The virus!

Apparently it was going around and Foster was covered. He started out with a fever and the next day his legs were covered then his bum, then his hands and mouth, and his arms;) It was disgusting. It was hard to even want to touch the poor kid, it was scaly and just gross! He was a champ however, not much complaining at all;) It's a virus so there was nothing we could do except try alleviate his symptoms which  meant a little Tylenol and a few coconut oil baths!

 He got his first real big goose-ache, he fell and hit the hinge on the back door. He loves to go outside and was in way to much of a hurry.

Church has been rough this year as we go at 11, it is right during his nap time and lunch and he just doesn't understand the whole whisper concept yet. He did fall asleep on the floor one Sunday during sacrament, see pic below.

We took Foster to Arena Cross Racing, He loved the motorcycles not so much all the boring stuff in between, it was loud, probably damaged his eardrums (bad mom award), but minus the fireworks he was a happy camper.

Still not much of a talker, he says no a lot, yes a little bit, copies some things. He loves animals, still afraid of people in general. He is getting  much pickier about what he eats. He has had too much sugar from grandmas and grandpas that that is all he wants. We are trying to keep him eating healthy. He is growing up way to fast and the last couple weeks I have been living in fear of the future, what will this little guy bring our way, will he make good choices, oh man the world is so scary it scares me to death. I hope with all my heart I can teach him how to live and be happy.

Brennen has enjoyed snowmobiling lately as we had a late winter. Good thing his dad has two sleds.

It has been cheer week and Bayli decided  to tryout. I think her three sisters were more stressed than she was. She was awesome and worked hard. Then went in front of the whole student body and rocked that as well. I text-ed her the morning of the installation assembly and asked her if she was nervous, ya know there could be a lot of pressure as its kind of a Godderidge tradition. And she replied,  "no I know whatever is suppose to happen will happen." She is so much less drama, just go with the flow (most of the time). So glad we have her around. She is one of a kind. We are excited to be able to go see her cheer on Sky View.

We went to St. George for Spring Break. Everyone was there but Whitli- we missed her ALOT, but still had a good time. We just hung out and ate most of the time. It was fun. 

 Foster loved the little baseball game we had on the lawn, and was so excited when the kids hit it.

 Presley was a little angel this trip, no melt downs, just pure happiness. She was so good to Foster too.

 We had a little visit from the Easter Bunny, he hid some eggs in the back yard. Foster could have cared less he just wanted to hit the ball.

 This picture cracks me up, he just looks like a little old man with his gut and face he is pulling

and I am finally wrapping this post up after starting it over two weeks ago today as Foster and I sit home with diarrhea and the vomits while Brennen is gone all weekend for a work conference. Lucky him, I have already changed 10 poopy diapers and its only 3. We have enjoyed snuggling most of the day however. Only good part about being sick. Happy Spring.

Jazz Game

A few weeks ago we headed down to salt lake to visit Whitli and take her to lunch. She is so busy that she hasn't made it up here much so we decided to go to her. She ended up getting us tickets to the Jazz Game that night, so we hung around for a few hours while she worked and then headed to the game. We had a great time Foster loved all the commotion and watching the ball as you can see from his face- he was mesmerized! We had a great time, thanks Whit for hooking us up! 

My husband is famous at the hospital:( he has his picture on a window in the hall! This is a picture of it I had to document it.

So far in 2014

We have been sledding

We have been snow shoeing, and Foster rode along in the sled. The first time he laid down flat while I trucked around in the snow for an hour for exercise, he fell asleep after about 20 minutes, but every time I stopped he would wake up so I kept moving so he would at least get somewhat of a nap in

The next time Brennen went snowmobiling so we went up Smithfield canyon with 3 dogs, Bay, and Grandma and Grandpa. This time we had a much better sled, and I was much better off because grandpa was there to pull Foster up the mountain. Once again it was a success, he loved it.

We have been sick ;( Cold's, the flu, I don't know it just wasn't fun. Foster fell asleep just lying on the floor, which is a sure sign of not feeling well because he has never done that, ever.

He is climbing on everything, he is getting very creative and very clever.

His hair needs help, but I don't want to cut it.

