Pictures of Halloween and life

Halloween was a lot of fun for us. We participated in our ward trunk-or-treat. Hyrum loved walking around and just looking at everything, and he didn't even mind wearing his monkey costume either. As for Brett and I we put together some very last minute costumes. Brett is the 'typical Utah fan' and I am a villain (no I don't know which one. . . basically I just wore black, a cape and some black eye shadow)We let Hyrum play in the candy, because he had no idea what any of it was. . . or so we thought. He was having fun just playing in it until he found a sweetart and then we were in trouble. He knew what it was because they always give him one at the grocery store. After that we had to watch him carefully when he played with the candy. Luckily though, he still didn't know the rest of it was edible.These next two pictures just happened today. As a background: in the morning I eat cereal while he's eating his breakfast and when I finish I always drink my milk. While I'm drinking my milk from the bowl I play peek-a-boo with him. So, for lunch today he did a great job of eating his poppyseed chicken casserole and and soon as he was done he started to do the same thing with the bowl. It was very cute. I was just glad the bowl was empty.And in case anyone was wondering who's son this is:

Hyrum Speaks

For you're enjoyment, we've translated Hyrum's language :)

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Mission Accomplished

So, this morning I had my Thesis Proposal Defense. That basically means that I give a presentation to my Master's Committee about what I want to do for my thesis. It went well, they liked the idea, and they approved it (which is comforting since I've actually done about 70% of the thesis project already). Now, I have to finish my thesis project (hopefully by mid-December) and write my paper. Things are on course and looking good for April Graduation!!!

Oral hygiene for a one year old. . . that's funny

So, I realize that I'm admitting to all of you that I am not a very good mom. . . but, hey, I do the best I can right. Our pediatrician mentioned to us a while ago that it's important to brush Hyrums teeth with an infant brush and water twice a day. I know the importance of taking care of teeth. I am one of the odd people in the world who loves going to the dentist. It would be easier for me to count the number of days in the past month that I haven't flossed than I have. I take great care of my teeth. With that as a disclaimer I will shout out that I have been at a loss of what to do with Hyrum. When a toothbrush would come near him at all he would turn his head, shut his mouth tightly and try and get away. With that attitude even attempting to make contact to his lips with the brush was near impossible, and it made for very sad times. Because of that, we just stopped trying as much. Every few days I would try, but it didn't usually work. Now, I get to the good part: I was in Babys R Us on Monday when I saw this: I decided to try it out and SUCCESS!!!! Finally! It's not toothpaste so it's safe for my little guy. I can't say that I'm able to do a perfect brushing, but since I've gotten it we've been able to stick the brush in his mouth twice a day and move it around a little bit. I feel like a great thing has been accomplished. I just hope that it's enough that his teeth won't rot off. Luckily the first set is just the practice set. Let's hope he has some good habbits by the time he starts growing his adult teeth.

Oh Boy!

I wanted you all to know that the ultrasound has spoken and Hyrum's getting a baby brother!!! We're so excited that Hyrum will have a little friend to play ball with. And another perk will be not having to buy all new things! So, everything in the ultrasound looked good and the baby looks healthy! No softball sized cyst this time. . . so that relieves a whole lot of worry too. We're sill planning on trying for a VBAC. Well power to the men in my life! We"ll keep you posted on the happenings of us and our little men!

ALBUQUERQUE

Hyrum and I spent the week with Grandma and Grandpa Rushton. Here are some pictures of the fun times. . . in addition to the drummer boy. I couldn't decide which pictures to put up when we went to the pumpkin patch so I made a quick scrap page. . . he was so cute in his overalls. He had a big fall when we were there. His face got hit worst. A big bruise and cut from his nose down to his lip made for a very bad day. It's starting to look better and better everyday though. We also got to see some of the 672 balloons in town for the Balloon Fiesta. Fun times!

Hyrum is The Rockstar

We'll have to post more later, but this could not wait. We're in Albuquerque visiting the family, and my sister Michelle and her husband have a drumset. Hyrum was drawn to it immediately and just seemed to know exactly what to do. I think I see a future drummer! (Oh, and he sat in some burrs, and that's why he's not wearing any pants. . . he's not trying to make a musical fashion statement).