Playing with my blue dress on

Playing in her new dress. She loves that it's long. She likes to put it in her mouth...like everything else.

New Dress!

This is one of the dresses I've been waiting for her to grow into. I love it. It's so pretty and she is so pretty in it. She loved playing with it.

Yumm!

She loves food! She's eating all kinds of baby food, though it doesn't always agree with her tummy. Poor baby gets constipated way too much. She loves bread and those little puff baby treats that dissolve in her mouth. Those are her new favorites. She always has to try what mom and dad are eating. Last month she took my apple and loved it. There are pictures of that down below somewhere. She loves drinking apple juice out of her sippy cup and she feeds herself apples and pears with that chew toy divice. She can feed herself those puff treats now. It's so fun watching her try something over and over and then she finally gets it. So cute! She's growing so much! Almost eight months now. Still not crawling but I'm not rushing her. She rolls everywhere she wants to be...under the coffee table, under the couch...chairs...so funny!

Play Time

Pictures of Adison playing. She was having fun playing on her animal blanket Aunt Katee made her. She kept playin shy to the camera and it was so cute. She was burrying her face in her arms. Also G&G Spangenburg got her a fun train that she loves. It moves and plays music and has little balls that move through. Neato!

One of her newest personality developments is her giant smile. I did not know her smile could get bigger but she does the cheesiest smile now and her eyes almost looked closed, cheeks big and showing all her teeth. I think that one is especially for the camera she is so fond of. Loves getting her picture taken and taking the camera too.

Sleepy Baby

She was so cute sleeping. She was on her knees with her bum in the air. Every time I check on her sleeping I can't help but think how special she is and how lucky I am to have such a wonderful, beautiful daughter. She is so fun. I love being a mommy!

Robot Project

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This was an idea i found at my favorite craft store called Porters. It's a magnetic box with little magneted robots. I think it's so cute. It would be fun for a quiet time thing but there are so many things that can be done with these magnet boxes. I want to make a paper doll one for Adison. It would be so perfect. I guess the magnets could go on anything. I made this for Gideon's birthday but mostly I guess I made it because it was so cute and fun. I also made a matching card for Gid's birthday. I've had a lot of fun making cards lately...better get started on Father's Day cards.

Look at those teeth!

I love these pictures. Curly hair, blue eyes, and look at those teeth!

Play Pin

Our friends Katie and Cody are having a baby girl this September but they have all kinds of baby stuff from family members and they're letting us borrow this. Adison loves it! It has some parts that light up and play mmusic when she pushes buttons or pulls on things. We need to get her one of these things...but this one is too big for our little space.

Dancing with Daddy

This was fun. She's starting to develop such a fun personality. It's nice to see her having fun with daddy. She and I are together all day and we play a lot but she's learning that dad is fun too.

Cute baby

I had a lot of fun making cards last week. I made ten cards for mothers and grandmothers and then I ran out of stmamps so I couldn't send them until today. Most I just used a particular flower punch I have. It was fun!

Having fun

Just some more fun videos of a cute baby playing! I love being a mommy!

Silly Sheep

Grandma Alicia sent this cute sheep for Adison for Easter. She loves it as you can tell from the video! Thanks Grandma!

Mothers Day Weekend

Saturday night we decided to try our luck with taking Adison to a movie. We saw Percy Jackson which I was super excited to see because I just read the book a few weeks ago. The movie was so different from the book but that's a different story.

Adison was so good! I was amazed. She took a bottle when it started and then slept for over an hour. When she woke up she was so happy and played and then it was over. I didn't even have to leave the theater. Amazing! Then we met some good friends at G's Dairy for ice cream. Wonderful place and it's only a couple blocks from our apartment. It was such a fun night and I didn't have to stress about having a babysitter and worrying about baby. Nice!

We had such a good Mother's Day. TJ and Adison brought me breakfast in bed. So nice! Adison got up early so she was ready for sleep as soon as we got to church. She made it about fifteen minutes into RS and we spent the rest of the period in the mother's lounge. That must be her favorite place or something. She loves rocking in those comfy chairs. Even though Adison was fighting sleep the day went well. Came home for a long nap and ended with lasagna. Mmmm. For Mother's Day TJ got me a couple of pretty green plants- just what I wanted. I have missed having plants in the house since we moved last fall. My plants are all down with Grandma's plants in Mona. She's taking good care of them but we haven't found time to get down to Utah yet. Hopefully soon. Thanks for a wonderful weekend honey! Love you!

Meeting G&G Hunter

A couple weekends ago we were finally able to go to Rupert, Idaho and introduce Adison to Great Grandma and Grandpa Hunter. It was a special visit moreso because Adison Irene Hunter is named after Grandma Vivian Irene Hunter. I love these pictures. She didn't sleep well there so she was really tired and it was trying to get pictures of her. It was a quick visit because I had to speak the following Sunday. We also left Saturday afternoon for Kimberly, Idaho to meet up with my Grandma, cousins, Aunts and Uncles, and all my dads Aunts andUncles - it was for Great Aunt Ivy's 80th birthday celebration. It was neat to see all Grandpa Gene's brothers and sisters. It was so fun! It was such a good trip - so nice to see everyone - even if it was a quick trip.

