Self-Soothing

I have been much better at waiting and letting James cry and self-soothe himself back to sleep. So about two weeks ago he finally did it and when I looked in his crib I saw that the binky was out and he had found his hand instead. It was so cute and I have been trying to get a picture of it and finally did! He still loves his binky but at least now he has an alternative in case he can't find it. Yay!

James & Regan

Last night we went over to the Mahoney's to hang out & play games. It was so much fun. It was so cute to see Regan and James finally meet. She was so excited to hold him and kept giving him kisses on the forehead. Too Cute!!!

A little Under the weather...

Poor baby James has been a little stuffed up and not feeling well. It is so sad to see my sweet little boy not feeling well. The other night he kept gagging everytime we would lay him on his back so we lined his carseat with a soft cushy blanket and put it in his crib and that is how he slept. Luckily, he still slept really good even though he wasn't feeling good. He slept six hours instead of his usual seven so I can't complain! What a sweet boy! I just love him soooo much!!!

Missing Pregnancy...

I know it sounds crazy but I miss being pregnant. I love having James here too! I don't miss being extremely uncomfortable but I miss the excitement of it all. Watching Ashley get her hospital bag together & preparing for her sweet little girl to come brought back so many emotions and memories. It is fun to be involed and part of her excitement. I loved that feeling of knowing that you are about to meet this little baby that has been growing inside you for so long. I remember just before James was born that I couln't remember what it felt like to not be pregnant. I loved feeling James move around in my belly (except for all the times he kicked me in the ribs;). Anyways, I LOVE being a mom & having James here but I do look forward to having more children. Don't worry we aren't planning anything yet, it was just a thought!

Best Friends

I love watching little miss Brooklynn play with Baby James! She is so cute with him and just loves him so much! When I walk in the door she gets so excited and shouts "Baby James!" It is so cute! She is such a sweet little girl. She loves to help in any way she can. She will make sure he has his binky at all times and his blanket. If he cries she looks at me and says "baby James crying?" I will say, "yes he is" and she gets so concerned and will go to him and say "it's okay baby James"! She is too cute and is getting lots of practice for baby sister to get here! I can't wait til James is big enough to play with Brooklynn! It is fun to see Brooklynn & James together and so sureal. I love that after about 18 years of friendship, Ashley and I are still BFF and watching our kids become friends!

I just came across this picture. This is about a week befor James was born & Ashley will be having her baby any day now! So fun!!!

James' Baby Blessing

Words cannot describe the many emotions I felt during his blessing. James was given the most beautiful blessing and I could not believe how many people we had there that love and support us. I feel so blessed to have a sweet and wonderful husband that has kept his covenants and was able to bless our sweet little boy. James is such a blessing in our lives. I was so nervous that he would be fussy during his blessing but he wasn't. I tried so hard to get him to fall asleep before I handed him off to Mike but he didn't want to sleep. My step-dad said that during the blessing he peeked at James a few times and every time he had the biggest smile on his face. It truly was a perfect day (besides the CRAZY snowstorm we had that morning). I LOVE my boys sooo much! Thank you to everyone that was there to support us!

James the morning of his blessing

His cute little tux, blanket & shoes
He was soooo handsome!

Getting ready for church

Our little Family

Cute but Random Pics

Daddy & James

Mommy & James

Sleepy Boy

Play Time

First time to Church

Holding in his binki

Soooo Cute

What a happy little boy

James' & Mommy's trip to California

When James was 2 weeks old I was crazy enough to take him to California to spend time with my family and also be there for my cousin Ashlee's wedding. It was a fun and exhausting trip! James was able to go on his first long drive and have his first plane ride! We missed daddy so much and wished he could have been there with us but someone has to make the bis bucks so I can stay home with my beautiful son and go on fun trips ;).

On our way!

Lance & James' first meeting

Rose, Isaiah & James

James' 1st bath

(I couldn't get the picture to turn)

Snuggle Time with Grandma

1st time seeing himself in the mirror

Quality time w/ Grandpa, Great Grandpa & Grandma Gonzales

He loved the swing that grandma borrowed just for him!

On the plane back to Utah. He slept the entire way :)

Just a few pictures of my James Boy

I just can't believe how much he changes everyday! He is such a sweet baby! He has truly blessed our family & our lives.

Happy Halloween!

This is James' first Halloween! It was fun but we are looking forward to taking him Trick or Treating next year and finding a costume that will fit him!