The update

The trip to Utah is over, but I sure made some great memories. Lots of rest and relaxation in Mom and Dad's new Hot Tub. When I flew in and got to the Swiss residence I met Bryan and Dan at soaking it up in the hot tub with milk and cookies on the side, just live'n it up. The trip was full of too many calories, (just before the new years resolution to eat right) & too much fun with friends and family (including a walk down memory lane of food fights with Jan).

(I just threw this picture in because one night Dallin and his girlfriend Maria came over to play games. She brought a crazy game and I ended up wearing a hat all night.)

Emerson got in some quality time with the Uncles. It was great to See all my brothers. It had been 2 years since the last time I saw Dallin and a whole year since last seeing Bryan in New York. Dan and I got to catch up during the summer when he flew in to SF for a few hours this summer and Kev and Shayna and I chatted at Dave's wedding, it really was nice to see everyone and have them meet Emerson.


Dallin is now home from his mission and a new student at BYU. It is crazy when the youngest in the family doesn't seem so young anymore.


Emerson met his Great Grandpa David Evans. That was really fun for Grandpa Evans

I also got to be present at Violets baby blessing. Violet is such a cute baby and received such a special blessing.

It also worked out that my friends could come over for lunch and see each other even during their busy holiday schedule. It was so much fun to be together again. Whitney, Cindy, Jan, Me and Annika. They brought their kids over and we all had a great time. On new years day I even got to visit Cindy at her house and get some great advice on raising a boy, as she's got three young strapping boys of her own. She also endowed Emerson with some great clothes. Emerson is growing so big so fast it is just amazing to watch him change daily.

So the trip to Utah went by all too quickly, but it was so fun to see friends and family again and be able to stay longer than a weekend. Since the trip to Utah at the beginning of January we've made some serious progress on the house. The second story walls are up and during the next 2 weeks we hope to build the roof. We have had no rain and 60 - 70 degree weather. June in January, it has been great for building!! Progress seems to always have come with obstacles or set backs. This Saturday for the house project is came in the form of a nail gun miss firing. One of the guys we have working on our house miss-fired the nail gun into his hand. It was a day at the ER instead of a day of work at the house. In the end the damage was minimal, but costly. Emerson came down with his first cold as well. It has been a new experience for me to care for a baby with a cold. He coughs, and has a runny nose. The Dr. say he is doing just fine for being sick, but often when I burp him, he doesn't just spit up an air bubble, but the whole meal comes right back up. I feel so bad for the little guy. If you've got any advice, I'm all ears.

The first flight

I couldn't ask for a better baby. Emerson was so good the whole flight to Utah. He slept and ate and smiled. The trip got even better while standing in line to switch my seat to accommodate Emerson. The worker asked for one volunteer to give up their seat because they were over booked. I was right there to give up my seat and receive a flight coupon for it. 20 minutes later the worker informed me someone didn't show and there was a seat available on the flight if I still wanted to go on my regular flight. So I got to fly on my original flight and received a $150 coupon to boot. Merry Christmas to me!!

2 months

It's crazy how one minute I couldn't wait to have Emerson and now he is 2 month old. We went to the Doctor's for his check up. No wonder he is pooping out the back side of his diapers. He is just too big for the up to 15 lb diapers now. At 2 months he is 24 inches and 15 lbs. He is really getting heavy. But so much fun!! Last night he even slept through his 3 am feeding. Yea!! After the holidays Emerson and I are taking his first flight. We'll be visiting Utah and we can't wait to see family and friends!!

On other activities, our house is still in progress, but coming along. The garage pad is built and we put in the outdoor drainage system this week. James has really been busy with work and the house. What a great guy.

Christmas Party

Merry Christmas to everyone. Last night was the annual Christmas party for my work. Emerson and I went to help out and participate in the festivities. What a fun time. Emerson even got to see Santa.

Economy

Ross Perot is still using his political flow charts. If you are wondering what is going on with our national debt check out www.perotcharts.com. It is a very interesting overview of our national debt. (It is nice that gas prices have come down, but it's too bad I'm not working anymore.)

Family Fun Weekend

I've been looking forward to this weekend for a while. My Mom and Dad were coming to visit. The weekend started by getting in the car and taking a trip to the airport to pick up Grandma and Grandpa Swiss, along the way we visited the office I used to work at. (Yes that is a Christmas Tree in the back ground. The office really enjoys seasonal decorations and Christmas is celebrated as soon a possible for as long as possible)

After picking up my parents we dropped by my parents hotel for some R&R for Emerson, it had been a long day.



Saturday we meet the Heaton and Winter family at the Oakland temple for the sealing of Sharee and Jason Winter. It was a special event. Jamie Heaton watched Emerson while James and I enjoyed the sealing. Our fist baby sitting event. Emerson slept the whole time. After the wedding Dad and James went to the lot to do some mans work. We are actually putting walls up now.


Mom and I went on a little hike with Emerson. I found this fabulous path at Tilden Park right near my house. I couldn't take a view of the bay because the sun was setting, but the other side of the valley was visible, the sights are breath taking and calming.



The next day was Emerson's Baby Blessing. It was a special event. Emerson did so well and didn't even cry.

1 month old

Emerson is now actually 5 weeks and 2 days old. It is amazing how time can fly. I've just been having too much fun watching him grow every day. He has started to smile and acknowledge us. He is now close to 12 lbs and 23 inches. He's growing out of the newborn clothes already.