To Kay

This post is dedicated to our Auntie Kay. Aunt Kaela came to visit Bridger on Thursday night. We were so thrilled to spend time with her and were busy from the time we got up to the time she went to bed. The only thing that could have made her trip better was if she could have stayed longer. :( We miss her already.

I must say the moment her and Bridger locked eyes they were best friends. He would look at her and smiled all the time. It was fun to watch her act around him. She had a calm that came over her every time she held him. At first she was very unsure on how to change his diaper, she quickly learned and by the time she changed his last diaper today (it was a #2) she had it down to perfection. Tight, up the back, around the legs and a good snug fit. She did encounter her first blow out, which taught her that she need to make sure the waist and legs were tight otherwise the poop would spray out. We had many many laughs together.

On Friday Kaela, Bridger and I went to Nordstrom's Rack for the opening (the first one here in Boise). I had been to one before in Chicago but the one here was AWESOME. The store was at least 1/3rd full of shoes. The whole entire back wall was covered in shoes and if you ask my sister or I what our weakness is it is shoes. We ended up walking out with a few goodies and will definitely be heading back there soon.

That evening when Ben got home from work we all headed out to Bardenay (one of Ben and my favorites) restaurant. We met Ben's good friend Eric there and happen to run into a gal I work with at school. Kaela had a club sandwich with mash potatoes, Ben had a Kobe beef sandwich and I had a mozzarella, tomato pesto sandwich. We ordered a salmon spread for an appetizer and it was Delicious. After dinner we had dessert at U.Swirl AMAZING - I recommend their mango Yogurt!!! Following that we headed home in time to give Bridger a bath. Kaela got the "how to" while Grammy in Omaha watch on Skype. Bridger pooped three times while in the bath, I guess he must of really liked it.

Saturday was just as busy we all woke up and headed to the bagel shop for a little breakfast before it was time to go and celebrate Grandma Parsons birthday at Louie's. We met Grandma and Grandpa Parsons, Bill Audrey and Natalie there too. Unfortunately Aunt Becky was at home recovering from and her Lasik. We all enjoyed yummy Italian food for lunch and then returned to our house for cake and ice cream. Bill and the girls made the cake which was delicious and we all sang happy birthday. There was lots of play time, cuddling and even a little "rough housing" with Ben and the little girls.

Once everyone left all four of us crashed. We all took naps till about 5 and then resurfaced just in time for dinner. Kaela loves Mexican food so we took her to our favorite spot which is El Pollo .... out in Kuna. I had my first mango margarita since being pregnant, it was very good. We enjoyed dinner and then headed home.

Sunday came to quick but we still managed to have a great time before Kaela had to leave. We woke up stopped for some ice coffee and then headed to the greenbelt in Eagle for a little walk. The river was very high which made for a little detour since the path was covered in water. Once we got around that we were on our way. We stopped for many photos and had a wonderful chatting about life. After our walk we had built up an appetite and headed to Flat Bread Pizza, one of Ben's favorites. We all got a pizza and small sides of Mac and Cheese (AMAZING).

Before we knew it it was time for Kay to pack her bags and head to the airport. The goodbye was very hard and I HATE saying goodbye, but I know we will see her again soon. We love her very much and Bridger is blessed to have spent time with her. See you soon Kay.

Easter Weekend 2012

Happy Easter 2012

Love,

Ben, Alanna & Bridger Parsons

We had quite a busy weekend with Easter and all the busyness in our lives. It was a great weekend too. On Friday I met up with Ben to have lunch and we decided to go to church with Grandma and Grandpa Parsons for Good Friday. We had not been to church since Bridger was born and it felt great going back. I absolutely love Good Friday at Grandma Parsons church. You can feel the strength of God's presences in the church. Grandpa Parsons was wonderful with Bridger, he held Bridger so Ben and I could go up and rock Bridge every time he became uncomfortable (from the blinding light - the location where we were sitting) :) We love the fact that we are so close to family.

Grandpa helping with the feeding before church

On Saturday we made a quick trip up to McCall, our favorite place ever. It was sort of spur of the moment. We woke up around 7am and looked at each other and said lets take Bridge up to McCall. We did some sight seeing and looked at a few lots while up there. If your wondering, no we aren't moving just imagining life up there one day. :) We got home around 5:00pm and boy were we exhausted. We were all in bed by 7pm. Bridger did wonderful up there and the also on the drive. I forgot how much I hate being in the backseat of a car while driving the mountain roads. By the time we got home I felt like I was going to puke. Thank goodness I didn't.

