My little man

Just some updated pictures of Karter these were like 2 weeks ago. Also we changed the date of the co-ed tourney its the 24th of october. But anyways I still love being a mommy and sorry I don't post too much I just haven't had time lately!

Strike Out Breast Cancer

Mike is putting together a Co-ed Softball tournament in Santaquin all proceeds go towards the research for a cure for breast cancer. The tournament is going to be held on the 17th of october, and possibly the next weekend if he gets enough teams. It's called "Strike out Breast Cancer" We would appreciate all the help that we could get. The entry fee is 100 dollars per team. The winner of the tournament gets t-shirts. If anyone is interested let us know ASAP. Thanks everyone!

~Fight Like a Girl~

This month is a special month for my family. My mom is almost in remission from Breast Cancer. Her 5 year cancer free mark is on December 30th. Its so crazy that is has been that long. I don't think anyone understands cancer until it effects someone in your family or some one close to you. Seeing my mom go through chemo treatments an radiation was the hardest time in my life. I was not the kind of person that really talked about it. Instead I tried to act like it was not happening I tried to go through everyday life like nothing was different. I would try to avoid my mom so I wouldn't have to accept the fact that she was sick and there was the chance that we could lose her. I regret that more then anything. She handled everything like a champ. She never complained and lived her life to the fullest. I am so thankful that our heavenly father spared my mom's life and she was able to fight and get through that horrible time in all our lives.

The statistics for breast cancer are rising. 1 out of every 9 women have breast cancer or will be diagnosed with breast cancer during her life time. And the fatality rate is rising as well. My mom was telling me the other day that she heard 1 out 5 breast cancer patients are now losing the fight. That is so horrible.

My Dad's mother had breast cancer that spread to lung Cancer and it ended up taking her life. She fought for many many years and it was just to hard on her body and she couldn't fight anymore. With the cancer gene being so strong in my family it is inevitable that me or one of my sisters will be diagnosed with breast cancer during our lifetime. I am trying to take precautions and trying to take care of my body but there isn't really much you can do except to avoid the things that greatly increase your chances. But I can't dwell on that fact.. I just go about my life like everyone else would and try to live my life to the fullest.
I love what the NFL is doing for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Not very many guys would go on national television wearing pink but I think its so awesome that they are all willing to do it! It shows a lot of support and now a days there are so many people that have been affected by cancer. This sunday during the AZ Cardinals football game Larry Fitzgerald asked the whole crowd to wear pink to the game. It's going to be so amazing to see a crowd full of pink on TV! I can't wait. Larry lost his mother to breast cancer 5 years ago. 1 year before he got drafted into the NFL.

A girl that grew up with my sister in Idaho is only 23 years old and she was diagnosed with Breast Cancer a few months ago, the community had a huge benefit for her and came up with the saying "fight like a girl" So to all the women out there fighting breast cancer all I have to say is "Fight like a girl!"

Teach them while they're young ;)

They always say you should teach them while they are young.. We are "teaching" Karter which football teams should be his favorite! Which just involves us putting him in certain outfits and whispering in his ear :D Mike and I love to watch football! I didn't really like to watch sports so much in my teen years(on tv at least) but after I met Mike and realized how much he LOVES sports i tried to just hang in there and watch them with him, and now I love it too! The only problem we are going to have is basketball season. Mike and I do NOT like the same team! I am a Jazz fan and he loves the Rockets! So we might have to make him a shirt that says my mom is a jazz fan on the front and then the back says my dad is a rockets fan or something.. We've even thought about getting a jazz shirt and a rockets shirt and having my mom sew them together some how.. Haha. We are a little crazy, But its so much fun!

