This little girl no longer likes the camera. At all! She won't even smile at me anymore when the camera is in sight. Monday night I attempted to take pictures of her and failed but did get some fun ones of her and her favorite person.

This past weekend I was able to take wedding pictures for Cody's cousin and it was probably the most beautiful reception I have ever been to! It was rustic and farm related but elegant and stunning all at the same time.

I got a hair cut today and I am in love! As long as tomorrow goes well (because the real test of a good hair cut comes the next day) I can officially say I love it. For now, I strongly like it.

Three hours of church can sometimes be a lot to ask of a wee little babe. Fifteen minutes left on the clock and I was counting down the minutes until we could bolt out the door and put this girl down for a nap. She had been fussy and Cody realized she had a dirty diaper. Thinking it would help us make it through the last few minutes I went to change her.

I learned the hard way to just change her on the carpeted floor in the mothers lounge instead of on the fold out table. Mad at the fact that she was only wet and the smell was only farts I let her crawl around undiapered.

BIG MISTAKE!

As I was folding up the dirty diaper I start to smell what I assumed was another disgusting fart. Oh how wrong I was! As she was crawling all over the place she was leaving little presents as well. It was smeared in the carpet in multiple places, it was all over her tights I had set off to the side, and still had chunks hanging from her cheeks.

It was the right place at the right time for my friend who was nursing her baby when we got there. I have learned my lesson, never let a gassy baby roam free while commando!

As a recovery from our fun adventure we spent the afternoon eating half of the chocolate covered raisins bought yesterday from Costco and a lot of playing crawling tag.

My life according to my phone this week...

Ellie helping me organize her closet... Or destroy all the folded clothes.

Driving a parked car.

New skirt, first ever maxi skirt and already totally in love!

Ellenor has her 9 month doctors appointment on Monday. We were both thrilled to learn that no shots were needed that day! She is now a whole 16 lbs 2 ounces. Her cousin who is two weeks older has 5 pounds on her. Don't worry Hailey, we still love you!

Today at Costco we received the best compliment!!! At Costco after you load the goods onto the belt the worker pulls the cart behind them to load it while you stay on the opposite side of the counter. The two ladies working were in love with Ellie and talking to her the whole time. She in turn gave them her undivided attention and a straight face. After we finish checking out the cashier leans in a little closer. She tells us that they can tell a lot about a home by the way the child reacts when they get separated from their parents for those brief moments. She said that she could tell by how comfortable Ellie was that we were doing something right. She really is such a good, happy baby. I don't know if it is so much how we are raising her than it is just her personality. She is a sassy girl already and is so friendly. She loves anyone that gives her attention and even will bite your nose with her four teeth if your lucky. It's amazing how the biggest blessings in life can come in the smallest packages, or bodies!

Last weekend we headed down to Utah and stayed with Cody's brother. We got to see one of my best friends from high school and finally meet her darling twin boys. I got to take some bridal pictures and had an absolute blast. I love the feeling after a shoot when you can't decide which was your favorite because there were quite a few you are head over heels in love with. Yes, I am crazy for being so in love with pictures.

This past week I started school. So far so good, I'm surviving. My economics class that I was so worried about was great and I think it may actually be my easiest class! I have been making lists and organizing like crazy to try to keep on top of my school work. This past week has been extremely difficult to focus because I started watching the show Pretty Little Liars on Netflix. It is honestly disgusting how addicted I get to tv shows. Poor Cody wants his wife back.

Last night Cody was helping give Ellenor a bath. Correction, he was giving her a bath and I was taking pictures. He decided it was time to get out and tried to wash her hair. She grabbed the wash cloth out of his hand, turned around to stand facing opposite of him, and started laughing.

Cutest. Girl. Ever. 

Such a spaz already!

I found a candy bar in the freezer this morning. It said Happy Fathers Day. I looked at what kind it was… Hershey’s with ALMONDS. Score! I ate it… Cody came home for lunch and wasn’t very happy. I told him he didn’t even know it was there. He told me exactly where he put it and what kind of candy bar it was.
Whoops!

