It's a Wonderful Life!

Be prepared for how much I have to post on....this past month has been an overload of great memories with the families over the holidays. Before Christmas My dad built his "traditional" snow slide. Ok it's not traditional to normal standards for a snow slide. It usually end up being at least 5-8 feet tall every year. We had a blast helping him build it this year and McCoy of course loved being out in the snow. Here are some pictures of our adventure. 

 Here's McCoy spazing out because he's so excited to be out there:) 

 McCoy and Steele loving the cold

 "Uh oh, I fell over and can't get back up."

McCoy went down the slow slide too. He wasn't so sure of it at first but then he loved it.  

Over this past weekend I learned a lot more about what is important to me. Christmas was amazing. We stayed at my sister and brother-in-law's house and spent the time playing games, watching movies, talking, stuffing our faces with food and chasing the little ones around. McCoy had a blast! He loves having new territories to run around and play in and it was a bonus that he had cousin Steele and Auntie Jill to play with. We all enjoyed ourselves to the fullest and we all reminded ourselves what is the most important. The presents were great and McCoy couldn't have reacted any better to his presents from Santa and family but the time we all got to spend and enjoy each other's company is really what made this weekend special. 

In the past, every Christmas Trevor and I have spend together, I haven't even been feeling well. This Christmas I had my full health and both Trev and McCoy were there to experience the great healthy holidays with me. It really made me appreciate the simplest things in life and how wonderful my life really is. I'm so blessed to have such an amazing family all around. Here are some photos a quite a few movies for you to watch as well. 

 McCoy has always love to shake things around like a crazy man. He gets most of his fun out of shoes that have shoe laces. This movie is of him shaking Steele's shoe around and then he proceeds to talk about how he feels and what he's thinking. (link Below) 

Entertainment McCoy brings

 All the boys helped with making this huge slow slide all the way down the hill that Jenn and Jordan live on.This one topped the first slide my dad made with us before Christmas. We seriously got up to about 25-30 mph on this thing and it had to be at least 600+ feet or so. It was such a blast. Even McCoy got to go on the slide and he loved it just as much. (Link Below)

Our Snow Slide

 Christmas Morning. (Link Below)

 Waiting to see what Santa brought....

 

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Santa's Presents

 Look at these adorable PJ's Uncle Ryan got McCoy. I love them! McCoy loved this dump truck for it's wheels and to push around. McCoy loved all his presents from his aunts and uncles but he couldn't even take it all in because he was so excited about all of the presents. 

Aunt Nicole gave McCoy this adorable little Indian puppet. McCoy loves it to death. Trev brings him alive with his hand and it's almost as if McCoy can't get enough of him. This movie below show just how much he loves this little guy.  (Link below)

Indian little boy

Frozen Clip

I'm trying to get Nike to ship me a new clip for my backpack.It froze on a 20 degree morning. Hope Nike will sell me a new part.

Caught On Tape!
Watch as just us boys get naughty this year! And right before Christmas! The audacity!  This year we all were guilty of opening a few presents early. Even Heidi was naughty when we wore some Christmas clothes to take pictures at Scott Hancock's studio. Great gift idea from Nanna B.

He really pops his lid (at 30 seconds).  Watch out! We've got an angry bear on our hands. Click above to watch!

Factory warranty fixed camera

After the photo shoot we looked at all the pictures and realized that McCoy doesn't naturally smile at the camera. Not all kids are born with it. McCoy will be one year old this month! We will soon post Ruby and McCoy's birthday celebration.

BLogger's Give Back

Check out this amazing way to give back this Christmas. My sister and some of her blogging pros put this fantastic Christmas Project together for all of us to take part in. You really should check it out and make sure the read about the family they are helping out this Christmas. About 2 weeks ago, my aunt and uncle's house bunt down. They got out in time but there's nothing left of what they once called home. It really makes you realize what's important around this Christmas season. We're hoping to help them out with what they need to still have a great Christmas and get back on their feet as they recover from such a traumatic experience. My sister put a lot of time into this blog and she tells all about their experience doing it and what their main cause is for. The bidding for the auctioned items starts on December 15 so hurry and check it out. There's a ton of amazing items up for bid and all the money will go straight to the family. 

