*Dean is really becoming a chatter box! He's always made babbling sounds but usually only at home, not around other people. But now his babbling is turning into chatter! It actually started because he was sick. I will talk about that more in a minute, but he every time he cried, he'd say Manama and do this heart breaking cry with his mouth opened but his jaw closed. (Hard to explain.) So of course I would come when he did it. And it was mostly always when someone else had him. I think he is truly learning it means me. And then he does dadadada. He does that a lot more than anything else so I'm not convinced he knows it means KR but he still looks at KR when I say where's dada. And if I say "say mama" he does and same if I tell him to say dada. He will switch between the two when I tell him. And he also says babababa. Sometimes he has a ball when he does so I think he's making that association. It's incredible to see how smart he is and its just so fun to watch him learn. I don't think it will ever get old.
*so since everyone was sick with the stomach flu and then had colds, I think Dean got it too. He had two days of spitting up more than usual (which normally is like never anymore, which is why I noticed) and then after that, he got hoarse and sleep was worse. He wouldn't even nurse in the night. I think he had a sore throat and I still think he's getting over it. The worst day was because I don't remember him smiling all day. His nose has been yucky and although no real coughing, I think he's had trouble breathing and throat soreness. Poor little guy. Yesterday and today he seemed soooo happy though. Like, complete 180. I'm so glad!
*along with sore throatx healing ear infection, new environment and lots is strangers, his second tooth was breaking through. But two days ago, it looked like its through, which I think contributes to his happier demeanor. Haha.
*he doesnt seem to scrunch up his nose anymore when he gets excited or smiles. I'm sad. But his new smile, sans scrunch, is so beautiful and adorable. I love him so much!
*so Sunday we went to church and then that night we had a girls night at aunt danis with all the cousins. It was so fun!
Monday we just hung out and then we went to the beach for pictures. My dad took them and I LOVE how they turned out! We went at sunset though so we had to hurry and I only wish we could so more. I love them though.
*Tuesday we went to look for bridesmaids dresses. It was so fun! We went to David's bridal and each had our own dressing room. We each had the same dresses in the same order but just random colors. So we would go in and try the same one at the same time and come out to compare. We decided on the very last one, which was a perfect compromise for everyone. I liked a lot of the dresses though. I felt so pretty. I wish I had more excuses to dress up haha.
*that night we had a low key new years. We played games and watched tv and quietly rang in the new year so we didn't wake dean haha. We had such an amazing year full of love and blessings. I'm so grateful.
*Wednesday, new years day, we decided to go on a hike. Dad researched one in the Laguna hills and only me, KR, Dean, Jen and Michael wound up going, with dad of course. It was a loop trail and when we got to the point where we head back, we opted to keep going instead and then it took way longer to get back. The park closed at 5 and we weren't making it back on time. Then at 5:01, dad sees the guy down below, locking the gates!! We get down and I am crying because I feel like its all my fault. So I run. I wanted to make it as soon as possible because the sun set, its cold, and dean hadn't eaten in too long and his bottle was in the car. Plus I hoped if the guard was there, he would feel bad and let us go. I ran, in really cold temps, short sleeves, capris, flip flops, for a mile. I saw the gate closed but I tried it and it opened! I ran over started the suburban and it stalled!! Finally I get it going and get out th gate. By now, the group is not very far down the road. But we made it. I still feel bad. Then we went to the movies and Marissa watched Dean. It was our first time since he's been born and the longest baby sitting so far. It was so nice!
*Thursday Jen and Michael wanted to see Newport temple, so we went and walked the grounds. Then we went to mile square park. They played some soccer while I laid on a blanket with dean. Then half the group left and KR and I went for a walk. By this day, my dad and Linda were sick. So we all hung out that night and watched Mary poppins.
*Friday, Jen and Michael, Marissa and Chris left. Dad and Linda stayed upstairs and then afternoon, Bethany and amber went to work. So we were all alone :( so I visited the salon and we ran some errands and packed.
