Thursday, June 26, 2008
Miss Independent
Man, I love that Kelly Clarkson song. Anyway...I'm not really sure how I feel about this yet. Eden is starting to be so independent! She no longer wants me to cuddle with her when I put her down for a nap. We normally lay down together and cuddle until she goes to sleep, but she has decided that she doesn't like me to treat her like such a baby anymore. She just wants me to leave her alone and give her a blanket so she can fall right to sleep. I'm going to miss snuggling her when she gets in those really cute but super tired moods. She even wants to hold her own bottles now. She wants nothing to do with me when she gets a bottle. She just wants to be alone with her bottle and toys. Lucky for me, she has to snuggle with me when I nurse her. What's next? I just know that she's going to be asking us for a cell phone soon!
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
100 thing you probably don't even care about
I've been tagged! 100 random facts:
1. Crap, I'm already stumped
2. I don't like watching movies
3. Craig LOVES watching movies
4. I fall asleep within minutes of laying down...anywhere
5. I have a really bad driving record. Not cool for our insurance rates
6. I love to cook
7. I believe in miracles
8. I have a cracked skull (thanks, CONNIE KAY!)
9. I have slept with the same blanket every night since I was 12. I can't go to sleep without it. Me and my grandma made it together :)
10. I am named after my Grandma Boyster
11. I passed the name on to Eden, and she better pass it down too!
12. My feet can NOT be covered by anything while I sleep
13. Craig and I sleep as far away from each other as possible, facing opposite directions
14. I got braces when I was 19
15. I really didn't need braces
16. I won the Turkey Trot in kindergarten
17. I ditched high school more than I actually went
18. I've never been stung by a bee
19. I first kissed my husband as part of a bet (he didn't know it until about a year later)
20. I lost that bet
21. My parakeet got stuck to a sticky mouse trap when I was little :(
22. My brothers used to call me gopher teeth. RUDE.
23. I put gum in someone's hair that I didn't like. In preschool.
24. I've ran out of gas once
25. I love taking road trips
26. My second toe is longer than my big toe
27. My sisters are my best friends
28. I have the cutest daughter
29. I wear flip flops all year round
30. We used to have a pet goat named EMU
31. I was born on a dairy
32. My Dad let me have my own cow on our dairy. It was all white and he would let me write on it with orange chalk.
33. I was born with a hole in my heart
34. I really hate doing the dishes and vacuuming
35. I used to think I wanted to have 7 kids, now I would be ok with 2
36. My first car was a Chevy Silverado
37. I still keep in touch with my 8th grade basketball coach. He taught me so much and I've always looked up to him.
38. Craig can solve a Rubik's Cube in under 3 minutes
39. I've never had a cavity or a filling
40. I love going to the dentist
41. I really stink at bowling
42. I love going out to eat with my husband
43. I can't handle needles. Especially getting my finger pricked.
44. I loved giving birth
45. My sister and I just answer YES when people ask if we are twins. They don't believe us if we tell them no
46. I know every single old school Disney song
47. I am better at Rockband than Craig
48. I have 5 nephews and 3 nieces
49. I love singing Primary songs
50. I took piano lessons when I was 8 years old for about 6 months and I hated it so I stopped playing. About 5 years later I picked it up again and taught myself.
