Moon Family

Landon is 1

2012-01-18T17:03:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday to the most loving, happy, slobbery little boy! Landon now weighs 22.1 lbs and is 30 and 3/4 inches long which puts him in the 60th percentile for weight and 83rd for height. His head is in the 50th. We love him so much and couldn't feel more lucky to have him in our family. Below are pictures from his birthday and some of our favorites throughout the year.

Our baby boy getting bigger!

"B" is for Bubble

2011-05-11T21:31:00.000-07:00

Kid Brother Goes for a Stroll

2011-05-03T15:17:00.000-07:00

Zoey just loves pushing around her stroller with her babies in it! This time under supervision she got to push her baby brother. Landon actually enjoyed it, which is good, because I am sure he will have to endure much more and much worse from sissy!

Big Slide....SPLASH

2011-04-27T15:54:00.000-07:00

In March we took the kids to the indoor water park on the west side of the state. It is called Great Wolf Lodge and it is a blast! Zoey had the time of her life and continues to talk about it everyday. Landon loved the warmth and white noise of the place and slept a lot of the time.

A special birthday blessing

2011-04-17T09:43:00.000-07:00

Someone really really cool once told me "A picture is worth a thousand words"! Hopefully this saying will help me get back on track for my goal of blogging more often.

We decided to celebrate Zoey's 2nd birthday and have Landon blessed on the same weekend. The following are pictures from that special day.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZOEY!!!!

We love you and your brother so very much!

8 weeks post....6K

2011-03-15T22:02:00.000-07:00

This last Saturday my brother Justin and I participated in a local shamrock 6K. Notice I say participated not raced? That is due to the fact that I am still extremely out of shape and ran over 4 minutes slower than last year. Last year I finished in a time of 28 minutes flat (7.13 per mile), 1st for my age group and 4th overall for the women. This year I finished in 32.23 (8.25 per mile), 4th for my age group and 8th overall. It just goes to show what having a baby will do to you!!! Luckily my expectations for this race were not that high. I knew I had to take it easy after having Landon especially since I started running long before I was supposed to. I had very little time to train for this race and just did it for fun and to gage my fitness level at the half way point for my 10K next month. My goals and expectations are much higher for that one, so keep your fingers crossed.

One mile to go and no energy left

My brother ran almost the exact same time as last year and placed 2nd for his age group. He has been a great running buddy and I have really enjoyed spending the extra time with him out on the roads!

So proud of him!

Love the back ground

There was a huge crowd of people there to watch Justin and I and it sure helped as we ran by to have so many cheers. We had a fantastic time out there and appreciate everyone that came out and supported us! Happy Running!!!

V-Day

2011-02-22T22:11:00.000-08:00

Valentines day is very low key for our family. We make sure the people we love know it, but in no huge expensive way. A card or note and a kiss is pretty much it. My parents on the other hand made it very special for their kids and grand kids. They made an awesome meal and decorated the tables very cute. On each plate they had a big heart shape sugar cookie with each of our names on it and presents for each of the grand kids. It was very nice of them and very much enjoyed by all. Below are pictures on Valentines Day of the kids in their presents from Grandma and Grandpa Heater.

The Nursery

2011-02-08T21:41:00.000-08:00

It is finally complete and only three weeks after he was born. I am very happy with how it turned out. It wont be long before the big guy is sleeping in his finished room!

Wall to the left of the door

Wall straight in front on the door

Wall to the right of the door


Wall with door in it (as you can see :))

Projects

2011-02-03T21:50:00.000-08:00

So I have not forgotten that I am supposed to post on the nursery, but I have been trying to finish up the last few details before I did. I just finished them and now need to hang his name and then the nursery post will go up!

This lamp was just plain light blue when I bought it!

I am also working on making Zoey's room complete and the next step is her bedding. I have the material and this Saturday my mom and I are going to put it together. So hopefully things go as planned and that project will also be finished soon.

Zoey's bedding material

Little Momma

2011-01-25T21:28:00.000-08:00

Zoey has thus far shown no signs of jealousy towards her little brother. Actually it has been just the opposite. She can't get enough of him. She adores him and is constantly trying to kiss him, hold him, and help with him. Yesterday while I was in the shower, I sat Landon in his bouncy chair just outside the door. The entire time I was in there Zoey sat right next to him talking his ear off and rubbing his head. Then she got a few of his toys and was showing him how to use them. When she was done with that I saw the cutest thing ever. She grabbed a few books from her room and started reading to him while I got dressed! It seriously brought tears to my eyes and a huge smile to my face. I love my kids so much and am really glad that Zoey loves Landon!

Also yesterday while I was feeding Landon Zoey went back towards her room and I just figured she was going to play with her toys like she often times will. I was wrong! After quite some time I called for her to come to me and she wouldn't. I tried several times with no luck and started to get upset. I cut Landon off and went back to make sure she wasn't getting into anything and to my surprise I found this....

I have no idea still how she got in it, but I know now why she didn't come.

4 Hour Frenzy

2011-01-21T23:08:00.000-08:00

11:45pm Saturday the stabbing pains began. Contractions that is and they were pretty strong and close together from the start. They were only 2 minutes apart and lasting a minute long. I laid there for a half hour enduring the pain wondering if I was making myself have them or if I was making them worse in my head then they really were. I finally woke up Alex and we continued to track them for about 20 minutes. We decided that packing a bag would be a good idea since I hadn't already and this actually might be the real thing. So as quickly as possible, since contractions were getting worse, we stuffed a few things in a bag and called the neighbors. There was no answer and so I called my parents. They arrived as soon as they could, which seemed like forever, and then we were off to the hospital.

The ride to the hospital was the longest, worst ride of my life! My water broke in the car at the hospital but luckily didn't make a big mess, but it did make my contractions that much worse. Alex wheeled me into the lobby where I had to sign papers through the pain and tears. They then got me upstairs a little after 1am and there they checked my progress. I was only dilated to a 3.5/4 but since my water broke they admitted me.

They took me to room 472 (which is the same exact room my nephew Collin was born in) and got me situated in bed. My nurse came in and introduced herself, got me all hooked up to monitors and got my IV ready. She tried giving me my IV twice in my left arm before calling another nurse who tried twice in my right arm and finally got it. After that they could finally call someone for the epidural. All this time my contractions are getting stronger and stronger! The guy giving me my epidural tried 5 different times to get it right and let me tell you I was about to kill him. I was shaking uncontrollably, having the hardest contractions ever and trying to handle the pain of a huge needle in my back. Needles to say it is the worst thing I have ever endured and really don't know how I survived. Actually I do know! My husband is amazing! The whole time he is right there comforting me and helping me breath. I think I almost broke his hand several times squeezing so hard, but he is tough and didn't complain.

After the epidural was set and working, the nurse checked my progress again and sure enough I was at a 8/9 and it was time to call the doctor. It is about 3am at this point and I am finally comfortable. When my doctor arrived it was time to push and Landon was born 20 minutes later! The actual delivery was fantastic and I had awesome support. My mom and Alex were great!

The cord was wrapped around Landon's neck, but he let out the most amazing sound in the world shortly after coming out! Our little healthy man was born at 3:46am, only four hours after starting contractions at home.

Labor this go around was much different than last. Shorter, harder, and more painful, but had the same amazing outcome. We love our little man so much and are so glad he is finally here! We were released from the hospital only 18 hours after arriving. It took some persuading to make it happen, and they asked if we were trying to set records or something, but I really just wanted to go home to my own bed. I am glad to no longer be pregnant and finally be able to hold this sweet gift from our heavenly father in my arms.

Introducing.....

2011-01-20T22:15:00.000-08:00

Landon Turner Moon

Born at 3:46am on 1/16/11 (Sunday)

7 pounds 1 ounce

18 and a 1/2 inches

First Picture with Mom & Dad

Meeting Big Sister

Giving Loves


First Family Photo

So I lied about posting pictures of Landon's nursery last week, due to going into labor, and so I will make sure I do that this week. Also coming soon is the labor and delivery story for those that are interested! Stay tuned!

Soon to Arrive!

2011-01-15T20:36:00.000-08:00

Ultrasound at 20 weeks

Last week I was 38 weeks, dilated to a 3 and very soft. My doctor said my cervix felt different and she would be surprised if I didn't go into labor on my own before the scheduled induction date. So she stripped my membranes that day (Wednesday) and so far nothing. My gut feeling was that I would have to be induced and so far I have been right. My induction is set for Tuesday the 18th at 6am. I am very much looking forward to getting this little monster out of me and seeing his face for the first time!

This time around for labor and delivery I have invited my mom and my sister in law Sommer to join Alex and I in the delivery room. I figure why have some student nurse try and hold my extremely heavy leg when I could have someone I love. So there will be an audience of people I know this time rather than an army of strangers. I really hope and pray things go as well as they did with Zoey and maybe even a bit faster. Keep your fingers crossed for ease and comfort!

Alex and I feel so blessed to have family so close. We have an abundance of support and love going into this and couldn't be more grateful. On top of family we have extended family behind the fence that are amazing. They show us more love and support than we deserve! WE LOVE THEM DEARLY and cant thank them enough!

On another note, I have been nesting like crazy this week and also put in some extra hours at work, leaving me extremely exhausted. I have not had time, energy or honestly the desire to blog this week and promise I have not already failed my new years resolution. Tomorrow there will be another post of Landon's nursery, for a grand total of 2 this week (one short, sorry). After that the next post will be all about the delivery and introducing our son.

Please keep all of us and our family in your prayers the next few days!

Eleven

2011-01-09T20:42:00.000-08:00

It has been about 3 months since Zoey started doing this and I just got around to recording it! She is now 21 months old and the things she does and comes up with everyday amazes me!

Can't Catch Up

2011-01-06T22:46:00.000-08:00

Since I have been a slacker blogger the last however many months, there is no way I am going to be able to catch up on everything that has happened. Zoey has gotten so big so fast and has grown into such a little girl its hard to believe she isn't even two. She is as active as one child can be and talks my ear off all day long. I really cant believe how smart she is and sometimes wonder where she got it. I know it is not from me and it could be from her dad, but he says no way. We just love her to death and are praying we get as lucky this second go around (it will never happen)! Here are just a few pictures from the recent months!

A new year

2011-01-04T19:59:00.000-08:00

Last year I didn't set any real formal goals or new years resolutions and it still turned out to be a really great year! I considered doing that again this year but there are a few things I would love to be better at and I feel the only way I am going to accomplish them is if I write them down for all to see. So with that being said 2011's goals are as follows:

Blogging- This year I am setting the goal to blog three times a week. When I first thought about this goal I was very specific of days and themes and so on, but have come to the conclusion that just blogging is going to be hard enough for me. I figured that as the year goes on and if I can actually manage this, then I can do specifics. I just don't want to set myself up to fail! A few ideas for topics I have come up with are of course the kids, running and crafts to fulfill my three and anything on top of that will be bonus. As for now whatever I get posted is good enough for me. So there you have it! Now hold me to it!

Dental Hygeiene- Kind of embarassing I know but like I said I have to write it down. So... Don't get any bad ideas about me or my teeth. I do brush them everyday, but I am not the best at flossing and I sometimes forget to brush at night. Therefore I am going to try and floss regulalry and not forget at night.

So there you have it! Haley Moon's 2011 goals are out there for everyone to see and hold me to. What are your resolutions or goals for this new year? I hope everyone had a great holiday season and are looking forward to this year as much as I am.

Can't hide any longer!

2010-07-30T08:40:00.000-07:00

Alex and I have been keeping a very fun secret for the last 14 weeks! Yup, you guessed it, baby number two is on the way. We are due around January 25th. So for all those who have been questioning if I gave up working out and started gaining weight you are partially right. I am gaining weight but it's because I am prego but no I have not stopped working out. I am still running a few times a week as long as the heat isn't going to bake my brain and hurt the baby! So far so good for sickness, with the exception of one long night that I am not convenced was due to pregnancy. Mostly it's just the usuall evening sickness and extreme exhaustion, but both of those have slowed this week!
Alex and I are looking forward to the new family addition and are just praying for a healthy little one!

Love/Hate Relationship

2010-04-24T19:08:00.000-07:00

Running has been my passion for more than 15 years and yes I actually do love it. But I also hate loving it! People would say I am a freak, crazy, weird, hard core, insane, etc and some would go as far as saying I am strangely obsessed. No matter what people think it is a great hobby to have. It is the one and only talent/hobby that I have that I can be fully proud of. There are so many positive things about running, I just don't understand why anyone wouldn't want to do it. A real runners high is reason enough to do it and that's not listing the many many other reasons. Sooooo.... I DO RUN!

After having Zoey I did some running but really couldn't get that motivated. That was until last November when I started running with the most amazing girl (Lindsey I am not just saying that)! It is so hard to find a compatible running partner. I have tried many times before and it has never worked. I have to admit I was super scared to start running with Lindsey because I knew she had been training for a long time and was in good shape, but I went anyways. I knew from that first run that we were a match made in heaven. She got me motivated to get out the door and I kept her motivated to push hard. Just exactly what we both needed.

Lindsey and I at the start

After the race

We ran together for a few weeks as she prepared for a 5k in Seattle and I just tried to get in shape and loose weight. Due to a very very busy holiday season we missed a few weeks in December, but picked back up in January. This time we were both training for a race. We decided to run the frosty four miler her in Yakima. As we trained for that, some how,she convinced me to run a Half Marathon with her. So we trained hard and fast for the Frosty and then upped the mileage with the same speed so we could run a Shamrock 6k, five weeks before the half. Both the short races went really well for us and this pumped us up even more for the big one. With those two races over we slowed things down just a tad and lengthened it out. With lots of tempo runs, speed work and long runs behind us we were ready for Wenatchee!

Well we thought we were. Just over two weeks before the race my right foot really started to hurt and I just brushed it off. Well when it wasn't going away with ice, and my husbands magic we started to get worried about the possibility of a stress fracture. I finished my training and on the Wednesday before the race I went to the doctor and sure enough it was broken. The doctor knew that no matter what he told me I was going to run anyways and he was right. I didn't train all that time to back out three days before. Maybe peoples thoughts about me being crazy or insane are somewhat true, but that's beside the point. Plus he said the damage was already done and if I could handle the pain then whatever.

So.... we head to Wenatchee with excitement and fear! The race started at 8:00 Saturday morning and the weather couldn't have been more perfect. The first four miles we ran together and pushed each other. The next 5 miles were full of rolling hills that were unexpected. Everyone said it was really flat but they were wrong. The last 4 miles is when the race really started for me. It was time to pick it up and start passing people to the finish. Well the last four is also where I started chaffing, getting bad blisters, running out of energy, time chip strap cutting my ankle and really feeling immense pain in my foot. Needless to say I did what I could and pushed on. Tears ran down my cheeks the last mile and the finish line has never looked so good. I crossed the line in 1:50.23 (8.26 average mile pace) and 7th place for my age group. I was 84th out of 484 men and women combined and 28th out of just the women. Overall I was pleased with my results but am really looking forward to doing another uninjured. As for now I can't run for six weeks and have to wear a boot for four.

