2 months...

I cannot believe my little guy is already 2 months old. It is crazy how time flies. I absolutely LOVE being a mom and I obviously love documenting every minute on my camera (sorry to all of you who are probably bored stiff of Maddux pictures...TOO BAD!) :)

Today was Maddux's 2 month appointment which means shots! So sad! He was having so much fun jabbering to the doctor and smiling so big that his oral vaccine was dripping all over the place, until the shots. He was so sad and his face turned BRIGHT red in about a half of a second. It broke my heart...! He cried it out for about 10 minutes until Aunt Amber calmed him right down and he has pretty much been fine ever since (AKA sleeping).

He is just a little peanut...he weighs 11 pounds 4 ounces, which is only the 34th percentile for weight and he is in the 80th percentile for height. So, we have a tall skinny guy on our hands! I love it!

Avon Lady...

Yes...I know it sounds a little funny, but I am now an Avon Lady (can I say Avon "girl" instead? "Lady" sounds so old!!") Anyway, if you need makeup, bubble bath, cheap jewelry, lotions, or other random stuff they sell these days...I'm your girl! I'm pretty excited about it but I need to find people who are interested! Let me know! And tomorrow I'm going to post a link to a website so you can order online if you want! So...that's my new adventure... Avon Girl!

Baby Announcment...

I'm a little slow...but I am FINALLY getting Maddux's baby announcements out. I was going to send them to all friends and family, but I ended up deciding not to send them to friends that are in my ward. It was a big step for me to make these in the first place, so sending out more than 40 was a bit more than I was willing to take on. Anyway, here is the finished product, but this looks lopsided when I scan it, but it's not lopsided in real life...so I'm not sure what the deal is. Oh well!

running vs jogging....?

When I was in college my friend and I had a completely pointless ongoing debate about the difference between being a "runner" and being a "jogger". To me, a runner is someone who is much more serious about running than a "jogger". They know about form, how to breathe, and can run long distances on a regular basis- easily. Well today is the day that I sadly demote myself from "runner" to "jogger" (someone who hasn't a clue what they are doing, just out for a sporadic run...you know...the people who you see running along side of the road looking like they are going to keel over and die any second???!!!) Yes...that was me today. I took my amazing jogging stroller out for it's maiden voyage and lets just say....we didn't make it far! My body was in shock...YIKES am I ever in awful shape. I have a LOT of work to do to get back to my regular running. I loved it though! And thank you again to my friends for getting me the stroller at my baby shower!

The bumbo and photoshoot...

We decided to give the Bumbo a try today. I was certain he was going to be too small for it, but he absolutely loved sitting up like a big kid! He gets tired pretty quick though, after about 15 minutes in the seat, he was completely lopsided and looking a little exhausted.

I went out to my mom's house and we had a little Maddux-photo shoot (not that I am in any way lacking pictures of him already!!) I love all his face expressions!

Spin

One of the things that I have looked forward to most about being NOT pregnant is being able to run and go to spin class again. Stephanie and I have decided to help push each other along! We started going to the 5:45am class on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. I have already needed some pushing! It is REALLY hard to get out of bed at 5 when you have been up 3 times in the night and it's dark and rainy outside. But...totally worth it when you are done and know you got an amazing workout! (Thank you Stephanie for motivating me this morning!) I am bound and determined to be in decent swimsuit condition before our family cruise in May (86 days)!!

Not that I need an excuse...but....

I just want to justify my obsession with blogging about Maddux (other than having nothing to do between the hours of 1am-6am while nursing). Drew and I both have family out of state who only get to see Maddux through the wonderful invention of the blog! No matter how frequently I post pictures, I have demands from family for new and updated pics. I am REALLY glad that I have this excuse though because I'd probably be just as obsessed anyway. So, here are the latest...

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Here is the lil guy all bundled up in his blanket at Drew's softball game...I bought this new outfit for him yesterday and it is my new favorite! He looks like a little stud. We set up this little photoshoot and before I could get a picture I really love, he had a poop explosion, and dirtied his whole outfit!! (No fear though... I have already washed it to be re-worn tomorrow)... This look says, "I'm an angel who doesn't keep my mom up all night long!" - Don't fall for it for a second!! :)

Bad photography...

I took so many pictures today and I didn't realize that all but this one look awful because I turned the flash off. Bummer! I do love this picture though!My little "rock star"This is how the little guy sleeps- arms up, one eye slit open! Hilarious, but also slightly creepy when you can see his eye darting around.

Amazing friends...

(Sorry to Aubry for stealing her picture and post) I have AMAZING friends out here in Gilbert! One of the extra bonuses to being a new stay at home mom is the chance to go out to lunch with friends! We totally take advantage of this privilege. :) I have so much fun with all these girls! (everyone can't come to lunch because some of our amazing friends work for a living! We still love you!) Thanks to you all for your friendships and for the great examples you are to me and my little family.

The Hinckley Challenge...

President Hinckley often stressed our making the Book of Mormon part of our lives. He was 97 when he passed away, and we would like to celebrate his life and teachings by reading the Book of Mormon in 97 days.

President Gordon B. Hinckley on the Book of Mormon

"I take in my hand the Book of Mormon. I read its words. I have read Joseph Smith's explanation of how it came to be. To the unbelieving it is a story difficult to accept, and critics for generations have worn out their lives writing books intended to refute that story and to offer other explanations than the one given by Joseph the Prophet. But to the open-minded, this critical writing has only stimulated them to dig deeper; and the more deeply they dig, the greater the accumulation of evidence for the validity of Joseph Smith's story. Still, as has been demonstrated for a hundred and fifty years, the truth of the Book of Mormon will not be determined by literary analysis or by scientific research, although these continue to be reassuring. The truth about the origins of the Book of Mormon will be determined today and tomorrow, as it has been throughout the yesterdays, by reading the book in a spirit of reverence and respect and prayer."
( "Praise to the Man," Ensign, Aug. 1983, 4)

Bathtime...

Maddux looks so serious during his bath! He has recently realized that a bath is not actually torture and can be enjoyable when you don't scream your head off the whole time. :)

A picture with mommy....

Need a refresher in American Government...

So today I made it a goal to do my duty as an American and go out and vote! Maddux and I waited for forty-five minutes in the A-L line. When we got to the front, Drew was on the list but I wasn't! The nice lady kindly told me that I would need to go to the end of the "Provisional voting" line. I kindly said a few things under my breath, seeing that the line would take another 20 minutes...at least! So, I wait...then my sister Amber calls and she tells me that she is waiting for her husband to get home so she can go vote, "He can watch the kids while I vote...since he is registered as Independent and can't vote today". A light went off in my head...I am registered as an Independent! If only I had paid attention in Mr. Puga's Government class I would know that YOU CAN'T VOTE IN A PRIMARY ELECTION IF YOU ARE REGISTERED AS AN INDEPENDENT!!! So, an hour of my day...wasted! Yes...feel free to laugh! I am an idiot but I laughed my head off the whole way home! :)

5 Weeks...

Maddux taking a short snooze on my bed...

My two favorite guys taking a nap...

Thanks to Steph and Aunt Amber (great minds think alike) ....Maddux's shirt explains the reward for being born right before the new year!

Drew the Racecar Driver...

For Christmas my dad got all three of his son in laws the Richard Petty Experience. Friday they got to drive Nascars at Phoenix International Raceway. First they went on a ride-a-long, then they were set free to drive alone! I would have FREAKED OUT! Drew had a blast! I have more pictures, but I am having a hard time opening the huge file to save them to my computer, so hopefully there will be more to come.