Surgery Day!

Simon had his hernia surgery today. We left our place this morning at 5 am and headed to the hospital. Despite being waken WAY earlier than when Simon normally wakes up, he stayed awake for most of the 45 minute drive to the hospital. I was expecting him to be very cranky (his last formula bottle was at 6:30pm and he only got to have diluted apple juice at 4:30am), but he was all smiles and loving all the new people that were poking and prodding him. At 7:30 he was taken away and the surgery was pretty quick, we got to see him again around 9. It was funny and sad to see him come out of anesthesia. He was having a hard time waking up and it was so sad. He was really sleepy. Now we are home and Simon is doing really well. He hasn't been too cranky and has slept a good portion of the day....hope that continues into the night. Below is a picture of Simon in the pre-op room in his awesome hospital gown/pajamas that they gave him to wear.

Funny Eyes

I took this!

I'm slowly learning and getting better at taking pictures. I was proud of myself for getting Simon's eyes so sharp, so I had to share.

Lazy Sunday

Free Vintage Christmas Cards

Click the link to the right for free downloadable vintage christmas cards. Use them for your Christmas cards this year or for decorations.

HALLOWEEN!!!

We spent Halloween at Andrew's brother's house out in Midway. We got there Friday night and had fun playing with scary "goggles" and "flying ninjas".

(Excuse the headband, I had just gotten back from running w/ my sister-in-law Rachael). Saturday morning we carved pumpkins. The best part of carving pumpkins, is getting to eat pumpkin seeds! Afterward, the boys put their costumes on and we hit up the local Halloween carnival. Later that night we had yummy tortilla soup and cornbread, then hit up the ward trunk-or-treat.

So I need to explain myself. Our nephews LOVE star wars. A few months ago Andrew came across the above Darth Vader mask at D.I.. He bought it for them to play with. Since we were going trick our treating with all the boys, Andrew thought it would be appropriate to dress up as Star Wars characters. Our two youngest nephews ended up dressing in their Jedi gear to match! It was perfect! Simon's first Halloween was a success! Thanks John and Rachael for having us!

Target Photo Shoot

Gotta love free stuff! I took Simon today to get some free photos taken. It was nap time so he wasn't too smiley, but the girl was able to get some good belly laughs out of him at one point.

4 Months!

Simon has his 4 month appointment yesterday! Stats....

Height: 23.75" (10th percentile) Weight: 14lbs. 6oz. (48th percentile)

Head: 43.75cm (87th percentile)

Looks like he still carries most of his weight in his head! He is starting to get some good chub though and I love it! Simon's a happy healthy boy who loves to smile at anyone who will give him attention. He actually only cried for a second after getting his shots and then was smiling at the nurse. There was some bad news though, Simon has a hernia and has to have surgery soon to remove it. We meet with the surgeon on Tuesday and then the surgery will be scheduled. Has anyone had this happen to their lil boy? If so, how did the surgery and recovery go? I guess its fairly common. I'll post some pictures soon....hopefully some good Halloween ones!

Pool!

We took Simon in the pool for the first time tonight. He wouldn't smile for us, but he wasn't upset either, so hopefully he liked it. Simon and I will be returning there A LOT this winter. I wish I could have captured his expression when he gets water in his face, its hilarious! I'll try next time when I bring our water camera.

Thanks Steph for the cute trunks!

This is for you Dad!

After Church

The bottom middle is my favorite!