Grant's Blessing Day

We decided to bless Grant on December 07, 2014 in Highland. Blake's brother adopted a baby in May and it was finalized right before Thanksgiving so they were able to have him be sealed to their family in the temple and also have him blessed.  We decided to do Grant's blessing at the same time and just make it one big celebration.

Besides Grant and Dash, there were two other blessings in the ward.  Four baby boys were blessed. Grant's blessing was third. He was so good during the blessing and Blake said he was awake and just looking around the entire time. I was so touched afterward because I hadn't taken notes during the blessing and was hurrying trying to remember and write things down. After the meeting, a woman from the ward came up to me and said that she had taken notes and gave them to me. I was so touched and happy that someone felt compelled to do that for me. 

During the testimonies several people mentioned how special it was to have 4 blessings in a Sunday and what a special time of year to have a new baby as we remember the birth of our Savior. 

After sacrament meeting, we went back to Chris and Launa's house for brunch. Brooke and Porter loved being able to see and play with cousins. My mom and brother Jared also came. Blake's work schedule is crazy this month so we aren't able to make it any of the family Christmas parties this year. We were happy that we were able to celebrate with them this weekend.

 Grant & Dash:

Tree Tradition 2014

Great weather made for  fun day on the mountain to get our Christmas tree this year. We went with some friends, brought hot cocoa and snacks and had a great family outing. Grant slept most of the time in the truck, just making a quick appearance for pictures. 

 

One Month Already!

I can't believe it's been a month since Grant arrived. It's gone by so fast and been kind of a whirlwind. Not only did we survive Brooke and Porter getting croupe, we survived Thanksgiving and are adjusting pretty well to our new normal. 

I remember when Porter was born being so annoyed that he wanted to eat so often as a newborn, that he wasn't sleeping through the night at 2 mo like Brooke did, that I was constantly glued to the couch nursing and couldn't go anywhere. I feel so guilty about that now. I wish I would have just enjoyed him and not cared so much. So with Grant, I vowed not to do that. I have no expectations for how the day is going to go and that helps. And actually, it's made our days go better. Middle of the night feedings aren't my favorite, but my attitude in waking up and seeing it more as a time to bond and snuggle helps. I feel more at peace with Grant and it's made this first month just really special.

Since Grant arrived, I've been determined to get one family photo of all 5 of us looking halfway decent. 

Newborn Pics take 2

These are the newborn pictures I took of Grant with my camera. I struggled with getting the lighting just right (indoor photography is not my strongest) but I'm pretty happy with how they turned out.