Blessing Pictures

We got some pictures of Cannon in his blessing outfit.
Check them out and let me know what you think.

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Also, we are blessing him next Sunday. I sent out the details on a seperate paper with the birth announcement but want to make sure everyone knows who wants to come.
Call me if you want/need the details.

2 Months Old

Cannon had his 2 month check up on Wednesday. He weighed in at 15.2 lbs!!! Can you say CHUNK? The doctor said he was off the charts (percentile wise). He was 24.5 inches long (which was 95% percentile), so he is pretty proportionate. He's just a BIG guy.

While we waited for the nurses to come in to give him his shots, Cannon fell asleep in my arms. I laid him down and when the nurses attacked him, he hardly cried at all. It was more of a yell, like (HEY! DON'T!) and then he went right back to sleep. He didn't seem too bothered by them the rest of the day either.
This is pretty much the way he is too. He sleeps a lot and is really content unless his belly hurts or he's hungry. He loves to snuggle and is so much fun to snuggle too. Who can resist kissing those cheeks?
He has just recently started smiling and cooing all the time. There is nothing better than saying hi to your baby and having them look right at you and grin or talk to you.
He is also super strong. He holds his head up very well by himself and he loves to kick his legs when he's on the floor or if you are holding him, he will kick off against you and try to stand.
We feel so lucky to have him in our lives. Kylee can't get enough of him (which makes me thankful he is so big, because some times I think she's going to crush him). He is the stinkiest (gassy), sweatiest (if you hold him when it's hot, he will leave a pool of sweat on your arms..he sweats all the time. Dr. said it is normal for a kid his size), but sweetest baby I've ever met. We Love You Cannon!

Cousin's

Growing up, I was the only grandchild my age on both sides of the family. I always felt a little out of place. I usually just tagged along with my older sister and cousin Tab (who were 2 years older than me). They were always very kind to let me play with them. Or sometimes I would hang out with the "younger" crowd (3+ years younger). I have a lot of great cousins, even though none of them were my age.


Kylee and Cannon won't have to worry about that. They both have cousins very close to their age..and I'm so excited for them. Kylee's just getting to the age where she plays so well with her cousins and that makes me so happy. Here are some pictures of Kylee and Cannon's cousins. We love them all.

Their newest cousin...

Sabrina Summer Eisenbarth, born TODAY.

6 lbs 1 oz, 17 inches long

Welcome to the world Sabrina!
Isn't she sweet. Already praying. She had to go into the NICU because she had very low blood sugar. I went and saw her and couldn't believe how small she was. She is so beautiful though. She has perfect features and is so petite and dainty. We're so glad she's here. Her and Cannon are exactly 2 months apart, so I'm sure they will be great friends.

Sabrina's siblings:

Gabriel

She is such a big help and keeps Kylee entertained for me. She's going to be such a good and fun big sister.

Bailey

He's happy to still be the only boy in his family.

Cosper Cousins:

Kylee's favorite cousin right now is Camdyn. They are very close to the same age and really get along well.
Kylee was very sad to have to leave Camdyn in Idaho.

Tayleigh also keeps Kylee laughing.

Mckay, the Jedi

Brylynn

Her and Kylee will be great friends too.

Fiddle Festival

This weekend we traveled up to Idaho to attend the Fiddle Festival in Weiser (and more importantly, to see lots of family). It was SO MUCH FUN! Of course we stayed in Boise with the Cosper's. Kylee had a blast with her cousin's and Cannon enjoyed being snuggled by everyone. As usual, I did more visiting and playing then I did taking pictures. I need to get better at that. By the time I remember, the moments usually gone. But here are some of the few pictures we got.

Grandma and Grandpa E holding the kids during the parade. It was SO hot! Cannon doesn't like being hot, so I ended up standing inside the nice air conditioned church and watching the parade out the window. I didn't mind.
This is our new wagon. At first, I was mad at Curtis for buying it because it's not the typical "Radio Flyer" kid wagon everyone gets. It is more of a utility wagon. But now after using it to haul all the kids around all weekend, I'm really glad we got it. My sister-in-law says she can make a canopy for it and doll it up for me (thank heaven for talented people). The kids loved it.

This is my Uncle Ron from Maryland holding Cannon. I haven't seen him since I was barely pregnant with Kylee, so it was a lot of fun to see him and Will and many other Aunts and Uncles and Cousins I haven't seen in a really long time. Sadly, I'm a dough head and didn't get any pictures. Uncle Ron, Aunt Pam...send me some?

Mckay riding the cars at the Weiser carnival. I love his face. Too cute!

Curtis and Cody riding the swings.

Daddy, I Love You!

As usual, this post is a few days late. But I wanted to wish HAPPY FATHER'S DAY, and to pay tribute to the great dad's I know and love.

I hate to brag, but my dad is probably one of the coolest dad's out there. He still keeps up with all his kids and grand kids, whether it's riding roller coasters, pulling Kylee around his yard in the wagon, playing sports, singing Karaoke, or just being a fun guy.

He is a convert to the church and the only member of his family and I have to say I love and admire him SO much for his strength and dedication to the gospel. He is such a great example to me. Not only spiritually, but also just generally. He is the hardest worker I know, one of the most unselfish people I know, and I have never seen a man treat a woman better than my dad treats my mom. I am so glad that he's my dad!

