Memorial Day

Today I talked to Rob. My Uncle Rob has been like a second dad to me growing up. He always knew what to do. He always knew how to help. He always took care of everyone in the family. And now I'm having a hard time coming to terms with…him nearing the end of his time here on earth. It's been really hard. I know this is part of the Plan of Salvation. It still makes it heartbreaking.

3 months old

Grabbing his feet

He loves his toys and his feet!

Laughing

Kai laughed for the first time yesterday. First I wasn't sure if he really laughed… But then we got him to do it again and again it was so cute. He is getting so big and today it looks like he found his feet because he's grabbing them with his hands. He's such a cutie!

Yesterday, Leon came to see him for the first time. This was great… I didn't think Leon wanted to see him. So it was really good. Kai was a little bit fussy… But that's okay. It was a good meeting!! 

Shots :(

Today Kai had his two month doctor visit. He is doing great! The doctor said he is his most favorite two-month-old. He smiled and cooed at the doctor the whole time. Poor little guy though… He had to get his shots.

Cheyenne and Nate

Dear little Kashe,

I wanted to write you a letter… Today was a very special day... Wednesday, April 23 Cheyenne was sealed in the Timpanogos Temple to Nathan Tuttle. Cheyenne loves you so much! She has had much difficulty and trials. And had such a hard time parting with you. But I am so grateful that Cheyenne and her family have become a part of our family.

The temple is so sweet… And now Cheyenne can be with her sweetheart Nathan for eternity. Kashe I have always been so impressed with you… Ever since you were a little baby you have loved the temple. Maybe it has something to do with the special picture Cheyenne gave you when you were sealed to us in the Draper Temple. In fact, your favorite song is "I love to see the temple". 

When daddy and I left you at Aunt Natalie's, to go to Cheyenne's Seiling… You were screaming and crying and said that you wanted to go. One day you will get to go to the temple yourself and marry a companion of your choice for eternity. We will all be there for you.

Cheyenne is such a great example to you!! She loves you so much. And wants you to be happy. She is so proud of you and loves giving you hugs and kisses. She even likes bribing you with candy.

Daddy and I love you so much too! What a special little boy you are that has come into our life because of your special birth mom, Cheyenne. 

2 months

My little Kai guy is 2 months old!!! He's getting soooo big. He is no longer in newborn clothes. I live him growing up...but it's also sad to say bye bye to the newborn stage. 

He eats 4oz every 3-4 hours. He eats around midnight, then 4am, then 7a. He smiles and coo's. We started giving him a little breast milk. Hopefully it's a little healthier for him. He is a great sleeper in his crib at night. 

This is the little face I see when I look over at him on my shoulder. I love it!!! So awake and precious. 

Growing up!

My baby is growing up!! I am always excited for every stage...but I can't help being sad at times when little babies grow up. 

Kai guy is getting so big! It was probably around 6 1/2 weeks old that he started smiling… And a couple of times it seems like he cooed. I just couldn't get him to repeat it all the time. So I didn't necessarily call it a milestone. But he pretty consistently doesn't now (where he smiles). 

We all just adore him… It has been so sweet and calming to have a little baby in our home. His little spirit is so sweet :-) He is so relax and chill… He had a little tummy trouble around four weeks. Where he started to get gassy and a little bit fussy. So we switched to the purple target brand… And finally about three weeks later he's doing really well! He is a very patient baby.

His eyes are darkening up. There are days where they look like the color of steel blue. And days where they look like they will definitely turn brown. His hair is still long and cute… But his receding hairline is looking more prominent. So, we may shave it soon. His skin has had a little bit of acne. But it seeming to clear up a little bit. 

He no longer fits in newborn clothes. And he is in number 1 to 2 diapers. He eats every 3 to 4 hours. And sleeps really well for the night and wakes up just to eat. He eats about 4 ounces.

 

I'm almost done with his nursery. It has just taken me a while… It's harder to get things done with three boys…and I have been sick for the past month. 

1 month

Kai is such a cutie. I can't believe he is already one month old on Tuesday. At his three-week doctor visit he gained almost 2 pounds. 

He eats 3 to 4 ounces every 3 to 4 hours. He is on Similac formula. He smiles sometimes too… I can't always get him to repeat it, but I think it's for real. It's so adorable!

Generally, at least two times a day, Kai has awake periods. Where he will stay awake for 2 to 3 hours. He is so cute! He's alert with his big eyes… Which are seeming to turn brown. He still has lots of brown hair. And it still really long… I hope it doesn't start falling out. In the sun you can see red highlights. It's nice to see Michelle and him!! 

He has started to get a little bit of baby acne.  He still has a red left eye… Which he has had ever since birth. When he was first born both eyes were red. But now just the left. 

He has also started coughing. A really loose cough. I hope it doesn't turn into anything worse. I have had to suck his nose out a couple of times as well. But hopefully the weather warming up will help.

Newborn

Wow!!! What to say...I think I have so much to say that it's actually keeping me from saying anything. 

From the moment of Kai's birth, I have wanted to remember every single detail. I wish every single detail was recorded. But...I've realized that's not possible. So, I will just do a partial post.

Our sweet little Kai was born Feb 18, 2014. He was 7lbs and 19" long. He has so much hair. It's a light brown with red glints. He is more red than he is brown...but not as fair as Kashe.

He has big, bright eyes. When he is awake, he is alert and calm. His big eyes seem to be taking in as much if the world around his as possible. 

Michelle, our birthmom, is my hero. She, like Karissa and Cheyenne, is truly amazing. So stalwart and sure of her decision. She is mature beyond her age of 21. She is frank and too the point. She tells you how it is. She doesn't show a lot of emotion, but keeps it inside. She is kind and sweet, but tells you how it is. I love this!!! I have really wanted to make sure that she feels special and unique in her situations. I don't want her to feel like she has to fit in to the mold of our other birth moms. And she doesn't. She is perfectly unique in her own way. I live her so much!!!!

She banded me at the hospital. So I got to be with Kai for his first bath. He was awake and alert through the entire thing. He was so precious!!! 

Kai continues to be the best baby!!! He is calm and chill. He is seriously so adorable and we love him so much!!! I love cuddling him and kissing his cute little cheeks!

Today we did out first little photo shot with Bluebird. So adorable!!!