Happy Anniversary

Today is our anniversary.  It's been three wonderful years filled with love, hard work, a new beautiful baby boy, and the most joy I could have asked for!  It's amazing how much your life can change from one decision.  I'm blessed to be married to my best friend and look forward to spending all eternity with him and our children. 

This year I told Zach in leau of gifts, I'd just like a nice little date night together.  Well, I got my date night and probably the best gift I could imagine...a new washer and dryer!  It's something I've been wanting and I was a giddy little school girl when he showed them to me.  The gift I got Zach seemed a little dumb compared to mine, but he seemed to love it anyway.  This year I gave him a gift basket filled with 10 things I love about him.

Here's a few of the things I included:
I Love that You Comfort Me - New Sheets
I Love that You're Handy - Magnetic Level
I Love You Because You're My Honey Bun - Honey Buns
I Love You Because You're Hot - Hot Tomales
I Love that You're a Worthy Priesthood Holder - Purified Water Bottle
I Love that You Love the Outdoors with Me - Fish Bait

I wish I would have taken a picture of it all, but I didn't.  In all, it was a wonderful day and I'm glad I said yes in 2009!

8 Month Check-In

 

On April 30, Stetzen turned 8 months!  It's amazing how fast time seems to go when you've got a little one around the house.

Growth Stats:
Weight:  18 lbs 8 oz
Height:  28.5 inches

Milestones:
Crawling
First Teeth
Clapping

 I was grateful for the time when he didn't know how to crawl because I could pretty much set him anywhere and know that he wouldn't move too far.  Now he's a crawling beast!  I can't keep him in one spot for more than a minute.  He loves his new found freedom since he's figured out his mobility.

He also got his first teeth in!  He got both his bottom teeth in at the same time.  He did pretty well with them.  He got a little fussy at night, but with some oragel and a binkie, he got through it like a champ!  I've heard so many horror stories about babies getting in their teeth, but he's been a good (dare I say near perfect) baby since he was born.  He's not fussy, sleeps well, and loves to see anyone and everyone!

Stetzen also learned how to clap his hands this month.  It's so cute to see him starting to figure things out that we do and show him.  He's a smart little boy! 

And....for the official 8 month photo!