Blogger's Give Back

Make sure to come back next year too because they're hoping to be able to help at least one family every Christmas by giving back. All your help will be much appreciated!! 

November Update

Trev does such a great job at being "Dad". When he is watching McCoy while I'm at work, he takes the cutest pictures and videos. Trev always plays games with McCoy, one of which is when he makes McCoy steal the binki out of his mouth. It so funny and cute because McCoy fights so hard to take it out of Trev's mouth and sometimes will even offer it back to Trev so they can keep playing. Here's a video that Trev took and I had to post it! Enjoy! (Link below) 

 

McCoy loves his Binki!

We got this fun "T-Ball" set for an early Birthday Present from cousin Ruby! Over the thanksgiving weekend, we did brithday exchanges for the grandbabies with Trev's side of the family. It was so fun and of course McCoy had just as much fun with the paper as he did the presents. He really enjoys this one though and he's actually pretty good with it. Usually he uses the "T" to hit the balls but really, anything that resembles a stick that he can whack things with it, HE LOVES IT. I couldn't help but to post all the pictures I took of him playing with it. He really does love it!  (Sorry, my angle when I took the picture, is kind of making McCoy look like he has a really big upper body and tiny legs and feet:))

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 He's just so squeezable! He's been so sweet lately. 

I swear I love every stage this kid is going through. He now has about 3 different speeds with is transportation skills now. He entertains himself better and actually seems much happier now that he can get around like he's always wanted to. Of course he has plenty of bruises on his head from walking into things which is pretty sad but he's a champ about it. Usually he doesn't even cry which is super surprising because he has some pretty bad falls. I just can't believe this little man is almost 1! Everyone told me it would go by fast and it totally did. I just want time to stop right now because I love this stage. 


We have a pretty good schedule going on with McCoy, which really helps Trev when he watches him. Trevor never beleived me that McCoy really enjoyed watching little children shows like, "Micky Mouse Club House" and "Special Agent OSO" until I showed him what his response was when he watches the lady that sings on "OSO". This video shows you just how much he loves to watch it. McCoy still loves to watch his sports with dad but there's nothing like his adorable smile when he watches the shows that are made for kids just like him. Check it out. (Link Below)

Special Agent OSO 

FINGER ROLL!

I just know that McCoy will be a basketball player. Even now at only 10 months he's practicing his one handed finger roll with the utmost do diligence.Watch the FINGER ROLL!

Also we got exclusive footage of McCoy eating his very first pickle!

He might like pickles as much as Heidi does. Watch McCoy walk and talk about PICKLES!

What Does McCoy Do With Dirty Laundry?

Here are a few family updates:

Trevor is still juggling 18 credits at UVU

Heidi is as beautiful as ever and still working

McCoy is walking like a champ now and has learned new ways to entertain himself. He's discovered his new love for the laundry... (link below)

THE SAME THING HE DOES WITH CLEAN LAUNDRY!

Sunday's Best! Isn't he just the cutest thing you've ever seen?

McCoy's 1st Halloween

Take a look at this clan...aint our outfits perrrrty?

Every time I look at my dress and Trev's tooth, I can't help but to just laugh out loud. McCoy, like always, was adorable and staged as a little chicken for a night. We had a blast at a Halloween party thrown by Jill and Micheal Taylor. It was a lot of fun and we got to see others' costumes. 

Here's McCoy and Ruby enjoying the time together before we sent them off to bed so we could have some time with just the grown ups. Ruby was a sack of cash to go along with the 1920's Mobster (Craig) and the Flapper Girl (Kara). We were also joined by Cinderella (Jill), Prince Charming (Michael), and Mini Cinderella (Carmen). It was a blast.  

We got McCoy and skeleton shirt to go along with our Halloween weekend. It glows in the dark and has candy in the belly. Look at how cute he is...Could you ask for a more lovable little boy? He's not so little anymore since he's walking like a pro now!

