Anniversary

When Alex came home from work the day we were going to celebrate, he brought home these...

The picture really doesn't do them justice.  I am far from a photographer, but I would LOVE to learn.  I think taking decent pictures of flowers is beyond my point and shoot camera's capabilities.  He said he had to get me yellow and pink roses because he had red roses waiting for me at the restaurant!

He took me to The Melting Pot.  One word: amazing!  The dessert was the best part.  So many delectable things to dip in chocolate.  yum.  If you ever go, definitely get dessert.  And save up for the occasion because it is quite pricey but oh so worth it.  

Can you believe four years have passed already?  I'm going to be old and gray before I know it!   

My Little Water Baby

A few weeks ago we were house sitting for friends who happened to have a pool.  Naturally, I took the opportunity to introduce Ben to the water and bought a floatie, sunscreen, and little swimmers diapers.  Here he is in his cute get-up: 

His first reaction to the water was neutral.  He didn't cry, but he also wasn't quite sure what I was dragging him into.

Ignore my outfit...swim suit shopping has never been something I look forward to and after having a baby it definitely is NOT on my to do list.

Near the end he started to get into it and splash!

1st Baseball Game

Here is Ben at his first baseball game:

We learned very quickly that the crowd was too loud since the Dbacks wasted no time scoring.  We then spent the remainder of the game on the couches in the lobby area.  It was an expensive ticket to watch the game on TV!  I think we'll wait another year before we try that again...

Everything Goes...

in the MOUTH!  (including toes)

6 months

His 6 month stats...

14 lbs 11 oz  (10%)
27.25 inches (90%)

Since he did not grow much during the last 2 months, our doctor was a little concerned about his weight.  We switched formulas, changed my diet, and fed him more cereal.  We'll see how he does on thursday!  I was a little worried that he didn't gain enough weight, but I wasn't sure about the cause.  The doctor thinks he may spit up too much (hence the changes).  Alex thinks we just weren't feeding him enough.  I just hope he's ok and I can eat dairy again!  I absolutely LOVE dairy.  And I miss it.  I may or may not have followed that order exactly...

My Two Favorite Boys...

How cute are they?!

Gila Valley Temple

My mom and I went to the open house for the Gila Valley temple.  It was a long trip just to walk through the temple, but we thought it was worth it.  It is so beautiful!  I walked around with Ben in my arms, since he needed time out of the car seat.  He couldn't get enough of the chandelier in the celestial room!  I wonder how thin the veil really is...

Yes, I did feed him right before the temple tour and no, he did not spit up onto the spotless temple carpet.  THANK GOODNESS.