Happy Birthday Justen

Today is J's birthday! We are so happy to celebrate our husband and daddy today. Justen is an incredible father to Tanner. We are so proud of Justen and all his accomplishments! We love you! Happy Birthday Love Court & Tan

Tanner's 1st Haircut

Recently Tanner's hair has become too long and mullet like. Cami was kind enough to help us out. Tanner was so cute; he sat on a booster seat in the salon. As soon as Cami put the cape on Tanner he started smiling like he knew something important was about to happen. Although, once Cami started cutting his hair he looked at me like, "What the heck Mom". I knew I needed to act fast. I found a mango sucker and gave it to Tanner. Problem solved; he LOVED it! He was going to town on the sucker and consequently Cami was able to finish cutting his hair. Needless to say my little man looks adorable with his new haircut.

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Here's a cute picture of Tanner and his cousin while we were in Vegas

Halloween Festivities

I know it's not Halloween yet, but it's right around the corner. Last year we waited too late to get pumpkins. We drove around to 3 stores without any luck :( This year I was smart and bought them earlier. Since Justen was leaving for NYC today we decided to carve our pumpkins last night while we watched the final game of the World Series (sorry Rangers, better luck next year). It was lots of fun and I think they both turned out successful! I decided to do an easier one this year; considering I've had some trouble in the past.

Tonight Tanner and I went to the ward Halloween Party. Tanner was all decked out in his Pooh Bear costume! Here are a few snapshots of the little guy.

10 Months!

I know this is a little late, but last Saturday Tan Man turned 10 months! He is constantly amazing me with his desire to grow up. (I'm so not ready for him to be 1). I feel really lucky though; he is the best baby any mom could ask for. We just love our "Little Bear".

Cranial Doc band

A few months ago we noticed that one side of Tanner's head was flattening. After discussing this with the doctor we were referred to an office that deals with plagiocephaly. A few weeks later Tanner was fitted for a "helmet" or cranial doc band. Tanner has had his helmet for a month now and is so accustomed to it that it doesn't bother him. His head looks so much better already! He'll probably have it for a month or two more; depending on how his head does. We are so used to it by now that he looks funny without it on. And to top it off he got it just in time for football season! Everyone keeps telling us he looks like he's ready to hit the field!

9 Months!

Holy Cow! Our little baby is not a little baby any more. He's growing so fast and becoming more and more independent every day. We recently went in for his 9 month check-up. His stats are:
Weight: 20 lbs. 10 oz.
Height: 29 inches (that's a whole foot since birth; WOW!)
Head: 60% (i can't remember)

Tanner Can/Likes:
- sit up by himself
- eat foods of all varieties
- Loves paper; I kid you not, this kid loves to eat paper
- enjoys the stroller/ going for walks
- loves to read books (including the hymnbook; he stops whatever he is doing when he sees that book come out)
- is fascinated by little kids
- loves the bath
- can always give you a smile

We are head over heels in love with this cute boy! If you aren't yet; take a look at these adorable pictures!

Birthday Fun

Yep that's right... I'm another year older. That also means Tan is 1 month older. Last Thursday was pretty quiet, which I didn't mind. Justen, Tanner and I went over to some friend's for dinner and enjoyed a nice birthday celebration. On Friday Justen got a babysitter and we went out to dinner at my favorite, Le Chalet. Yummy, and we went to see Moneyball. We liked it, a little bit anticlimactic. The best part about my birthday were these bad boys.

I was SUPER excited because I've been dying for a new washer and dryer. Thank you honey! I love them!

Till next year!