Easter morning we woke up to find that Bridger got a book from there Easter Bunny. We all showered and bathed and headed off to Grandma and Grandpa Parsons for some afternoon fun. Bridger got dressed up in his 3 piece suit which entailed pants, a button down shirt and a linen vest. Boy is it fun to dress baby's up. Love him so much. As soon as we rang the doorbell we were greeted by Aunt Becky who was ready with arms wide open to love on Bridger. Our nieces were dressed in their matching dresses looked super cute. We had a wonderful lunch and enjoyed Grandma's potato's, ham and famous bow knots. YUM YUM YUM. It was a great time, great conversation and as always great to see everyone.

Bridger's 3 piece suit

Aunt B with Bridger

Bridger's gift to the girls for Easter

Stylin' Nat

Grandma loving on Bridge

Easter Bunny Decoy according to Ben

Gabber's looking for brids.

Mama and Bridge

Another look at the outfit

Family Picture. Easter 2012 (Bridger is 5 weeks old)

Bridger, Grandpa and Grandma Parsons

Three generations

Loving on Bridger; Mom and Grandma

Back to the grind today. Ben headed off to work, I went to the grocery store to stock up for the week. Hope you had a wonderful Monday. Here are a few pictures. Enjoy.

My boys were tired.

Loving daddy

So Cute

Trying the Bjorn. Not a success.

** Side note as I am typing this Bridger is moving his head back and forth in complete control. He is also lifting his head for at least 20 seconds. My baby is growing up fast.

Bridger does the gym

Bridger got a baby gym today when we went out for our weekly errands and he loves it! This evening we spent about 10-15 minutes playing together on the baby gym. He loves the mirror that is hung above. He is still trying to figure out how to move his hands to hit the animals. Practice makes perfect.
Grammy got a chance to watch him tonight via Skype. Boy do we love that program. It is so nice to be able to see Grammy nightly and have her watch Bridger grow. I know she loves it too. Here are a few pictures from tonight. Enjoy.

Playing tonight

Big Boy

Dad and Bridger playing

One month old TODAY!!!

Bridger is one month old today and it is hard to imagine what life was like without him here. Ben and I are truly blessed to have such a wonderful baby. Here is a list of highlights throughout month 1.

- i just put the last "newborn" diaper on him this morning :(
- i started to pull out "newborn" clothes that don't fit him anymore. we are now onto 0-3 month clothes for the length. the boy is long.
- has extremely loud farts
- had his first blow out diaper at last Friday's fish fry at Grandma and Grandpa Parsons
- loves to eat
-sleeps about 3-4 hours at night
-starting to smile when I blow on his fingers (that started this morning while I was changing him)
-loves to grunt while working out #2, it can be very loud
-very alert and loves to look at the lights in the house and Ben and my engagement picture hanging in the living room
- he has very distinct cries for hunger, sleep, diaper change
- the "shark attack" when he is very hungry.
- can drink out of bottle and breast
- doesn't like the pacifier, we have to force it sometimes
- loves bath time (the ducky washcloth is a lifesaver)
- can lift his head and turn it to each side
- makes lots of cuing sounds (very cute after he sneezes)
- smiles when dad kisses him loves the mustache or beard
- loves story time at night. We have read "The Giving Tree" and last night we read "The Easter Egg" by Jane Brett.
- sleeps in his swing, pack and play and co-sleeps. we have not started his crib yet. Not sure I am ready for that yet.
- eats every 2-3 hours
-can fall asleep in the car very quickly
-has had a few play dates with his cousins, and Olivia
- still has very blue eyes
-"inny" belly button
- very good sport at letting mom and dad have a very date dinners. Sushi, cheesecake factory, Mexican a few times. All and all loves to be out and about looking a things.

Here are a few pictures from this past week. Enjoy.

Look at those cheekers

This is the "what the heck are you doing to me mom" look

Best friends forever

Comparing size

Uncle Bill and Grandma lov'n up on Bridge

Playdate with the cousins.

Not so happy about me dressing him up in shoes that were too big.

Grandma doing what grandma's do best.... loving

My boys after a long day a work for one of them an a long day hanging out with mommy.