Cody is already planning a fun night but not for the two of us, for him and our crazy little girl. I get to take the youth to the temple tonight and it is just what I am in need of. But I will admit that I am a little jealous of Ellenor getting alone time with her dad.

Lucky girl!

 

I absolutely hate reading. Hate it. Reading for pleasure is the worst thing in the world. For example, yesterday I took a bath and read while Ellie was taking a nap instead of cleaning the leaning tower of dishes or folding the multiple loads of laundry that has infested the couch. Did I get up and actually make my house look presentable?! No!!! I sat and read again during both naps. I am so glad to know that I am finally done with this stupid, addicting book that does not let me accomplish anything other than neglecting my adorable child and increasing the size of my bum from sitting on it so much.


I have to admit it has been very nice to just have relaxing time and not have to worry about getting things done. It is just calm before the storm. Classes start next week and so does young womens again. They moved some of the leaders around in the young womens and I am no longer with the Mia Mades (14-15 year olds). I am now with the Beehives (12-13 year old girls) and it is going to be an adjustment. I guess I was just too comfortable in my position because adjusting to a new class has got me all fluttered. It's exciting because I know the girls and they are amazing. But it will be different being with younger girls who have different priorities than the older girls (mainly these younger girls are EXTREMELY boy crazy). 



Ellenor is growing like a weed! I was watching her play the other day and thought to myself, she really isn't a baby anymore. Shes becoming such a little kid and it is just crazy to think about. She is an amazing climber. One of her favorite spots is on top of my text books in between the computer desk and the window. She loves to wave and is a clapping master. Over the past week she has had two teeth poke through with one more close behind. 


She has become such a little cuddle bug and I am soaking it up while it lasts. She is starting to sleep  better at night again which is a welcomed relief. Three weeks straight was a little rough on both Cody and I waking up every hour and sleeping in a recliner half the time.

Saturday Cody and I completed 2 out of 3 events in a Triathlon! Being the great swimmer I am (that is complete sarcasm, I loathe swimming) we decided to do the bike and run portions.

My mother in law was amazing and showed up at our door at 6 AM to wait for Ellie to wake up to take her to her house to play. There was some confusion about where to park for us because we weren’t swimming. We ended up being the only ones to park by the bikes. There was probably about 40 people max that competed. When the first swimmer arrived that was our queue to start biking.  It was all on country roads and was perfect because that is what we ride on all the time. We were at the lead the entire first half and I was getting ahead of Cody. By the time I reached the turnaround point he was a little ways behind me so I waited. We decided that we were going to do this together and just for fun.

I was the 6^th person until I stopped. I am glad that I waited but another part of me was a little upset because I was doing so well and was feeling great! Cody and I are so different and it is funny. I would fall back and ask how he was doing. He would just keep focused and say fine. I like to be distracted, talking, music, anything!

We finish the bike, it was supposed to be 14 miles but I think it was shorter. At least it sure felt like it. We put the bikes in the back of the truck, grabbed a quick drink, and headed out for a good run. I wasn’t sure if Cody was going to run with me or just walk. I was really proud of him when he started jogging with me. My knees were absolutely killing. I even considered walking back to the pick up a few times. After about half a mile they finally stopped throbbing and I was feeling good. We turned onto a canal road and up ahead a little ways was a lady. I made it a goal to catch up to her.

I left Cody behind and just ran. The lady in front of us kept running and then walking. I caught up to her and passed her while she was walking. It felt AMAZING! I was about half way through the run at that point and was feeling great. I kept saying to myself things like “I am awesome! Check me out! I just biked 14 miles and now I am running and feeling great!” I almost felt a little on the mental patient side talking to myself… in my head.

I look back and see that Cody has passed the lady. But I also see two guys about to pass him. All I am thinking at that point is there is no way these guys can pass me! I realize now how ridiculous that was because I had at least a quarter of a mile lead on them. It really was the best and easiest run I have ever had. I am tempted to go on a bike ride before each of my runs because my legs were loose and just ready to go. I loved it.

I finished in an hour and a half. I could have gotten a better time but Cody was doing it with me and I wanted to be with him. Next time I can work on getting a better time but this time was fun and I loved it. I will be doing more in the future!