Screw the U, Go Blue!

This Thanksgiving weekend Shannon, Easton (he didn't go to the game), and I went with my family to Salt Lake to attend the 'Holy War' in other words the BYU vs. Utah game...the best football game of the year especially when BYU wins! It did not quite beat the suspense of last years game but came close. BYU was losing 9-10 with 1:38 left in the fourth quarter. BYU had the ball on 4th and 18 when Max Hall threw a long ball to Austin Collie and he caught it! Then Harvey Unga ran it in for a touchdown with 38 seconds to go, Utah did not have time to recover and BYU won 17-10. If you can't tell from this post my family and I are crazy, fanatical BYU football fans. This even extends to extended family....my dad would probably not know what to do with himself if someone married into our family that is a Ute fan! Shannon always liked BYU but now he is a crazed fan like me! I hope no one is offended by my title, it's just a saying...my husband came up with it! Here are some pictures from the event.

Shannon and I taking a picture of ourselves with some random Utah fan in the background!
Angie, Chandler, Katie and TJ routing on the Cougs
BYU receiving their trophy for Mountain West Conference champions 2nd year in a row!
Easton at 8 weeks old, we found out the other day he weighs 13 1/2 pounds! Adorable, isn't he? My family now calls him 'Easty Beasty'. Had I thought of that nickname he probably wouldn't have been named Easton, thanks guys....

Chubby baby!

It has been a while since I posted but figured I'd just do one big one. I had to go back to work last week and it was a really hard day for me. Although, by the time I get there and start chatting away with clients I kind of forgot about how sad I was, but I didn't realize quite how much I missed him till I got home and saw him again. Luckily, I'm only working 2 days a week so it is not so bad and he has great babysitters while I am gone. Easton will be 7 weeks old on Tuesday and is really filling out. He is quite the little noise maker, grunting and cooing all the time. He is starting to smile alot more at us, and we are having lots of fun with him. He is growing way too fast for me! I definitely never thought I would stay so busy on the days I stay home, but it being the holidays and all it has been kinda crazy!! Here are some pictures for your enjoyment! He's definitely getting to be a chubby baby! Big and strong like his daddy!
Easton with my friend Stephanie, she is having her own baby soon and if she doesn't go on her own they will enduce labor Thanksgiving night! We are so excited for baby Maggie to get here! We went on a christmas shopping trip on Friday to Idaho Falls together. I'm amazed that she could walk around the mall only 4 days away from her due date, but she says she will anything to try to put herself into labor. What a woman! It has been fun being pregnant with her!
Easton with Momma at Steph's house
Easton with my OBGYN Dr. Cox, he didn't get to deliver me so no delivery room picture, but I figure six week checkup picture will have to do!

Happy Birthday Mom!

This post is coming a little late but I wanted to give a birthday shoutout to my mom. Last Monday November 5th was her b-day! You are the best mom & grandma in the world. Thanks for all you do! (OK so I'm probably sucking up a little so that I can convince you to come watch Easton while I work!) But really seriously, you are the best! We love you lots and hope you had a great day!

Easton's blessing

On Sunday we blessed Easton and then had a dinner at Shannon's workplace after. This is one of my first times putting together a dinner for lots of people so I was a little nervous but it all went smoothly. It was a wonderful day! Thanks to all those who helped! Here are some pictures my sister-in-law Jen took of the occasion.

Easton sleeping in his carseat in his white tux, he messed through it soon after so it is one of the only pictures of him in it!

Everyone at the blessing, Shannon's fam on the left mine on the right

Four generations

My mom, Easton and I. He is smiling so I had to post it!

Easton and his cousin Ben sleeping side by side in their car seats

Some sad news

Some of you may have been following the story of our friends Jenn & Justin Pearson whose little boy Ian had heart problems. I am sad to say that little Ian passed away on Thursday due to complications from heart surgeries at 6 months of age. Probably some of you already know since this post is coming a little late. Please keep the Pearsons' in your prayers during this difficult time in their lives. Ian had such a sweet smile and spirit about him and I know his spirit will live on through his parents. Jenn was my visiting teaching partner for about a year and she was always the person motivating me to go. She always taught great lessons, and I was always amazed at what a great and patient mother she was to Emily and Ian. We love you guys and are constantly keeping you in our prayers at this time.

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's SUPERMAN!

Easton was Superman this year for Halloween, we really debated on even getting a costume since he obviously cannot eat candy but found a killer deal on Ebay. Here is some pics of him in his costume.

Easton flying away to save the day!

Easton with his daddy in his costume!

Happy Birthday Whitney!!

Due to computer problems this post is coming a little late but on Tuesday it was my little sister Whitney's 13th birthday. She has been saying forever that she is a pre-teen so now she can finally call herself a teenager. Whitney is a great little sister and wonderful aunt! We love you Whit! The same day Easton turned 4 weeks old! Here are some pics from the event!

Whitney opening her presents at our house after the family went to dinner at Texas Roadhouse with McKinley(my neice), Annie (her friend), Angie (my sis), and my dad!

Easton and my 7 month old neice Halle, it may not be long before Easton passes her up!

Easton at 4 weeks old, on his changing table after his bath. His hair was sticking up and he had a little mohawk, as his mom and a hairdresser I couldn't pass up this opportunity for a picture!