NCAA, etc.

At our house lately it's been basketball, basketball basketball! :) Here are some pics of our family enjoying the NCAA...

We went shooting with our friends on Saturday. Devon and I were early so we went looking for some yard sales on the way there. Unfortunately we didn't find any.(if it's sunny and a Saturday there should be yard sales!!! I love them!!) We did enjoy looking at houses and pointing out the ones we liked and didn't like. We shot for a couple hours. I am definitely a hand gun fan! They are much more fun to me plus not as heavy to hold up. Matthew did pretty well with the noise, the biggest guns scared him but he did just fine most of the time. After we went to Devon's grandma's, then Kid to Kid. (Love that store) Chilled and watched more basketball at my parents' the rest of the night.

One more thing, I decided I'm going to learn to play the piano. I want to gain more knowledge about all sorts of things while I'm home. I don't want to just sit around and watch tv or play on the computer all day.(when I'm not taking care of the baby) My dad sold my electric guitar and I'm going to buy a keyboard with the money. I started reading a book for adults on playing the piano...here I go, wish me luck :)

Cute little boy

Matthew got these clothes from Katie and Sue at my baby shower and I found the hat for about two bucks that goes with it! Unfortunately Matthew has grown out of the outfit, just thought the pic was cute and wanted to share!

Update: Nothing out of the ordinary, just enjoying our baby and Devon is so so close to finishing his thesis! Yay!!

4 Month Check Up

Matthew had his four month check up today. He weighs fifteen pounds and I'm pretty sure he was twenty six inches long. He is in the ninetieth percentile for height and fiftieth for his head circumference and weight. So he's tall for his age, where could he get that from...?? :) He had to have his immunizations today which are not fun for me or him, but he did well. All in all the doctor said he was "perfect". I can't ask for more, I'm so blessed to have such a healthy, happy baby. Oh, and here's a cute picture of him. It's from another day, but he's cute so I'm putting it up. :)

Valentine's!!!

Happy Valentine's Day! We had an amazing Valentine's Eve and Day! We went out to eat with my parents and little brother at TGI Fridays. Yummy. My Valentine's present is a new ring!!! I'm so excited, we bought it last night and can pick it up Friday. If you didn't know, my ring was lost in Utah Lake a year and a half ago :( Devon got doritos and reeses from me. Doesn't sound like much, but after my ring, he only wanted a nerds rope :) Matthew got a little whale tub toy and rice cereal from us. My parents gave Matthew a cute onesie, pants, and bubbles. My Grandma gave him a little card and gave us really cute Valentine's bowls with yummy treats in them. Grandma and Grandpa Sandquist gave us cards with money and a teddy bear for Matthew. Grandma Newman gave me a cute Valentine's basket with goodies. Today we started a tradition of a Valentine's Day breakfast. It was yummy and I'm excited to continue it as we have more kids and they get older. We had an amazing night/day and I'm so lucky to have my two Valentines.

5 Generations

This is a picture of my Great Grandma Hickman, her daughter my Grandma Sandquist, her son my dad, me, and my baby boy Matthew. So neat to have.

Rice Cereal..Yum!

Matthew has been waking up about every three hours on the dot to eat even during the night. He's almost four months so we decided to try out rice cereal to fill up his tummy more. He seemed to like it and did really well. He's adorable, we love him!! He would be a cute Gerber baby! PS Ignore all the stuff on the table :)

Baby Blessing

Matthew Devon Newman was blessed on January 3rd, 2010. Devon blessed him and did a beautiful job. He was so worried, not because of all the people, but because he wanted to make sure not to let Matthew down and give him everything he needs in his blessing. It was so sweet. It was a beautiful blessing, Matthew was lucky to have about fourteen people in his circle who love him so much! After we had a nice lunch with friends and family. Thanks to everyone for your help, love, and support!