Go Aggies!

We had a chance to go to our first football game as a family, so we took it!  Beau said, "How fun!  It's Evie's first football game."  I then said, "Yeah.  And, it's our first football game together too."  Beau and I have never attended a college game together since we've been married.  That's kind of crazy for me to even type because I grew up going to college games.  However, when I married Beau he said that he didn't love the crowds and logically stated that he can see the game much clearer on his TV screen.  I suppose he has some very valid points, but there is definitely a feeling at the stadium that is not felt at home on the couch.  So, I was excited that we were actually going to go to a game!

And, as if it couldn't get any better, we were going to watch both of my collegiate teams play.  I got my undergraduate degree at Utah State University (Go Aggies!) and my Master's degree at the University of Utah (Go Utes!), so this game was definitely a thrill.  I have to say that I lean a little closer to the USU side because I'm an Aggie at heart and I love Logan . . . which is where the game was played.

However, Beau got both his undergraduate and Master's degrees at the U.  So, you can guess where his loyalty lies.  But, if it means anything to you (because it certainly does to me), he admitted that he's also at Aggie at heart . . . even though he didn't go to school there.  That makes my heart happy!

We tried to represent both teams well.  Beau wore red for the Utes, I wore blue for the Aggies, and Evie wore both colors. 

While Evie doesn't mind noise, she DEFINITELY doesn't like to be startled.  Going from a quiet crowd to an explosive crowd without warning put this adorable girl in tears.  She hated the loud, yelling fans as well.  So, Evie and I spent nearly the entire game up above the stands.  We could catch glimpses of the game on the game screen, and the fans made it obvious if there was something good or bad happening.  Best of all, there was a lot of people watching which both Evie and I thoroughly enjoyed.

Beau came up to see us at half time.  (He was sitting with some of his work clients and co-workers during the game.)  We had fun together while he was with us.  As you can see, Evie was ALL smiles while Beau bounced her on his knee.  And, I was all smiles because I ate Aggie ice cream while he was there.

Bronco, Jody, and HaLee met us in Logan to watch the game too.  Bronco & Jody are also Aggie fans (oh, and they fell in love while both attending USU).  Good news is that the Aggies pulled out the win in OT and we were all pretty thrilled!  We stayed the night in Logan, woke up, and all went to breakfast together.  

We had a super fun time and this will be a weekend we'll always remember!  

Evie's 3-Month Reivew

I finally got my pictures back from Josie Fox Photography, but I like to keep things in chronological order (sorry . . . It's the organizational side of me), so I threw the post back on the date that we actually took her pictures, which was on August 14.  You can find it here.  :)

Blue Hawaii

I hope the title to this post does not entirely mislead you. Although I would LOVE to be in Hawaii (oh, how I love that place!), this post is focused on a beautiful baby girl wearing a darling outfit brought back from that gorgeous paradise!  Evie's birth mom was graciously gifted a trip to Hawaii (from her adorable mom) as a high school graduation gift.  Lucky girl!  When she returned, she brought Evie this dress.

I think she wears it well, don't you?  Oh, and don't you just love that smile?

Evie even got to take a nap "Hawaii Style."  I put her in the sling, which I can only image must be comfy like a hammock, and we spent some time outside.  It didn't take long before her eyes got heavy and her breathing was deep.

If only we could run out to the beach, catch some waves, and hang loose . . . we would love it even more!  Some day!!

Evie's New Trick

Well, Evie continues to amaze us each day!  Within a total of two days she has figured out how to grab her feet and then how to get those toes into her mouth.  Yep!  That's right!  She not only loves watching her toes, but she now loves grabbing them.  I tend to think she's rather coordinated because she can grab both feet, one in each hand, simultaneously.  Wouldn't you say that's pretty good talent for a 3 month old?  We giggle EVERY time her foot actually makes it to her mouth.  Pretty fancy, eh?  Should we enter her in the next talent competition?

Let's grab these feet!

Got it!  Look Mom!  Fancy, Huh?

Oh!  And, Look!  I can grab both feet at the same time!

What, mom?  Isn't that cool?

This photo shoot happened right before bed.  I took her in her room to change her and put her PJ's on.  She was having so much fun playing that she could have cared less that I had the camera out.  Thus, you get to see her new skills.  What a silly girl!

