2 Months

This snoozing little babe is 2 months old today.

I can not believe we have had him with us for 8 weeks already. I can't believe we ever managed to live without him. I can't believe how happy he has made us.

At 2 months Baby Beckett:

• Holds up his head really well.
  
• Is starting to enjoy tummy time more.
• Smiles all the time.
• Is learning to sleep through the night. He wakes up once or twice as of right now.
• Falls asleep on his own.
• Hardly ever cries. He really is an angel baby.
• Recently started to coo.
• Loves to watch his brother play.
• Enjoys his 'jungle gym'...alot.
• Would rather lay and kick than be held and cuddled.
• Has an extremely congested nose 95% of the time.
• Weighs about 15 pounds. We find out on Monday for sure at the doctor.
• Makes us so happy!

Here is a clip of B in the morning.
Love this happy little guy.
Enjoy!

Sensory Safari

Its spring break! Woo Hoo! We decided not to va-cay, but that doesn't mean we aren't going to do anything fun. So, first up on the list...the sensory safari in American Falls. Once a year the AF library brings in animal mounts for the public to see and touch. We loaded up the kids, took the 20 minute drive and went to see the animals. Tayden enjoyed it and wanted to kiss all the animals. He is so passionate these days. Anyway, it was a fun free field trip with the family. Scotts parents were able to come with us, and its a good thing because I forgot my camera...but my mother-in-law being ever so prepared, brought hers. Thanks Cheryl for letting me steal your pictures.

Packards by the lions.

Dad and Tayden enjoying a deer.

Tayden just kissing a wart hog.

(Scott was really good about not actually letting his lips touch the animals, but Tayden was sneaky on this one.)

Little T was in awe of the animals.

Grandma and Grandpa Packard

I have to point out this super awesome headband my mom made me. Its the cutest? This isn't the best picture, but it looks like THIS and its adorable!

It was a great first day of Spring Break. We are LOVING have Daddy home and can't wait to see what other fun adventures are to come.

Now, time for a vote. To cut my hair or not.

All in favor?

Sew fun.

Don't you just love these flirty aprons?

I do!

So, I decided to make one of my own.

I replaced the bow with a fab flower.

I am quite please with how it turned out.
Will it inspire me to cook more?
-Probably not.
Will I look hot when I do?
-You betcha!

Hello Again!

Welcome Back Spring!

We're glad to have ya!

Wice

Today, we woke up to a whopping 50 degrees! Tayden has a major case of cabin fever. He is constantly begging at the door, 'go?'. It doesn't really matter where we go (although he does prefer grandmas house), just as long as we do. I decided to take advantage of the weather and get him out of the house. You should have seen his face when I told him we were going to the park.

"WICE?!", he asked.

"Yes, you can go down the slide.", I replied.

Boy, did that get a grin. He was running around the house looking for his shoes, his jacket, everything he needed. He would come back about every 2 minutes to make sure we were still going and I wasn't pulling his leg. He was pumped.

Well, after he I had promised the park, the wind picked up. But he was set on going and I couldn't break his little heart, so we doubled up on layers. I can't say Beckett enjoyed it as much as Tayden. He was parked behind the rock wall the whole time.

It was the perfect wind breaker.

He was sure bundled up. I didn't want him to get cold! When I took him out his little legs were nice and toasty. Am I the only one that takes tremendous satisfaction in keeping my babies warm?

Tayden was way to busy to hold still for a picture. I kept chasing him around saying, "Hold Still. Okay, just one picture. Now smile. Wait, I'm done. Come back. Okay, lets try again." Finally, I gave up and just let him play. He was in heaven. It was awesome seeing his eyes light up in excitement. Such a simple thing, yet it brought so much happiness.

I can't wait for spring. I'm not asking for much. Just want to take my boys outside to play. Its okay if they have to wear a jacket. Heck, its okay if they have to wear two. Just come ASAP. We want to go out more. It was fun.

Becketts Blessing

Today, my wonderful husband blessed Beckett. Scott did a wonderful job and we were surrounded by people we love. It made for a great day. Because we have 1:00 church with Sacrament last, we opted to have cookies (provided by my wonderful sister) at the church rather than a dinner. I am so grateful to have 3 wonderful boys in my life. I am even more grateful to have them for eternity. I am one luck lady.

Scotts side of the family.

4 generations. My mom, grandma, myself and Beckett.

Snapshot of Tayden and Beckett. This was the best we could get in the time allotted.
(Wondering what happened to Taydens lip? He had a little fight with the basketball hoop...it won.)

My beautiful family.

What to do....

What do you do when...

...baby #2 has reeked havoc on your body?
...nursing just isn't enough?
... you don't have time to work out?
...most of your clothes don't fit?
...you are constantly uncomfortable?
...saddle bags and muffin tops are no longer objects, but part of your body?
...you feel like slipping back into unhealthy high school habits?
...your fat jeans don't fit?
...there is this 'bubble' that will not go away?
...the mirror becomes the enemy?
...you jiggle in places that you didn't even know you had?
...you are flat out unhappy with your body?

YOU...

...park further away from the store to get more steps in.
...play basketball with your toddler until you can't breathe.
...skip steps walking upstairs.
...refuse to give in to bad habits.
...buy new jeans to make you feel good, even if they are temporary.
...end the endless comparisons.
...laugh until hurts.
...sincerely take compliments.
...cry to your husband until you feel better.
...stop crying and move on.
... hug your children everyday.
...remember just how much you love being a mom.
...stop being selfish.
...quite looking at the temporal and start looking for the eternal.
...stare at your children in awe.
...loose yourself in positive things.
...accept yourself.
...thank the Lord everyday for the ability to bare children, because not everyone can.
...love you. All of you.

But more than anything...

...You focus on what being a mother really means and remain grateful you were given a body to fulfill the work HE has sent you to do.

{Elder Holland says it best...}