Fun Outside

Since it was a nice day today, Cash and I took a little stroll over by the park and played for a little bit while his brother was sleeping. We are lucky that we have a park that is right next to our apartments and this summer should be fun for Cash since he'll be able to play there! Sad all the rain we just got melted the snow, now it's all muddy - but hey, at least we had fun!

Colt's New Stats

So this past Monday Colt had his two month appointment and I must say - I was very proud of how much he has grown! He is going to be my little chunker and I'm amazed at how big he is getting. We have had a rough two months of crying and fussing, but ever since his shots on Monday he has turned a corner and is happy once again. He is pooping on his own finally and things are doing good! We have also put Colt into Cash's room so they are sharing now. We thought that it was going to be a rough go for awhile, but honestly it has been the best transition ever! Cash is now giving Colt hugs and kisses and not hitting him as much. He hits him for fun, but he loves to give him hugs now! Also when I have to get up and feed Colt in the middle of the night, Cash actually sleeps through it so it has been a good thing!

Here are his new stats:

Head Circumference: 15.4 inches (went from 10% at two weeks to 24% at 2 months!!)
Weight: 11.95 pounds (went from 10% at two weeks to a whopping 50% at two months!)
Height: 22.52 inches (went from 28% at two weeks to 27% at two months). He dropped a little bit, but if he's like Cash, he'll catch up to this and surpass it pretty fast!

Cash's next appointment is his 15 month appointment and that's at the end of the month. Then, we will have Colt's four month appointment at the first of March :-)

Two Reasons...

I love being a mom!

#1 - I get to see this little boy everyday!! I have never seen a boy filled with so much joy for life and the ability to love everyone with everything he has!

#2 - Even though this little dude has been so cranky for the past month and a half, the fact that he can look at me and have a huge grin on his face makes my heart melt! He is such a blessing like his older brother!





And to add a third reason...

It's because of this man! He is such a wonderful father and I have never seen someone loves his boys as much as he does!











Jeff - thank you for always being there for these little dudes and being the person you are. I know that they are going to grow up to be strong independent men because of you!

What a Year...

Oh boy, is it really the end of 2010? I can't believe how fast this year went and honestly, I think now that we have it behind us - I can breathe a sigh of relief.

He couldn't be a better husband!

I will start off by saying that it wasn't an easy year for us, actually the past couple of years haven't been easy. Things have come and gone, eventually gotten worse, then gotten better. Both Jeff and I have grown so much, not only as individuals but as a couple. We have been through a lot of trials, but I believe they are slowly coming to an end. Because of this, I am bound and determined to make 2011 the best year we have had so far.

Things that have happened this year - starting in January:

January

Cash is 3 months old!

I went back to work after being on maternity leave - only to find out that there was a lot going on and everything got messed up while I was gone. Cash turned 3 months old and started his round of shots during this month (we found out he doesn't like them at all!)









February
Well, after being back at work for a month, I found out on Feb. 12 that I was being laid off. Needless to say I wasn't too happy about it, but things happen for a reason. I went through a lot to try and get my severance and am so glad I'm rid of the company that I had worked for.

March
Well, it happened again - I FOUND OUT I WAS PREGNANT! Needless to say I was in a state of shock and couldn't believe it. Jeff was stoked and that helped me feel a little better about it. Also, started receiving my unemployment.

April

At his first Bee's game!

Cash turns six months old and went to his first baseball game! He is growing up so freaking fast. Also, during Easter weekend my friend took me to the ER because I started bleeding - A LOT!! I thought I had lost the baby, but learned that it was still there. Jeff also turned 32 on April 6 and on April 22 Jeff and I celebrated our four years of being together!





May
My darling niece Bentley Brynn turned one! She is a doll and I love her so much. Jeff also started a new job during this time which is going to enable me to stay home.

June

IT'S A BOY!

Because of my insurance being taken away from me, I have to switch doctors and hospitals with the baby. I'm halfway done with my pregnancy and we find out that we are having another boy! Also, Cash started fully crawling on his 8 month birthday. :-)







July
Not much went on this month, we started enjoying Cash a lot more since he was more mobile and learned that he loves to go everywhere we do!

