3 months already!

Brynn is 3 months today! I can't believe how fast it's going by! I just wanted to post something quick and this cute picture of her because she is the best baby ever.

Happy 3 month birthday!

And I am going to try and take her 3 month pics at Disneyland because we leave today to Cali! So excited! Can't wait! I'm sure there will be lots and lots of pictures to post when I get back.

Green goodness.

My cousin Kelly Statzer came up to me the other day and told me about the "green smoothies". I have heard about it and was very interested in trying them after watching "Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead".

It's about this over weight guy on all kind of medications goes on a juice fast for 60 days. It's loaded with all kinds of fruits and vegetables! Not only does he lose a ton of weight, he is healthy enough to stop taking all his medication! It's a really cool show.

Anyways, Kelly send me a link to this website,

http://www.livingrawbygrace.com/

and she has a similar story.

Sooooooo, trying to be healthy and all Lacey and I decided to try the green smoothie. There are all kinds of recipes out there but we wanted to go simple (because this whole vegetable drink thing is all new to us, and kind of weird looking. hahah)

So we did:

1 cup of spinach

3 bananas

1 cup of water

And to tell you the truth..... IT WASN'T THAT BAD!!!

I think this could be a new thing!

The Hidden Roll.

Last night when we were getting ready to put Brynn down for the night and she does what she does best......

she spit up all over her neck.

If you have seen Brynn lately she has started to pack on the pounds and has the cutest chubby cheeks ever! (not to mention the cute new rolls on her thighs). Well Russ went to clean out the spit up in her neck and on the wipe there was blood!!! Where did that come from!?!? We went to investigate and since she has gotten so chubby in her face and neck there were seriously like 5 rolls under her neck! We had to pull her head up and pull the rolls apart to see what was going on down there. The poor thing had a raw neck from moisture and spit up! We always clean her neck out but there was like a hidden roll under all the other rolls on her neck that trapped all the moisture down there! I'm surprised she hasn't been more fussy lately because it looks like it hurts! Poor Brynn! So we are keeping it dry and clean now!

Sorry Brynn! We love you!

(and are still learning....)

i'm gonna look ridiculous

Well this baby weight is getting a little old now.

I was talking to Ruthie the other day on Skype and she told me about the workout she did and lost a bunch of weight from. It's one of Jillians workouts....6 pack in 6 weeks!

I thought of getting a workout pass to the gym but then decided against it. I know myself it was hard getting to the gym WITHOUT a baby for me. So I needed something I could do at home so I thought this was perfect. Of course I am such a "buddy" person I needed a buddy to help motivate myself to do this everyday. I told Lacey to come and join the Jillian party! So Lacey has come over and we have been doing pretty good.

The first time I did it i was SOOOO SORE and could barely do the moves.

We are into week 2 now and things are getting easier (but I am still huffing and puffing and sweating like crazy the whole way through it.) I hope that this can help me shave off some of this baby weight because I am not one of the lucky ones "that it just melt right off" when I am breastfeeding. I think it is the exact opposite actually (I guess that is what I get for having such an easy pregnancy). So Lacey and I took "before pictures" of ourselves to see if this video really makes a difference. Of course the real pictures are way too embarrassing to post so you get this for now. Hopefully I will have some awesome AFTER pictures and then maybe I won't be so embarrassed to post the befores.

But trust me, you don't want to see them.

We of course are trying to watch our diets as well but I feel like I still have a pregnant appetite! (and all I want are sweets!) Anywhoo, I know I just had a baby like 2 and a half months ago but I feel so sad that none of my clothes fit me and that I have to wear Russ T-shirts and the same pair of "BIG" jeans I bought for myself everyday. And you just feel gross (like I bend over and a fat roll is preventing me to bend any farther that was never there before).

I need to shed some pounds. I hope this works!

In the video there is a part that she says "You know what you are gonna do is look RIDICULOUS" That's the goal, we want to look ridiculous. Wish me luck.

(ps. did mention I hate working out)

Jillian is kicking our butts!

Proof

Do you ever have arguments with your spouse

about their snoring?

You wake up from a restless nights sleep and roll over and tell your husband "I could not sleep last night because you kept snoring!" and there response is "No, I don't snore....whatever!"

Well, one night I got the proof.

Russ tends to snore when he lays on his back. A little nudge in the middle of the night will get him to stop (usually). One night when I was finished feeding Brynn I walked back into the room to hear a BEAR SNORE. I have never hear Russ snore this loud before! I had to get it on camera to show him..."LOOK HOW LOUD YOU WERE SNORING!" He WAS sick so that made the snore worse but just listen to this......no one could sleep through that!

Yep. More Brynn Pictures.

Ok....So before I had kids I would read other peoples blogs who DID have kids and say, "those pictures are cute of all their kids but what are the mom and dad up to? Where are the pictures of them? Why is it always blogs about the kids?"

