A chat with Milo

Milo is 2 months old!

Milo turned 2 months old on 10-7-08. Here is my sweet Milo after church(10-12-08)! He is such a good tempered little baby and adds such a light to our family. He is so easy to smile and he coos all of the time. Milo rolled over from his tummy to his back too. He has a few more similarities to his sister than we realized like the big eyes but he is definitely my handsome boy! Talia loves her little brother more and more especially since he smiles and coos. He loves to watch her and she loves to talk to, tickle, hold, hug and kiss Milo. It will be so fun to se how their relationship develops as they grow.

This is Talia at 2 months old...I think they look similar...what do you think?

Thanksgiving Point - Me and my kids

Here we are after a fun day! But where is Milo... here he is...sound asleep the whole time. He is such an angel baby!

Thanksgiving Point - The Pony Ride

Talia LOVED the pony ride! She kept saying "Mo...Mo!" and signing horse! She was quite sad that I wouldn't let her go again.
The Birthday boy LOVED the pony ride!
But Addie was not quite as thrilled.

Thanksgiving Point III

Cousins and...
Cows

Thanksgiving Point II

Where does Talia really belong???
Addie might belong in jail sometimes too...

We loved the bunny rabbits! I wanted to take one home.

Thanksgiving Point

10-7-08 For cousin Mitchells birthday we went to Thanksgiving Point. Talia had a blast and was not afraid of any of the animals. She couldn't get enough! Goats & Sheep

Run Gavin, Run!

Gavin did a Fun Run in Alamosa where he ran a mile. He didn't even stop and walk (which is more than I can say I would do). We got to go and cheer him on as he is about to cross the finish line. Great job Gavin!

Red Handed!

(Late Sept 2008) I thought it would be fun to let Talia finger paint...and it was for about 15 min. After that she thought our kitchen floor could use some paint. She was way too messy for a quick clean up and after several swipes at her we both ended up in the shower. I kind of like the red shower.

Darlings in Denim

(Late September 08) I couldn't resist this photo op!
I was disturbing Talia's movie, but you gotta love the face!

A Little Crazy...

Here is what I was doing a week before Milo was born. I didn't actually get in the water but I did have to hike in to this point. I got a nice gash on my leg to show for it. Talia had fun though. :)

Milo's Blessing Day - September 14, 2008

Milo was blessed by his wonderful dad while he was wearing the same blessing outfit that Preston wore when he was a baby.
Milo says "Mom enough pictures already! I am starving!"
Milo was such a good boy! He pooped first thing in the morning and I knew it was going to be a great day! He was an angel during the blessing and let everyone hold him while he slept through almost everything. It was only after I had not fed him for over 4 1/2 hrs that he got a little sad. Poor boy!

Milo's Blessing Day - September 14, 2008

The Men - Uncle Foote, Dad, Milo, Grandpa Hickman, and Uncle Dan the Man Grandpa Hickman and Milo bonding
Aunt Ann - champion burper and maybe Milo's biggest fan
Beautiful Aunt Natalee

Family Pictures

(9-14-08) Milo's blessing day was beautiful and really busy. We got a few attempts at family pictures even though the little kids didn't want to cooperate.

Talia risking her life once again...

(9-11-08)Talia figured how to get on the bar in the kitchen the other day. She is really quite skilled! I was cleaning the bathroom one day and all of the sudden I hear the toaster and then the answering machine. Sure enough Talia had figured out how to get up all by herself ! Only the top of the fridge is safe for now. Preston tried to capture it on film but I think she was more worried about her pacifier ("fire") falling on the ground.

Talia

(9-4-08) I was in my bedroom taking care of Milo when I hear from down the hall...

"Maaa!"
So I said "Yeah?"
"Maaaa!"
"Do you need help?"
"Yah"

So like a good mother I put Milo down to see what Talia needed and I found her like this...and I told her to stay put while I ran down stairs to get the camera. I am pretty sure that she couldn't go anywhere. I am not sure how exactly she got into this position but I have seen her climb up and walk across the window.

(9-8-08) Talia is 18 months old! Hurray for nursery! Especially since I am the Young Women president and Preston is in the bishopric.

It is amazing to me how Talia figures out how to get into things especially if it involves climbing. She usually does her most dangerous exploring while I am occupied. I remember telling Preston, not too long ago that I was grateful that our TV was up high so Talia couldn't push the buttons. Oh how I was wrong. My sweet daughter got the swivel chair (which is extremely safe for a child all on its own) out of the office - all by herself, and climbed on it - all by herself, and pulled the drawer out - all by herself, and climbed in it - all by herself. She did all of this to push a button and not only did she turn the TV on and off multiple times she climbed up next to the TV and stood up to reach the DVD player. Just when I think I know her abilities and have things under control she pulls a new trick out of the hat. OH and she got down all by herself a few times actually before I took the chair away only to face the wrath of a toddler. :) I will never say being a mom is boring! It is the most entertaining and crazy job there is! I love it!