August
Again, not much happened this month, being pregnant and having a young one - we didn't do much.

September

Cash is 11 months old!

I turned 32! I can't believe how fast time is going by and honestly being in my 30s has been a big change for me. We decided to renew our apartment lease for another 9 months because we are unable to move up to Woods Cross.

October

Colt Jefferey Hawkins, born Oct. 29

BUG TURNS 1!!! We can't believe that our little bug turned one on October 27. It's crazy how fast time flies and it seemed like yesterday that he was just born. Two days later (at 3:30 a.m.) my water breaks a week before my scheduled c-section. At 8:02 a.m. Colt Jefferey Hawkins comes into the world! Our boys are officially 1 year and 2 days apart!





November
Jeff is working a lot! After being home for a week (and sick none-the-less) Jeff went back to work and went back to 12 hour days for two weeks. We celebrated Thanksgiving with my fam and I cooked this years dinner. :-) Cash starts officially walking during this month!

December
Well, things are crazy on the home front as Cash is into EVERYTHING!!! We struggled financially like we have all year, so Christmas was a very small Christmas this year. Jeff and I have taken one step closer to having financial freedom and we should have everything taken care of by the end of January. Cash is also getting four new teeth to add to the 8 he already has. He is growing up so fast, we don't know where the time has gone!

Well, there you have it. Our year in review... I could have gone into more detail, but that would have been boring! haha I hope that everyone has a great New Year and remember to also keep smiling.

I've definitely learned:

WHAT DOESN'T KILL YA, MAKES YA STRONGER!

My family is complete!

Here's to new beginnings in 2011~

Not Much Is Going On...

Well, tis the season to be jolley I guess...

Not much is going on in our household but I thought I would write a post anyways.

I was talking to Jeff the other day about how I hate living in City-City. I wish we lived in a small town right now. See, when you are older Christmas is like, "blah". But now that we have kids it's going to get more exciting. The thing is, living in the city - it doesn't feel like Christmas at all. There are not a lot of decorations, there is too much traffic and the inversion just sucks. See, if we lived in Helper/Price it would feel like Christmas because practically every house is decorated, the streets are lined with decorations and there is something going on. If we lived in Heber it would be the same way. Living in Sandy/Fort Union, it just does not feel like Christmas. The only reason it feels like Christmas is due to the fact that there is a small 3 foot tree in our apartment. I chose to go with the smaller tree so that Cash wouldn't tear it down. We've even blocked him from getting to it - he hates that fact! haha Anyways, it just doesn't feel like Christmas. I think it also has to do with the fact that we don't have a lot of money and going out shopping sucks. I do know, that it will be fun Christmas morning to wake up and watch Cash open up his gifts (that we haven't gotten yet) haha...

I hope that everyone has a Merry Christmas and things are going good.

That's all I really have to say today... haha

30 Questions...About Our Marriage

30 Questions...

1. When is your "marriage" anniversary? "Engagement" anniversary?

Marriage anniversary is June 6th

Engagement anniversary is September 12th

2. Where/how did you meet your spouse for the first time?

We went to Junior High and High School together but never really knew each other well. I found him through a mutal friend's myspace page and emailed him. We went to get drinks two weeks later and have been together ever since!

3. How long have you known your spouse:

Since junior high (1990ish-1992ish)

4. How long did you date/court before you were engaged?

3 1/2 years

5. Do you have any children?

Yes, two gorgeous boys - Cash (13 months) and Colt (1 month)

6. Do you have any house pets?

Yes two labs

7. What are some of your favorite activities together?

We loves sports!! Especially football. We love to go throw the football, go workout together, watch movies, just hang out... We just like being together - it never gets old!

8. Do you have a favorite vacation spot:

Probably Oakland, California because it's the only place we've been together outside Utah

9. Where was your first date?

Iggy's in Fort Union to get drinks (he almost ditched me too because my computer wasn't working and he didn't have a phone and he went to dinner with his friends and we ended up getting late night drinks instead. Our friend Frank Martin told him he needed to go and told Jeff "what if this is your future wife?" Thank you Frank!!!

