:: hazel ::
1. Our sweet friend Liz, braided Hazel's hair so cute while she was babysitting.
2. Is constantly telling me "Mom, that is a great idea!"
3. Was kind of a stinker during family pictures last week- she was much more interested in watching the people fish than posing on the dock. I totally get it.
4. Her birthday is on Monday and I'm bummed but I don't think were having a party this year.
5. Loves asking about letter sounds. Whenever were on a walk we pick a letter and try and think of all the words that start with that letter/sound. She's really starting to figure out letter sounds.
6. Obsessed with the Room on the Broom book.

:: henry :: 
1. I snapped this on my phone at FHE at the park. His hair looks so red.
2. Poor guy has been fighting something off because he's had a 103* fever for two days straight. I finally took him in and his throat, ears, and mouth swab all came back clear so the doctor jsut told us to wait it out.
3. He is finally sleeping through the night again, although it may be from all the doses of medicine.
4. His second top tooth finally cut through so now he really has FOUR teeth!
5. He is just the best snuggle bug and we just love him.


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.

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