Life is Good, OH so good.

This semester has been our busiest yet. I'm going to school and doing an afterschool practicum, and Craig is going to school and working. I feel like we NEVER get to spend time with each other, but strangely, I wouldn't change it. Obviously I would rather be able to stay home knowing that Craig has a stable job, but I know what we're doing right now is right. And the time that we get together is so limited, and has made me realize how lucky I am to have Craig...and my Eli.

I remember when I was pregnant, I often found myself saying, "I could care less what this baby looks like as long as he's happy. Even ugly babies are cute when they're happy."

 Did I get what I prayed for?...

I got MORE... happy and cute!

RELAY...

FOR LIFE!

The kick off for the Relay for Life event in Rexburg is Next Thursday. It just so happens that one year ago in February, my dad, was diagnosed with Stage Four colon cancer. He was told that the chances of him living more than a year were very slim. Really "next to zero" slim.

This year I have a lot to be grateful for. My dad, after lots of hospital visits, 11 rounds of chemo, two major surgeries, horrible migraines, and lots of faith, prayers and family fasts, is back at work with clean scans. We are, as my mom says, "cautiously optimistic."

To show my gratitude and raise awareness, I want to put together a team for my dad! The Relay for Life kick-off event is Thrusday, Feb. 3, 2011 at the new Marriot Hotel in Rexburg at 7:00. There will be a few speakers, entertainment, a service project and registration.

Here's to STANDING UP TO CANCER! (if a baby can do it, so can we!)

For more information about this event, check out this blog.

Anybody who has a dvd they are willing to donate, or childrens toys, I'll be more than happy to take them off your hands.

What a year!

Before I get all mushy and reflective, here are pictures of our cute ELi at FOUR, yes, FOUR months!

 My cute husband wrapped my present, like so. :))

Today is my birthday, so I thought it woud be appropriate to look back on this past year. :) 2010 has been a year to remember! There are so many things that have made my 21st year memorable. Overall, this past year has been one filled with lots of tears, sleepless nightslaughs, memories, love, family, blessings, prayers, friends, and miracles.

It's crazy to think that this time last year we didn't even know that we'd have a baby! But then again... there were a lot of things we weren't expecting.

This past year my testimony has grown. I know I have a Father in Heaven who is watching over me and my family members. The power of prayer is real. This year I have had the opportunity to really think about my life, the people in my life, and how much they mean to me. Although I'm not necessarily grateful for the hard things that I went through this year, I am so grateful for the lessons that I have learned as a result of them. I've been able to learn from my dad how gracious, strong, and kind we--as people--are capable of being despite our circumstances. The people around me--family members, neighbors, friends, ward members--have taught me how important we are to each other. I have seen how my parents have turned to the Lord without hesitation, and I have learned that I can be more like them. I have learned what it means to love a child of my own. This past year, I have learned to live with more gratitude.

Update

 A lot has happened the last couple of months and we haven't blogged one bit!  Here we have a four generation picture of Eli with his Father, GrandFather Fisher, and his Great GrandFather Fisher.  Eli was blessed in church on November 28.  We loved having both sides of the family gather in payson for the special event. 

 Eli Paul with his Aunt Kristina!  Kristina is getting married on the 22nd of April!  We are happy for her and her soon to be created cute family.

 Eli riding his beautiful rocking horse made by his Great GrandFather Baumgarten.

 We spend Christmas in California with the Wagner family and had a wonderful time relaxing and enjoying each others company.  We really enjoyed the little kids.  Oli and Eli in their matching pj's!  And Cecily!

 Kimi and I got to get away for the afternoon and visit the Oakland temple where we were married.  Thanks Aunt Paige for watching Eli!

 Our little Eli is nearly four months old and getting bigger everyday!  He recently has started to figure out how to use his hands.  Here he is hanging out in his bumbo playing with his new firetruck. That's a brief glanc at the past couple of months.  We'll try to update more frequently, but with both of us starting school on Wednesday I can't promise anything. :)

3 Months

and LAUGHING! 

...I know, I can't watch that video without smiling either.

3 Month stats:

Weight: 13lbs, 3 oz

Height: 24 inches

Eli

He is smiling a lot now!

Hanging out with Aunt Mallory

We had a great time with M&M this past weekend.  Thanks for coming to visit!  and Mark, Kimi won...

He sure loves his Mama!

Eli loves to play with his little 'friends' aka the brightly colored mushroom, owl, racoon, and hedgehog hanging on his bouncer.  He will stare at them for the longest time.  He also loves to 'talk' to them.  It is so cute!

Ha ha ha, this picture still makes me laugh everytime I see it!  He apparently wasn't too fond of church a couple of Sundays ago.  He had two nasty blowouts and soiled both of his outfits, so we had to take him home in just his diaper!

Eli is 2 months old!

Our little man is growing up!  Today he is two months old, so we thought we'd put up some pictures.

Hanging out with his lil doggy in his crib.  Eli dosen't sleep in his crib, but he will someday soon.

This is a little bit late, but here we are at the ward Halloween party dressed up as tourists.  I love Eli's little Hawaiian shirt!

Eli loves his belly time, although most of the time he'd rather be on his back.  He has, a few times, rolled over from his belly to his back.  He is also getting really strong at holding his head up.  go baby Eli!

Mama K and baby hanging out.  Eli has put on a few pounds in the past couple of months(notice the double chin) :)

hangin' in his bouncer staring at the light on the ceiling in his muscle tee

Our little man is starting to smile, but not consistently, so we haven't been able to get a good picture, but he has the cutest smile!  We love our little man and can't believe he is already two months!