51. I played the flute for 2 years
52. I was the school secretary in 5th grade
53. I used to make big bucks babysitting, seriously... I was a rich kid!
54. I moved out while I was still in high school
55. I never walked with my class... I was too cool for that and hated high school
56. I had 7 stitches in my head
57. My husband was mission companions with my second cousin
58. Me and my sister have laughed so hard that we peed our pants
59. I snort when I laugh
60. I went thought a major partying phase
61. I love Carrabbas
62. I don't wash my face. It makes me break out.
63. I pick my nose too much
64. I like garlic
65. and cheese
66. I'm eating a frozen powerade right now
67. I'm still not used to Arizona summers and I've lived here my entire life
68. I shave my legs every Sunday
69. I like to read, but don't do it enough
70. I've always liked speaking in front of people... believe it or not
71. I didn't want to get married until I was 25... kids at 30
72. I've never been to the East Coast
73. I was a pro at sneaking out
74. I wrote in my journal every day for 2 years. I wish I still wrote in it :(
75. I don't like the taste of Arrowhead water
76. I like to sing to Craig in the car... even though he doesn't really like it
77. being a mom is harder than any job I've had, but WAY better
78. I miss my friends that live far away
79. My Dad used to call me Divot
80. Me and my sisters have an ongoing competition of who is Daddy's favorite daughter
81. We all know I win
82. I have the coolest parents
83. Being the middle child really isn't that bad
84. I love getting pedicures
85. Mint Chip ice cream is delicious
86. I am allergic to Wal Mart. Seriously. My hands get super itchy every time I go in there
87. I never make the bed
88. I am an organ donor
89. Craig kissed me the first night we met. He hasn't stopped since!
90. I hate pet hair, it drives me crazy
91. I am very impatient
92. Everyone tells me I gave them a dirty look the first time I met them
93. Craig proposed to me at the temple
94. Craig tries, but he can't ever surprise me. I know everything :)
95. I love Sunday dinners
96. I made a bet with Craig that if I cut my hair short he would have to shave his face at least once a week
97. I really like vinegar
98. I love reality TV
99. I have about 20 different kinds of perfume
100. I hate the feel of lotion on my hands
Wow, that took a really long time to do. I don't tag any of you because that was the biggest waste of time ever!
1. Crap, I'm already stumped
2. I don't like watching movies
3. Craig LOVES watching movies
4. I fall asleep within minutes of laying down...anywhere
5. I have a really bad driving record. Not cool for our insurance rates
6. I love to cook
7. I believe in miracles
8. I have a cracked skull (thanks, CONNIE KAY!)
9. I have slept with the same blanket every night since I was 12. I can't go to sleep without it. Me and my grandma made it together :)
10. I am named after my Grandma Boyster
11. I passed the name on to Eden, and she better pass it down too!
12. My feet can NOT be covered by anything while I sleep
13. Craig and I sleep as far away from each other as possible, facing opposite directions
14. I got braces when I was 19
15. I really didn't need braces
16. I won the Turkey Trot in kindergarten
17. I ditched high school more than I actually went
18. I've never been stung by a bee
19. I first kissed my husband as part of a bet (he didn't know it until about a year later)
20. I lost that bet
21. My parakeet got stuck to a sticky mouse trap when I was little :(
22. My brothers used to call me gopher teeth. RUDE.
23. I put gum in someone's hair that I didn't like. In preschool.
24. I've ran out of gas once
25. I love taking road trips
26. My second toe is longer than my big toe
27. My sisters are my best friends
28. I have the cutest daughter
29. I wear flip flops all year round
30. We used to have a pet goat named EMU
31. I was born on a dairy
32. My Dad let me have my own cow on our dairy. It was all white and he would let me write on it with orange chalk.
33. I was born with a hole in my heart
34. I really hate doing the dishes and vacuuming
35. I used to think I wanted to have 7 kids, now I would be ok with 2
36. My first car was a Chevy Silverado
37. I still keep in touch with my 8th grade basketball coach. He taught me so much and I've always looked up to him.
38. Craig can solve a Rubik's Cube in under 3 minutes
39. I've never had a cavity or a filling
40. I love going to the dentist
41. I really stink at bowling
42. I love going out to eat with my husband
43. I can't handle needles. Especially getting my finger pricked.
44. I loved giving birth
45. My sister and I just answer YES when people ask if we are twins. They don't believe us if we tell them no
46. I know every single old school Disney song
47. I am better at Rockband than Craig
48. I have 5 nephews and 3 nieces
49. I love singing Primary songs
50. I took piano lessons when I was 8 years old for about 6 months and I hated it so I stopped playing. About 5 years later I picked it up again and taught myself.