The last 100 meters

So much pain

Lindsey also ran very well and got 7th overall for her age group. We really had some challenges since we started. Between the really bad weather (wind), finding someone to watch Zoey, working around two very different schedules and aches and pains I am not sure exactly how we did it, but we DID! I really couldn't have done it with out her. She truly is the best and I owe her big for getting me going. Love ya Linds!

Lindsey finishing strong

Below are some pictures of the race and all of our great friends that participated!

Cindy and Mike (10k participants)

Kaisey Half Marathon

The Group

We are all so glad to be done!

Running its one of those love hate relationships! There's lots to love about it and then you hate to love it because it can be hard and painful!

The last 8 months

2010-04-22T20:45:00.000-07:00

So I have been really bad about updating this blog with pictures of Zoey since we moved out of my parents house 8 months ago! Can you believe it has been that long? I did get a few of the big events taken care of but we have a ton of cute everyday pictures we would love to share and so here they are. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do!!!

Little Elf

Crazy Hair

Littlest Cousins

PJs

Getting Into Everything

Play Time (crazy eye)

Crawling and Talking

For a period of time she would make this face and blow air out her nose. It was so funny!

Love It!!!!!

Sleepy

Say Cheese

Again

"So big" in a big girl hat

RAAARR

Nice Kitty

Bath Time

She love being outside

How could you not love this face!

So Photogenic!

Her 12 month check up and shots went well. It was the hardest one yet for me to not cry at but we made it through! She weighed 22.8 and was 29 and 1/4 inches long. Very average.

Big girls don't cry! or do they?

2010-03-16T12:37:00.000-07:00

For Zoey's 1st birthday we were lucky enough to have lots of family and friends celebrate with us. Attendees included:
Justin, Jeanette, Alli & Kara

Cory, Katie, Collin & Khloe

LaRee & Josh

Grandma & Grandpa Heater

Grandma & Grandpa Moon

Chelsea, Tori & Azura

Cameron

Ken & Saimi Parson

Jeff, Danna & Riley

The day started with giving Zoey her birthday dress in the morning so she could wear it to church. She looked adorable if I must say so myself. It didn't make her any quieter in sacrament though. Grandma and Grandpa Moon got to experience how loud she really is.

After church Vicki and I decorated her cake. I made baked potatoes and bread and my mom brought two salads for dinner. With the help of everyone the meal was fantastic!Her flower cake"HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU"

Zoey was kind of fussy all day and when it came time for her cake she wanted nothing to do with it. She wold just poke it and then turn away. She wouldn't even take a bite when we cute it up for her. Oh well, she missed out because it was good cake!Ok smash it!Or not!Poke

I will help you smash it!That's exactly how she felt about my help

Present opening didn't go much better. She could care less about opening the packages, but did enjoy all of the toys that she received! Zoey made out like a bandit! Lots of cool toys, cute outfits, and two really cool decorations for her room. She also received a bundle of her favorite candy from the Parsons, which she gladly took that night. Thanks everyone for the gifts.Shoes from Grandma and Grandpa Heater Alli and Kara CardsParsons candy

Yay new toys!Everyone wants to play!

Overall the party was a success even though Zoey was kind of a dud. I did find two molars breaking through the skin last night, which could have contributed to the fussiness. We enjoyed everyones company and the love we felt in our home. Thanks for coming everyone and happy 1st birthday Zoey!!!

Just Her Size

2010-03-16T11:58:00.000-07:00

I think it was two weeks ago that we had the nicest weather the entire weekend! That Saturday we took Zoey for a walk around our neighborhood and then on Sunday she got an even better treat. The best neighbors in the whole world (I am not just saying that) let us come and check out their horses. Zoey loves animals and so we knew this would be a hit. Sure enough we were right, she loved it! Below are pictures of one of the Parson's horses and a pony of the lady that owns the property."Dad are you sure about this?"

Giving Charley loves!Not scared of Charley at allUntil he sneezed in her lapChecking out Bailey Ken's horsePetting Bailey

Halloween

2009-11-27T16:09:00.000-08:00

Very late, but here it is. For Halloween we went to the church party Friday night and to my brothers house Saturday. Alex and I dressed as Mickey and Minnie Mouse and Zoey went as a Chicken! It was a lot of fun and a very memorable weekend.Khloe & Zoey

Alli, Kara, Collin & Zoey

Back with a Vengeance

2009-11-08T22:03:00.000-08:00

Still no Internet, but I can't stand not blogging any longer so I am going to bite the bullet and steal the neighbors or use my parents until we decide on a company to go through. It has been a very long time and a lot has happened in the last three months. I figured I would break this post up into at least two different ones. Zoey gets one to herself and then everything else will go on the next few.Zoey Jo has changed a ton in the last few months. She has gotten a lot bigger and has started doing a lot more. Her a just a few things she has accomplished in no particular order:

Rolling over both ways
Sits all by herself
Pulls to a stand
Waves bye bye
Signs "more"
Babbling
Balances on her dad's hand
Feeds herself finger foods
Drinks out of a sippy cup
Looks cuter and cuter every day!!

Zoey had her six month check up and shots just short of being seven months old. She weighed in at 16lbs and 15oz and 25 and a 1/2 inches. That is the 45th percentile for weight and 30th percentile for height. Her dad was able to attend this appointment and it was the first time he has seen her get shots. After her shots she cried for no lie, maybe 10 seconds and then didn't make another peep. I couldn't believe it, because she was no where close to that good during her other appointments. It must have been the fact that her daddy was there to comfort her. Already a daddy's girl!!!

Alex did her six month pictures and we are very happy with how they turned out. She was a trooper during the whole thing and did a great job smiling for us. Let us know which is your favorite!Zoey has been getting 4 teeth on the top all at the same time this week. She has been a bit more fussy but nothing like I would expect for getting that many. The ladies at MOPS that work in the nursery couldn't believe she was teething because she acted so good. PROUD MOMMY MOMENT! I think those are important to acknowledge :). Today was the first day of them actually breaking through and I am hoping for her sake that the pain goes down.All around she is doing good. She is still not crawling but I really don't think it will be long. She likes playing on her knees and will rock back and forth while on her hands and knees, but she just doesn't go forward. She pushes herself backwards and also tries going from sitting to her hands and knees but hasn't quite figured it out. She face plants every time. Oh well, she will figure it out soon enough. If she hasn't by 9 months I will begin to worry.

So there is the Zoey update! I hope everyone enjoys the pictures. It feels good to be back!!!

No INTERNET :(

2009-10-02T16:49:00.000-07:00

We have moved into our house and do not have Internet! That is why I have been gone for so long. We are working on getting it and look forward to joining the blogging world again. Lots of updates and catching up once we do!!!

HE PASSED!!!!!

2009-08-25T08:35:00.001-07:00

Alex passed his test on Monday to receive his license. We found out at around 6:15 and man was it like Christmas morning. No more studying, no more tests and a lot more fun! Thank you everyone for your prayers! I am 100% sure they helped Alex make it through what he calls "the worst thing he has ever done"! Love you all!

His smile was bigger than that this morning!!!!

It is almost here, say a little prayer!

