AJ's Crib

AJ is officially 3 months old and he has out grown the bassinet. For about the past two weeks he has been hitting and kicking the sides, but I haven't wanted to move him into his own room. Well, last night we decided to give it a try. We moved him over to his own room. He was just fine, I think his mom had to adjust more than he did! I had the baby monitor up loud enough so I could hear him breathing and would wake up every little while and listen just to make sure he was okay. Kurt thought I was a bit crazy, but I assured him I was just having a mother moment. AJ did just fine and so did I, so I think AJ now has a new place to sleep.

Luke 2:40

I need to thank the amazing Meikle family! Kim & Andy were gracious enough to host the 16th ward Relief Society Social at their home...it was an overnighter! My girls (the University girls) had a great time visiting, eating, learning and socializing. The Meikle girls also had a great time...Wakely loved getting a facial she thought she was just one of the girls.

Sister Page gave a great fireside on Luke 2:40 "And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him." She reminded us of the different areas we need to develop in our lives ...Physical ...Spiritual ...Knowledge/Education ...Social. We need to cultivate these areas just like our Savior did. She did a great job, it really gave me something to ponder on and think about what areas I want to work on.

Give this kid a hand!

AJ has discovered his hands, it's so fun to watch! He looks at them like...Where did these things come from? I love being a mom!

He also has begun to laugh out loud. He and I play a little game where I sing a little song and clap his hands together, he will just giggle! I LOVE IT!

Our new "edition"

Kurt and I have been looking for a car for a few months now. We decided on a SUV because Kurt needs something that can tow. I am also a little concerned about getting AJ out to the babysitter and me to work on time when it is snowing, so I like the idea of having 4-wheel drive. Kurt knows a lot about cars so I told him I trust him COMPLETELY! We bought a 2003 Ford Expedition. It is white and in VERY good condition. It has 77,000 miles on it, but it also has a warranty until 125,000 miles. We are very happy with our new (Exp)edition!

Age through a child's eyes

The other day we had a "fall festival" at my school. Kurt was busy, but I brought AJ and we had a grand time. I had fun showing off my boy! I had two different kids ask me questions about AJ's and my relationship... Is he your grandson? and... Mrs. Gibson is that your brother? Can we please go somewhere in the middle? I AM HIS MOM!

Dressed by Dad

Friday was the first day Kurt had AJ alone from getting him up and dressed until I got home from work. When I first got home I looked at his outfit and didn't recognize it. Upon closer examination I realized Kurt had put it on backwards. I thought it was adorable so I took pictures, I later asked Kurt about it... he said he originally put it on the other way, but it pulled at his neck so he turned it around. Sounded good to me!

82 and going STRONG!

Today we were able to celebrate Dad Gibson's 82nd birthday! Bianca and Alyssa flew in for the celebration and we were able to have Mom Gibson come out of the care center for a few hours to be with us for a BBQ at our home. Mom and Dad Hislop were also able to come. We had good food, but the company was better! This was the first time Alyssa was able to meet her new cousin AJ, she thought he was adorable of course! Happy Birthday Opa!

Golden Anniversary Celebration

We were able to celebrate my parent's 50th wedding anniversary this past week. We had a family dinner at Prairie Schooner. Sallie did a fabulous job getting everything organized, she had a corsage and boutonniere made up out of the same kinds of flowers they had in 1958, she made a replica of their wedding cake and used the same table clothes that were used at their reception 50 years ago (My Grandma Leatham made them)! Kim made a beautiful book of our Cruise this past April that we were able to give them and JL put together a fabulous video of the past 50 years. It was a great evening! Happy Golden Anniversary!