He is loving more and more to read, I caught him thinking he was reading my kindle one day

Brennen and I were both lucky enough to go on short weekend trips with friends. Brennen went golfing in St George. While Foster and I were home sick. Then a few weeks later I got to go to Cali. It was beautiful, only thing missing was my Fam. Although I enjoyed so me time with friends. 

We have busted the stroller out for a few runs as it has warmed up these last couple of weeks, and yes he still loves it, he still falls asleep in it, and he is definitely put on a few pounds since the fall. I am so not in shape, the treadmill just doesn't cut it.

Still loves balls, and still loves putting everything in his mouth. We went to Walmart, I was in the electronics section, he spotted the basketballs in the sporting section and almost jumped out of my arms, he screamed- yeah embarrassing- I gave in and we went over there.  He ran back and forth from ball to ball. His excitement was awesome and I hope he remembers how much he loves them when we have him shooting 100 free throws, or hitting 100 baseballs or golf balls. Really it put a smile on my face to see him so happy until it was time to leave that was a whole different story.

 He has started to smile for the camera, we were trying to take a picture to send to Whitli of his cute outfit and we told him to smile and we got some pretty good ones.

This kid gets better moves everyday and he still LOVES to Dance. 

HE LOVES to be outside and while champ doesn't enjoy the game of fetch with Foster near as much as Foster does, he plays along.

Foster had his first experience at the jump zone, and he loved to people watch, and of course the balls. He just wanted to hang out in the dodge ball section where balls were flying mach 90 in every direction. Bayli, Abigail and Brennen kept him safe though. 

He is starting to get some range with his shooting, don't mind the whining he was getting sick of it and I wanted a video of it.

I wish I had a video of Foster's jabbering, maybe the next post, but he has full on conversations. He is getting better at mimicking and repeating. Still has a ways to go, Hazel can already say Fosters name so  we are working on the cousins names.

We had a great Valentines holiday........................
and of course I was lucky enough to have two valentines this year.

I was trying to get him to hold the heart and look and me, but he just kept wanting to put it on the wall, so this was it. 

We gave Foster his first Glove for Valentines day. He is so not a fan of wearing it,he likes to have us catch the ball with it, but we can't get him to leave it on. I think Brennen was a bit disappointed but I reassured him that it was way to early to tell if he would like it or not. He loves to hit with his bat, not just the baseball, tables, picture frames, me. So there is still hope.

We don't spend much money on each other and I hate getting flowers on this day so we both tried to be a little more creative this year. I got a text every day for 5 days leading up to Valentines with cute little messages. He will probably kill me for including them but I want to have them in my journal, since this is it, here they are:

L is for laughing. The thing that I enjoy the most with you.

O is for one. You are the one. The one that makes me feel loved. The one that I share this journey with. The one I get to raise children with. The one I will love forever and ever.

V is for vital. You are a vital part in my life that keeps me going. Without you I don't know where I would be. 

E is for everything. You are my everything. My sweetheart, my wife, mother of my kid, and my soul mate. Love you more and more each day

Love is what I have for you

especially for all that you do

You make me smile

and scowl every once in a while

I love to see you happy 

And try my best to be

But all I want this valentines day

is for your love for all eternity.

Yep not bad for a man, right. I had a few surprises for him, nothing up to this, but all in all we enjoyed spending time with loved ones. Grandma Beth and Bayli included.

We finally after roughly a year and a half finished our bathroom downstairs, the rest is almost complete we just need carpet so we are saving our pennies to pay for that. For now here is the finished product of the bathroom. I wish I had before and afters, especially of the dressed I used for the vanity. I bought it at the DI for 50$, it was bright pink and white, I know my dad and Brennen were very skeptical, but it turned out great. They should not have doubted right???

 Don't mind foster unrolling the TP, again, you would think at some point he would not think that it was fun;)

Special thanks to Brock and Brian for helping us out with the shower and counter;) and of course my Dad aka the plumber, the electrician the framer and the painter.

This is the closet that is in the bathroom, our little old house lacks closet space so we stuck one in the bathroom, practical I know, ha ha.

So far 2014 has been good to us, and I am staying up on my resolutions, I even read my book in January and am on track for Feb.