*today we flew home. We were later than we wanted to be. Then, both our bags were overweight! 7.5 lbs each! Had we had more time, we would have repacked and made it work. But instead we had to hurry and make one back underweight and then had to pay $50 for the over one!! I always knew an extra bag whole cost less than overweight fees. But we just didn't have time. I'm still so mad at myself. It's all my fault. I overpack every time. We made our flight, which was a little behind and then we made it home safely. We are so very grateful for the time we had to rest and have fun and spend time with family and friends. We are humbled to know heavenly father takes such good care of us. I hope your holidays were equally as awesome!!
*so since everyone was sick with the stomach flu and then had colds, I think Dean got it too. He had two days of spitting up more than usual (which normally is like never anymore, which is why I noticed) and then after that, he got hoarse and sleep was worse. He wouldn't even nurse in the night. I think he had a sore throat and I still think he's getting over it. The worst day was because I don't remember him smiling all day. His nose has been yucky and although no real coughing, I think he's had trouble breathing and throat soreness. Poor little guy. Yesterday and today he seemed soooo happy though. Like, complete 180. I'm so glad!
*along with sore throatx healing ear infection, new environment and lots is strangers, his second tooth was breaking through. But two days ago, it looked like its through, which I think contributes to his happier demeanor. Haha.
*he doesnt seem to scrunch up his nose anymore when he gets excited or smiles. I'm sad. But his new smile, sans scrunch, is so beautiful and adorable. I love him so much!
*so Sunday we went to church and then that night we had a girls night at aunt danis with all the cousins. It was so fun!
Monday we just hung out and then we went to the beach for pictures. My dad took them and I LOVE how they turned out! We went at sunset though so we had to hurry and I only wish we could so more. I love them though.
*Tuesday we went to look for bridesmaids dresses. It was so fun! We went to David's bridal and each had our own dressing room. We each had the same dresses in the same order but just random colors. So we would go in and try the same one at the same time and come out to compare. We decided on the very last one, which was a perfect compromise for everyone. I liked a lot of the dresses though. I felt so pretty. I wish I had more excuses to dress up haha.
*that night we had a low key new years. We played games and watched tv and quietly rang in the new year so we didn't wake dean haha. We had such an amazing year full of love and blessings. I'm so grateful.
*Wednesday, new years day, we decided to go on a hike. Dad researched one in the Laguna hills and only me, KR, Dean, Jen and Michael wound up going, with dad of course. It was a loop trail and when we got to the point where we head back, we opted to keep going instead and then it took way longer to get back. The park closed at 5 and we weren't making it back on time. Then at 5:01, dad sees the guy down below, locking the gates!! We get down and I am crying because I feel like its all my fault. So I run. I wanted to make it as soon as possible because the sun set, its cold, and dean hadn't eaten in too long and his bottle was in the car. Plus I hoped if the guard was there, he would feel bad and let us go. I ran, in really cold temps, short sleeves, capris, flip flops, for a mile. I saw the gate closed but I tried it and it opened! I ran over started the suburban and it stalled!! Finally I get it going and get out th gate. By now, the group is not very far down the road. But we made it. I still feel bad. Then we went to the movies and Marissa watched Dean. It was our first time since he's been born and the longest baby sitting so far. It was so nice!
*Thursday Jen and Michael wanted to see Newport temple, so we went and walked the grounds. Then we went to mile square park. They played some soccer while I laid on a blanket with dean. Then half the group left and KR and I went for a walk. By this day, my dad and Linda were sick. So we all hung out that night and watched Mary poppins.
*Friday, Jen and Michael, Marissa and Chris left. Dad and Linda stayed upstairs and then afternoon, Bethany and amber went to work. So we were all alone :( so I visited the salon and we ran some errands and packed.
*today we flew home. We were later than we wanted to be. Then, both our bags were overweight! 7.5 lbs each! Had we had more time, we would have repacked and made it work. But instead we had to hurry and make one back underweight and then had to pay $50 for the over one!! I always knew an extra bag whole cost less than overweight fees. But we just didn't have time. I'm still so mad at myself. It's all my fault. I overpack every time. We made our flight, which was a little behind and then we made it home safely. We are so very grateful for the time we had to rest and have fun and spend time with family and friends. We are humbled to know heavenly father takes such good care of us. I hope your holidays were equally as awesome!!
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