What Ever Happened To a Nice Relaxing Life With No Responsibilities?!

Just to warn you ahead of time, I went a little picture crazy with this blog. I must be a proud parent or something because I thought all the pictures were blog worthy, but I narrowed it down as best I could. Hope you enjoy!

Well Slade spent most of his first month of life sleeping, only waking up to eat and poop. I didn't complain though, it gave me an opportunity to establish a routine and it just so happened that Zoey was pretty sick for 3 weeks. I think the Lord knew I couldn't handle a sick child and a newborn who was awake all the time. Things have slowed down as much as possible I suppose. Everyone is healthy and well. I'm not sure about Cam, but I am counting down till basketball is over, I'm ready to have a husband back. He has done a good job with rebuilding yet another team and the boys work hard for him. He works hard and we are proud of him. Zoey is still adjusting to life with a little brother and has gone back and forth to being a big sister and a little mommy, thinking she can take better care of Slade than I can.

We have had a few run ins and are starting to see some behavior that doesn't fit her, but I know its normal.
This was a day that she liked having Slade around. It was the first week we were home

Zoey hasn't had her usual cheesy smiles for pictures lately so we take what we can get. She is now into dressing herself, whether its her clothes or mine. She even tries to get Slades on.

This is what happens when Daddy gives her a bath. I can't believe how long her hair has gotten. She has grown up so much even from the summer.

I don't really see any resemblence between them, but I promise they are siblings. Slade has packed on the pounds and a week ago he already weighed 12 pounds 4 oz. His 3 month clothes are borderline small for him. He sure didn't stay a newborn for very long.

Cute little family. I couldn't ask for anything more. I love them so much and am very blessed to have them. I knew having 2 kids would be hard, but I didn't know how hard. It has taken adjustment. I feel like a bad mother to one or the other when I cant give them 1 on 1 attention, but I know thats not possible.

I dont miss working onie bit. Each day has its challenges but this is by far the best job I could ask for.

I can already tell he is going to be a deep thinker. What a handsome boy!

Christmas morning at my parents house. Slade slept through most of it but loves what Santa brought him.

This was one of the days Zoey wasn't feeling good and this pictures shows it. Santa brought her a bike which she rides around our living room as best she can. I'll be glad when the weather warms up so we can go outside.

Christmas outfit from Aunt Alicia. He didn't really care for his beanie, but it was too cute not to get a picture.

Not her best picture but again, she was sick. Still cute if you ask me.

We blessed Slade in Murtaugh January 2 and had a lunch at Grandma Nell's house. It was a busy day to end Cam's 2 week vacation. We had lots of family come and support us. Slade's cousin Kayson thought he was wearing a dress because of his bow tie.

A good picture of Slade, not so much of me. I can't believe how much he has changed already. His hair is getting lighter and has a reddish tint to it. Still has quite a bit, not as much as he was born with but hanging on.

He looks so little in Cam's arms, but trust me, he's becoming quite the chunky monkey. Slade, not Cam!!

This was one of Slade's first real smiles. He was so serious for the longest time but is now starting to show his personality. He loves people talking to him and coos right back. When Zoey decides to give him sloppy kisses he'll even grumble, which Zoey thinks is hilarious.

Kinda looks like he's going on a ride, but he was just really excited. Cute dimples and little butt chin!

This one is the latest of them together. If it looks like Slade has curly hair, he does. He just had a bath and talk about the curls....unfortunately it usually dries straight. It's so hard to get a good pic of them together. We've been trying since he was born.

And last of all....He doesn't even get left alone when he sleeps. In fact this is Zoey's favorite time to "play" with him. She'll pile her toys right on top of him. One of these days he's going to get lost in them.

I just want to thank all our family and friends again for all they have done for us this last month and a half. We were gone every weekend for the first month for one thing or another, and I'm sure we were more of a burden on my mom as she was kind enough to let us stay at her house.

2 kids has definetly changed our lives, but I can honestly say for the better. I feel a heavier load on my shoulders to teach them right and guide them but like I said before....its worth it. I can't imagine my life without 2 beautiful children and a loving husband who I dont give enough credit to. While our lives will continue on a roller coaster, I will try to keep pics up to date. Until then, count your blessings!

