What is going on????

Ok so Linnea has decided to change her sleep patterns completely!!! She has been an AMAZING sleeper so far in her life, like 3 hour naps and sleeping from 8 to 8 every night. She cut her two bottom teeth and still seemed normal except she woke up about 6:30 or 7 in the morning, now we have a different story...maybe a 45 minute nap during the day and maybe another 15 minute nap later on, then going to bed still around 8 or 8:30 and waking up around 2 then 4 then 5 then finally around 7. This has been going on for the last two weeks, as some of you know I work at home and I count on longer naps to get any work done!!! So any advice to help kids sleep better I would love it. I don't know if her teeth are upsetting her or what, but she is still a happy baby a little bit more needy and when she wakes up from her naps it is LOUD she likes to scream! Some people told me the "let them cry" method, I tried, can't do it...it makes me cry, so anything else would be much appreciated.

Another new addition...

Well Derek and I welcomed the newest member of our clan on Wednesday...Gemma! Yes, if you're wondering what type of dog she is...she will be a full grown St. Bernard someday. We wanted to look at some pets and found Gemma on monday, but we thought no maybe a parrot...then we saw her again on Wednesday and just said you know lets get her. We names her after a real Italian Saint, Gemma Galgani, I thought it was cool. Some of you may think we are nuts for having a small home with a giant dog, but they are lethargic dogs who do well in the house, we just need to give her some good walks and they are called "nanny dogs" because they are so patient with kids, which she has proven to us when Linnea digs at her eyes and pulls on her lips and ears. I am still kind of hesitant, but she is such a loveable puppy that she makes me forget sometimes. I hope it all works out because I'm sure she will be a great dog that our family will just love!!!

7 Months

Well our beautiful Linnea has hit her 7 month mark...yesterday...she is such a joy to our little family! Here are some things about Linnea...

-She loves singing along to the sacrament hymns (even though some people don't find it too pretty)

-She loves to dance & spin with mom and dad all over the house.

-She loves playing one for the money with dad

-She loves to reach for everything in sight and try to get it into her mouth

-She has her two bottom front teeth and is sprouting a molar

-She loves the water

-She loves to blow spit all over and make motor boat noises

-She loves her fruits and veggies

-She loves taking walks with mom and telling stories about what she is seeing

-She sounds like Darth Vadar when she is excited about something and is breathing hard

-She is an early to bed early to riser

-she loves to bounce in her exersaucer

-She is trying soooo hard to get on her knees to start crawling

-She loves to be a bully and laugh when other babies cry

-She loves to read books with mom and dad

-She loves her rubber ducky and tubby time

- She is such a social butterfly and loves to show her smile to anyone she meets

There is soooo much more I could go on and on, Linnea is sooo loved by Derek and I and everyone who meets her. I can't imagine life without her and am so grateful for the chance I have to watch her grow into such a beautiful little girl, I can't to see what she becomes!!!! We love you little girl!!!!

She isn't so sure about this picture :)

A New Auntie!!!!

Well last night we got some great news....My sister Katie is expecting a baby!!! YAY!!! She is due March 4th so she's a little over 4 weeks along. I am already an Aunt to 8 adorable kids on the Childs side, but none on the Carter side. My parents are so excited, they can't wait to have two little grandkids, my mom is already planning the spending sprees all over again :) I predict a boy, so we'll see. I'm so happy for Katie and Eric....it is such a great thing!!! They will make such great parents! Congrats guys!

Bobbi's Wedding/ Lake Powell

On the 2nd my good friend Bobbi married her high school sweetie in the Ogden Temple. They are so cute together Derek and I were able to attend the sealing and that was a much needed

(Linnea and mom waiting during pictures...I think someone got tired!)

JUST MARRIED!

temple visit. They will make such a cute married couple...they are two of the nicest people ever. Congrats Guys!!!

We also went to Lake Powell with the Childs side of the family, it was alot of fun, I got a little sick one night though and Linnea chose to have her two bottom teeth come in so for a few days she wasn't a very happy camper. Derek was able to take a needed break from the everyday which I know he enjoyed.

(Lookin good!)

(She may not look like it, but she hated that life jacket)