Momentum

Tyler and I got to go rock climbing on a double date with Rick and Angie. We went up to Salt Lake to Momentum Gym. This place is awesome. We had a blast to say the least. I am so weak and have NO muscles so I was not so great at climbing, but everyone else did awesome. Tyler is so quick and good, especially for hardly ever climbing and having no training. He did awesome. It was so fun to hang out with Rick and Angie again. Thanks guys for using your free passes on us and hanging out with us for a night!!!

New Moon Trailer

The adventures of Cade and Kaia

Doesn't that sound like a great show. Well let me tell you it was a full filled week. I had Rob's kids for 5 days and I am sure exhausted. We did so many fun things though.

Lehi Legacy Pool
(This place is amazing and we spent all day Saturday there)

This was Aspen first time in a pool. She LOVED it to say the least. She will be a little fishy just like her MOM!!! I am so tempted to get a pass here next winter. Anyone want to join me?

Kaia always trying to help Aspen

Roasting S'mores
St. Patrick's Day Treasure Hunt
Tyler and Cade @ Harley Davidson Store

For those that have lost a child

I got this song off of Gracie's playlist. As I read the lyrics I began crying. My little brother Danny was taken from us when I was a little girl. Seeing Gracie's family go through this tough trial makes my heart break and brings back so many memories of Danny. Songs like this make it eaiser for loved ones to know their baby is being taken care of and that we will see them again. I never knew this but "I Am A Child Of God" has a special verse that was written for parents who have lost a child. I thought I would post those lyrics:

I am a child of God and He has called me home.
My earthly journey's through but still, I do not walk alone.
He leads me, guides me, walks beside me, helps me find the way.
He welcomed me with open arms. I live with Him today.


I am a child of God and I have gone ahead.
My earthly life was brief but oh, such peace and love you gave.
You loved me, held me, stood beside me and though I cannot stay.
You gave me much to help me and I live with Him today.


I am a child of God and I will wait for you.
Celestial glory shall be ours, if you can but endure.
I'll lead you, guide you, walk beside you.
Help you find the way.
I'll welcome you with open arms
One bright Celestial day.


--Donna Kulliard

This is my cousin Michelle little girl Gracie. We will surely miss her!

Gracie Jean Gledhill

"Our Little Sweetheart"

Gracie Jean Gledhill, age 11 months, passed away Monday, March 2, 2009 due to complications from a congenital heart defect.

Gracie was born March 20, 2008 to Tom and Michele Gledhill in Salt Lake City, Utah. Words cannot express the love we have for our Gracie Girl. She captured the hearts of everyone who knew her. Her eyes looked into your soul. We cherished her smile, her sweet spirit and were in awe of her continual fight for life.

Gracie was our sunshine. Her light and amazing story was contagious. She deeply touched hundreds of people worldwide through her blog. She endured more trials, pain and affected more people than most of us will do in a lifetime. We are better people because of her and look forward to being a forever family.

She is survived by her parents, her loving brothers Max and Taylor and her sweet sister Callie. Grandparents; Grant (Arlene) Snow, Connie (Gary) Mayer, Katherine (Theron) Wiser, and Rhett Gledhill, along with many aunts, uncles and cousins.

We want to thank all of the amazing doctors and nurses from Primary Children’s Medical Center who not only cared for Gracie, but loved her too. We will be forever grateful for their service.

Funeral services will be Saturday, March 7, 2009 , 12:00 noon at the Highland South Stake Center, 9600 North 6800 West in Highland, Utah. There will be a viewing Friday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the same location and from 11:00-11:45 a.m. prior to services. Services provided by Warenski Funeral Home. Interment: Highland City Cemetery.

Goodbye sweet girl……until we meet again. We love you!!

(Gracie's obituary will be in the Deseret News and the Salt Lake Tribune tomorrow (Thursday).)

Is it really worth it?

Aspen is so ready for a new car seat. She is only 13 lbs and not even a year yet so we need to get one that can be rear facing, but also turn into front facing when she gets a little older. We want a car seat that will last through 3 kids (since I know car seats only last 5-6 years).

So Tyler and I went shopping and fell in love with the Britax. Not only is it rated number 1 for safety, but I love all the cool features it has. Microfiber cover, it clicks when it tight enough and I love the side crash panels that protect their face if you get in a crash. So the big question is, IS IT REALLY WORTH THE EXTRA COSTS?