Sweet Talkin'

Evie has really started to find her voice.  It's the cutest thing to watch as she figures out how to make sound.  And, of course, her jibber-jabber is so adorable to listen to.  She does a SUPER good job at talking back to us when we are talking to her.  She loves that interaction and we love to validate her as she uses her voice.  Would you like to see & hear her too??

Playin' With Daddy

Daddy loves his Evie time . . . . and Evie loves her time with her daddy!  While Beau was playing with Evie I couldn't help but snap some pictures.  They were both having so much fun.  Beau would blow on her toes and she thought that was so cool.

Oh man . . . I love these two sooooooooo much!

Evie Is 3 Months Old

Oh my word!  Time continues to fly by.  Our little Evie is a whopping 3 months old!  To no surprise, we have been enjoying her to pieces.  

Her newborn phase has really started to escape and is being replaced with personality, giggles, LOTS of smiles, and plenty of coo's.  

I was forewarned that these babies grow fast and the piece of advice that I got over and over and over again was to cherish every moment because they pass so quickly and you can never get them back.  I listened, and while I COMPLETELY agree that the time goes by quickly, I haven't had any regrets yet.  Sometimes I see others with their newborn babies and I miss my little Evie at that sweet stage, but then I look at her at this stage and I'm SO happy to have her right here and right now.  I suppose that's because when she was in her tiny newborn stage I rarely put her down, I took every opportunity to snuggle her, to wake with her in the middle of the night, etc.  I've realized that each stage has something to love (although it means leaving something else you love behind).   

I'm doing the same thing now at this stage.  I'm still trying to eat up every opportunity and moment that I can.  I love stealing the giggles when I know they are right on the cusp of coming out, I love getting as many smiles out of her that I can, I love calming her down when she's upset, I love feeding her, I still love snuggling with her, I love getting her out of bed in the morning and I love putting her to bed at night.  There are days that I just don't leave the house because I want to just sit and play/snuggle/laugh with my little baby girl.  The list can go on and on, but needless to say, I'm still soaking in as much as I can.  

Here's her 3-Month Report on what she's doing now.

• Well, she still smiles A LOT!
• She sleeps anywhere from 10-12 hours at once.  I feel horrible when I tell other parents with babies how well she is sleeping because I know this sleep pattern is so darn lucky and not the norm.  But, as horrible as I feel, I am COMPLETELY grateful!  No doubt this contributes to Evie's happy demeanor.
• She's consistently eating 4 full ounces at most feedings now.  She'll actually down about 5 ounces when she wakes up and the rest of her feedings are about 4 ounces (give or take an ounce at some feedings).
• Her tear duct is still blocked in her right eye.  Dr. Mumford said this is quite normal in babies and usually clears up in 9 months.  9 MONTHS!?!?  Poor girl!  I sure hope it opens up before then.  This girl is tired of constantly having her eye wiped clean.   
• She still loves music, loves her bath, loves to be outside, loves to get her diaper changed, and she still kicks like crazy.  People are putting bets on whether she'll be a swimmer or a soccer player.  
• Her coo's are getting to include more sounds (usually vowel-based) and she'll sit and "talk" for longer stretches.  You can tell she loves the idea of being able to create these sounds on her own. 
• She seems to pay closer attention to things around her now.  She loves to just sit and watch me do anything.  She mostly loves to just sit and watch/listen to me talk to others.  
• She just graduated to her crib.  She's outgrown the bassinet.  So far she's sleeping good in her own room/crib.  It was hard on me and Beau for the first few nights, but I'm sure we'll adjust.  
• She follows objects beautifully and is starting to grab for them now.  She's been trying to reach for her toes, but hasn't quite caught them yet.  
• Her favorite toy is Sophie la Giraffe.  
• She just found her giggle.  Oh my word!  It's the cutest thing in world.  She'll spontaneously giggle and then she'll wonder how she did it and try to repeat it.  She hasn't quite figured out how that giggle actually works, but when it does . . . we ALL love it.  I love trying to pull the giggles out of her!
• She is beautiful!  I cannot take this girl out in public without complete strangers telling me how gorgeous she is.  The awesome part is that her personality and temperament match her beauty as well.  I love the following picture because I think it really captures her beauty.  We love this baby girl SOOOOO much!