Why Utah/Idaho you ask?...

Todd was given time off after the holidays for paternal leave:) So although we were suppose to stay home and relax with Takoda we decided to go to utah and idaho. I was not sure about the idea at first, since i barley make it to grandpa/ma walker's house only 30 min. away..but I knew he needed to see his great grandparents. Todd says, "and while we're there..lets go to Idaho". I definitely wasn't too up for it since it is the dead of winter and another 3-4 hours and Takoda's first trip. But we did want to see the growth of little 'ol rexburg and our friends, so off we went on our adventure. Luckily Kate came along and definitely helped out with Takoda. I knew but didn't at the same time how difficult it is traveling with a little one, for the past 4 years todd and i have only had to worry about ourselves. I thought i might have packed too much for takoda but seriously used pretty much all of what i packed for him. Every night we spent the night somewhere different..it was exhausting to pack and unpack but so much fun and worth it. Rexburg has grown sooo much...honestly i think i prefer how it was when we were there, but so good for the small little town i guess:) All in all we had a great trip and so glad we were able to visit everyone! I guess I had to travel sooner or later with him and now that we conqured it i'm ready for our next trip:)

The fun never ends...

Takoda had his blessing this past weekend. We were so grateful to have so much family come and support us~the Bliss' came from CT, Brandon from Chicago, Clint & Jennelle from Chicago and Adam & Rachel from Cali...We've had so much dosage of family fun throughout the holiday's it's only been a day and I'm so bored:) Thanks to all of you who came, it truly meant a lot.

1 mo.and loving milk like never before...
Our little Takoda is growing so fast. He loves eating, which really isn't surprising since he comes from both Todd and I:) Takoda loves smiling even though most of the time it's when he's sleeping. So about 2 weeks ago I had him safely on the bed while i was in the bathroom and all of a sudden I hear him crying very loudly, I know something is wrong, so i rush in...i find that his hand had grabbed a huge chunk of his own hair and would not let go...poor guy:) Another quick story; So we were both sleeping on the bed. I woke up to him exploding in his diaper. I reached over to put the changing pad underneath him and with droopy eyes began to change him. As I was wiping his little behind..yep he exploded again..and because I had his legs up in the air the poop shot straight at me, landing on my chest and proceeded to drip down onto my stomach. I was in shock...of course his face is as if nothing happened. I reached over to get more wipes...and while doing so I forgot to cover his dingy..so now he is peeing all over the wall and bed...I was like, you've got to be kidding...Then I look over and he has spit up and is now coughing because I have him on his back, so i hurry and put him on his side, not know what else could possibly happen. He was one happy kid though after all was said and done...talk about a fun way to wake up! :)

Merry Christmas!

bad angle? nope just getting chubby...

Who says it doesn't snow in Vegas?

Wednesday 11am-10pm...and going

Family

Thanksgiving this year was so much fun. It has been so busy since Takoda was born. So many people have come to visit, my cousins from Zuni came and my dear friend Tamara flew in from Maryland.

Then as a Thanksgiving surprise Clint and Jennelle flew in from Chicago! Everyone was home and so what else do you do when everyone is together?...Family Pictures:)!!! All 15 of us went to Sears to get pictures done, you know I was thrilled 1 week after having Takoda...:) But the photos turned out great and will post once we get them. Can you believe there are 5 grandchildren already?

Now that I have a moment I'm posting some recent pictures of Takoda. He and I are doing well. It's been nice having so much help, although most of the time I just want to do it myself:) I'm trying to get rest, but it's hard when it's December and all you want to do is decorate or shop for presents:) I love being a mom and really can't believe it....I and Todd are truly blessed with a healthy child and are so greatful for all of the support we've had!

Enjoy!

Takoda Walker Bliss

born 11/19/08

8.5lbs

19.5 in.

Can you believe he was born early. Tuesday night I woke up every hour experiencing intense contractions 2 an hour. By 8:00 in the morning I was having them about every 7-8 min. I had my last dr. appt. scheduled that day at 2:00. I called saying I don' t know if I should wait until then, can I come in earlier. They said yep..how about 1:00. Todd and I took the overnight bag just in case and off we went. The Dr. said wow, your at a 6-7 and 100%..get her a wheel chair. Luckily the dr. office is connected to the hosptial, so I was in my room getting iv's stuck into me in no time:) Finally at 9:27 p.m. our little Takoda was born. It has been such a whirl wind but loving every minute of it. Todd and I are so happy and love looking at our little boy. I'm getting new born photos done this week, so i'll post some of those later. Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Does this tell you anything?...Yep i'm nervous! anxious, excited, nervous, happy, curious, nervous...:)

Todd, the parents and I have been so busy getting the house in order for our little family. I feel as though i've been packing, repacking, unpacking and organizing consecutively! But I think i'm finally sane and ready for this new adventure. I know i haven't posted recent pictures of my pregnant self, so i will Sunday, since that is the day we girls usually look our best:) I went to the dr.'s last Wed. and she said i'm at a good 2 and 70%. So i'm hoping he really does come before Thanksgiving. I'll keep all of you posted on my next visit this Wed! Hope you all had a great week!