2009-08-19T13:22:00.001-07:00

Alex will be taking the test for his license on Monday @ 9:00 am! He is very stressed and nervous, but has been studying hard. Please keep him in your prayers! We will post the results as soon as we know, which will probably be sometime on Wednesday. Until then please remember him!!! Thanks!

The low down

2009-08-10T20:17:00.000-07:00

Since all of our posts are usually about Zoey I figured I would start with a little somethin, somethin about Alex and I. We both have been really busy and trying to keep in shape. We have found that running in the evenings after Zoey has gone to bed works best for now, since grandma and grandpa are there to help. We really only make it out about 3-4 times a week and since Alex hurt his back wakeboarding I am all alone and make it out even less. So therefore I am still heavier than I would like to be and Alex says he is getting fat. Maybe one day we can get back!

Alex loves his new job and the people that he works with. It was a hard choice when debating where to work but he feels that his decision was good and he is very happy. All the therapists there are members which provides for a great work environment. He loves his schedule of Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and is also very excited about actually having a good income.

As for me, I keep very busy raising the little one. My days are filled with normal house chores, running errands, and being a mom. I LOVE MY JOB!! I thought I might miss going to work just a tiny bit, but I couldn't have been more wrong. Staying home with Zoey is the best. I love spending time organizing and reorganizing her room, doing her laundry (the only laundry I enjoy doing), reading to her, playing with her and teaching her new things. My life at this point pretty much revolves around her and I am 100% ok with that!

Zoey is still progressing very rapidly. She can now roll over from back to tummy and is mimicking a lot of my facial expressions. She is doing very well at trying to sit on her own, and is crazier then ever in her bath. She is not doing so well on the eating cereal thing, though I keep trying. It might just be a bit to early still. She loves playing in her exersaucer and sitting in front of the mirror in her bumbo while I get ready for the day. She is just so much fun right now!

Her are a few recent pictures that we love!

"yum corn on the cob"

Tummy TimeEating a teething cracker and getting ready to pick her nose!Innocent

"Waasssuuppp"
Gangster / Trouble Maker Pretty as a picture
Smile big for DaddyThe End
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5 FIRSTS in 1 week!!!

2009-07-21T10:41:00.000-07:00

This last week was a big one for Zoey! She accomplished and experienced a lot of new things.

First- We started feeding her rice cereal and she loves it. The faces she makes are so cute and it makes Alex and I laugh the entire time.Second- On Friday while my best friend from high school (Megan) was over Alex found a tooth in Zoey's mouth. Yes a tooth that has already broke through at only 4 months. She is actually breaking one right next to it as well. We knew she had been drooling a lot but she has always drooled so we didn't think anything of it. She hadn't been extra fussy and so we were totally caught off guard.Third- Zoey went on her very first camping trip. On Friday after Megan left we headed out for bumping lake to camp with Justin and Jeanette. Zoey did a great job the entire time! Another mom up there kept saying "Your baby is the happiest baby I have ever seen" or "You have the best baby". She has three kids herself and one is only two months old, so of course this made me feel great. I held my head high and was very proud of her!!!Forth- She giggled/laughed for the first time while we were up camping. It was probably the cutest thing I have ever seen! So far we have gotten her to do it a few times everyday since, but we definitely have to work for it. I can't wait until she does it all the time!Fifth- She swang in the big kid swing outside. Zoey has always loved being outside and adding a swing to the equation just made it that much better. She smiled almost the whole time and enjoyed just looking around. The only negative is that we think she might be just like her mom, because she spit up all over me once we got inside. Motion sickness in a baby? Coincidence?

When she is stuck inside and wishing she wasn't we let her look out and that satisfies her.It is amazing how much they can learn and grow in just a week! It makes me sad to know that time is only going to get faster. Soon our baby will be walking and talking and want nothing to do with us anymore. I tell myself every day to enjoy it because she will not be the same tomorrow! Each new day brings something different.We went to the doctor on Monday for her 4 month check up and shots. She now weighs 13 pounds 14 ounces and is in the 27th percentile. She is 24 and a 1/2 inches long and is in the 45th percentile for height. She did a great job with her shots. She didn't cry on the first one and only cried for about 2 minutes after the second. It breaks my heart to see her that upset, but at the same time I was so proud of her.Well there is the Zoey update! She is doing great and we love her to death!

California

2009-07-19T22:18:00.000-07:00

In celebration of Alex's graduation we decided to take a little vacation before he started work. Our bestests moved away just over a year ago and we never get to see them and that is why we chose California as our destination. We drove over to Seattle on Monday afternoon and stayed with Lyndsey and Dan Cooper (EWU Track Friends) for the night. We had a great time catching up and rock climbing before flying out Tuesday morning. Getting through an airport with a baby is quite the task, but Zoey was a champ and did an amazing job on both flights down. We arrived in Burbank that afternoon were Sommer picked us up. We drove another two hours to their house, were we would stay until Saturday afternoon.
This trip was the first time that Lindsay, Sommer & Eric got to meet Zoey. Right away the two babies started checking each other out. We laid them on the bed together and Eric tried holding her hand and touching her face. It was the cutest thing ever!!!
For the most part we spent the week doing what we used to when we all lived in Spokane. Our time was filled with A few games of settlers, movies, shopping, eating, and just hanging out with our kids. It was so much fun to just sit around and talk and listen to our husbands laugh together just like the good old days!!! I really enjoyed talking with Sommer about all the new things we are experiencing being moms. I REALLY MISS HANGING OUT WITH HER ALL THE TIME!!!! It is so hard having our best friends so far away.
A few other fun things from our trip included bathing Eric and Zoey together, going to the base and swimming, going on a run with Lindsay, and enjoying the farmers market and chili cook off in down town. All in all the week was GREAT! We just wish they were closer.Zoey's first time swimming went well. At first the water shocked her but then she started to like it. She got to where Alex was able to drag her through the water and get her smile. This girl just loves to be outside and looking around. The water really fascinated her and she would just stare at it.
Zoey was a bit fussy due to all the traveling and messing up of her schedule that happened within the two weeks. She screamed every time we put her in the car to go somewhere, which then would turn into a yelling match between her and Eric. They would take turns crying or fussing and had Sommer and I laughing so hard! On the trip home we drove the two hours back to Burbank and then caught our first flight, which was delayed. Our second flight had to wait for us and then we finally arrived in Seattle, where we were picked up by Alex's sister and dropped off at our car. We then made the two and a half hour drive home. From start to finish that day we traveled for 12 hours and again through the whole thing Zoey was a champ and didn't cry once!
The trip was great and we can't wait until we can do it again or they can make a trip up here!

GRADUATION!!!

2009-07-07T15:44:00.000-07:00

Alex has done it! It is all over! On June 13th Alex received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy and no longer has to go to school. YAY!!!! We are all so proud of him. Here are a few pictures from that special day.

Keep up, not catch up!

2009-07-07T14:45:00.000-07:00

That is what my mom has told me through out my life, but for some reason with blogging I just can't do it. It has been almost two months since I have posted anything and you can definitely tell by the amount Zoey has grown.

Zoey is getting so big and is learning so much. She has gotten very good at holding things and putting them in her mouth. Her babbling is now twice as much as it used to be and she is starting to mimic us. She now takes a bath in the real bath tub and normally enjoys it a lot. We know she has gotten a lot bigger due to the fact that she is now in size 3 diapers, but we wont know here actual height and weight until her next appointment which should be next week sometime. We are truly loving this stage of her life. She is so much fun and is so loving we don't want her to grow up!

A very special day!

2009-05-06T19:50:00.000-07:00

Zoey Jo was given the most amazing baby's blessing on Sunday May 3rd by her father. Both of her grandpas were able to stand in, along with many other good family friends. It was amazing to have all of my siblings and their families there to witness this event. After the blessing there were many great testimonies shared by the family. I bet you could have guessed this but I was an emotional wreck the entire meeting. After the meeting we had a very nice lunch with friends and family and just enjoyed being together. I am so grateful to have such a sweet spirit join our family and know that if I do my part she will be with us for all eternity.

Bumbo Big Girl!

2009-04-29T14:13:00.000-07:00

We decided to try putting Zoey in her Bumbo the other day, but assumed it wouldn't work. To our surprise she did great. She was a little nervous to move her head so she just looked around with her eyes. It was one of the cutest things ever and I was so proud of her. Alex thought it would be fun to take her out and put her on the trampoline sitting in it, but she didn't enjoy that as much. She is becoming such a big girl in her big girl chair!

Easter

2009-04-27T22:02:00.000-07:00

Other than Zoey being extremely sick with a bad cold and swollen, red, puffy eyes Easter Sunday was a great day! It was Zoey's first full Sunday at church and she slept to whole time. We dressed her in the cutest little dress that grandma Heater bought for her and she looked just like a tulip! My mom made an awesome meal that I ate way to much of, but of course still had room for dessert. After diner we had an adult Easter egg hunt that my parents set up for us. There were 86 eggs filled with a total of 100 dollars and candy. 6 Adults participated and man was it wild. Alex and I ended up with 40 dollars total and thought that was a great deal for 10 minutes of egg hunting. Everyone had a great time including my parents as they watched us run around like crazy people. That night we all hung out and watched a movie together as a family. There is no better way to spend a Sunday evening in my opinion. Easter is a great holiday and I am so thankful for it. I know that my savior died for me and was resurrected so that I could live with him again.

Catching up with ZOEY!!!

2009-04-27T19:32:00.000-07:00

I know this is a little late but here is an update on the things happening in Zoey's 1st month of life. She is getting so big! Let me tell you the girl knows how to eat, but what else would you expect out a Heater/Moon baby? She eats every three hours on the dot, even throughout the night. Therefore we are up twice a night to feed, change her pants and rock back to sleep. The early morning hours spent just the two of us staring at each other, has really grown on me and is actually my favorite time. Zoey is gaining a lot of strength in her neck and is also learning to push of things pretty hard with her legs.
I swear she poops every 30 minutes (ok maybe not that often, but so so much) and passes gas so loud she always has her dad and I cracking up. We especially enjoy the machine gun farts and squeakers.
During the last month she came down with a very, very nasty adult cold, that had us at the doctors office several days in a row. She was absolutely miserable during this time which caused her to be fussy. It killed Alex and I to see her like this. During the night she would wake up coughing, choking or because she couldn't breath, which in turn meant no sleep for me. Her fever caused a bad rash all over her body that is just starting to go away. I am very glad to have our happy little girl back!The last big step for Zoey is that she will now take a pacifier. Thanks to Sharron Robinson we can now sooth her without letting her latch onto me every time. I will be forever in debt to her for keeping me from being a pacifier for forever.
so there you go.... Zoey's big achievements and news in her 1st month.

WE LOVE HER SO MUCH!!!!

OUT OF SHAPE!

2009-04-17T18:07:00.000-07:00

They say having a baby is the hardest thing on your body, but I am going to have to disagree! Getting back into shape after having a baby is the hardest thing on your body!!! I have been running for just over a week and man does my body hurt. The doctor said to take six weeks off after having Zoey, but I couldn't wait any longer. My runs last 30 minutes and let me tell you it is the longest, hardest thirty minutes ever. I remember not to long ago when 30 minutes was a warm up. Now when I am done every part of me is sore and tired. For that last month of pregnancy all I wanted was my own body back. Now that I am not sharing, it is nice, but I am still wanting my old body back. I miss the days of feeling unstoppable!!! I guess all I can do is continue to work at it. Time will only tell if I can return to the physical shape I was in before. Everyone keeps telling me it will never go back, but I am bound and determined to prove them wrong. I will try my hardest thirty minutes at a time!

Being a mom......

2009-04-01T16:53:00.000-07:00

is the best thing in the whole world! I can't believe that it has been over two weeks since Zoey came into our lives. I really understand what people mean when they say, "enjoy every minute because time passes so fast". Zoey has made a lot of changes just in the last two weeks. Her little cheeks are starting to fill out as well as the rest of her body, her belly button fell off and is looking very nice, she still sleeps a lot but is starting to figure out her days and nights, and she is now enjoying her baths. I know none of these are huge mile stones but I am so amazed at how quickly they learn, grow and change.

Alex started his internship on Monday and that left nights completely up to me and days became just Zoey and I. I have been more tired so far this week than last, but I am also very much enjoying my days spent just holding and starring at her.I never knew one could feel a bigger love than the one I feel for Alex, but having a child I have experienced a whole new depth of love. Which in turn makes me love Alex even more (which again I didn't think was possible) for giving me her. I don't know if that makes any since but for those of you with children understand what I am trying to say.

ZOEY JO IS HERE!!!

2009-03-24T10:04:00.000-07:00

Let me begin where I left off. My last post was the day we were to go to the hospital, just over a week ago. Friday the 13th was my last day at work, which ended at noon. Once I said my goodbyes it was off to lunch with Alex at his going away party for his internship. This was the last time I was allowed to eat before we were supposed to show up at Deaconess Hospital at 7:30. When lunch was over it was off to take a nap and continue packing the apartment. Just before we were to leave, around 7:00 we got a phone call from the hospital telling us there was no room for us and to call back at 9:00. So frustrated and starving I anxiously waited. 9:00 came and we crossed our fingers.

Red rover, red rover, send the Moons on over, were the exact words we heard. When we got there we found that the wait was totally worth the huge room we were put in for labor and delivery. This room was at least twice the size of all the others and was very comfortable. After getting settled in they got me all wired up and checked my bodies progress. I was having minor contractions (which I could not feel), but was only dilated to a one. They decided to give me some extra liquids through an IV to see if I was contracting due to dehydration. This was the case and therefore determined that Cervidil was the next step. The Cervidil was placed inside me and left to sit throughout the night. They then gave me an Ambien to help me sleep, which ended up making me very delusional and completely out of it. Alex said I was acting very weird and was not making much since, but soon enough the Z’s came and I was out.

Around 4:00 in the morning I woke up to some mild contractions that progressively got stronger until 9:30am when my doctor got there. She checked my progress again and found I had only progressed to a 1.5 and decided to break my water (which was the most painful thing ever). At this point they started me on Pitocin and monitored my contractions from the inside. The contractions became very strong and extremely close together and kept me in a good amount of pain until they checked me again at noon. Unfortunately my body was fighting it and had only progressed to a 2. Not much longer after that I was given my epidural before the anesthetist was unavailable due to a c-section down the hall. From that point on I could not feel anything. I was able to take a nap and enjoy the company there to support me.

Around 3:00 I had made it to a 4 and at 5:30 I was up to 7. I sat at a 7 for about two and a half hours and at 8:00 I lost my cookies. I instantly went from a 7 to a 10 and it was time to get ready. Just before 8:30 they called my doctor and I started pushing. While waiting for my doctor to arrive I pushed every other contraction and at 8:55 our angel was born.

The entire time my husband was by my side being the best support I could ask for. Getting to hold our daughter for the first time was the most amazing experience and feeling in the world. Tears filled out eyes as we looked into hers. No words can describe the moment.

Zoey Jo Moon was 6.14 oz and 19 inches long. Though she looked like a frog when she was born, she was very healthy. The swelling subsided several hours later and she then looked like a little glowworm. Below are some pictures from the first few hours of her life.

We were released from the hospital at 6:00 Sunday and that is when the stress really set in. We had to get home and finish packing and cleaning the apartment so we could be checked out by 3:00 Monday. With the help of family and one very generous guy from my dads work we were able to get the truck loaded and off to Yakima. We finished cleaning at 2:40 and just made the deadline for vacating that day. Before leaving town we stopped by the school so Alex could turn in his final assignment and then we were on the road. Our little family of three was now on our way to our new home.

The next few days were spent getting settled in and just enjoying our new addition. So far she has been an excellent little girl. She is always so content, she eats and sleeps like a champ and Alex and I couldn't’t feel luckier. We love her so much and still can’t believe she is ours!!!! The following pictures are from the first week of her life and her first Sunday dress. I hope you enjoy and stay tuned for more Zoey updates.

Today is the day!

2009-03-13T10:33:00.000-07:00

Alex and I are to show up at Deaconess Hospital at 7:30 tonight. Depending on how far my body has progressed, determines one of two paths we take. If I am dilated to a 2 then we will be induced tonight(path 1) and if not path two must be taken. Path two consists of a 12 hour process of softening my cervix and then being induced tomorrow morning. Either path, we are excited to meet little Zoey sometime within the next 48 hours.

Alex and I with the help of his great parents have been attempting to get our apartment packed and cleaned before the big move on Monday. We originally thought we were going to be moving the Thursday after she was born but again things changed and we only have until Monday. Yes we are going to have a child and move all within three days.

I can't really describe the roller coaster of emotions I am feeling and have felt over the last week or so. All I can say is that I am sooooo thankful for great family, the best husband and my Heavenly Father. I know all of them are going to continue to help me through this crazy time.

Coming soon........ PICTURES OF ZOEY!!!!

LEt tHe MAdNesS bEgIN

2009-03-04T08:29:00.000-08:00

Sorry it has been so long since I have updated everyone! I really have no excuse. A lot has gone on since the beginning of the year and all of it has been pretty great. So in the last two months the following has taken place:

Alex and I gained a nephew (He is so cute!)
We got to spend time with our bestests (Not enough time!)
We have acquired almost everything we need for Zoey
I was replaced at work
Alex finished his case project for his internship
and the snow is finally melting

In the last week, the fact that we have some really big changes coming up has really sunk in. We thought we had at least one more Sunday in our ward and come to find out last Sunday was our last. We will be in Yakima this coming weekend and the weekend after we will be in the hospital and then we move. Yes in the hospital. Our doctor has decided to have us come in on FRIDAY THE 13th to start the inducing process and hopefully Zoey will be with us on the 14th sometime.

That leaves us with just over a week to get packed and ready to move before she comes. Alex and I both only have 5 full days left at our current places of employment (I am happy and Alex is sad)! Our time line has been shortened and the stress has started to set in. The combination of nerves and excitement has completely taken us over. My body is exhausted and ready to have her out. All in all things are crazy!!!!!

Please keep Alex, Zoey and I in your prayers! We will need all the help we can get. Until I get the chance to post again....Take care everyone!

Magnet Man

2009-01-15T10:26:00.000-08:00

So we all know how silly Alex can be and we all love him for it. This is proof that this kid will never grow up and he will always be the one to make everyone in the room laugh.

Christmas / New Years

2009-01-12T11:35:00.000-08:00

Christmas at the Heater house was celebrated on the 27th and no one was disappointed. Santa was good to all of us and the family gifts were above and beyond. We had a great Christmas dinner and then a very relaxing evening after opening gifts. For new years we had a party at my parents house with just fam. My parents put together a ton of snacks and goodies that were all so scrumptious I swear I gained 5 pounds that night alone! Cory (my brother) had a great idea to have a Wii bowling tournament, which everyone was required to participate in. He set up the bracket and the fun began. I didn't do so hot and I think Alex got 5th over all. I guess we need to practice our bowling skills! All in all it was a very enjoyable holidays. There is nothing better than spending time with family. We had a great time with our nieces and nephew and are looking forward to spending more time with them and everyone else in the near future.

Splish, Splash

2009-01-09T13:36:00.000-08:00

On the Monday before New Years the entire Heater family went to Wolf Lodge Indoor Water Park and spent two days. The trip was great and the whole family had a blast. Here is a slide show just to give you an idea of what the two days entailed...

If you ever get a chance to go with your family it is worth the trip and money!

Snow Fun

2009-01-09T09:31:00.000-08:00

My husband is the biggest kid I know and therefore when the snow comes his inner child comes out! I am not a big fan of snow but I will do anything for Alex, includding playing in the snow while beging pregnant! I hope you enjoy the pictures.

Alex had a great time jumping off the roof into a pile of snow about 8 feet high.

Spelling her name!?!?!?

2009-01-08T10:03:00.000-08:00

I thought Alex and I had decided to spell our baby girl's name with a "Y" but now it is up in the air again. After many people have told him they like just Zoe and after seeing it only spelt that way for other girls he has decided that is how he wants to spell it. His arguments are: It doesn't come up as misspelled in spell check, everyone spells it that way, it is cute being only three letters, and he just likes it better. I was a little worried when we first decided to spell it with a "Y" that it was to masculine looking, but after several people reassured me it wasn't I was ok with it. Now that it has been several months of thinking it was going to be spelt that way it has really grown on me and I would like to keep it. My arguments: It makes her different, Zoey is still in every baby name book just like Zoe (therefore it is not spelled wrong), it is impossible to mispronounce, the "Y" is fun to write on the end of the name and I just like it better. So as you can see we have a little issue that needs resolving and would like to ask our friends and family and find out what they think. Please fill in your opinion in the poll located on our blog page! Thanks!

Holiday Pictures

2008-12-09T10:49:00.000-08:00

Alex and I had our Holiday pictures taken on Saturday and just thought I would share some of the fun ones!

She knows where she belongs.....

2008-12-09T10:15:00.001-08:00

We went to the Eastern Indoor Track Meet this last weekend, which was a duel meet between UofM and EWU. While there we got to see a few of our old track buddies and coaches. The only running events that were run were the 55 meter dash and the 55 meter hurdles which made for a very short meet. Even in the short amount of time that we were there Zoey recognized where she belonged. Every time the gun would go off to start a race she would kick my side. When I say every time, I mean every time. I am sure the loud noise just made her stir but it was so cute. Alex and I both loved it. We couldn't stop laughing every time she did it. We like to tell our selves that she knew she was at a track meet and was practicing her starts. We hope and pray that at least one of our children will have the passion for track and field like we did!!

A day in the park!

2008-11-26T10:29:00.000-08:00

Saturday for a study break Alex and I went down to River Front Park. We had just gotten our new camera, so we decided to try it out. Due to my craft projects taking to long we got there a little late for the perfect sun light but some of the pictures really turned out nice. This whole pregnancy thing making my face look fat is not so much fun though! I hate that that is where I gain my weight first. Ok enough complaining. Here are some of the pictures.

So there you go! Hopefully now that we have the camera my blogs will have more pictures to keep you updated!

