The lovely blue bulb nose thingey.

So cold season is back in force and Brie is officially on cold #2. Not too bad. Anyway, at one point during her first cold I was trying to use one of those weirdo shaped things that clears out your baby's nose. I was honestly a bit hesitant and afraid that I would hurt Brie, but she apparently got a kick out of it! :0)...it's kind of hard to see, but when she opens her mouth up wide she is smiling! (Uncle Tim was nice enough to film this for us.)

Happy Birthday Grandma! :0)

So yesterday was my mom's birthday...no matter how old she really is ;0)...I personally think she doesn't look a day over 35. Young at heart and beautiful! :0) Anyway, here is a little photo shoot I did of Brie and "grandma" a few days ago. How blessed we are to be living with my parents and to have Brie surrounded by family.

Rolling over!

Last week we went up to Grandpa and Grandma Stevenson's to stay a few days. The first day there I put Brie down for a nap--in one of the guest room's, on her tummy. I set up the monitor about two feet away and went downstairs to check my email and such. About 45 minutes later I heard Brie cooing and talking. She sounded content so I decided to let her be while I finished things up. About 10 minutes later the monitor was sounding fuzzy and a little garbled. I decided to go check on Brie to see what was going on. I opened the door...and there she was a couple of feet away from where I had put her ON HER BACK, and she was kicking the monitor! (That must have been the interference I had heard :0)) HOW IN THE WORLD HAD SHE GOTTEN THERE?! :0)

I decided to investigate. I put her back on her tummy, waited and this is what I saw...

I called Bry at work to tell him about our daughter's new found mobility! (Good for her, bad for us! :0) No more setting her anywhere while I do things around the apartment!)

When he got home from work we set her on her tummy again so Bry could see for himself!

Brie's baby blessing

Brie's baby blessing day (1 March 2009) was wonderful! It was so nice being in sacrament meeting together, finally as a complete family, with Brie by our side. (Her eyes were so wide, taking everything in!) It was also special to see her encircled by two of her great grandfathers, who grandfathers and her father*. How grateful I am for these good and faithful men who worthily use the priesthood to bless the lives of others. With all that is wrong in the world, I am grateful for such goodness that helps to make things right.

Since Brie was blessed and officially given her name, I thought I'd mention the meanings of Briana Joyce. Briana means strong, noble and virtuous and Joyce means rejoicing, cheerful and merry. Wouldn't you all agree that her name fits her pretty well? :0)

*Her Uncle Tim was also in the circle--microphone AND binkie holder! :0)

I of course was running behind trying to get ready
(After all, it's not every day that I actually
shower and do my hair and makeup! :0))
so Bryan got Brie all ready to go for her big day!

Here they are! Brie is looking a little unsure
of this whole bloomer, poofy dress and bib thing! :0)

The proud parents kissing sweet Briana Joyce.

I love her look here...she has been so alert from day one!

Fun to think that just a little over three months ago
Brie was making her big entrance into the world!
I sure love that little girl. She has brought so much joy
into my life with her sweet smile, beautiful bright eyes,
giggles, snuggles, and coos. How grateful I am to be her mother!

Thecutestblogontheblock.

SO...I love the cutest blog on the block website, but I haven't quite figured out this background thing. Shouldn't the background also be in the center of the blog page? In any case, if any of you know how to make that one work, I'd love to know. Thanks!

A simple little cough makes the world go round! :0)

SO, the last few weeks Brie has been extra fussy. As I started being more observant I noticed that she wasn't having regular messy diapers, she was fussy when eating and was having a hard time sleeping. Last weekend she developed this little cold with a cough. I was worried, of course, but quickly realized that when she coughed her bowels were clearing out...then when it came time to nurse she was happier...and nap time has been much more... napping! Anyway, it's no fun hearing her cough or breathe through a stuffy nose, but I am grateful for those blessings in disguise...those answered prayers that come in unexpected ways! :0)

And the winner is...

So I don't know if it is fair of me to already name the winning contestant, but...last night I came down to our apartment to find the yellow flower taking center stage! I have to admit that I thought the red one would win, but the yellow one decided to pull a fast one on me! Anyway, I've never been so entertained with withering flowers! (Thanks for humoring me :0))