Life has changed

Since the last time I really posted there have been many developments with our family!

First, our second baby boy was born on July 30th. He was born at 5:57 am, weighed 6 lbs 2 oz, and was 20.5 inches long! We named him Jackson Edward. He was a few weeks early, but perfectly healthy and absolutely adorable! I would add a picture, but apparently I cannot access the right drive on this computer! He is an amazing little guy who loves to be cuddled and loved. Ryan loves him so much, he gives him kisses and helps find things I need for him.

Next, Anthony has decided to go into the Photography business full time! He started an LLC yesterday, has a tentative studio, and is really excited to get started. This means we all have a lot of work ahead of us! I'm currently working on some business materials for him, but haven't quite got what I want yet...

Dominic and I have moved in with his parents for a bit. Not sure how long we will be here. It's going okay but I sure miss my home. Our apartment was the first place that I've really felt was our home and I am sad to leave it behind. Today we will do the final packing and say goodbye for good. :(

Both Dominic and I are thinking about going back to school. He has decided to go into Mechanical Engineering, and I am thinking of a degree in Graphic Design. There are a lot of details to work out to make it all happen, but hopefully it will all work out.

Ryan is talking up a storm now! He has learned so many new words. My favorites are "Bubble", "thank-you", and the way he says "Jack".

Anyway, there is a quick update!

I Love Being a Mother

Sure, being a mother has it's ups and downs... Like being kept up all night by a sick baby, or spending as many hours as you were in labor trying to scrub paint out of your rental apartments floor... but it sure is great! I love my little boy so much! I love his sweet little snuggles, and his happy feet dances, and the cute way he's been saying hi and bye lately.
I had a great mother's day. Got lots of stuff for my scrapbooking, plus a pair of earrings that match my wedding ring, and Ryan got me a big bouquet of flowers and helped his dad make breakfast for me.

My poor kid has some kind of bug. He hasn't been running a fever, so I'm thinking it's just allergies. If it doesn't clear up soon I think we will take him to the doctor just to be safe. My brother was recently diagnosed with swine flu, so I can't be too careful with my little guy!

Speaking of the little guy... I think he just went into the bathroom to play with the toilet! Better go stop him!

Poor Little Elephant

Ryan has had one little elephant stuffed animal that he has loved more than all the rest. His name is squeego, and he is Ryan's best buddy. There was a time when he could not sleep without his little elephant snuggled with him.
I've gone to great lengths to make sure he doesn't lose him. He has only been allowed to take Squeego to grandparents houses, and never out for walks.
Well Saturday morning I made a mistake and packed him for our trip to Manti. He was so happy to play with him! He was handing him to everyone outside the temple! It was adorable!
Unfortunately Squeego did not make it home.
I cried myself to sleep last night because I was so sad. I feel so stupid for packing him. I never do that! I am SO sad!
Holly