Mikena Swimming For The First Time!

Tonight we went swimming for the first time with Mikena. I was a little hesitant on what she was going to do but I really think she loved it. She even started kicking her legs and doing the instinctual kicking of the legs and basically the dog paddle. It was a lot of fun and I'm sure we are going to go again soon.

Skyeler took his GoPro and we were able to take some pictures and video of her swimming and us just being able to enjoy our time together.

Anyway some of these pics aren't awesome. I was taking them with the GoPro and I think I was a little snap happy and wasn't paying attention to holding it very still. HA.

Most likely we will be going to the pool A LOT. So feel free to join us!

Switchfoot Concert!

For Valentines Day I got Skyeler concert tickets to Switchfoot. (His favorite band....and becoming mine) The concert was April 22 and it was a lot of fun. We were like old people and actually sat in the back on some chairs that they had on this platform thing. I think I enjoyed it better there rather than having everyone in my bubble and having to stand the entire time.

I love that I came away feeling lifted up because of the overall message. Things such as "love alone is worth the fight", "we were meant to live for so much more", "we are more than this world has to offer". I wish there were more bands out there that would choose to lift others up and be an example of respect and love for other people like switchfoot does. You never hear swearing or anything vulgar coming from them. I really appreciate this band and the Christ like example that they show in their music as well as in their personal life. We recently saw a video that had protesters in front of the building where they were having a concert and the protesters were calling them the devil etc.... and John Forman (lead singer) just said show them love and you actually see him in the video handing out water to them. 

So all in all it was AWESOME and we will most likely go again when they are in Salt Lake.

Happy Birthday!

Today is my birthday and I am now closer to 30 than I am to 20. Weird... But I have had a wonderful day. I didn't do anything really exciting but I just love knowing that people are thinking of me and that they take the time to call, text, or send me a message. Just makes someone feel warm and fuzzy.

Lately Mikena has been really funny. I know I say that a lot but she is just funny a lot! For some reason I can't think of specifics even though I know there is something I wanted to share. Oh well I will think of it eventually and get back to you.

Mikena has been climbing on everything that includes shelves in the refrigerator! She will go throw away her diaper when you ask her. (until she throws it down the stairs). umm. in all reality she is just awesome and I have loved spending my day with her. 

It got really quiet at lunchtime

So today I had Mikena eating lunch in the Kitchen while I was checking some stuff on the computer. She was eating just fine and nothing exciting happening. Then... all of a sudden it got really quiet.... too quiet. Mikena usually is jabbering or throwing food on the ground and I couldn't hear the baby talk or the food splatting. So I look around the corner from where I was sitting to this....

She was obviously really tired.. ESPECIALLY since I had taken the tray from her and took off her bib. She would just look around and basically drop her head and fall asleep again. I really love it when she does that.

We have moved again!

I have to say that in the 6.5 years that sky and I have been married we have moved A LOT and I am getting tired of moving almost every year. We have moved around 7 times. Some by choice and some because we really needed to.

This move was the closest move. We moved maybe 15 miles away. But those 15 miles will make a big difference with taking Sky to work and just the fact I have the car now and that sense of freedom!! Being stuck in our last apartment really SUCKED. I couldn't go and do anything because i had no way of getting there besides my feet and a stroller. There were things nearby like a little park but Mikena was only 6-ish months old. So we just sat outside a lot. The mall was close but for someone on a budget and trying to save money it wasn't practical.

We are still in the organizing phase and trying to get everything out of totes and boxes. But overall I think it was a good move and a fairly easy one because of the little distance between the two apartments. Now I'm trying to decide what property manger is the worse. Can't wait for the time when we can buy a house and not have that frustration and just have our own frustrations of repairs.

Overall I am mostly happy with the layout of the apartment. It has a much bigger living room which was needed because I feel like Mikena had NO space to play or really do anything. We have set up most of her toys in her room and I think she is happy with everything.

Thanks to all that helped with the move or watching Mikena or helping me clean the old apartment. I am lucky to have such great family and friends!

Moving again

Skyeler and I are going to be moving yet again. We will be moving from Orem to American Fork so it isn't that big of a move. We are moving to another apartment and it is very  similar to the one we are in. We decided to move because we are tired of dealing with the property manger for the place we are in now, I am stuck at home every day because Sky has to commute to work and we are a one car family, and the living room in this apartment is so small. I feel so bad that Mikena can't really crawl/walk and really play without getting in someone's way or having toys EVERYWHERE. I just need some space where she can play with all her toys and not feel like one toy on the ground is overwhelmingly crowded.

So this new apartment has some pro's and  con's but I think overall it will be a positive experience. Sky can run to work meaning I can have the car for some freedom, we are right next the the library and a park, rent is cheaper. etc

12 Months

I know I should have done this forever ago... BUT at least I am finally getting to it.

12 Months

• Walking
• Blowing kisses
• Folding arms for prayer
• curious  
• Being sick for the first time. 
• Napping at least an hour! Sometimes more. 
• Doesn't like frosting. I could not get her to eat her cake or cupcake for her birthday. But ice cream is different. That is a favorite. 
• Really good eater.

I love this girl and she is just so much fun.