McCoy loves to read books. I have found that when he is getting unhappy, I sit down and give us some quiet reading time. I read the book and McCoy turns the pages. I think it's up there on McCoy's list of "favorite things to do." Check out this video of our typical reading sessions. (Link Below)

Reading books with McCoy

He has a new found love for this sippy cup. I think he feels cool drinking out of a straw. His little lips make it even cuter too!  

I know, I know, probably something I shouldn't put on here but I couldn't help it since he's just the cutest thing in the whole world! We bought him this highchair and he loves it. He pushes it around all the time and laughs at himself while he does it. 

If You're Happy and You Know It...

This video shows what McCoy does when he likes the food you're feeding him.
 ... clap your hands

McCoy Walking

Check out McCoy! In this video he excersizes his legs and artistic skills both in front of and behind the camera! Check it out in HD! (click on links below)
McCoy Walking then watch as he almost loses it while playing extreme peek-a-boo and my favorite video I call Blink Blink... enjoy!

Oh How Sweet the Memories

I told myself that I would never be the blogger that would write a novel on each of my posts, and I would only put pictures...hahaha well here it is. I just have to take the time to post on something cheesy and so real. It's what means the most to me but it's kind of long so, hold on tight! (There will be pictures though, I promise!)

Every day I keep telling myself that I'll treasure every moment I have with McCoy. Sometimes is hard in the crazy rushes of life but when I take the time to really think about how much I have in my life to be grateful for and to love, it really takes me by surprise how much I don't give credit to how amazing every day is. I love my family and I love them more every day. McCoy is the most amazing little boy. He brings a smile to my face not just a few times a day but more than I can count. He is so loving and innocent that it makes me want to set the best example for him. I want him to become the most amazing man just like any other mother would want of their son. For some reason I can't help but to feel like I want it more than everyone else. But hey, I also feel like there's no way any mother could love their son as much as I love McCoy. I know this isn't true and the love that I have for him is the same love that I know my mother has for me and the same goes for every other mother that I know. It's just another way of expressing how much I really do love my son, McCoy!! He's practically perfect in every way!

Tonight I went and visited one of my best friends. She just had a little boy, Jude Dylan Lye, this past week. It was almost sad to see how big McCoy was compared to him. I couldn't believe my eyes at the sight of this little infant in my arms. It really got me thinking of how much I miss when he was smaller and wouldn't try to crawl right out of my arms. But it got me thinking. I need to be better about living in the moment and not waiting for this or waiting for that. I have always said, "I love this stage that McCoy is in now, but I can't wait until..." Hopefully I've learned my lesson to just purely enjoy every moment of every sweet memory.

Ever sense I was a little girl I couldn't wait to be married and become a mother. Now that I have all of that I feel like I can truly enjoy it all with out wanting something else. McCoy brings me that greater satisfaction and joy of being a mother. Knowing that he loves me back is the best thing in the whole world. When he reaches for me, hugs me, kisses me and just needs me, it brings that joy that I couldn't wait for when I was younger. Love really is the greatest gift from God. I feel like I don't appreciate it like I should but I have to admit that McCoy had showed me how to love better than anyone else.

I hope that from here on out I can be a better mother and love a little more every day of my life. I won't wait for this, wait for that, or else soon enough, McCoy will be 18 and moving out of the house and I'll have no joy in the memories. Now, I'm going to just love it all!!!

So now here come the pictures that I promised:)

 Grandpa Keith, Kim (GK), and Sophia came to town this weekend and it a was blast to have them here. We got treated to the BYU football game and McCoy absolutely LOVED the game. McCoy is definitely a people person and loves the big crowds. He loves when there's a lot to look at. He was so good and so happy the entire game. It did help that BYU won so it was a decent game for us as well.

McCoy loved riding on my shoulders. I think that was his favorite part.



Family Picture at the game...we all had matching T-shirts but you can only see a little bit of McCoy's.




Check out McCoy's extremely active eyebrows.





Like Father Like Son

Trev does a really good job of getting the videos that I always put on here. This one he took is a tad dark because McCoy was just taking a nap but I had to put it on here because there are times when McCoy wakes up this happy from his naps. His squeals, laughs and faces are hilarious! I seriously love this kid more than anything!!! (Link Below)

You've got to check this one out!