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!

nine months

It's madness how fast the past nine months have flown by. It's crazy to think that my little boy has been out of me as long as he was in. It's insane how fast McCoy has developed, physically, mentally, and emotionally. I just love the little man to death and sometimes I just want to squeeze his guts out...not really but I really do love him to the bones. He's over 19 lbs now and eating his big boy food so much better. He sleeps through the night from 7:30 to 7:30 every day and takes amazingly good naps.

The newest and greatest is that McCoy took his official first steps the other day. It was official because no one was watching when he slowly let go of the sturdy object he was holding onto and took 5 steps. It was unbelievable and of course he won't do it again so we can get it on video but I just had to blog about it. I hope he doesn't try and really figure the walking thing out because that means trouble for us parents. Who knows what the future brings.

Is this not the cutest thing you've ever seen? Trevor found him like this while Trevor was letting him play around with his toys. He crawled all the way behind our entertainment center and was loving every second of it. I just can't believe that he didn't get stuck:)

Watching uncle Ryan play the guitar.

I couldn't help it...I know, kind of sad.

We made a trip to Costco with cousin Ruby. As you can tell, McCoy hasn't ever seen another baby sharing his very own shopping cart. By the end, he was enjoying the company.

While Trevor was watching McCoy he caught him looking at him self in the most peculiar way. I'm glad he got it on video because it is pretty darn cute. (Link Below)

Mirror Entertainment 

McCoy still loves his baths more than anything. His new found love is the sponge that we catch him eating every once in a while. Pretty gross but he for some reason loves taking his baths with it. (Link Below)

Nudies in the bath

Some how McCoy's crawling skills keep getting better and better. I'm sure they're just going to increase in speed so hopefully I'll still be able to keep up with him. I'm really afraid for when he learns how to walk....ok more afraid of when he learns how to run. Also, check out what McCoy does when he gets to the stairs. It's like he knows what will happen if he takes one more move towards them. He doesn't always do that but maybe he's learning. (Link Below)

Speedy Boy

BOO

 McCoy has been doing the cutest thing lately. He's learned how to entertain us by playing "peek-a-boo." I love his cute little eyes when he plays. They light up with happiness every time he gets a reaction from us. I just love this kid! He shows me everyday how much he's learning and of course, how much he loves me:) 

"Hide-and-Seek" 

"Peek-a-Boo"  

 McCoy's laugh

 ps. on this movie, you can ignore my nasty white legs and really awkward position:) McCoy loves when I do this with him I just had to put this on here because of McCoy's laugh. I always do extreme things when I get home from work because of how much I miss him. I always get him really wired:)

 

 Some random pictures of the chunk...

Do you like my foot?

 I know...I have the cutest little champ ever!

 

oh happy days

Our wonderful weekend began on Saturday with an amazing walk down the Provo River's trail. McCoy, of course, loved the water and the walk was even better. Every time we go outside, McCoy's little eyes light up. Here's some more pictures of our little family and also a cute video of him on the swing--another thing that McCoy loves.

(Links below) 

splish splash

just keep swingin'

Our next exciting adventure was CAMPING!! We all had a blast! It was so fun to spend time with Kara, Craig and cousin Ruby doing what we all enjoy so much! We found this hidden camp ground up the alpine loop and it was so secluded you wouldn't have even noticed that it was a holiday weekend. There wasn't a person or sound anywhere near us. It was the perfect get-a-way for all of us. McCoy loved to get nice and dirty and mom didn't even care:)

 

Our campsite---couldn't have gotten any better than this!

Trevor had the best time burning this bucket on the last day. He said he didn't want it anymore and wanted to see what would happen. It actually burned better than any of the fire wood we brought. Fire has got to be the best part about camping and McCoy already had his eye out for it. Anytime we were next to it, he was always staring. Here's a video that reminded me of something my dad would record on our home videos growing up. It's got such a "home video" feel to it, I just had to put in on here. (link below)

chillin' by the fire 

After we left the campsite, we headed down to Vivian Park for lunch. This too was a blast and McCoy, like always, loved it! 

slide action

 This weekend kept getting better and better. It's sad to see that it's already over but it was a BLAST and McCoy is creating all these memories with us...and now there's a blog about all of it, so we'll be sure to never forget it!

this is what makes my life beautiful

I can't tell you how much these two mean to me. This is what makes my life beautiful! Just the thought of them brings such joy and happiness to my life. Everyday McCoy does something to surprise to me and make me love him that much more. Trevor has been such a good support with taking care of McCoy and the way he loves McCoy means so much to me. He's such a good dad and does everything that I ever ask of him. He's the best husband and McCoy is the best son. I have the perfect little family and I couldn't ask for more.

So now that the cheesy part is over, I just had to post on what happened today. I went shopping for the first time in about a month. It was pretty intense and I made sure that I got the best deal on everything by price matching at Wal-Mart. It really saves a lot of money but takes a lot longer to make the list and do the shopping. The shopping part can be really hard especially when McCoy needs to come with me. He's the cutest attraction at the store but after about 1 hour, he's usually done and then even more done about half way through. He was such a good sport though. I got to the check-out and by this time he had a really runny nose, poor guy. The nicest lady behind us realized how much I had ahead of me before we could get out the doors and she took the fun opportunity to entertain him. She was really sweet and it helped out a lot to just get all the groceries on, off and back into the cart while McCoy was happily making this lady's day with his special smiles and giggles. 

When I got home, I had about 8 trips up to my apartment on the 3rd floor. The first load I brought McCoy up and then got him entertained so I could run back down and up, and down and up...and so on. Anyway, when I got the last load up, I found McCoy like this.....

 I couldn't help but to take a picture...and lots of them

 I just love this kid. I can't explain it any better. He means the world to me and something as simple as this is what makes my life beautiful! 

The other night Trev was taking pictures of McCoy after his bath. He loves his baths and he is always so happy and in such a good mood. We made sure they were "G" rated so I couldn't help but to put them on here...and again, this is what makes my life beautiful!!!