10. When did you first kiss?

LOL second date on the front porch of my apartment

11. Who said I Love you First?

He did - after we went yarn shopping. We got home and he just said it. I was knocked completely senseless from it because I wasn't expecting it. He always surprises me like that!

12. Did you get married in a church?

LOL no, we got married in a beautiful park

13. Do you get flowers often?

Yes, I am always getting surprised

14. Where did you go on your honeymoon:

We didn't really have a honeymoon - no money... We ended up going to Snowbird for the night though.

15. How long did you know each other before you started dating?

Before we were actually boyfriend and girlfriend - it took about five or six dates... But we had known each other for awhile...

16. What do you call each other most of the time?

Babe, Hun, Courtney, Jeff... Asshole, stubborn ass, f#cker... LOL all out of love I mind you!

17.Where do you each work or go to school?

I got laid off February 12, 2010 so I am a stay-at-home-mom now. Jeff works for the Holly Refinery in Woods Cross.

18. Which situation is the hardest on you as a couple?

Money is one, but Jeff was in the Marines and he is a neat freak where I'm a little more relaxed... I'm getting a lot better, but it causes us to fight every once in awhile! haha Plus we are both incredibly stubborn and that can get rough! haha

19. Did you go to the same school?

Yes, Helper Jr. High and Carbon High School

20. Are you from the same home town?

We both grew up in Carbon County for the most part, but we both lived in other cities as well.

21. Who is smarter?

Well it depends...I'm more book smart while Jeff is more street smart. We balance each other out well! But I would have to say that Jeff is incredibly smart (sometimes smarter than me) even though he won't admit it.

22. Who is more sensitive?

Oh that would be me by far. I can cry over anything. Jeff just tells me to suck it up! haha

23.Where do you eat out most as a couple?

Burger King or Del Taco hahaha.. just cuz they are both close by... But if we go out to dinner to a restaurant then it is usually Applebee's...

24. What attracted you about him/her first?

His smile! He has this way about him when he smiles at me with a hat on backwards, I melt and will do anything he asks. Plus he is just so nice! I was so nervous when we went out the first time, but he put me at ease with the way he was!

25. Who is more social?

Oh that is me by far!!! Jeff is more of a homebody and I know everyone and their dog - especially in Heber. I'm a people person!

26. Who is the neat-freak?

That would be Jeff (thanks to the Marine Corps and his parents). I'm getting A LOT better though!! He has taught me a lot! hahaha

28. Who hogs the bed?

Jeff does by far - he likes to alligator roll and everything!

29. Who wakes up earlier?

That would be me. I'm up with the kids and I'll get up when Jeff's alarm goes off in the morning and make his breakfast and lunch for the day and get his coffee going - I'm a nice wife like that. He has a hard time getting out of bed.

30. What are HIS favorite things and HER favorite things?

Jeff: FOOTBALL!!! Oakland Raiders (even though he won't admit it right now). Heavy Metal Music, FOOTBALL, UFC, working out, BEER, FOOTBALL, a nice BBQ'd steak, playing with Cash, the doggies and of course his wonderful wife! haha

Courtney: My boys (Jeff, Cash, Colt), my doggies, football, baseball, watching movies, going out, enjoying some quiet "me" time, working out, photography (sports mainly and then my babies), my niece and nephew, and many other things to list on here...

Our Boys Are Growing Up!

Well, today our little man Colt turns one month old! I can't believe how fast time is flying by! It seems like yesterday he was born! He has been a joy but also a pain at the same time. He has been mildly colicky and it has sucked. Cash was never colicky and so it has been hard, but I'm seeming to manage. I can't believe how hard it has been to juggle two little ones but somehow I am surviving. I'm just grateful I have a husband who is willing to help me in any way he can! Also, Cash turned 13 months this past Saturday - someone tell my boys to stop growing up so fast please!!!

 Colt at one month old!!

Our happy Bug Cash! 13 months old!