Please leave you comments about the Britax car seats. If you don't think its worth it tell me why and leave a suggestion of a car seat you love! Thanks!

Valentines Day, and 7 months

This year was a great Valentines Day. Tyler got up and made me breakfast in bed. My favorite, stuffed french toast :) Then we went on a double date with our neighbors, the Rasmussen's! It was so fun much to hang out with them. We went to a Valentines Variety show with Jessie Clarke Funk and Daniel Beck. These guys were great. Daniel is Josh brother in law and has an incredible voice. After the show we went out to eat at Olive Garden. Thanks Rasmussen's for a great night out!
Aspen is 7 months now and is such a joy. Really she is such a sweet baby. Here is an update on Aspen:

• Sits up perfectly. Expect for when she wants a toy and she dives after it
• Crawling (yes Aspen is mobile, she does a cute army, toe crawl)
• Has never been sick or kept me up all night (she has a small cough right now, but doesn't really show any signs of being sick, I will knock on wood)
• Sleeps 11 hours at night and takes 2-3 naps. She is only sucking her thumb when she is tired and going to sleep. Yippee! Its so cute.
• Loves people food!!! Her favorites are chicken and mac n cheese. Any time Tyler and I eat she opens her mouths and stares you down until you feed her.
• Her favorite baby food is sweet potatoes and rice cereal with fruit.
  

• Has never had a diaper rash (knock on wood)
• Is FINALLY in size 2 diapers.
• Still wears newborn pants
• Has almost outgrown her 0-3 month tops and sleepers
  
• This is the cute face I get to wake up to every morning or nap time.

Aspen really is such a great baby. Everyday she makes me smile and I am so lucky to be her mom. We have so much fun reading books and playing each day. Every stage I think to myself, wow this is the greatest stage ever! I loved the newborn stage, but I am also loving the crawling stage. She learns something new each day and it is so exciting to watch!

All 4 kiddo's

A few weekends ago Tyler and I watched all 4 Sperry grandkids. We had Cade, Kaia, Kylee, and Aspen. I thought it was going to be a bit of a handful, but it was SO much fun. The kids played all night without any fights. Considering they are all 3 1/2 and under, that is really good. While Tyler went to take Cade to the Harley Davidson store(it was closed, so Tyler and Cade were very sad) I got to paint Kylee and Kaia's fingernails.
I love that Aspen has all her cousins close by so we can see them all lots. They will have so much fun growing up together. Here are a few more cute pictures. Classic Kylee, a purse in one hand and a gun in the other. She is very girly, but loves playing all the guy stuff with Cade to.

Aspen loves watching kids. She was so intrested in everything they were doing.

I was getting the kids ready for bed and came in and Kaia was brushing Aspen's teeth. It was so funny. They are good little buds already.

Just for Kim

This is NOT something I usually do, but I should becuase it was SO fun. I went to the 12am showing of Twlight with Janei'a and my mom back in Nov. I have loved the Twilight series and I thought it would be a fun thing to go do with the girls. Now I realize this post is about 2 months late, but I promised Kim I would show her the cheesy shirts were wore that night, so here you are Kim!!!!!!!!! My mom made these shirts (she owns a screenprinting business and someone came in and ordered them) and we got them for free. Don't the shirts look GREAT.

Cruise

I did this cruise in 5 parts becuase there was so much to write about, so read on. As you can see from the many pictures we had a BLAST. This was the first time my entire family has spent this much time together since everyone was married and had kids. It was so great to laugh and be able to be ourselves without any stress. If you have never been on a cruise I highly reccomend it. It is my new favorite way to go to places I have never been. We are hoping to go on a Mediterranean cruise in 2 years.

Leaving Aspen was SO hard. I am such a baby and cried for a long time when I had to make the decision. I knew she would be fine with Grandma, but she was my little baby and I wondered how I would do without her. I was worried about being able to nurse when I got back. To all those moms out their considering leaveing their little baby, I say DO IT! It was so nice to be able to spend quality time with Tyler and my family. While I had a great time and know I can leave other future babies, I probably would not leave a nursing baby for 8 days. Pumping got very old and my milk supply started to dwindle towards the end. Every time I pumped I thought of Aspen. At day 6 I was ready to be done with the trip and get home to my little girl. But I did last all 8 days and it was well worth it. The great news is Aspen is back on her normal schedule again and nursing. Hip Hip Hurray!