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Perhaps It's because I got the book "Emma" for Christmas and I am really into her head right now :) Thanks for the book Mom! Love, love love it.

Lately

First off, Happy Valentine's Day! I'll admit I hopped on the band wagon several years ago when it was cool to hate this day, but I was really just lying to myself, and probably a little bitter because I usually didn't have a boyfriend around this time. Secret is, I love it. What's not to love about a day where you get flowers and chocolate and spoiled by your husband? Because... well as much as I love Ed, he is not an 'I'll buy you flowers for no particular reason' kind of guy. Which is completely fine! It's not for everyone :) Hence, the reason I love to wake up on February 14th and know that I am going to be adored by my husband all day long. And that's exactly what happened, I woke up to flowers and yummy chocolates, later we are going for a couple's massage with dinner to follow at my favorite restaurant The Olive Garden and end off at home snuggling with our Son, watching a good movie and polishing off a tub of some delish Ice Cream. Whoever made up V-day.. THANKS :)

Things haven't changed much around here, Noah is our lives. Every single minute of every single day, which is why this blog is, well... all about him :) How great is it to stay at home all the time and be a mom?? Seriously, If I never work again it would be too soon. I love watching this little baby (who is just a mini-Ed) grow and learn new things. The first couple of months I was more scared than anything else, but we've come to know eachother rather well him and I. We're quite the pair. Here are a few pictures I've been meaning to share for awhile now.

This last week we had our Baby reunion from our prenatal class - so much fun! I loved seeing all those babies that were once just bulging little tummies! We had one baby missing that day, but starting from Noah and going clockwise we have Anna (7 weeks) Kalan (3 days) and Annon (2 months)

Noah and his first little girlfriend Anna.. love the hair!

This is just a picture of a picture that we got from a photography company. It's the only thing we have to show from the photoshoot, they charge you ridiculous amounts of money but we managed to wrangle one free 5by7 out of them.

So the following pictures are of Noah ALMOST rolling :) This was his second attempt. The first try he nailed, however I was not watching that particular minute. No no, I was being a good Mother and stalking my blogs. Oops! Needless to say he got a bit camera shy and didn't want to try anymore. Too bad... we'll try another time.

Thinkin' about it...

Getting into position...

And just couldnt seem to make it that final roll :)

I like the way he has his hands posed here.. it's like he's preparing to do something VEEERY sneaky..

Smilin' for Grandma

Looking cool with Auntie janay

Annnd, not liking it so much anymore. Get these off me!

Ah, much better... thanks Mommy

A wii bit too much

Had a day long Wii marathon the other day
can hardly type
arms feel very, very heavy
must have been a professional boxer in another life, I am undefeated
whole body hurts
never ever doing it again

Confessions

Hello everyone, my name is Kevyn and I am a blog stalker. It is truly an addiction. I mainly get my fix by randomly choosing people's links on friends blogs and I've found some great keepers. It's something I look forward to doing daily when Noah is down for a quick nap, and I don't feel like folding the mounds of laundry he has created. Who knew such a tiny creature could make such an incredible mess!Anyways...it's so fun to take a peek into the lives of people without them really knowing you are doing it! I love the honesty and humour that I find in them. Most of them are female and I have come to feel a neat kind of friendship by reading all about the trials and joys they have gone through.The sad thing is they don't even know who I am! Creepy I know, like I said earlier, its an addiction.. its hard to kick.
Anyways, Two of my many blogs that I stalk recently posted that they too stalk and created a post asking if anyone did the same to them! How funny is that? I loved it so I just had to copy. I think Im a pretty ordinary person leading a pretty darn ordinary life, so the thought that anyone would find my blog interesting (other than family who of course is obligated to read) just blew my mind. I realize I don't post nearly as often as I should and I probably could turn up the interesting factor a few notches. Many apologies my loyal yet anonymous stalkers (granted there are some)I promise to do better! So my question to you is... do you 'blog stalk'? And are you doing it right now?? :) By all means... leave a comment... introduce yourself, and most importantly, let me know the link to your own wonderful blog so that I may expand my stalking list.

* Note to self: This will be more than a little awkward if I have NO stalkers at all...

Jealosy

It's a sad sad thing, but ever since Noah saw the pictures of his cousins in mohawks he has been begging me to let him do the same. So here he is, lovin every minute of it.

I'm it..

Thanks Tawsha for tagging me! I know these things are silly and people get sick of them... but lets be honest... I feel sad and left out when no one tags me. SO here you go:

What is his name? Eduardo Javier Caballero
How long have you been married? Just over 1 year
Who long did you date? 2 years
How old is he? 26
Who eats more sweets? Me hands down. Ice cream is my weakness
Who said I love you first? He did, rather soon I might add
Who is taller? He is
Who can sing better? Neither
Who is smarter? Probably depends on who you ask...
Who does the laundry? both of us
Who pays the bills? My handsome husband
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? me
Who mows the lawn? If we had a lawn.. lets be honest... ME :)
Who cooks dinner? Me
Who drives? Mostly Ed
Who is more stubborn? Ed for sure... Im a very patient person hahaha
Who kissed who first? I did, he didnt have the nerve
Who asked who out first? He did FINALLY, after ignoring my charm for months
Who proposed? He did
Who has more siblings? I have 5 he has 2
Who wears the pants? He has one leg, I have the other

TAG: Janay, Amanda and Shannon

our son

Thanks for the idea Amanda - and thanks Janay for ALL the hard hard work! You're a GREAT Auntie!

