Annie's First Doll

Rex Cutler Family Reunion

On Saturday we drove to Logan Canyon to meet up with Nathan's dad's extended family. It was nice to be introduced to so many neat people and for Nathan to catch up with a few family members he had not seen in a while. His aunt Sheri, her kids, Jeremy and his Grandma Cope drove down to Rexburg afterwards, so we were able to hang out with them Sunday night and Monday afternoon. In the pictures above, we were at the cemetery in Teton, Idaho looking at the graves of family members. Nathan has A LOT of relatives from the Southern Idaho area. It was so fun to become better acquainted with Nathan's family and hear all of the family history stories.

Cooling Down

It seems to be getting harder and harder to sit through three hours of church with Annie. She is getting to the point where she wants to play on the ground rather than be held. So needless to say, when she gets home from church, she is ready to take the dress off and sprawl out on the floor. I took a few pictures today of how happy she gets once she has returned home after church.

Wanting to Move

I decided to pull out my video camera because Annie has been rolling over all day! Every time I have put her on her tummy today, she quickly rolls back onto her back. She's getting so strong.

It's also getting a lot easier for her to hold up her head.

I love the little smirk on her face!

Annie is also a big thumb sucker. She usually starts sucking it when she is tired. It helps her fall asleep at night by herself.

Fun with the Mobile

Annie absolutely loves spending time under her mobile. I can put her down in the crib for a good 30 minutes with her mobile on and she will be completely content. This week she has moved from the basinet in our room to the crib in her room. I'm pretty sure the transition was harder on me than it was on Annie. Sometimes if she's having trouble falling asleep at night, I'll simply put her in the crib, turn the mobile on, and she will be asleep within ten minutes... no crying :) So to sum things up, this mobile has been a lifesaver!! 

Quick Family Reunion

This weekend, we had the chance to meet up with our family in Pocatello. Annie enjoyed spending some time with her newest cousin, Brexton. Below is a picture of the two of them. Unfortunately, Brexton was not very happy to be lying down.

As you can see below, Shaun and Annie formed a special bond. Annie loved to talk to Shaun and gave him numerous amounts of smiles!

Poor Annie had to spend quite a bit of time in her car-seat. Luckily, she is a pretty content baby.

My brother, Brian, is on the all-state football team for Idaho. Saturday night we had the chance to attend his game. He sacked the quarter back a couple times and had some amazing tackles! At the end of the game he was named "Defensive Player of the Game". He even got a cool looking trophy! :) Nathan was not able to attend the game because of work, so it was just Annie and I.

Here is another picture of Annie and Brexton hanging out in their car-seats on the turf football field.

And here is the whole family with Brian after the game. Good times!

Two Months Old

Today Annie is two months old! She now weighs 11 pounds, 7 ounces and is developing beautifully. She is such a joy to have in our home. Love you Annie!!

Exhaustion

It is only a Tuesday, but we are ready for the weekend! Nathan has been going to school full time and working about 25 or more hours a week. He sacrifices so much for his family and I could not be more grateful for him. Then there is Annie... evidently, she is going through a growth spurt, because she has been sleeping so much! This then allows me to get more sleep, which is WONDERFUL :)

Silly Faces

I could take pictures of Annie all day. Her personality is so funny! I picked a few of my favorites... Do you want to fight?

Chunka-lunka

Nervous Smile

Wide Awake... Sound Asleep

Smiles All Around!

She is such a happy girl :)

Walking with Emily

Annie and I like to go on walks everyday. My cousin, Emily, is nice enough to come with us every time! Thanks Emily! We love our walks and I appreciate the company :)

Annie's Baby Blessing

This last weekend Annie was blessed. Both sides of the family were able to make it and enjoy the experience with us.

Grandma Cope, Aunt Katie, Matthew and Annie.

Matthew and Nathan are pretty good buddies. Grandpa Duffy and Annie

Grandma Duffy, Aunt Carmen, and Annie

Annie is so blessed to have so many amazing family and friends who love and support her.

Duffy FamilyCope Family

Brian, our long-time friend, was also able to make it!

My Grandpa Hill drove from Boise. This is his first great grandchild! It was so fun to have Megan there with her new baby boy, Brexton. Annie and Brexton are a month apart. They will be great friends!

Annie looked so pretty in her blessing dress :)

Nathan blessed her and did an incredible job. We are so grateful for everyone who was able to make it! Annie has so many great examples to look up to and learn from. Thank you for all of the support. We miss you all already!

Another Flag Football Season Begins

Nathan has started up another season of flag football. He is once again on two teams and loves to play. This particular team includes some of the guys he works with or has worked with in the past. Nathan is in the white shirt on the right. His good friend Clay is wearing the other white shirt on the left. 

Nathan and Clay ready to pounce!

Once again... Nathan and Clay... They're inseparable!

Our Little Bundle of Joy!