90 Days

Our little man is 3 months old! By this time with Mckinley, I had already headed back to work leaving Mark at home in the Mr. Mom capacity so, for me, every milestone from here is a new one.

Things we love about the Kingman-

-has slept from 9-7:00 every night for a week

-rocks the size 2 diapers

- loves to chat and smile

-still hates the car seat

- is mesmerized by Mc singing & playing

-Wednesday nights are his least favorite. It is like he can feel my presence leaving the house as I head to mutual

-loves to "bite" anything that he can get close to his mouth

- thought you were teething...nope, just drooley

-isn't a fan of tummy time

- you are cuddler and love to just be held and loved on

- definitely a mamma's boy

This is him "talking" while I was trying to take his picture.

I think we have finally hit the routine that makes life with two kids seem normal and adjusted. It still isn't perfect but we are definitely getting there.

This is Mckinley tell me she is making a "pretty face" for the camera. Just hope this face doesn't make an appearance when we do family pictures next month :)

and if they don't dance well, they're no friends of mine

We came. We danced. We conquered (sort of). For the past few months, we had been working with Mc on going on the potty because only "big girls who pee in the potty get to do to dance class". She made it just in time! Classes started the beginning of September and she had been potty trained for about 3 weeks. Her class has 8 little girls, and one elderly, Miss Dixie (sporting her "eat, dance, sleep, repeat" t-shirt) as the teacher. Mc seemed kind of overwhelmed at first not really knowing what to expect. Let's be honest, the barrage of pink tutu's threw me off too. The galloping pony dance seemed to scare her a bit, she loved the "bunny jumping over the alligator" game and in the end, was Penguin walking like a champ. Mimi came to support her and bring her treats on her first day. I am sure it was also a show to watch this paranoid mom trying to keep her "active" child on task. All in all, it's fun to watch all the "firsts" for your kids because they are firsts for me too. I am excited to see her learn and I can't wait for the recital in Spring.

She was so excited to pose before dance.

Miss Dixie- the toddler whisperer.

a name and a blessing

Kingston in his "little man" blessing outfit.

It was awesome living in Utah when Kingston was born. Friends, family and everyone so close. It was even BETTER being in Utah to bless our son. We lived in Arizona when we blessed Mc and a lot of people couldn't come down A) because they had just been in town when she was born in October, B)our house could only fit so many and C) let's be honest, a 13 hour drive doesn't sound all too appealing at any time.

We blessed Kingston @ 11 AM. Family and friends filled the chapel (we were later thanked by the Bishop because it looked like a full house since so many were gone for Labor Day and our family alone filled most of the benches). Mark gave an amazing blessing. My favorite "that you may bring many to the Gospel with your personality"- how amazing is that. Mark asked his Dad to stand in the circle which was a special moment and it is always so cool to see all those worthy men surrounding our son.

Afterward, we had a little get together @ our house. We truly tested the capacity of our upstairs and had probably close to 50 people crammed and cozy wherever they could fit. We made it work!! Guessed about right on the food (not too much left over) and it was a great excuse to deep clean my house.

Mark bore his testimony about Family- I would have mirrored that testimony had I not been on the verge of tears the whole meeting. We are truly blessed beyond what we deserve. I sat back Sunday when everyone was gone. Both babies sleeping. Mark at the church doing is Financial Clerk responsibilities. We have a beautiful home. Two healthy, darling babies. Jobs. Each other. Supportive family. The ability to serve. Life long friends. Great parents. Good examples. I am grateful everyday that we are back in Utah and that my children will get to be around all the good things in life because we have our family here.

Three Generations. Just sad that Grandpa Junior missed it by a few months. I am sure he was there in Spirit.

Our Family of Four.

Mimi, Papa and Aunt Britty

Grandma Mary Ann

I think Kingston and Daddy were BOTH happy to be out of their ties by the end of the day.