Summer 2016

 Nona getting ready for the hot day with her scratched nose from her sharp fingernails.

 Enzo and Hyrum

 Andra, Katrina, Holly and Lyla

 Henry and Peter

We had a great summer and enjoyed having Andra and Katrina come over a few times to hang out and swim. It was fun to have Phil's parents here for the summer before they moved out in September. We had some really hot days at the end of the summer while Phil and Cannon were down in San Diego so we partied it up. Nona didn't enjoy being in the water more that just her feet so we mostly stayed in the shade and ate. It is always better to do stuff with company.

Nona's Blessing

We blessed Nona in August so she was over three months old and didn't like being laid back for the blessing. She started crying in the middle of the blessing so Phil quickly wrapped it up. She is a really loud crier and I went up to get her from Phil and as soon as I touched her she stopped crying and looked at everyone with her serious one eyebrow raised face and everyone laughed. Geneva Smith knows short-hand so she sent me the blessing by email. It was so nice of her and so great to have it written down. I asked Phil that night if he felt there was more for her blessing and he said yes, but had to cut it short because she was so loud it was hard for him to concentrate and hear the Spirit. She is such a fun little bug, but a lot of work at 3 months.

1st Day of School 2016

The kids all wanted to gather around Nona for the back to school picture. They were all sad to leave her and worried that they would miss all her firsts this year. Luckily she has made sure to save some of her activities and cuteness for when everyone is home in the afternoon.
Miya is in 8th grade at Harrison Prep this year and we are starting sports at Mann Middle School this next month. Cannon is in 7th Grade at Harrison Prep and is enjoying his friends, but pretty bored at school. Lyla is in 4th grade at Tillicum and has the new teacher Ms. S and isn't super happy with her class. I have been in to check it out and it is pretty out of control. Hopefully with a little help it will get better. It was hard for me to have them go back to school because they are so helpful with Nona. We have all adjusted pretty well and surprised that we are done with the first quarter already.

Summer Life 2016

 Nona loves a bath and doesn't even come close to fitting in the sink anymore, but she still loves the bath. She never liked having more than just her feet in the lake this summer, but love warm water baths.

 Nona loves chillin' with her big sister, Miya. Miya is so good with her and loves helping and holding her.

 Miya and Nona's hands.

Cannon laid down for and was out. So fun to see my big kids still look like they did years ago taking a nap.

Miya doesn't like holding Nona while we are out in public because we have had 4 people as me if Nona is my first grandbaby. They think Miya is her mom. I have decided it is because I look so good they can't believe I just had a baby and not because I look old enough to be a grandma. 

Andra

 Andra holding Holly (Katrina's baby)

It is always hard for me for the first year after having a baby. This time around I decided that I needed to talk to my doctor and get on some medication for my depression. It is helping a ton. The day I came home from the pharmacy I was worried and discouraged because the pharmacist couldn't believe I would take the medication while breastfeeding. One of the tender mercies I was blessed with was Andra at my house when I arrived. She is a labor and delivery nurse and so smart. She text a mid-wife friend about the medication and talked me down and let me know I could take it and still breastfeed. Also Andra is funny, kind, beautiful inside and out. I am so lucky to have her as my sister-in-law and friend. Anyone that can make me laugh through my craziness must be super awesome. She is such a great cheerleader for me and I love her.