Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas everyone!!!!! I can't believe that it is already Christmas time. We are really looking forward to Braxton's first Christmas. It is unbelievable all the changes that have happened in the last year! We feel so blessed! Its hard to believe that Braxton is now almost 1 year old.

Braxton is doing great! He is getting huge, and is constantly on the go. He is already a handful, I can't imagine him in his "terrible two's". He is trying to walk, but thankfully he hasn't gotten to that point yet, I'm not sure if I am ready for it. The only thing is that he has been struggling for 4 months with a yeast infection, so if anyone has any ideas....

Curt is enjoying his job, and enjoying being a dad even more! He will soon be transfering job sites, so he will be in Ogden rather than Tooele! He has installed a fireplace, layed tile, and built a mantel for me! It is beautiful! (Picture is up and coming). He is really enjoying not having to come home and do homework.... not sure how he will do when he goes back to school.

As for me, I am loving being able to stay at home! There is nothing better than being able to be there for every milestone your child makes. I am so glad that I have a loving husband who supports me, and makes it possible for me to stay home!

Hope all is well with everyone!!! Merry Christmas!!!!

WOW!!!! Time sure does go by fast. Sorry that it has been so long since we have had an update on what we have been up to. Who knew that a 9 month old could be such a hand-full?!??! Braxton is getting to be so much fun. He is crawling all over the place, and learning how to get into trouble. He is pulling himself up on whatever he can, and trying to do chin-ups on anything that is just barely within his reach. He is even starting to walk along furniture, and do the "look mom, no hands!" We already know that he will be on the go nonstop from sun-up to sun-down.
We just got back from Seattle for my mom's 50th birthday, and that was a lot of fun. Braxton continues to do really well on flights, and we couldn't be happier about it. We were able to spend time with my brothers and their families which was nice. It was a short trip, but enjoyed.
Curt is still liking his job, and he feels like he is learning a lot. He drives a lot, but loves the time he has to listen to his books on tape. I think he has now moved on to Star Wars. So if anyone has a good suggestion let us know.
I am staying at home with Braxton, and tending our neighbor's little girl during the week. I feel so blessed to be able to be home. There is nothing better than being there while Braxton learns new things every single day.
We are excited to go to the trunk-or-treat tonight for Braxton's first time, I don't think I have ever seen such a cute dragon.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!

What a CUTE dragon! We know it isn't even Halloween yet, but Braxton just couldn't wait to get into his dragon costume.

August 24

We have had a busy, exciting, and fun summer! Its amazing how life changes once you have a baby.... we never would have guessed. We have managed to get out and go camping and 4-wheeling some, and have thoroughly enjoyed it. This last week we bought a bike trailer for Braxton, so we are hoping to get some good bike rides in before the end of summer. We have ridden a couple of times, and he loves it! Its a good thing he likes being outside so much, it always seems to calm him down.
He is getting so big! He now has 4 teeth that have come through, and more that are getting ready (It has been an interesting month). He can sit up by himself, and he is starting to try to crawl. Its amazing how fast he learns. He is always trying to see what is going on, and take everything in that he can.
We have also decided NOT to move, and both Curt and I have a new found energy to put into our house. We didn't feel like it was the right thing for us to do so we decided to stay put and maybe even do some more work on our home. We are thinking of putting in a garden, so if anyone has any advise PLEASE let me know....
We are planning on going up to visit my family in Seattle next week, and look forward to the time with family. Be sure to check the new pictures we have put on the site!