51. I played the flute for 2 years
52. I was the school secretary in 5th grade
53. I used to make big bucks babysitting, seriously... I was a rich kid!
54. I moved out while I was still in high school
55. I never walked with my class... I was too cool for that and hated high school
56. I had 7 stitches in my head
57. My husband was mission companions with my second cousin
58. Me and my sister have laughed so hard that we peed our pants
59. I snort when I laugh
60. I went thought a major partying phase
61. I love Carrabbas
62. I don't wash my face. It makes me break out.
63. I pick my nose too much
64. I like garlic
65. and cheese
66. I'm eating a frozen powerade right now
67. I'm still not used to Arizona summers and I've lived here my entire life
68. I shave my legs every Sunday
69. I like to read, but don't do it enough
70. I've always liked speaking in front of people... believe it or not
71. I didn't want to get married until I was 25... kids at 30
72. I've never been to the East Coast
73. I was a pro at sneaking out
74. I wrote in my journal every day for 2 years. I wish I still wrote in it :(
75. I don't like the taste of Arrowhead water
76. I like to sing to Craig in the car... even though he doesn't really like it
77. being a mom is harder than any job I've had, but WAY better
78. I miss my friends that live far away
79. My Dad used to call me Divot
80. Me and my sisters have an ongoing competition of who is Daddy's favorite daughter
81. We all know I win
82. I have the coolest parents
83. Being the middle child really isn't that bad
84. I love getting pedicures
85. Mint Chip ice cream is delicious
86. I am allergic to Wal Mart. Seriously. My hands get super itchy every time I go in there
87. I never make the bed
88. I am an organ donor
89. Craig kissed me the first night we met. He hasn't stopped since!
90. I hate pet hair, it drives me crazy
91. I am very impatient
92. Everyone tells me I gave them a dirty look the first time I met them
93. Craig proposed to me at the temple
94. Craig tries, but he can't ever surprise me. I know everything :)
95. I love Sunday dinners
96. I made a bet with Craig that if I cut my hair short he would have to shave his face at least once a week
97. I really like vinegar
98. I love reality TV
99. I have about 20 different kinds of perfume
100. I hate the feel of lotion on my hands
Wow, that took a really long time to do. I don't tag any of you because that was the biggest waste of time ever!
Saturday, June 21, 2008
4 Months
Eden is 4 months old! I can not believe 4 months has gone by so fast. She is getting bigger and definitely getting cuter every day. She is such a fun little baby. She rarely cries and when she does it's nothing that a nap or a boob can't fix. She has no intentions of rolling over yet. I think she is skipping that and just going right to walking! She has to be standing all the time, no sitting down for her. She is so interested in everything that is going on around her and loves to be held by anyone... as long as she's being held. She still loves to be outside and she is happiest when we are taking walks or doing anything out in the sun. She weighed in at 13 pounds and she's 25 inches long. She is really starting to be interested in little toys and she chews on everything! She entertains herself by making silly noises, blowing spit bubbles and playing with her toes. At nap time, she has learned to get a good grasp of my fingers with one hand and she lays the other hand on my cheek so that it makes it very hard to sneak away once she has fallen asleep. She has such the cutest little personality and is always happy. We are working on trying to get her to laugh, but I guess we just aren't funny enough. We are working on it though. We love our little Eden!
Monday, June 16, 2008
Happy Father's Day!
Happy Father's Day to all of my favorite Fathers!
First, my Baby's Daddy. Here he is just minutes after becoming a father. He is so proud of his little girl and loves her to death. Eden is so lucky to have such a wonderful father. Occasionally I'll look over at Craig while he is just staring at Eden and I'll see him start to tear up. She is the center of his whole world and he would do anything for her. I love seeing them together.
Here's what we made for him... a king sized cereal bowl and his favorite - Cinnamon Life!
Second, My Daddy. He is so special to me, I just love him so much. He is the best Dad and has been so patient with me (especially during my teenage years). He is so soft spoken and an example to so many people. I have so many good memories with my Dad. I can remember sitting in his truck with him and he would sing "If You Say My Eyes Are Beautiful" to me. It's still our song. I remember going to the courthouse to work with him every year on 'take your daughter to work day'. We were such good buddies. My Dad never missed a single basketball game in the 10 years I played basketball. Without a doubt, I knew I could always look up in the stands and see my Dad. I always look forward to his random text messages that tell me he loves me. I don't think a single day goes by where he doesn't let me know that he loves me. Man, I have the best Dad. I love you Dad!
Here we are dancing to our song
I can't forget the Dad who put up with Craig for much longer than I have. Thanks, Bob :)
First, my Baby's Daddy. Here he is just minutes after becoming a father. He is so proud of his little girl and loves her to death. Eden is so lucky to have such a wonderful father. Occasionally I'll look over at Craig while he is just staring at Eden and I'll see him start to tear up. She is the center of his whole world and he would do anything for her. I love seeing them together.
Here's what we made for him... a king sized cereal bowl and his favorite - Cinnamon Life!
