It is starting. Though inconsistent, James has started to take his first steps. I can't figure out what motivates him to walk and it seems like it just needs to be on his terms, but each day he is trying to take a few steps and seems to be getting closer and closer.
I am surprised how sad it is making me. I can't believe my baby James is this big. He is at the funnest age and I just don't want him to change one bit. He is so funny and knows it. He loves to make me laugh and is an extremely happy baby. He will just hang out in his crib or high chair until someone comes to retrieve him. He goes down great for naps and for bedtime. He loves his brother Thatcher and will always play along when Thatcher wants him to ride cars with him. He loves playing games and being the center of attention. He loves animals and is eager to make friends with every animal he sees. He has been getting two new teeth this week (one of which is a nasty molar) and he has been such a trooper.
I just love my little James.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
the bar and books
Ty is currently taking his final bar exam. When I say final...I mean never again will he ever take a bar exam. This is his third and definitely his last. It has taken a lot out of him working, being a dad, and studying and we will be so glad when it is over. While he has been studying the past couple months, I have been reading up a storm. I don't think I have ever read quite this much and the books have been pretty heavy too. Mostly historical with a little bit of fiction, but all of them have really made me think a lot more than the lighter fiction I have read in the past. So here is my list of the past few months:
The Ladies' Auxiliary by Tova Mirvis
I loved how this book made me think about our LDS culture and the traps we fall into being so closely knit in so many ways. It is so easy to become judgmental and rigid in what our view of acceptable is.
1000 White Women by Jim Fergus
This was probably my least favorite because it was so far fetched, but it was still an interesting read and again made me think about prejudices and the sad decisions Americans have made throughout the years in the name of progress.
Gods and Generals by Jeff Shaara
This was a hard book to get into, but I was glad that I made it all the way through. It was frustrating to know the eventual outcome of the Civil War and to read about the ignorant decisions and careless mistakes that cost so many lives.
Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin
I loved this book. It is remarkable what one man can do even though it is overwhelming to think of what we are facing in the Middle East. It is also overwhelming to think of more costly mistakes we as Americans are continuing to make at the expense of our own citizen's lives.
The Heretic's Daughterby Kathleen Kent
I thought this book was very interesting and well written. It once again shed light on a disturbing time in our nation's past (though the United States wasn't exactly a nation yet) and made me think more about how we need to question authority when we know justice is being ignored.
The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara
I enjoyed this book much more than its prequel and loved learning more about the men who fought for what they believe in and the pivotal moment in the war when things started to make sense again.
Gifts from the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh
This was a very sweet little book and very applicable to my life right now. I loved reading the thoughts and insights a mother was having over 50 years ago and realizing that the two of us are not that different.
Fire in the Bones by Michael Wilcox
Still working on this one. It is a slower read, but still fascinating learning about the life of William Tyndale and the conviction he had in translating a bible that English speaking people could read for themselves.
The Ladies' Auxiliary by Tova Mirvis
I loved how this book made me think about our LDS culture and the traps we fall into being so closely knit in so many ways. It is so easy to become judgmental and rigid in what our view of acceptable is.
1000 White Women by Jim Fergus
This was probably my least favorite because it was so far fetched, but it was still an interesting read and again made me think about prejudices and the sad decisions Americans have made throughout the years in the name of progress.
Gods and Generals by Jeff Shaara
This was a hard book to get into, but I was glad that I made it all the way through. It was frustrating to know the eventual outcome of the Civil War and to read about the ignorant decisions and careless mistakes that cost so many lives.
Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin
I loved this book. It is remarkable what one man can do even though it is overwhelming to think of what we are facing in the Middle East. It is also overwhelming to think of more costly mistakes we as Americans are continuing to make at the expense of our own citizen's lives.
The Heretic's Daughterby Kathleen Kent
I thought this book was very interesting and well written. It once again shed light on a disturbing time in our nation's past (though the United States wasn't exactly a nation yet) and made me think more about how we need to question authority when we know justice is being ignored.
The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara
I enjoyed this book much more than its prequel and loved learning more about the men who fought for what they believe in and the pivotal moment in the war when things started to make sense again.
Gifts from the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh
This was a very sweet little book and very applicable to my life right now. I loved reading the thoughts and insights a mother was having over 50 years ago and realizing that the two of us are not that different.
Fire in the Bones by Michael Wilcox
Still working on this one. It is a slower read, but still fascinating learning about the life of William Tyndale and the conviction he had in translating a bible that English speaking people could read for themselves.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Brownie
Brownie is Josh's class pet and Josh was responsible for taking care of Brownie the weekend we were in Salt Lake. It ended up being the perfect thing for the boys. Both boys would hang out by the cage and talk to Brownie and pet him when we took him out of the cage. Thatcher's crazy fear of animals lessened quite a bit over the weekend and it was comforting to see that all he needs is more interaction with animals.
Thatcher's baby Krew
Thatcher is in love with his new baby cousing, Krew. I have never seen a toddler more enamored with a baby. He talked about Krew all the time (referring to him as "my baby"), would sit perfectly for super long stretches of time just to hold him, and was just so sweet. He loved looking at his hands and toes and showing him cars. It was the sweetest thing I have ever seen and was almost enough to make me want to give him the 'baby gril' he has been asking for. He is going to be the best big brother to another sibling someday.
Monster Truck
On Friday night we were hanging out at the Martins and Seth was about to leave to take Redding to a monster truck show. Darrell decided to take Thatcher as well. The four headed off for a fun-filled night. Darrell brought noise-canceling headphones so the boys' ears were protected and they had a great time eating tons of popcorn, drinking way too much diet coke, watching the trucks, and spending time together.
Discovery Gateway
...and discover we did. It was pretty crowded, but I think we all had a pretty good time. And I know Thatcher did. He loved working hard in the ball play area, shopping, driving cars, riding horses, pretending he was a cow, and probably his favorite activity was the water play area where he got completely soaked.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
interests include eating
I love James.
I love that he crawls over to his high chair all throughout the day and begs to be put in it.
I love that his first real word (if you don't count uh-oh) was cheese. He loves that word. Whenever he sees cheese he bounces up and down and repeats the word over and over.
I love that he insists on feeding himself ALL THE TIME. He is getting pretty good. But I definitely feel like all I do is clean him, change his clothes (bibs don't even begin to cover the damage he creates), and clean his high chair and the kitchen floor...3 times a day.
But man, he is cute.
I love that he crawls over to his high chair all throughout the day and begs to be put in it.
I love that his first real word (if you don't count uh-oh) was cheese. He loves that word. Whenever he sees cheese he bounces up and down and repeats the word over and over.
I love that he insists on feeding himself ALL THE TIME. He is getting pretty good. But I definitely feel like all I do is clean him, change his clothes (bibs don't even begin to cover the damage he creates), and clean his high chair and the kitchen floor...3 times a day.
But man, he is cute.
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