Months 3 & 4

Truman just went in for his 4 month check up. He now measures 26.5 inches (90 - 95th percentile), weighs 16.1 lbs (75th percentile) and his head circumference measures 16.5 inches (25 - 50th percentile).

We're hoping he keeps growing tall and that he inherits Julie's basketball skills...maybe we could retire early.

He's doing much much better now. He's sleeping through the night and his medication is helping a lot. We love him more and more each day. Here's some updated pictures.

Happy Father's Day

Rick celebrated his first Father's Day this year. He had no meetings before Church, which was nice, so we got to hang out a little as a family. After Church we headed over to my parents for dinner.

Rick is an amazing Dad! We have been blessed in that Rick gets to stay home with Truman a few days a week while I go to work. They will get to do this until we move to Flagstaff and Rick starts PT school at the end of August. They have become the best buddies! I love to watch them together. It makes me love Rick even more :) They are the cutest boys in the whole wide world!!

BLOW OUT!!

Here are a few pictures of one of Truman's most recent and best blowouts!

I think the Baby Bjorn aided greatly in all of the poo coming out the leg-holes

and leaving nothing in the bottom of the diaper.

Nothing like a good poop shower to start your day, huh Rick... Enjoy!

Organ Stop Pizza

I ended up taking the CFA exam this past Saturday (I didn't really study this time because we had Truman during the months I should have been studying). Needless to say I wasn't too nervous or anxious for the test because I knew it was basically a wash this year, but I'm interested to see how I do compared to last year.

Anyway, sitting in a test for hours on a Saturday always calls for some type of celebration after. We headed to Organ Stop Pizza for the first time with my friends from high school, Faith and Jessica. Man is that organ HUGE! It was fun to catch up with the girls, see Jess's kids and listen to some crazy organ music while chowing down on some pizza. The guy playing the organ was amazing! Everything he played was from memory, pretty impressive.

Truman's First Dip

Grandma and Grandpa Cross had a swimming party on Memorial Day this past week so we went and got Truman some sunscreen, swim diapers, a Froggie friend and some sweet shades. He absolutely loved the water and just had the best time hangin' out.

New Desk

Julie has an uncle named Chuck. Uncle Chuck is a master carpenter. Anyone who has seen his work can't help but be amazed at how good it really is. I am no exception. So, I decided that while I have the opportunity I would love to make a piece of furniture with him.

With the upcoming responsibility of school fast approaching, I knew that I would be studying a lot, so with Julie's approval we decided that if he was willing, we'd like it if I could help him build us a desk (which could also function as a console table for future use). He, being the nice uncle he is, agreed.

The following are some pictures of the final product. It's made of a combination of ash and mahogany wood:

Mother's Day

I officially celebrated Mother's Day this year as a Mom. I still can't believe that I am a Mom sometimes. I look at Truman and just think, "You are going to be around for the rest of my life...that's crazy!" But I really like being a Mom, my little boy is so cute and I love everything about him (even the screaming at times because he mixes it up and comes up with some rather entertaining cries). I am so thankful to have a healthy baby and for the blessing he is in my life, his little smile and coos make every minute of lost sleep worth it.

We were in Utah for the weekend for Rick's Grandma's funeral, and stayed with Alicia's family and she had a card on my bed that said to open on Mother's Day. When I opened it there was a cute pair of earrings with strawberries on them along with the card and a thoughtful note. I love the earrings and the message that came with them! Thanks Alicia, that was really thoughtful.

We went to church with Dave and Patrice and Rick took care of Truman for most of church which was great. Then, they gave us cinnamon rolls in Relief Society! Best Relief Society ever! Rick gave me a massage that night, which is one of my favorite things. I have a great husband. I also, got to talk with my Mom and wish her a happy Mother's Day. All in all, a great 1st Mother's Day.

When we got home, my parents gave me this card that sums up the last few months and a charm that I have been wearing on a necklace. I love them both!
My Mom is awesome! I am so grateful for her example and all that she does for our family. She is one strong lady and I look up to her in so many ways.

I'm glad we celebrate Mother's Day, and I can't wait until my kids are old enough to make me funny things like macaroni necklaces and letters telling me their favorite things about me...you know, the kind that their primary teachers have to write because they are too little to write it themselves, and then you wish that maybe they wouldn't have told their primary teachers some of their

"favorite things" about you! Those are going to be fantastic!