Tagged by my BESTEST

2008-11-17T13:17:00.000-08:00

Answer all the questions HONESTLY and re post as "How I met _____"
1.Where did you meet? Eastern Washington University Track & Field Team
2.What was the first thought that went through your head when you met? Taken
3.Do you remember what he/she was wearing? Nope, but I am sure it looked nice!
4.Where was the first time you kissed this person?The front porch of my duplex.
5.Where did you go for your first date? The movie Anger Management
6.How long did you know this person before you became a couple? 2 years
7.How did he/she ask you out? He asked me at a track meet
8.Has this person ever proposed to you? The best proposal ever!!!
9.Do you and this person have kids together? A little girl on the way.
10.Have you ever broken the law with this person? Yes, we accidentally stole laundry detergent but didnt realize it until way later.
11.When was the first time you realized that you liked this person? The star party he skipped!
12.Do you get along with his/her family? Yes I do
13.Do you trust this person? With all my heart
14.Do you see her/him as your partner in your future? Forever
15.What is the best gift she/he gave you? His love and our child
16.What is one thing He/She does that gets on your nerves? He never answers his phone
17.Where do you see each other 15 years from now? Happily married
18.What causes the most arguments? Laundry :)
19.How long have you been together? over 2 years
20.Are you Married? Yes
21. Who Do you Tag? Little Mrs. Wendy S. :)

Tagged

2008-11-06T13:44:00.000-08:00

Little Mrs. Wendy Spinelli tagged me in her blog and therefore the reason I am doing this.

Rules: Copy and paste questions. One word answers only. Tag other people.

1.Where is your cell phone? Desk
2.Where is your significant other? Internship
3.Your hair color? Brown
4.Your mother? Loving
5.Your father? Worker
6.Your favorite thing? Cuddling
7.Your dream last night? None
8.Your dream/goal? Hawaii
9.The room you’re in? Lobby
10.Your hobby? Lots
11.Your fear? Unaccomplished
12.Where do you want to be in 6 years? House
13.Where were you last night? Chruch
14.What you’re not? Depressed
15.One of your wish list items? Mattress
16.Where you grew up? Yakima
17.The last thing you did? Conflicts
18.What are you wearing? Slacks
19.Your t.v.? Big
20.Your pet? None
21.Your computer? Macintosh
22.Your mood? Cheerful
23.Missing someone? Family
24.Your car? Subaru
25.Something you’re not wearing? Belt
26.Favorite store? Target
27.Your summer? Fun
28.Love someone? Husband
29.Favorite color? Yellow
30.Last time you laughed? Lunch
31.Last time you cried? Sunday

I tag Anita and Kendall!

Sickness & Movement

2008-11-05T14:32:00.000-08:00

On Sunday morning I woke up just feeling awful! I thought about missing church but realized I had way to much to take care of. So I went and felt horrible the entire time. Once church was over, the mothers of the young women and the leaders had to practice a song. While singing at the pulpit I realized I was going to loose my cookies and had to run for it. I barely made it to the bathroom, but luckily did. From that point on I couldn't hold anything down (including liquids) for more than 30 minutes. After about 6 hours of this my doctor told me to go to the emergency room for fear of dehydration. When my mom heard I was in the hospital, she of course jumped in the car and drove over. After a 3 hour visit to the ER and an IV I was headed home for some rest. My mom stayed with me through the night and until 2:00 the next day when I finally was holding things down. The only conclusion anyone could draw was that I got food poisoning or some sort of bug. Either way it was one of the worst 24 hours of my life!

It was so nice having my mom there to take care of me. My husband does a great job at that sort of thing, but it helped that she was there so he could actually get some sleep and make it to work the next day. Alex was the biggest sweet heart through the whole thing. He gave me an amazing priesthood blessing that made me feel much more calm and not as stressed about Zoey's health. He would rub my back while my insides felt like they were being pulled out and then brought me flowers home from work the next day! I don't know what I would do without a great mom and an amazing husband!

You would think nothing positive could come out of this but some actually did. I don't know if the two were related or not but on Tuesday when I was starting to feel better I felt Zoey move for the first time. I thought a few times previous that I had felt her, but now that I know what it feels like I know that before was just gas. I have felt her move several times in that last few days and man it is the coolest thing ever. I guess all that dry heaving woke her up and made her active. I am so happy she is ok and very excited she is making her presence known!!!

Zoey Jo Moon

2008-10-29T11:23:00.000-07:00

Alex and I knew what we were going to name our baby no matter what gender it ended up being, but we hadn't discussed how we would spell it. So we made a list of all the options at breakfast the morning we found out. We each took a turn crossing out one we didn't like and the last one on the list would be how we spelt it. The winner was ZOEY!!! We decided that it could never be messed up unlike Zoe (could be pronounced like Joe with a Z) and it just looked the best. Alex made sure to draw it on a napkin as well, to make sure it was fun to draw (that is important to the Moons)! If she ends up being fast her nickname will be Zo Jo, like one of the all time fastest females. I know we are such track nerds!!! So anyways that is her name and that is how we figured out how to spell it. Let us know what you think!

Flo Jo

Baby Girl!

2008-10-23T10:30:00.000-07:00

Alex and I found out on Tuesday morning that we are going to have a baby girl. Both of us are very excited and glad that she is healthy thus far. The ultrasound was the coolest thing I have ever seen! It was 3D and very detailed. We got to see her opening and closing her mouth and also sticking out her tiny tongue. We saw her heart beating and the blood flowing through it. We also got pictures of her sucking her thumb! I can't stop looking at the pictures and I have already watched the 40 min DVD they gave us of the ultrasound twice. I cant wait to meet her and hold her in my arms. I have never been so excited to be a mom!

ONE WEEK!!!

2008-10-14T09:18:00.000-07:00

So if you didn't know already Alex and I are expecting a baby. We are just over 17 weeks along and very excited. One week from today we have our first ultrasound and get to find out the gender. As of now we are due March 23rd and are expecting that to change after the ultrasound. We both have a feeling it is a girl but really do not care what it is. We would be very happy with either, we are just hoping it is healthy!!! Stay posted for more to come on baby moon!

Birthday Fun!

2008-08-12T15:34:00.000-07:00

I told Alex he didn't have to do anything for me for my birthday this year because he let me get a Cricut for scrapbooking, but he didn't listen. This year Alex took me to an awesome dinner at Clinkerdaggers were we enjoyed an excellent meal. When we were done we headed home to watch a movie and just relax. The next day he made me breakfast in bed and gave me the sweetest card that made me cry!!! We then drove to Kellogg Id, to the indoor waterpark where we spent the rest of the day playing in the water. The entire weekend turned out to be fantastic and more than I expected. Alex is such an amazing husband. I love him so much!!!

Counting Sleeps!

2008-07-28T13:41:00.000-07:00

I am obviously bias.... but I think I have two of the cutest nieces ever! They call me Aunt Snurdle and don't ask me why. I don't even know what a Snurdle is, but that is my name to them. I am the favorite aunt and they dearly love Alex. Due to the fact that we live so far away and never get to see them they have started counting sleeps. They will call and tell me how many sleeps until Aunt Snurdle is in town to play. This little game of counting sleeps has now moved throughout the family and everyone counts sleeps until I am home and they can roll out the red carpet (as Jeanette would say)! So as of now there is 20 sleeps until I get to see them again and 8 months until I am with them permanently, but who is counting. I love and miss them all so much!!!

Saying GOODBYE!

2008-07-09T09:29:00.000-07:00

I have felt pretty fortunate this far in my life until last night. My family never moved while I was child, so I was never forced to leave a best friend. I really have never been to far from the ones I love, they have always been within easy driving distance. After high school all of us best friends moved away to different schools, but that was expected. I have also been very fortunate to have never lost anyone really close to me. This being said, last night I had to say goodbye to my best friend. I knew it was going to be sad because I had been struggling with the thought for a long time, but I didn't think it was going to be that hard. As soon as I gave her a hug the tears started to flow. At that point I knew all I could do was walk away and leave it at that.