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my new years resolution

is to keep up with my blog!( well one of them anyways) Once again I have fallen behind in my postings...many apologies. Our Christmas holiday's were so much fun! I love spending time with family. It definitely felt different this year with a brand new little baby, and I missed out on most of the game playing because I was using that time to catch up on some precious sleep, but still... alot of fun. My all time favorite part was having Ed at home so much more. Sadly this week its back to school and the real world. I am finding myself very very bored during the day, I think I need a hobby.. or three. Janay promised me she would come in and we would go shopping this week sometime and let me tell you... I am beyond excited! I can hardly wait. :) I now have a day where I will plan to get up on time and shower and try looking good by putting on some clean "nice" clothes and try my very hardest to not get puked on. Although living with the worlds worst puking baby may cause a problem... I dont even bother getting out of my lounging clothes anymore. Go ahead Noah... puke away on those.

This past Sunday marked Noah's 8th week of life! And what a tough life it is :) working so hard everyday to have everyone meet your every need... whew.. must be exhausting. A few weeks ago he was diagnosed with Colic ( is that how you spell it?) and it has been very hard on us parents. Its heartbreaking to hear your baby crying so hard and not being able to do anything about it. However... I had a nice chat with the Bishops wife in Strathmore ward and she gave me some suggestions that helped her with one of her baby's that also had Colic. She got them from a book called " The Happiest Baby on the Block" I havent gotten it myself yet... my lovely Mother put it on order for me... thanks Mom! but we have been doing some things that the books suggests and I am SO happy to say that his colic is finally managable. I feel more relaxed and in control. Even though I still cringe when his fussy time rolls around... I think I am starting to feel like I can get through this. People tell me it only lasts until 3 months.. SO yes! One month to go! Wish me luck.

Going along with the title of this post... some of my new years resolutions are... to re-read the Book of Mormon, to be a more patient mother, a more compassionate person, get down to my pre-wedding weight ( yes I gained weight after I got married I call it my "Honeymoon 10") become a better cook/baker (Ed is especially excited about this one) And then there is just the normal everyday stuff like go on a date with Ryan Gosling, win a triathalon, visit every Temple in the world, oh and become a millionare. I have a good feeling about 2008 :)

At two months you:

• hate your tummy time.... but mean old Mommy makes you do it for a few minutes anyways :)
• smile and talk lots... especially with your best friend Daddy
• leave ATLEAST one explosive poopy diaper for Mommy to change everyday!
• are starting to get used to sleeping in your "big boy" bed but still dont sleep as long as in your chair or swing
• are learning to deal with your colic as long as Mommy and Daddy swaddle you so tight and rock you to sleep
• love to snuggle and rock in the rocking chair
• starting to notice and be entertained by toys with lights and music, you especially love the mobile in your swing
• will only tolerate being cleaned if you are in the shower with Daddy
• have a fussy time from 8-12 pm and refuse to go to sleep before midnight but then you sleep for a full 8 hours! yeah!
• are becoming quite rotund
• make Mommy and Daddy smile every day :)

His Christmas Eve PJ's!
looking a little chubby there Noah...
Our four generation picture with Grandpa Prepchuk and Great Grandma Prepchuk
Noah and his very bestest friend
He's just too cute

thanks big guy

Santa came a little early to our house this year :) Imagine our surprise when we woke up one morning to find this cute present under our tree...

There was no gift receipt attached, so it looks like we're keeping him!

one month old

Where does the time go? This past month has been one of the hardest and most rewarding of my life. I feel so blessed to have this little baby in our lives! We probably cuddle with our son way too much in our bed, but oh well. We could lay there for hours with him in the middle of us, just staring at him. I am so lucky to be loved by these two boys. I can't tell you what it means to me to look over and see my whole world lying right next to me. Brings a girl to tears!

On Sunday Noah had his first big day when his Daddy blessed him in church. I was so worried he would cry or be cranky - but he proved me wrong and was the exact opposite. What a perfect little man he was. He was wide awake and didn't make a peep. Plus he looked way cute in the little outfit that we got for him, we ordered it all the way from Texas and it almost didn't get here in time, but we lucked out. Phew!

I saw this idea on someone else's blog and thought it was a neat way to remember all of Noah's stages....

AT ONE MONTH YOU...

- are starting to follow Mommy around the room with your eyes.

- have become a way faster nurser! YEAH!

- no longer cry when you get your diaper changed.

- love love love your bath time.

- can lift and move your head from side to side when you lay on your stomach.

- have started making little "cooing" noises when Mommy and Daddy talk to you.

- are sleeping about 5 hours at night.

- are somewhat gassy and cranky, mostly in the evening :(

- make your Mommy and Daddy smile everyday!

Grandma Prepchuk helping me get ready for my big day
Funny how happy both Daddy and Noah look to be having their picture taken!
If it wasn't for my double chin sticking out everywhere, it would have been a nice family photo..
The big man after his bath time
Getting angry at my Uncle Roberto
Chilaxin' on the couch with Daddy, most likely watching basketball...