Best Friends

These two boys make me smile every day. They also make each other laugh every day. North is constantly giving Oskar kisses.  I hope they will always be best friends.

Little Oskar

Our new little man was born July 14th. He came into this world quickly. My water broke on a friday night at 10:30pm and he was born early morning Saturday at 4am. Jared was an awesome coach and my best friends Mindi and Laura came for the delivery too. It was so special to have them all in the room. Everything went very well. I can't complain. When Oskar came out I remember looking at him and thinking, 'who is this.' His skin was dark and so was his hair. I guess I just expected him to look like North, but he doesn't. Oskar is very much his own little man. He smiles with his whole body, cries when he is hungry, tired or uncomfortable and brings his own spark to the family. North loves him and gives him kisses all the time. We feel so lucky/blessed to have two amazing little boys.

Spring 2012

We have had such a beautiful spring in Salt Lake City. North, Jared and I love getting outside. We have been working in the garden, swimming, going to the park and North is constantly making us laugh. Our new little man will be arriving in July and we can't wait to share the fun with him too.

Also this spring my best friend Mindi had twin girls. Norah and Molly are beautiful and keeping Mindi and Steve extra busy. I know she is so happy, but also so exhausted. I wish I could help out more. I am looking forward to all our kids playing together soon. 

Baby Boy #2

I have to admit, I thought I wanted a girl, but when I saw my new baby boy I fell in love. It instantly made sense that I would have two little boys running around my house (and probably destroying it). This little man is so active and seems to be doing flips all the time. Jared and I are so excited to meet him. I wonder if he will be like North or the complete opposite. I can't wait to meet him in less than 4 months. I feel like the luckiest girl in the world!

Big Smiles

One Year!

North turned one on Oct. 19th. Everyday I am so grateful to have such a wonderful little boy. He has brought so much joy to our lives. Jared and I threw him a party with friends and family. We also took him to the zoo and we planted a tree for him. We buried the placenta with the tree. It has been in our freezer for the past year. I am excited to see what the next year brings. North loves to kick his soccer ball, swing, play in the tub and just be silly. He is also taking a couple steps at a time. I know he will be walking any day now. 

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end of summer

Summer has come to an end, but we had a blast. Here are some highlights . . . 

Moab

Vegas

Swimming

Playing with friends

4th of July parade

Camping

Being Silly

Time to Relax

8 months and counting

It is no surprise that our lives revolve around little North. He is 8 1/2 months old and so amazing. Jared and I look at him everyday and feel so lucky to have such a sweet, fun, curious and wonderful little boy. Everyone always says that time goes by so fast. . . . well, it does. We really try to cherish everyday with North. Here are a few of my favorite pictures over the past few months. North has been on two weekend vacations, done a lot of swimming and spent lots of time with his loving family.