3 is a crowd, 4 is just perfect!

He made it!!! Slade Ronnie Andersen came into our lives Saturday December 4th. As you can see from some of the pictures he was an early Christmas present (at least for me). Cam got a new T.V. For everyone who told me I didn't look 9 months pregnant, I just want to say this baby was no easy task, weighing in at 9 lbs and 21 inches long. He has quite the squeal and set of lungs on him, fortunately he has been pretty good natured thus far. He takes after his dad in almost every way, including all that hair. He has Zoey's chin and facial expressions but the rest is all Cam. Zoey was a little unsure of things at first but came back later that night and gave little brother kisses! What a sweet girl!!! It has been hard being away from her, and I think she is adjusting better than I am.

So far, we have a healthy baby boy and will be able to go home Monday. I tested positive for Strep B and unfortunately they were only able to give one dose of antiboitics before he was born, so there is a little concern that he could get infected. The doctors are going to do blood tests and labs tomorrow just to make sure its safe to take him.

We have much to be thankful for, 2 beautiful children, loving family and friends who are willing to do whatever to help us out. We seem to be blessed every step of the

way. More pics to come as soon as life settles down a bit.

Final post before baby.....hopefully!

I thought I better update our blog before baby #2 comes along and our lives change once again. For the better of course.....

These last few months have been filled with one thing after the other. We found a home in Gooding to rent and moved here in August. Cam absolutely loves being this close as he not only coached football again this year but just started basketball this week. His football season was a good one, they made it to the playoffs for the first time in a long time. He is finially starting to see hard work pay off. I am blessed to be able to stay home with Zoey. It has been so much fun! Even though she is starting to get a little bit of an attitude (of course from Cam) its been such a blessing to be with her during the day. She never ceases to amaze me with the things she knows. She talks like crazy and her facial expressions are something else. As you can tell by her pics she is quite the cheese ball when she sees the camera. She loves loves loves books. She is able to match colors together, patterns, and is learning to count to five. (she's up to 3 right now!) She loves to color and get into anything she can. She is a very sweet girl and has to give her teddy bear and monkey a kiss before naptime and bedtime. As of right now she loves her baby brother. Hopefully when he arrives she will feel the same! I'm sure it will be an adjustment for all of us. I am just hoping that Cam will be here when I need to go to the hospital. He has a string of 8 road games during my due date so it could be interesting, but I do have a few back-up plans. We are 3 weeks away from our actual due date, but I am ready whenever. I would like to make it through Thanksgiving though which is only a week away so I'm sure I will. I will try to get pics up of the new arrival when it finally happens. Till then, we will continue to count our blessings and keep taking it one day at a time.

Zoey's first pigtails. She's growing up fast.

What a cute little bug!

Bad hair day, thankfully she just woke up.

Anniversary...The Zoo...and many hours in the car with Cam...This can't go wrong!

Congratulations to me.....I have made it 3 whole years putting up with Cam! J/K honey!!! I must say it has been an adventerous 3 years with lots of memories, and of course we have our beautiful Zoey Bug to show for it and another on the way. Man, time really does fly.
Well, to celebrate our Anniversary we decided to take a trip to Utah to see family and friends and to take Zoey to the Hogle Zoo! Overall, I would say it was a success. Zoey loved all the animals and you can see by the pictures, it was a tiring weekend for her.
We were able to have dinner with Cam's cousins Friday night. After hitting the zoo and doing a little shopping Saturday, we caught up with one of my good friends from college that we haven't seen since Cam and I got married. They made us dinner (thanks again guys) and walked to the park for a little playtime. It was so much fun! They have a little boy who is just 2 weeks older than Zoey. It took them a little to get warmed up to each other but by the end of the night they were pals. Who knows, maybe they will end up together in the future!
It was nice to get away from "life" for just a little while and to enjoy our little family. Everyday is an adventure with Zoey especially now that she's walking, but I love every minute of it, and keep thinking that in just a few months our lives with get even crazier. We are extremely excited for yet another adventure and look forward to future anniversaries and memories.

Wow dad, way to close for my beauty shot.

Crazy hair! Need to get ready for the zoo!

This is her mischievious look!

Our little monster loves to put bags on her head.