Second, My Daddy. He is so special to me, I just love him so much. He is the best Dad and has been so patient with me (especially during my teenage years). He is so soft spoken and an example to so many people. I have so many good memories with my Dad. I can remember sitting in his truck with him and he would sing "If You Say My Eyes Are Beautiful" to me. It's still our song. I remember going to the courthouse to work with him every year on 'take your daughter to work day'. We were such good buddies. My Dad never missed a single basketball game in the 10 years I played basketball. Without a doubt, I knew I could always look up in the stands and see my Dad. I always look forward to his random text messages that tell me he loves me. I don't think a single day goes by where he doesn't let me know that he loves me. Man, I have the best Dad. I love you Dad!
Here we are dancing to our song
I can't forget the Dad who put up with Craig for much longer than I have. Thanks, Bob :)
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Private
I'll be setting our blog to private here pretty soon. If you are a reader of this blog send me your email address so I can add you to the reader list. Everyone is welcomed, even if I don't know you. I know a lot of Craig's friends look at our blog, so don't be shy! Send me an email even if you think I have your email address. I don't want to leave anyone out!
Leave a comment here or send an email to bethanyshaver @ gmaildotcom
Thanks guys :)
Bethany
Leave a comment here or send an email to bethanyshaver @ gmaildotcom
Thanks guys :)
Bethany
Water Bug
We took Eden swimming for her first time this week. I wasn't sure how she would like it since I had dipped in her the pool once before and she wasn't impressed. She totally loved it this time though. She was splashing, blowing spit bubbles and kicking everywhere. It was so cute. Nana Joyce bought her this little baby float and she just floated around in the pool like she was trying to sun bathe or something. She would have stayed in there for hours if I would have let her.
Eden is starting to do so many cute things. She has just recently found her little piggies (toes) and she tries to suck on them but she isn't that coordinated yet. She can roll from her back to her side but gets stuck and can't quite make it all the way to her stomach. She loves making spit bubbles and blowing her tongue at us when she's happy. She also has found that she has a voice and likes to yell to hear it. Music to my ears? Not so much. I think she may be in the beginning stages of teething because she is drooling like crazy and loves to chew on everything.
As of last week our little peanut weighed in at 12 pounds 5 ounces. We've also noticed that her legs are finally starting to get some chubb on them and her first leg rolls are starting to form!
Nap time is starting to become a big pain the butt lately. The only time she gets a good long nap is when she can be in our bed and there is complete silence. If I have errands to run during the day, there is no chance of her napping for longer than 10 minutes in her car seat. This makes for a grumpy little girl come night time. Sundays are also no fun because church is right in the middle of her nap time and she wouldn't dare take a nap at church when there are so many fun people to look at and play with. She isn't sleeping so much at night anymore. She is still sleeping through the night, but her internal alarm clock goes off every morning around 6:30. I can't function that early anymore. What happened to her good ol' days of sleeping in until 10am?!
Eden is starting to do so many cute things. She has just recently found her little piggies (toes) and she tries to suck on them but she isn't that coordinated yet. She can roll from her back to her side but gets stuck and can't quite make it all the way to her stomach. She loves making spit bubbles and blowing her tongue at us when she's happy. She also has found that she has a voice and likes to yell to hear it. Music to my ears? Not so much. I think she may be in the beginning stages of teething because she is drooling like crazy and loves to chew on everything.
As of last week our little peanut weighed in at 12 pounds 5 ounces. We've also noticed that her legs are finally starting to get some chubb on them and her first leg rolls are starting to form!
Nap time is starting to become a big pain the butt lately. The only time she gets a good long nap is when she can be in our bed and there is complete silence. If I have errands to run during the day, there is no chance of her napping for longer than 10 minutes in her car seat. This makes for a grumpy little girl come night time. Sundays are also no fun because church is right in the middle of her nap time and she wouldn't dare take a nap at church when there are so many fun people to look at and play with. She isn't sleeping so much at night anymore. She is still sleeping through the night, but her internal alarm clock goes off every morning around 6:30. I can't function that early anymore. What happened to her good ol' days of sleeping in until 10am?!
Monday, June 2, 2008
Sam is home!
My sister's boyfriend, Sam, got home from his mission on Friday. He served in Argentina for 2 years. Brooke is SO happy to have him home and he doesn't let Brooke leave his sight. They are so cute together and I can't wait to really start planning the wedding!
The Happy Couple
Our families at Dinner
Eden sleeping (notice we got her ears pierced?!)
Craig and I
The Happy Couple
Our families at Dinner
Eden sleeping (notice we got her ears pierced?!)
Craig and I
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