The Helmet Part 2

On Thursday Tavis got his helmet fitted and wore it for the first time. He is such a happy baby he didn't even care whether it was on or not but I sure did. After we left the doctors I went to walmart for some household items and as I strolled tavis around everyone starred and gawked and it was awful. I rolled myself into a corner and cried for a while and when I was brave enough came out and finished my shopping. I know everyone was just curious but it sure felt horrbile to be on the other end of the stares. Tavis' top left tooth is just about to come through and the right one is now swollen so he's actually not a very happy camper. So, between the teething and the helmet he has had a big week. He sleep pretty well with the helmet on but not at night. He sure lets us know when he wants it off and when we take it of he is drenched. Babies are so amazing. . . all that they have to go through and they handle it like champs most of the time. It's incredible to see how well he adapts to all the changes and growing he does. We love him! If you can't figure out what's on Tavis' face it's his binki. . he spits it out and that's where it lands. despite everything you can see how truly happy he is! I love it!


As for me, well I was called to be the 2nd counselor in the Young Women's and so I am over the Beehives which is kind of weird because I feel like I was just a Beehive yesterday. I am really excited and love my little girls!! Nathan is still going strong with no calling and I think he actually really likes it because he gets Tavis during church and therefore has plenty of excuses to leave early, walk the halls, sit on the couch instead of in class, . . . don't worry I'm trying to get him into shape. Oh, By the way if you didn't know they split our ward so they had to reorganize our new ward.

A Girls Lunner. . .

Last Wednesday a bunch of us girls in the valley went to Amber Parry's house around noon and ate a delicious lunch (amber made herself). It was a blast chat and laugh. We talked about everything. The kids played and kept each other busy which was nice but when they had dance time it was priceless. It is so great for us women to get out and have adult conversations and laugh and truly enjoy ourselves. I love to build relationships with truly great and fun women especially those that uplift me and help me to be an optimist, they edify me. We all stayed until about 5 pm when we decided our husbands need us. I know that I could call any of these friends at any point and ask a question or a favor and they would be there for me. . I know this because I have called and asked dumb mother questions that I should know and don't. They don't laugh at me they just love and help me and I truly appreciate that. Here are some pictures of our little party! I hope you all enjoy and thanks so much for a needed afternoon! Love ya.



So Much FUN!!

Snowmobiles!!! WaaHooo!

On Thursday Nathan took his crew and me snowmobiling in Logan Canyon. We left about 9am and traveled to the Sinks in Logan Canyon also known as the one of the coldest places in th Nation. I have to say I held my own pretty well. While they were catching air off jumps I rode along the trails looking at all the beauty around me. They were in and out of holes up over hills (steep hills) and riding the sleds has hard as they could. We had a blast! Nathan taught me how to side hill a little bit until I got so tired I didn't have any muscle left to turn the machine one way or the other, so as long as we went straight I was just fine. I ended up sitting at the bottom of the hills taking pictures of the boys doing there thing. We started for home (thank goodness) around 3ish and I decided I could not go another 2 hours so I went home home and they continued their adventure in the hills behind our house and across the highway. The next morning I felt as though I was ran over by a truck and sure enough Nathan was up and running! Crazy. We sure had fun but it has cured me of my want for a snowmobile and has pushed Nathan even harder to get one. . . we shall see what the future brings for Nathan.



All the pictures are Nathan except for the last one. I couldn't do anything really cool so I just watched and took some awesome pictures! Oh by the way Nathan bought himself a snowmobile on Saturday. . .what a surprise. I knew he would bug me until I said yes so I figured I held him off for 4 years I guess I would give in now, he deserves it more than anyone I know. I will post pictures of his new one soon. . we just have to wait for a good day so Tavis can join in. :)!

The Helmet

Wow it's only been just over a week and the New Year has started with a Bang! We went in for Tavis's 6 month check up and his pediatrician suggested that Tavis get a helmet to help his head shape. So on Tuesday we met with a Brace Dr. who fits and makes the helmets and he molded Tavis's head. Tavis was super great until the plaster started to harden and you could tell he began to feel a little uncomfortable but other than that everything wet very well.




The helmet will create a void on the flat space of Tavis's head so as his head grows it will grow into that empty space to make the back of his head more round. This is purely cosmetic and has no affect on his brain. The reason they suggest to do this is so that if he were to ever have glasses or braces his structure will be as symmetric as possible. It's quite interesting actually.
Well at his check up he was 27 inches and 16.10 lbs. and healthy little bugger. If you have any questions please call me.