It is so nice when you marry into a good family. Craig (Dad Cosper) is also a wonderful man and I am very blessed to have him in my life. We hate that they live far away and that we don't get to see them as much, but we love talking to them and can't wait to see them this weekend.

And then there's Curtis. The most IMPORTANT father in my life right now. I always knew he would be a great dad, but he has really stepped up even more than I imagined. He is such a big help to me. One of the greatest sounds in the world is when we hear the garage door opening. Both Kylee and I get big grins on our faces and my heart just leaps. The day always gets better once he is there.

He makes me laugh and keeps me young. He helps me remember to have fun and not take things too seriously. I love the way he plays with our kids. I only wish he didn't have to work and could be around more, but he makes every moment count when he is home.

Sadly, both my Grandpa's have passed away. Both were WAY TO YOUNG to go, and both were amazing men. My Grandpa Hebdon was a true cowboy and my Grandpa Eisenbarth was a true farmer. They were both extremely hard working and tough, but kind men. I have so many fun memories of them both, and not a single bad memory.

LOVE YOU DADS!!!

The Zoo

Last weekend we went to the zoo. The weather was a little chilly, but not too bad. All you needed was a light jacket and by the end of the day it was very nice. Kylee loved seeing all the animals, being outside, and being with some of her favorite people. We had a lot of fun with Gma and Gpa Eisenbarth, Great Gma Eisenbarth, Emilee, Cody, Bailey, Darla, Holly, and Cooper. Check out the slide show below (yes, I finally figured out how to do a slide show).

The Zoo

Back to Work

I'm actually writing this blog while sitting on the Frontrunner train, trying hard not to cry as I head into work for the first time in months. I really hated leaving my babies this morning. It was SO hard. I am so jealous of all you mom's who get to stay home. I'm lucky that I only have to work 2 days a week and that I get to work at the most wonderful place in the whole world (the LDS Church Office Building), but still, I much rather be home with my kids.

Cannon and Kylee were both still fast asleep when I left, which makes it a little easier. It also really helps to know they are going somewhere where they are loved as much as I would love them if they were with me (my mom is watching them), so really I'm still really lucky. It still stinks though. ;-)

Here's hoping I can make it through the day.

Happy Birthday Freddy

Today my brother Fred would have celebrated his 34th birthday. I say "would have" because he never actually made it past his 17th. He was killed in a car accident. (ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT BELTS!)


Although it has been 16 years since he past away, and although I was just 12, I still think about him and love and miss him very much. He was an amazing big brother. I'm thankful everyday for the life he lived and the memories I have and the example he was to me.


Here's some pictures of a recent trip to his grave.

There is an airplane on the top right of his headstone because he wanted to be a pilot. He actually took flying lessons and had the opportunity to pilot a plane before he died. This is the view from his grave. Isn't it beautiful? The cemetery he is buried at is the most beautiful cemetery I've ever been to.

This is the another view from his grave.

Too Dang Smart!

Since Kylee's learning to open doors has got us in so much trouble lately (see posts labeled messes), I was really excited when we got those plastic things that go over door handles to keep toddlers from opening them. My mind was put at ease knowing she would no longer be able to go into Cannon's room while he was sleeping in his swing and push him WAY too hard, or get into the bathroom when I wasn't looking.
We put one of the handle covers on the inside of her bedroom door as we thought this could be a good "time out" solution for her. It wasn't too long before she had given us a reason to put her in time out, so in her room she went. It was seriously 5 MINUTES later and out walks Kylee. Curtis and I both looked at each other and I thought for sure the door just didn't get shut hard enough or something.
So I took her to her room and double checked to make sure the door latched and shut completely. Then I stood there as I could hear her playing with the door knob. Then sure enough, the door pops open. She figured them out already. Don't believe me? Hears the proof.

She's just too smart and too cute. Deadly combination!

Yet...Another Mess

I knew when I became a parent that kids can be disobedient and destructive...but I really had no idea until just recently. You've seen the little messes Kylee has made, and although they have been a little frustrating and time consuming, I've been able to laugh about all of them so far....until this one.


Curtis had left early for work and Kylee woke up before Cannon and I did. Somehow she found a black sharpie marker. Don't ask me how, because I HONESTLY didn't even know we owned one. When I was awoken by her, she had drawn all over her legs. I knew there had to be some more damage somewhere, but looked all over the walls and LUCKILY, none of them had marker on them. I was actually quite satisfied and relieved the marker was just on her. Sure, it would take a few washes before it came out, but no big deal. We had a nice little talk about how we only write on paper and I was feeling like a good parent.

Then I found this...
This is the cedar chest my parents bought me when I graduated from High School. It is beautiful and one of my prized possessions. She had also drawn on the side of our bed and one of my nightstands. I cried and seriously could not even look at Kylee. I have never been that mad at her before. I kept trying to remind myself there are just material things, but my emotions didn't feel the same way.

I called my mother who was sympathetic (although she also laughed at me) and calmed me down. Then when Curtis came home he worked his magic and was able to take it off with some chemicals he uses for work all the time. He literally saved the day.
It is pretty much as good as new. The nightstand and bed also survived the attack. This was a wake up call to me that I really needed to make it a little less easy for Kylee to get into things she shouldn't. We have a baby gate at the top of the stairs and covers over all the electrical outlets, but had never really done any other baby proofing...so off to the store we go.