Well I have turned into the mom who is obsessed with her kid and now I understand. (But I still will try to take more pics of Russ and I and keep you updated with us too!) I am always taking pictures of her and forget to take some of Russ and I as well.

Lately that is nearly impossible since Russ is working day and night. They are implementing some new software in the office and are still fixing a few bugs and training....so lets just say it's just me and Brynn most days right now. So I had to go out and take some pictures of Brynn in her Blessing dress before she grew out of it. So I had Russ help me and we loaded her up to take her for her first outdoor photoshoot at 2 months old. She better get used to this.

She will basically have a camera in her face her whole life.

Brynn is the best....

As a new mom, I totally find myself staring at

Brynn when she is sleeping.

She is just too cute! I walked in to find her arms stretched so high up! It's funny because I usually swaddle her but I didn't for this nap. She really took advantage of the extra space she had for her arms. I love her.

Happy Birthday to Jesus!

I saw a really cute Christmas card the said Happy Birthday to Jesus! Isn't this why we celebrate Christmas! It was so cute! Around this time of year I seem to always get so busy, doing last minute shopping, wrapping presents, decorating the tree and the house for Christmas that the REAL reason we celebrate Christmas gets lost.

I feel very grateful this year for so many reasons.

Russ and I have had so many blessings in the past few months, it's amazing.

I feel so grateful to have such a awesome husband. He works so hard to provide for our family. He picks up groceries for me on his way home from his long day at work. He snuggles with me in the morning. He changes Brynn's diapers, feeds her and puts her down when I have had enough. He helps me clean the house. He calls me when he goes to lunch to say hi. He leaves me sweet notes on the mirror in our bathroom. The simple things he does everyday reminds me of why I married him.

He is a kind and loving man and I am lucky to have him.

I am in awe of how amazing it it to have a daughter and to be a mother. She has such a happy spirit. She brings us much joy (even if we don't sleep). I love her smile, my face lights up when I see it. I love her sweet voice (even if she is crying). She is so small and I love to cuddle with her. I am so grateful I can be a stay at home mom. I love to spend time with her and see her grow and develop. She is so precious and so beautiful. I am starting to see so much of Russ in her. She will probably be a daddy's girl. =-) I am so grateful for the opportunity to carry her and bring her to this world.

We are grateful for the new home we were able to purchase. I don't think it was just "luck". I know Heavenly Father was watching over us and provided this home for us. I am so grateful for the ward and the neighborhood we live in.

We are surrounded by such amazing people.

I am grateful for the schooling Russ was able to have.

For the 3 wonderful yeas in Utah we had together.

I am grateful for the chance to move back home close to family and the job that Russ has.

We would have none of this if is wasn't for Christ's birth and ultimately his sacrifice that allowed us to be here and to have these earthly experiences and joys!

So Happy Birthday Jesus!

We had so much fun with our family over the weekend. Dinner with uncle Ryan and Bri on Thursday. Then our big extended family party on Friday with all the aunts and uncles and cousins with dinner (homemade soups!) and a fun elephant exchange!! Then our immediate family gathered together on Christmas eve for dinner and our traditional "open one gift on Christmas eve." Then Russ and I had our own family opening present time on Christmas day morning, went to church with the Mullaly's and mom and dad, then off to mom and dads to read the birth of Christ and finish opening presents! Straight from there we went to Russ moms house to have dinner and exchange gifts! It was a long but fun weekend!

Here are a few pictures from Brynn's first Christmas!!!!

Her Christmas jammies were from Nikki, they used to be Tanners. =-)

She looks cute in them!

Our first REAL Christmas TREEEEE!!!

Made by my lovely sister Brooke!

Stocking hung with care....

Merry Christmas Baby Brynn!

We had to include Domino in the festivities....

Brynns First ornament.

Russ Got her matching sweat pants like moms hahaha.

Russ also bought Brynn this cute hoody!

Our tree wouldn't be complete without a BYU ornament! (Domino thought it was his toy and was trying to eat it!)

a mini blacklight flashlight (i know it's not as cool as Scotts!)

I got him this movie because it looks awesome in blueray!

my mommy and daddy and baby ornament!

Russ made me some new church music.

and don't forget the chapstick!

He labeled each one for different parts of the house so there will always be a chapstick around (so I stop using his! )

Santa came!

new outfit number 1 (she got 2)

Brynn and daddy!

awesome shorts from kerri and marcy!

cute wallet from kerri and marcy!

These are presents to Brynn..... =-)

Love her! She is the best present we got!

Merry Christmas Brynn! (i know she is really excited inside)

Russ surprised me with a tablet and lightroom! So unexpected and i LOVED LOVE LOVED IT!

I surprised Russ with a "parking spot" in the garage. Our garage was so messy We could not park 2 card in it. So i cleaned it, had jake power wash it, and bought some shelves (that dad and jake put together for me) to put the boxes up and organize it! i am a good wife huh? haha.....

The fam on Christmas...

me and my little santa.

I love this pic of her!

The aunts love Brynn!

Dad is a loner. haha.