I figured it wouldn't sink in until the first time I wanted to hangout and she was gone, but it hit me hard last night. I can only imagine how hard it is going to be in the future. I am going to miss doing crafts with her, making dinners, laying out, reading gossip magazines, camping, playing settlers, eating junk food, talking about girl stuff, and just doing what girls do best. I love her so much and am going to miss her tremendously!!! Peace out poopypants!

I WILL MISS YOU!!!

It's been a while....

2008-07-08T10:29:00.000-07:00

Since the last time I posted was in April, I figured I had better start with an update before I begin daily postings. From April until now we have been very busy. Alex finished his last full quarter of classes and only has a few this summer, which end in July. He has been busy studying hard for his two year comp exam, that he will take on August 13th (keep your fingers crossed)!!! In his spare time he has been riding his road bike and training for the Spokane Falls Mini Track Meets. He managed to compete in the 800 with a time of 2.03 and the 200 with a time of 22.6. Also in his spare time he would hang out with his brother Lindsay as much as possible before he moved to Cali.

In the last few months I have again managed to switch positions and responsibilities at work. I am now doing all of my previous duties plus, the 10th floor receptionist position and all that that entails. I am busy non-stop and really understand now, that there is not enough hours in the day. I have also been very busy with my calling in the Young Women's at church. With church every Wednesday and Sunday and then extra activities on Saturdays it can become a bit much. Luckily I love the girls and enjoy being there for them and spending time with them. In my free time I have been reading the last few books of Harry Potter. They pretty much take over my life until I finish one. I am on the last book and about halfway done (I am sure Alex will be grateful when I am). Also in my spare time I have been using my new Cricut to scrapbook and make cards. Spare time doesn't come often but when it does we both enjoy doing our hobbies.

A few exciting things we have done over the last few months have included:

Making a trip down to Yakima for Memorial Day weekend. While there we went on a hike to Eagles Nest, raced the go carts (I lost), swung on the biggest back yard swing set ever, had a BBQ and played games with close family friends, and hung out with people we love. It was a fantastic weekend!!!

In June we made a trip to Eugene Oregon to watch the Prefontaine Classic. On the way down we stayed with our good friends Derrick and Jamie and had a great time. The next day we finished the long trip and stayed with one of Alex's high school buddies. We attend the meet and watched many American Records broken and many close attempts at world records. We got autographs from some of our idols and got to watch many amazing athletes compete. Overall it was an amazing experience and we cant wait to go to another one.

For Fathers day we went to Lake Roosevelt and camped with my brothers and the Weavers. This is our forth year making this annual camping trip and it has become something we look forward to every year. We had a great time wakebording, playing on the beach, playing games, sitting around the fire, eating, playing frisbee golf, swinging and swimming. We ate some excellent food and gained a lot of weight.

For the 4th of July weekend we spent it with Lindsay and Sommer before they move on Wednesday. Friday we went shooting and then Sommer taught me to read music and play one song on the piano. Later that afternoon we had a BBQ with Sommer's parents and just hung out the rest of the evening. The next day we went to the lake and hung out on the boat. That night we watched the best fire work show we have ever seen and then drove home. The weekend was so relaxing and fun at the same time. We are glad we got to spend Lindsay and Sommer's last weekend in town with them. We are going to miss them so much!!!

Here are some pictures from the above events!

So there it is, our lives for the last few months in a nutshell. We will regularly post from now on and try to keep you updated.

Road Ride

2008-04-23T10:14:00.000-07:00

I have to brag a bit about my amazing husband! Last night we went on a ride together and started heading east on the Centennial Trail. We were headed into the wind and with both our legs being toast from previous workouts this was quiet difficult. At about 5 miles we decided that at the mile marker immediately after my bike computer said 10 miles, Alex would continue to ride out two more miles and I would head back. So at the mile marker when my computer read 10.5 he continued out and I started back. His goal was to catch me before home. Keep in mind this a 4 mile deficit that he will have to make up. So as I headed back going a really good pace averaging 17mph I was feeling good. Constantly looking back and rooting him on, I continued to ride steady. When I reached Minihaha on upriver drive and had a little less than a mile to go I figured he wouldn't catch me in time. I was about 20 feet from the entrance to our apartment complex when he went flying by me into the parking lot. He had made up four miles and had to have averaged well into the 20s. I couldn't believe it and was very excited for him. He never ceases to amaze me! He is the best athlete I know!!! It ended up being a very good workout for both of us and hopefully once the weather will cooperate we will be doing it again.

Getting to know us!

2008-04-22T11:51:00.000-07:00

So I figured our first posting should be about us. So here is a little rundown of who we are:

Alex was born and raised here in Spokane WA, with a great family. He graduated from Shadle Park High School where he participated in Track, Cross Country & Choir. I was Born in Tremonton UT, and raised in Yakima WA, also with a great family. I graduated from Eisenhower High School and also participated in Track & Cross Country.

Alex and I both went to Eastern Washington University on Scholarships to run Track for them. This is where we met! We ran there for five years together and both were very successful. He got his degree in Exercise Science and I got mine in Criminal Justice.

We were both raised in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and have been members our whole lives. The church has influenced our lives and shaped us to be the people we are today. We both have been blessed greatly for our strong faith. Alex and I were sealed together on Sept. 9th 2006 in the Columbia River Temple for time and all eternity. We both deeply enjoy the blessings that come with an eternal marriage. Currently Alex is teaching the 15-16 year olds at church and I am serving in the Young Women's Presidency. Both are keeping us very busy!

Alex is a graduate student at Eastern and is working towards his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. He is really enjoying it (minus the hard tests) and can not wait to get in the practice and start making money! He only has the rest of this quarter, two or three classes this summer, and the two year comp. exam before he can start his 3 ten week internships next year. After those he is finally done!!! On Fridays you can catch Alex in the park playing ultimate Frisbee with his classmates. They all have become quite good and really look forward to this time to hangout without the worry of school.

I am currently working at a law firm downtown and have come to enjoy it. There have been very rough times but with a few promotions and pay raises I am finally happy. I work in the bookkeeping department and also help with litigation, special projects, and research. When the receptionist is out I sit at her desk and answer phones. Some how everyone there has figured out that I am not a weak girl and expects me to do all the heavy lifting. I have come to except this and actually enjoy the chance to get up and work my muscles. Need less to say WKDT will be my home for a while!

Alex and I enjoy doing many things together! We both have a tremendous passion for Track and Field. Every chance we get we are watching it or talking about it. We both love the outdoors and love doing anything we can outside. Some of our favorites are camping, wakeboarding, running, riding, walking on the beach, sledding, and or course playing games like capture the flag, kick the can, and Rambo! We also enjoy doing many things inside together. A few examples are watching movies or our favorite TV shows, playing board games, cuddling and working out. Alex really enjoys playing his guitar, playing video games, looking on the Internet, or cleaning his bikes. I really enjoy cooking, scrapbooking, reading, sewing, cleaning, and watching girly shows. We really just love spending time together doing whatever it is that we want.

Alex and I plan on one day expanding our family with children, but we don't know when. We both love kids and cant wait until we have our own! Family is really important to both of us and we spend time with ours as often as possible.

So there is Alex and I in a nutshell! I hope after reading this you will know each of us a little bit better.