Karter is growing like a weed! I can't believe how big he is getting. He just turned 2 months old on the 9th and he weighs a little over 14 pounds already! He is a BIG boy! We are going through his first sickness right now and let me tell you how sad it is to see my little boy sick. It just makes me feel so bad. Partly cuz I am the one that gave it to him. Its just a little cold, I just hope he gets better soon. But for being sick he is still the HAPPIEST baby. I seriously got lucky with this kid. Everyone is telling me that since he has been so good that I am so in for it with my next one!

My brother Casey and Sister in-law Sarah are due January 26th(a day after Casey's birthday) with their second child. Their little boy Jordan will turn 1 Dec, 10th! They are going to be about 13.5 months apart. They'll have their hands full but they will do such a great job! They are good parents. But anyways why I mention them is that they went to the dr to find out what the sex of the baby was yesterday and the baby was being stubborn and had it's legs crossed. They tried for 45 mins and 3 different techs to see and no such luck for them! So they might be getting a little surprise! A surprise would be SOOO hard. I am such a planner that I could never do that. But enough rambling on and on here are two pictures of us "teaching" Karter which sports teams to like! :) The Arizona Cardinals and BYU.. I am very bias but I think he is absolutely adorable! We sure love our little boy!

Look at those chubby cheeks! I love them!

Couldn't ask for anything more!

Today has been absolutely wonderful! It's our 1 year anniversary and Karter was blessed today. I am so grateful for my amazing husband and everything that he does for me and Karter. He treats me like a princess. He is so gentle, loving, kind and thoughtful and is seriously the BEST Dad! This past year has been beyond amazing! I coudn't ask for anything more! I am so thankful that my husband is a worthy priesthood holder and was able to bless our son today. It was such a neat experience and he did a great job! I love having my little family! I know I've said time and time again but there is nothing like being a Mom. Its amazing how one little person can change your whole outlook on life and make your life 1000 times better!

FINALLY... Karter's newborn photos

While I was over taking care of my mom(she had knee surgery on thrsday) today Katie came over and brought me the cd of Karter's newborn photos! She did such a good job! I love all of them I just wish Mike could have been there with us, so we could have a family photo! These were taken when Karter was 2.5 weeks old! Karter is getting blessed next weekend, the 6th of september and it also happens to be Our one year anniversary!

The Move

So this past weekend was the big move! I really did not think that we had that much stuff at all. But we filled up a whole trailer and more.. It really surprised me. Mike and I both thought that we would maybe only fill up half the trailer! We were very wrong! While we were packing on friday Mike's parents came over to help and Grandma Brenda was keeping him occupied with putting him into different laundry baskets. He is such a cutie and man can I just say how HARD it is to try to pack or help at all with a baby! I feel bad that I could not help more then I did. Mike and I are so grateful for the help that we received while moving. It went by pretty fast. And thanks to my father in law and My amazing husband we are almost already completely unpacked. We even found time yesterday to go to the ball field and play a little bit of softball! It was a pretty good weekend. Its hard to go back to living with someone after having your own place for so long but we will get by. I just wish it wouldn't have to come to this. It's going pretty good so far though. The move didn't seem to harm Karter's schedule and that's what I was worried the most about. The first night we were here he slept from 9:30 to 5:30 and then from 6ish to 10. He loves his sleep thats for sure, just not so much during the day but I can't complain cuz I get my sleep at night at least :D

My little snuggle bug. He is so much fun and we love him more then anything! He is becoming so vocal and I love all the noises he makes. He looks so much like his daddy! He's rolled over once already but sadly I missed it cuz I was in the shower. And he sure loves to smile a lot and it just makes my day! We LOVE being parents. There are so many things that we are looking forward too right now(all of Karter's firsts.. But I don't want them to come to fast, He's growing too fast for me already!) Mike and I were talking the other day and we don't really know what we did or what life was about before we had him cuz he is such a joy to have. Life is totally different now and our little boy is always the first in our lives. Motherhood is truly the greatest gift ever! It's the best gift that I have ever received. I am so thankful that our Heavenly Father has given me the opportunity to raise and take care of my precious little boy.