GO BLUE!!

Well, it's official! After a lot of researching, praying, interviewing, praying, talking with hospital administrators, friends and family, and more praying, Heidi and I have decided that I will attend the University of Michigan starting this fall. I will be going to get a Master's degree in Health Services Administration, so that I can begin a career in hospital administration. It's a two year program, so I won't have to put the life I had been accustomed to (a.k.a. life without homework) on hold for too long. We're really excited and humbled about the opportunity to attend such a prestigious program. Michigan has been ranked as the #1 health administration program in the country for 15 straight years now, which should hopefully pave the way for some promising career opportunities in the future. We're also excited to be neighbors with our good friends, the Tophams, though of course we're equally as sad to leave friends and family behind. We don't have a clue where we'll be after I graduate, but we're hoping to be able to come back to Utah or at least be close by.

It appears we'll be leaving towards the end of July or beginning of August, so we have four months to get things ready (i.e. sell or rent our house, pack, etc.) and more importantly, play hard with the time we have left in Utah. While there are a lot of mixed feelings in moving across the country, going back into debt, etc., we have faith that this is what will be best for our family.

Of course, I can't post this blog without mentioning the fact that the Utes just happen to be playing football at Michigan at the end of August. It looks like I'll be forced to go to the game! I'm sure I'll make some enemies pretty quickly when I'm wearing the opposition's colors to the very first game I ever attend at Michigan!! If any of you want to come join me at the Big House in August, you have a place to stay in Ann Arbor (that is, of course, unless we're living in an 800 square foot apartment with barely enough room for a dresser. In that case, you're welcome to stay on our front lawn!!). :)

Streaky

I know the terms predictability and parenthood don't belong in the same sentence, but with a newborn I am realizing this more each day. As perfect as I think Anna is, I wish I could day the same for her sleeping habits. Last week she had 3 when she slept for 6 hours straight! Those were some FANTASTIC nights. Then in between those days she decided to wake up every 1 to 2 hours to eat! I swear she has Basinett radar. She will fall completely asleep (while eating) and an earthquake couldn't wake her, but when we slowly reach that basinett the eyes open! She is also a nightowl, much like her parents. I tried to get her to sleep last night at 9:30, but it wasn't until midnight that she agreed to sleep in the basinett - luckily we were up until then watching the blasted Utah game. Despite the late night, she had a good stretch sleeping for 5.5 hours, eating for 15 minutes sleeping another 2 hours, eating again for 20 minutes, then sleeping again for 1.5 hours. It is nice to wake up more rested! I cannot complain today... we'll see what tomorrow brings.

Life is good!

Well life has treated us well the last little bit. We are adjusting to life as parents, and love every moment!! As you saw from the previous post we have been busy! Anna has finally reached 7 lbs! Hooray! The scale was being odd so I know she is over 7 but I am not sure on the ounces. Though that seems tiny to most (because that is a typical newborn size) she is getting lots bigger to us! Today Anna had her first experience in the Baby Bjorn. She slept the whole time we walked the neighborhood.


Here are a few other things we have been able to do lately...

Our little sweatheart! She has changed so much lately and is getting more alert and fun each day. She is smiling a little more and will hopefully develop her social smile soon ( some days I think it is there!)

















Alan and Whitney came in town from Michigan. We were so happy to get together with all our friends and their babes. Here are the girls with the babies. (Whitney and Lincoln,Leslie and Aubrey, Mealnie and Grace, Lauren and Wesley, Heidi and Anna, Ann and a doll- she is a newlywed!)

The boys: Alan and Lincoln , Spencer and Aubrey, Taylor and Grace, Dave and Wes, Keith and doll, Dave and Anna.

Daddy Time! Anna seems to sleep the best on US! Though she has gotten better at sleeping in her bassinett, sometime we do enjoy our own nap along with her. I snapped this picture when Mia and I returned from a run.... yes I can finally exercise!

Anna met her new friend Audrie Dowdle! Anna looks so big, but they are almost the same size and Audrey is a month younger!

Anna loves to hold her head up! She is so strong for a premie. Dave caught this picture at the perfect time with her smile.

Anna got to meet her Cousin Grace this weekend. You would never believe that Grace is 11 days younger than Anna. It was fun to have them together!

We got to get away for a few days up to East Canyon. It was a wonderful break from "house arrest." There were SOOO many deer all over the place. Poor animals need food!

I had a good time decorating cupcakes for a neighbor's baby blessing.

Anna's little legs have never fit socks. We like to call these her "Ugg Boots"

Mia celebrated her 1st birthday! We cannot believe how fast the time has gone. She has been a great dog and gets better everyday. We are lucky she has calmed down a ton in the last little bit, getting used to less attention and being careful around Anna.







That is it for now. More to come.

Why I have become a bad blogger...

Announcements and American Idol
Breastfeeding and Burping the Babe
Changing Diapers
Dog Duty
Ensign and Other Books
Family Visits
Groceries
Heidi Time - Oh wait whats that?
Internet - Searching for upcoming needs
Just Being With My Baby Girl
Kitchen-I can't seem to keep up!
Laundry
Mommy's Duty of Suppling Milk a.k.a. Pumping
Napping
Organizing a Crazy House
Pedicure- Finally!
Quiet Heidi Time
Rocking Chair - we finally got one and I love it!
Sweeping Dog Hair
Thank You Cards
Using lots of baby wipes and sanitizing supplies
Vacuuming Dog Hair
Watering Dead plants
X-illions of things that I need to dom and don't seem to get to
Yucky Diapers
Zzzz- sleeping when I can

I will blog later with Pictures!( I am on my home computer which doesn't have our pictures on it! )

Dress Party and Hair Bow Sale

For all you Mothers, Sisters, Grandmas, Aunties, Friends, or anyone who loves to dress up little girls there is a FANTASTIC thing you do not want to miss (hence me putting it on the Blog)!

My sister, Holly, owns a Hair Bow Company called "Juzt Girlz" and they team up with a company called "The Dress Party" for a great sales. The Dress company is based in California and they travel around the country selling designer (Nordstrom, Dillards, Etc.) dresses for half the price. My sister has had these parties for the last couple of years and the dresses are amazing. My neices always look cute... and Anna already has a beautiful Christmas dress for this year!! Plus Holly's Company has teamed up with them and make Hair bows to match the dresses! Or if you just want cute Hair bows come for that!

If you are interested there are three parties:

March 5th from 12:30- 2:30 @ the Kinnersley Home

March 6th from 12:30- 2:30 @ The Curtis Home

March 7th from 12:30- 2:30 @ a home in Spanish Fork

If you have questions or need directions please call me or email me @ hkkpeaches@yahoo.com

If you are interested in looking at older products (which they may have at the party, but typically bring new spring dresses) Check the links on my blog!

Check out my Slide Show!

Beautiful Photography

My amazing neighbor came over this morning to "snap" a few pictures of out little one. Little did I know she does professional work! Here are just a few!