Just Keep Swimming!

I know it seems like we don't do anything but take pictures of Kellen but I swear we get out! This week I had spring break at the school so I was able to get some projects done...pictures to come later! 

Kellen finally fits into his favorite aunt t-shirt that Brittany gave him. Yes, Brittany, Leanne might try and say it is about her but I will tell you the straight facts that it was from Britt. They can give him presents and toys to bribe him for that title!

Kellen was a little fussy one day after a feeding and this movie calmed him down, so Brad had to take a picture. Brad sent the picture and emailed it to my dad asking what movie it was and of course he got it. Anyone else know the movie?!?

It was my mom's birthday last week and Kellen sent her an email wishing her a happy birthday!

We've moved onto peas this week and he likes it a lot better than the cereal. A little more messy but he loves it!

Kellen still hates tummy time but if we can distract him he will be there a lot longer. Here I am cutting some fabric out for pillows. It was nice to have Brad home not only to spend time with him but Brad kept Kellen busy while I did some projects.

This is what my husband finds funny. He had me get my camera just so he could do this again and get a picture, I'm glad Kellen and him play so well together. :)

Today we went to the Y and went swimming with friends. This was his first time getting in the pool and he took it quite well. He mainly just sat in the water and relaxed like it was a bath. Luckily we had swim diapers that fit and a swimming suit but he did get cold after awhile. But it was a success and we plan on making more trips to the pool this summer!

We're So Glad When Daddy Comes Home

While it hasn't been too long since I posted any pictures, we have taken a ton since I last blogged. Just these two last weeks Kellen has gained some weight. Brad finally cut the nipple on the bottle to see if he would eat faster and now he does in 10 minutes. So he eats more milk and sometimes even wants more! He has developed a thing for his fingers and toes and loves to chew on them!

He fits into a lot more of his clothes, one our favorites is this one. So Tauna, that day Kellen got to do whatever he wanted because you said yes! (plus you already said yes to come visit him soon)

He loves it when Brad does his chewbacha noise and smiles instantly! He is laughing a ton more and interacting more and more each day.

Kellen hit his four month mark! I think he is getting used to the camera because he will look straight at it and smile! We go into the doctor on Tuesday and I can imagine he has put some weight on.

Brad finally had a weekend off this month so we went to DC to go to the temple. One of Brad's old mission companion and his wife watched Kellen while we went. We also saw a good friend Scott and went to lunch with him. We were going to see the Cherry Blossoms but it was rainy and there were too many people so drive pictures is what we got!

There he is with his toes. When we go on walks he gets free reign of his toes and it preoccupies him most of the time.

Lately when Kellen gets really cranky and tired he wants a blanket over his face. Obviously it scares me because I don't know if he is covering his nose or not. So after he calms down I try and pull the blanket up.

On Friday we went to a friends house for dinner. We were in a rush and forgot to change his diaper and bring an extra change of clothes. First big mistake. Brad was holding him and feeding him when I spot that Kellen's all white onesie is not so white anymore. Kellen had quite the major blowout all over Brad. So Brad wore a blanket around him the rest of the evening and Kellen was just in a diaper. This was how Brad wrapped him up to go home!

Saturday we walked to the ball park where one of Brad's coworkers son was playing. It was nice to get out and watch little league. Kellen loves it outside and it is the place we go when he gets fussy!

This is what he does when he gets tired. He sure loves his dad!

Today after our walk we decided to give him some baby oatmeal. He has been eyeing my meals for awhile now and really liked the small amount of applesauce we gave him the other day. He was obviously ready and ate it quite fast. Bring on the solids!

These are the kind of pictures I am glad Brad takes! Kellen sure takes after his dad's looks.

Tonight since Brad had the night off he read to Kellen. Brad likes to stray away from what is in the books and comes up with some interesting versions of children's stories. I wouldn't recommend them to be published! Well this is what happens when Brad actually has days off of work, we do things and actually take pictures. So glad we have had some days with Brad and I know Kellen enjoys it!

This Is What We Do!

This last week Brad was able to have more days off then he has in the past. Because of this we have both spent more time with Kellen and I have worked some shifts at the YMCA. After one of my shifts I came home to this....

Kellen isn't the most amazing napper (he makes up for it at nights) so this time Brad said this was the only way he would sleep. Whatever works, is what works!

Kellen is starting to spend more time on his tummy and is getting that gravity can make him do some funny things!

Kellen had a minor ear infection so he was on some medicine that obviously messed with his bowel movements. One of his particular ones was more smelly then the rest. This is when Brad decided to take matters into his own hands and take care of it. I don't think it was that bad, but he was the one who had to change it!

I used a different camera so apologize for the bad quality. But Kellen really wanted to say hi to both Grandmas on the west coast, he is talking more and more every day. Also Day Light Savings kind threw him for a loop and was taking naps at weird times of the day. This last video of him is trying to stay awake. Enjoy!

3 Months!

Well Kellen is pretty much 3 1/2 months but Brad took the camera while in Africa so I could post anything! It obviously takes more than just one picture to get it right, but they usually turn out somehow!

This is the face of, "Come on Mom, seriously every month?!"

I had to take Kellen into the doctor because he has been sick, he is getting better, and he weighed 12 lbs 12oz. One of the first things Brad said when he got back was, wow his head is big. I didn't really believe him at first but today I put on the hat my mom made for him when she was here. This is what it looked like when he was first born......

Here he is now....

Dang kid! I guess I just didn't realize how big his head could grow!

I wanted to post a couple of pictures of Brad's trip to Africa. I am so glad he got back safe and glad to hear about all the stuff he did. I don't want to rant too much but Brad is pretty legit and amazing. From what I heard he did awesome at translating and connecting with the people. The language came back fast and I only wish I could have been there to see him in action! I sure love his big heart!

Brad could probably explain these pictures a lot better. But it looks like he did a lot of good! Sure love him!

Stained Glass Windows

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I was at the gym on Saturday and noticed a quote that was on one of the boards. It read:

People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.
                                                                     Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

I usually don't pay attention to the quotes but this one stuck out to me. What a wonderful imagery that this author paints. I love spending time talking with friends and reading their blogs. Every once in awhile I will come across other people's blogs and find myself drawn to read their stories. It amazes me to read of all the trials and conflicts that people face every day. What is even more amazing is their strength and courage to get through, the light from within. So many people that I know and don't know are going through some rough times and I find extra strength to push through my trials as I see them find the blessings in their lives and rise above their problems.

I'm grateful for the help I have from friends and family and especially my Savior as he truly is the light from within. I know that my knowledge and testimony of him and the church is what gets me through the day!

So I want to thank those of you who are fighting for the light from within to overcome the darkness inside! I want to thank all of those Stained Glass windows, the ones I know and don't know!