then he is crawling and crying after me. 
This afternoon though- he greeted me after waking up with the biggest grins and coos and squeaks. I mean seriously, check out that littel dimple. 
I love you bud.

:: hazel ::


1. needs to start napping during the day again, she has been getting so emotional by 6 pm.
2. Is taking amoxicillin for a little ear infection.
3. Watched Beauty and the Beast for the first time this week and loved it. All week she has brought up parts of the movie and asks the most thoughtful questions.
3. Is no longer getting potty treats- the skittles ran out so we just never mentioned them again...so far so good.
4. Loves to color, but only if I'm doing the actual coloring. She just likes to tell me what to color.
5. When I ask her about a birthday party the only detail she seems concerned about is whether or not there will be cupcakes!
6. was a trooper during my visiting teaching appointments today- start to finish it was almost TWO hours.
7. Hazel loves dogs which is nothing new but can be found hoarding puppy stuffed animals/toys/books at other people's houses. 

:: henry ::


1. Has cut three teeth in the last two weeks. He must be getting so smart! Unfortunately, it seems that all his brain development and teething occurs between 1:00 and 5:00 am. 
2. Insists on sitting on my lap, being in my arms, pulling my hair, cuddling with me- to say were dealing with a little bit of separation anxiety is a huge understatement.
3. Loved eating peaches, pears, and banana chunks this week.
4. Is  enjoying playing with the Zany Zoo toy and standing up all by himself.
5. Without fail he wakes up every morning that I start to pump. I get just about finished pumping so I can go run and he wakes up and I spend another ten minutes nursing him.
6. Brice and I have been talking and think its time to start taking the binki away more often. Hazel just naturally lost interest in it by this age, but he still really loves it. He still likes being swaddled to sleep too. 
7. Has started giving really wet open- mouth  kisses and waving goodbye.
8. drool. drool. drool.



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