Mmmmm Apple

She wasn't interested in the little chew toy thing. I put a piece of an apple inside so she could learn to feed herself and eat it and stuff but she wanted my part of the apple instead. Loved the teaste!

6 Month Old Videos

Adison is such a fun, happy baby. She has the cutest laugh- if she lets you hear it.

6 Month Old Videos

She was having so much fun laughing with daddy until I turned the camera on. She has this fascination for cameras and when one is on her everything else stops. So funny!

Mothers Who Know

I love this talk about Womenhood and Mothers. It makes me think about the type of mother I want to be and the mother the Lord wants me to be. It really puts things into perspective and I've been pondering on this for a couple of days now. One of the biggest things that caught my attention was about...mothers should keep a clean home for the spirit to dwell there and teach their families...something like that. Actually after I heard that part (when I was listening to it a couple of nights ago) I looked around my messy apartment and then got up and cleaned it. Ya, it influenced me all right.

I'm not sure how to upload websites yet so hears the address...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrUZhhijlw8

Mothers

There is no role in life more essential and more eternal than that of motherhood.

The first question: What can you do, as a young mother, to reduce the pressure and enjoy your family more?

First, recognize that the joy of motherhood comes in moments. There will be hard times and frustrating times. But amid the challenges, there are shining moments of joy and satisfaction.

Second, don’t overschedule yourselves or your children.

Third, even as you try to cut out the extra commitments, sisters, find some time for yourself to cultivate your gifts and interests. Pick one or two things that you would like to learn or do that will enrich your life, and make time for them. Water cannot be drawn from an empty well, and if you are not setting aside a little time for what replenishes you, you will have less and less to give to others, even to your children.

Fourth, pray, study, and teach the gospel. Pray deeply about your children and about your role as a mother. Parents can offer a unique and wonderful kind of prayer because they are praying to the Eternal Parent of us all. There is great power in a prayer that essentially says, “We are steward-parents over Thy children, Father; please help us to raise them as Thou wouldst want them raised.”

The second question: What more can a husband do to support his wife, the mother of their children?

First, show extra appreciation and give more validation for what your wife does every day. Notice things and say thank you—often. Schedule some evenings together, just the two of you.

Second, have a regular time to talk with your wife about each child’s needs and what you can do to help.

Third, give your wife a “day away” now and then. Just take over the household and give your wife a break from her daily responsibilities. Taking over for a while will greatly enhance your appreciation of what your wife does. You may do a lot of lifting, twisting, and bending!

Fourth, come home from work and take an active role with your family. Don’t put work, friends, or sports ahead of listening to, playing with, and teaching your children.

The third question: What can children, even young children, do? Now, you children, please listen to me because there are some simple things you can do to help your mother.

You can pick up your toys when you are finished playing with them, and when you get a little older, you can make your bed, help with the dishes, and do other chores—without being asked.

You can say thank you more often when you finish a nice meal, when a story is read to you at bedtime, or when clean clothes are put in your drawers.

Most of all, you can put your arms around your mother often and tell her you love her.

Daughters of God
M. Russell Ballard, “Daughters of God,” Ensign, May 2008, 108–10

Motherhood: A Divine Calling

“Motherhood,” they wrote, “is near to divinity. It is the highest, holiest service to be assumed by mankind. It places her who honors its holy calling and service next to the angels.”

Thank the Lord for these sisters who—like our Heavenly Father—love us not only for what we are but for what we may become.

Our Sacred Duty to Honor Women by Russell M. Nelson, May 1999

My Mom

I have been pondering lately on what motherhood is. How can I be a better mother? Who has influenced me in my life? What does the Lord ask of me as a mother and daughter?

I have also been missing my own mother this past while, knowing Mother's Day was this week. I wish I could tell her in person how much I love and care for her; how much I appreciate all that she has ever done for me and taught me. I'm so grateful to my mother for always being there- being a friend when I needed someone to listen; ready to pick up the phone whenever I call with new or exciting new- or no news at all, just to say "hi". She taught me to love, to love learning, to love the gospel. I miss being around her and watching her - learning by her example.

I remember growing up, finding my mother on her knees by her bed so many times- perhaps praying for strength to raise four teenage daughters. What an impression that always made on me - to leave her in her hallowed moment - she doesn't know this but she taught me the purpose of prayer.

A reassuring voice, love, service, comforting words, advice, sharing hobbies - these are all things I think of when I think of my mother. I hope that I can learn to be a mother like her. Always there when needed.

I can't think of words to describe all I want to say about my mother. A wonderful woman, example and thes best mother in my world.

I love you mom. Happy Mothers Day!