I NEED HELP!

Okay, I know I had some help getting the cool background on my blog. Well, I really want to change it because I see so many cute ones you guys have. Well, I need help. Yes, I am blogger wallpaper challenged. If anyone is willing to take the time to help a girl out, I'd really appreciate it!

MESA TEMPLE

Yesterday afternoon we headed over to Mesa to check out the temple. It was 114 degrees outside and after we got there I thought it might have been a mistake. It's not like I could just take my 2 month old son out for a stroll around the temple grounds in this heat. But we decided to walk around it and found the visitor's center. It was open and even better it was air conditioned. We went inside. I am so glad we went. A couple of nice sisters showed us around and we saw an exhibit on the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Then we watched the Joseph Smith movie. I loved it and balled. It was so moving and I felt the spirit so strong. It was a great experience for our family and I can't wait to go back there soon. Here are a few pictures we took at the temple. I'm never in any pictures because I'm always the one taking them...

DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENT

I took Calvin to the doctor's today for his 2 month check up. He's doing really good except for an annoying blocked tear duct. He weighed in at 12 pounds 14 ounces. Yep he's a moose. And he is 23 inches long. Then came the nasty shots. He got three. And he screamed pretty good. Afterwards mom and he had a pretty good cry together. We've pretty much chilled the rest of the day, taking it easy watching movies and just got back from an evening walk. Overall a pretty good day (minus some tears).

THUMB

So the other day, I walked in to Calvin's room to check on him. He's gotten used to his crib and doesn't even cry anymore when I put him down to take a nap. He usually kicks off the blanket first thing (hates them aparently). But this time it was so funny. He scooted himself all the way to the corner of the crib, his blanket off (of course), knees up and his THUMB in his mouth. He was just sucking away. Aparently he's found a new toy and is in love with it. But for now he only seems to suck his thumb when he is sleeping. We'll see how this all plays out. But here are a few pics of the awesome Calvin and his yummy thumb.

FAMILY PHOTOS

I wasn't able to post these when we first got here to Arizona. Misty took some fabulous pictures for us before we left california. These are a few of my favorites. There are so many good ones. thanks Misty

NIECE

My new little niece, Madalynn, was born yesterday morning. She weighed 7 pounds 8 ounces and is 20 inches long. I can't wait to meet her and hold her. Isn't she precious?!

HE'S GOT SKILLS

Calvin is learning to sit up and lift his head using his arms. you go buddy. it's not perfect yet but it's a start. it's amazing what they didn't do one day, they can the next!