Your first Jog

Today was the warm before the storm. Since the weather was finally going to be above freezing, Mom decided to go for a run with you and the jogging stroller. We live near Orem Community Hospital and they have a mile trail around it. Mom bundled you up and off you went. Once you get in your carseat and start moving, you quickly fall asleep. On our jog, you missed all of the birds who live by the trail, a few nice old ladies who were walking, and a giant snowball. Mom only made it around the lap once. Hopefully it warms up again soon so we can go again.

Master Drooler and Birthday Shout Out

Today is Grandpa Barber's birthday. We sent this picture to him. 

A few minutes later, you looked like this. You have become quite the drooler! 

You are getting strong and can hold your head up pretty well. You like sitting in your bumbo for a few minutes at a time.

You rolled over

Today when Mom came to pick you up, Sarah said she had to tell her something. Mom got nervous that it was something bad, like she couldn't watch you anymore. But then she told her that you had rolled over.

Sarah set you down on your tummy and was with Sadie for a minute. When she looked back at you, you were on your back. We are so proud of you for rolling over! We can't believe you are getting so big.

When we got home, Mom put you on your tummy to see if you would do it for her, but you weren't in the mood. Maybe next time!

We sure think you look cute in your hat! 

Baby Owl

Mom is lucky to have such wonderful students. She misses you while she is at work, but her kids at school are fun to be around. Before and after you were born, they have brought gifts for you. This little owl outfit was from Kaedance.

We love El Gallo

Since you have been born you have been to El Gallo at least 5 times. We eat there a lot because it is our favorite Mexican Restaurant. If we are going somewhere to celebrate a birthday, we usually end up there. Chances are we will celebrate your 1st birthday there. Because your Blessing was on Grandpa Hales birthday, we decided to go out and celebrate the next night.

Here is Uncle Dan holding you by the Salsa bar. 

While Mom works

In the afternoons when Mom gets home from school, sometimes she has to catch up on grading and other school work. 

Gift from Disney World

Grandma and Grandpa Hales went off to Florida for a week. They had a great time visiting the parks and enjoying the sun. Grandma Hales requested a picture a day of you, because she knew she would miss you a lot. Grandma brought you home your own Minnie Mouse and some Minnie Mouse socks.

You love Minnie Mouse and suck on her nose any chance you get. 

Dressed up to match Minnie. 

We are excited for the Barber Family Reunion this summer because we are going to Disney Land.

Blessing Day

Today you were blessed at Church by your Dad. We are in the Geneva Heights 8th Ward, Geneva Heights Stake, in Orem, Utah. Our church was at 11:00, but your Mom and Dad were there at 10:30. Grandma and Grandpa Barber were there a few minutes after us. Grandpa and Grandma Hales came with Andrea, Brent, Ayrika, Dan, and Haylee. Dad's cousins Mitch and Kyle came with Kyle's family. Mom's family that came were: Aunt Lisa with Brian and Rosie, Aunt Yvonne and Uncle Dave with their kids, and Ren & Brenda with their kids. We were so lucky to have so many family members there to support us.

Everyone loved seeing you in your dress. The dress you wore was bought by your Great Grandma and Grandpa Andrus for your Mom to wear when she was blessed. This was the first time you came to church and all of the ward members were so excited to see you.

Olivia Burr was blessed before you, and then you were blessed. Both your Mom and Dad shared their testimonies during the meeting.

Your Mom was blessed on February 2nd, 1987

You were blessed on February 3rd, 2013

1st time in Jeans

Today you finally fit into your first pair of jeans. Mom was so excited when she found them at Target for only $5. You look really cute in them, but might stick to leggings and jeggings for a while since they are more comfortable.

Grandma Hales came over to watch you that night while Mom and Dad went to the BYU basketball game with Grandma and Grandpa Barber. Grandma Hales was excited to come see you since she had been gone all week in Florida.

Afternoon Nap

Today you got lucky and got to take a nap with Mom in her bed with your new blanket mom made.