I'm a Yankee Doodle Baby!

We entered Tenley in the baby contest that was being held for the town celebration.  It wasn't something that we would usually do, but thought that it would be fun to dress her up.  She looked adorable.  Seriously cutest little thing I have ever seen.  She didn't win:(  That thing was rigged (i'm not just saying that, It truly was)! Well anyway, it was fun even though she didn't win.  She is just hilarious and these pictures say it all, she is our little Yankee Doodle Baby!

Fathers Day...

For Fathers Day, I decided I wanted to do something special, especially since it was Ty's first.  So, I snagged up my camera and took his favorite little lady out for a photo shoot (already a hit), add his shirt from when he was her age, his cowboy hat, and belt buckle and we had an instant hit.  They turned out SO cute!  I love this little gal and Tyler absolutely adored the pictures.  In fact, he put the frame above his night stand. Cute right? 

Can I just say how much I love this man.  He is kind and loving and strong and determined but mostly I love him because he loves my baby.  And to say he loves her is an understatement.  He adores this little girl.  I love that every night before bed he goes in to see her and says "goodnight Tenley, daddy loves you".  And that he is never too tired to play with her and just thinks she is the greatest thing that has ever happened to him.  For a big tough guy, he sure softens when in the presence of his little Tenley.  Not to mention he thinks she is hilarious!  He is certain he has the cutest baby in the world. (and so am I) :)

My internet has been down so I need to also catch up on a few things.  Tenley had her 6 month appointment.  She weighs 16.5 pounds.  She screamed when she saw the doctor, he terrified her.  Thats when he told me I had a breath holder on my hands.  She doesn't cry much so I have never noticed, but boy is he right.  The other day she got mad and started holding her breath.  It scared me half to death.  We are trying rice cereal but the girl hates the stuff, and I really can't blame her, seriously GROSS.  So we took a little break and will try again this week.

Here are the Fathers Day Pictures:

Fun in the Sun!

Yesterday we went to Seven peaks! We had so much fun and enjoyed every bit of the sun. Tenley wasn't so sure about the water at first but it didn't take long for her to warm up to it. Tenley also turned 6 months old yesterday! I can't even believe how quickly she is growing. She is such a funny girl and definately has a personality all her own.

Some fun things about Tenley at 6 months are:

• She is so silly, she pretends that she can't hear you when you call her name but has this giant smile on her face because she knows you want her to look at you.
• She has two darling pearly whites. She got these about a month ago.
• She hates rice cereal and wants nothing to do with eating real food.
• She is learning how to hold her own bottle. Even though she is learning to hold it she still prefers mom to hold it for her.
• This girl is hilarious and has the sweetest little laugh. We can't get enough of her. We count our blessings every day that she is ours.

Memorial Day 2012

We spent this memorial day in Arizona! It was so nice to be home spending time with family. It was nice to see my sisters, we don't get to see one another near enough. I seriously wish we lived closer to one another. It was a short trip but we were so glad we went. Here are some pictures from our trip!

A Good Life Lesson.....

Sometimes I feel anxious.  I tend to worry about things that I cannot control...I tend to worry about how people feel about me...I need to become a little bit thicker skinned.  Coaching high school softball I have definately realized.....I NEED to become thicker skinned.  I  have realized I will never be able to please everyone.  Here's the thing...I stand by every decision I have made!  I have no qualms with how i've handled certain situations.. have I learned a few things...ABSOLUTELY!, are there things i won't do again.....ABSOLUTELY!  But, I am here to do good, I am trying to do good,  I am hoping to instill good qualities in these girls while also helping them become excellent softball players.  Why is it that people so often lose sight of what is truly important?  It's funny, as I was thinking about these people who have a "confllict" with me, I realized that while they think they are upset with me, I believe they are upset with life circumstances.  As I have truly reflected on this situation, I can honestly say that I was fair, I handled the situation the best I knew how, and my intentions were good and that is all I can do, so if this person chooses to dislike me....that is NOT my burden to bear.  I cannot, all I can do is the best I can and I truly try to treat each girl with respect and kindness.  All I can do is continue to get better.  I will continue to learn and grow as a person and as a coach.  I'm sure I will make mistakes, but I will learn from them and move forward and I will continue to do the best I can.  SO....today I am "walking away" and focusing on the things that are important in life!

Look what we found........

Can you spot the baby in this gigantic pile of laundry (don't judge)? :)

Oh..there she is!

Mothers Day

 "All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel Mother." -- Abraham Lincoln

I learned what I know about motherhood from my mom. I have a great mom. A mom who loves me indefinatley. She has always been there for me. Regardless of where life took me, one thing I always knew was that my mom loved me. I hope that my children will feel the same way about me. She constantly has been a beacon of support. She was at every softball game, even driving endless hours to be there. She is my greatest friend, you never outgrow the need for your mom. I hope to be half the mother she is to me! I'm grateful that I get to call her mom!

This Mothers day was great!  I am grateful for this privelage that is mine, that of being a mother.  Heavenly Father blessed me with this sweet little girl who has forever changed my life. 

I cried when I found out I was pregnant.  They weren't tears of joy (although I was happy..)  I was terrified.  What on earth was I going to do with a baby?  I was selfish.  Concerned about the ways she would change my life.  That feeling soon passed and I was overwhelmed by what this all meant.  I was so excited and anxious to meet this new baby.  The first time I got to hold her, was the best moment of my  life.  As soon as I saw her I just knew I had the cutest baby in the whole world ;)  I immediately loved her, and have grown to love her in a way that I could never imagine.  I think that love comes through the selfless acts that come with being a mother.  It gets to a point when you are no longer concerned about the late night feedings or loss of sleep because you love this little person more than you could love anything..  Since Tenley has come into my life I am a better person.  I have learned things about myself that I would have never learned otherwise.  It is truly an unbelievable responsibility.  One that I cherish.   This girl makes me smile everyday and I am grateful she is mine!

and come on, how could you not love this face: