Update on Sippys...

This is the sippy cup I chose to replace all my other ones with. I LOVE it. Its a thermal cup so it keeps milk and water fresher for longer...up to 6 hours. Its light weight and completely BPA free. Its more of an investment than other cups but I think its worth it. :). I found it at babies r us if anyone was wondering.

Just some thoughts...

This may turn into a really long post but i have SO much on my mind lately. I LOVE being a mom but its dang hard sometimes. Lately I've been so confused on whats good and whats bad and what to look out for. For instance I didn't even think twice when buying Preston sippy cups...i thought sippy cups were sippy cups and if they were selling them in stores they must be safe to use right? Well i was so wrong, some of them have BPA ( Bisphenol A (BPA) is an industrial chemical used to make polycarbonate plastic resins, epoxy resins, and other products) and some don't. Studies have been proven that BPA is very harmful for our baby's. How did I not know this? Warming up the cups is what releases the chemicals that are harmful and i did that. I honestly feel like breaking down and crying, what if I've hurt my child because of my ignorance?

It's finally becoming clearer to me why education is so very important. All growing up I just wanted to be a wife and a mommy and I really didn't take schooling as seriously as I should of. I did do some schooling after high school but even then I wasn't putting a 100% into it. Now I feel so stupid for wasting all that time. I should know more than I know right now. And even just as a wife and mom I feel as though I need to know more than I ever thought I would. I can't just let myself be "ignorant". There are so many things that I use and eat everyday that could be harmful for myself and my family. As a wife and a mother my "Job" is to take care of my family. I'm the one buying things and putting food on the table. Why am I not making sure that these things are safe and healthy? I've slacked and I feel terrible about it. 

Also, Vaccines....I don't even know where to start with this. We waiting for a while with Preston and then we started a few and now were back on wanting to wait. I felt at the beginning that he was just so small and he was just going to be home with me and i didn't think i had to worry so much about him getting sick...and he didn't...he's been very healthy so far. I then felt like he was getting strong enough and i was wanting to start the shots and we did and things went good....no problems. But I have this fear of  "what if". What if something went wrong and he had some bad reaction and things were never the same for him? And in return I feel as if everyone stops getting vaccines then our country could be in danger of a lot of scary diseases and some of those diseases that were pretty much extinct in our country could come back.

I'm just overwhelmed with the fear of failing. Of making one stupid mistake that could change my child's life for the worse. I want nothing more than to do whatever is healthy and safe for my baby. I want him to grow up strong and healthy and to know whats safe and what is not. Its seems as the world today has gotten back to wanting to go "green" and "organic" and back to the basics, which is good. But its scary to me to think about all the products and foods that we've all eaten and used throughout the years that are now starting to show up as cancerous and unhealthy.  I'm ashamed to say that I've been one of those "lazy" people all my life that have eaten whatever and used anything sold on the shelves. I hardly ever thought twice about health unless i was already not feeling well. And I'm not going to be this way anymore.

I don't know what I'm going to do about vaccines yet...I guess I still have lots of researching and praying to do before I decide. I do know though that I'm not going to fall into this trap that retailers put you in and I'm definitely going to research everything I buy for my baby's and make sure its safe. I decided I'm going "greener" haha I don't know what it takes to become all "green" but I'm going to work on it. Wow I did write alot...sorry!

Sundays...

Our Sunday mornings are usually crazy. Me and Spencer always have a hard time getting up so while I'm getting ready spenc usually starts getting preston ready and then we switch. Well that meant that Spenc gave Preston a bath this morning and I think Preston LOVED it. 

Then I got him fed and dressed...doesn't he look so handsome in his sunday clothes!? 

And of course what is a morning without a few tantrums!!! It seems like we always have an extra hard time on sundays haha. 

Then after a nap he gets in his hyper and happy mode and we have fun. 

Oh and if you haven't laughed today...take a look at this picture. 

HAHA!

Mall Buddies...

Yesterday we met my sister at the mall and then met up with the Anderson girls to do some shopping! Dawn was looking for some "type 2" clothes and she found some way cute stuff...i was a little jealous of her shopping haha!! The kiddos were having a hard time...but when we put preston and saylor next to each other they were happy. I love watching preston interact with other babys...its sooo cute. And how cute is Dawns little girl Saylor!? I just wanted to take her home with me...it would almost be like having twins...i think id love it! haha!

We always...

have to squirt water out of our toys, make funny faces and laugh...

Play with and taste all the bubbles...

try and escape while mom tries to rinse my hair...

And pose for pictures whenever its bath time!!!

My Cricut...

I LOVE my cricut...I really do but lately I've gotten soooo annoyed with whoever made this thing. It makes things so much easier...BUT only when you have all the "extra" products. Just buying the cricut machine is a huge chunk of change in itself but then you have to buy cartridges and it seems like there is an endless supply of those. I think they run around 70.00 each...holy cow! ( For those of you who do have a cricut and pay those prices...you are crazy! Bid on eBay...I've gotten some for around 15-20 dollars including shipping! ) But it doesn't end there of course. I just lately bought the software so that I can get my font and shapes to the exact size i want but now it wont let me print off font from one cartridge and a shape from another. I have to print them out separately unless I have a Jukebox! It seems like these people are just making it impossible for this thing to work really well unless you've spent 100's of dollars. As you can tell I'm just getting sooo frustrated with this whole thing. I am glad I have it and I do have a ton of fun with it but think twice before you buy one...because you'll end up spending a LOT more then you think.

My Favorite Men...

First of all Happy Fathers Day Daddy! I can't express how important this man means to me. I don't know where I would be without the great example my father has been. He's been a strong Priesthood holder that has blessed my family in a number of ways. He helped me gain a testimony of my own, learn right from wrong and has ALWAYS let me know that he loves me, that he would always take care of me and stick up for me. He's always put his faith and family first. All of my favorite memories growing up are the ones that we spent together as a family...camping and driving 100 million miles to different sites haha. My dad is super funny and always makes it a good time. He's also one of the most hard working men that I know. He's also the greatest grandpa there is! Thanks Dad for always being there, and for everything that you've ever done for me. I love you more than I could ever say.

Next is my Father-in-law Ron. I can't even begin to thank him for how much he's helped my little family. He's one guy that we could count on for absolutely anything. He's one of the most generous men I've ever known...and he's like that with everyone, not only his own family. He's played a big part on bringing Spencer up to the man he is today and I can't thank him enough for it. He's a faithful member of our church and is a great example to all those around him. Ron loves having a good time and I'm so thankful that he's able to take Spencer along and that they are able to do so much together. Ron is also the best Grandpa...Preston is sooo dang lucky to be apart of two amazing family's. 

Last but not least is my amazing Husband. I don't know how in the world I got so lucky but I married someone absolutely perfect for me. Spencer is the best dad I could have ever asked for. He's always wanting to do whatever is best for Preston and for me. He's such a hard worker in everything he does. He's doing fantastic at his job, and is getting great grades in school. I couldn't be a prouder wife and I know for a fact that Preston is so proud of his daddy. I love how Preston studies everything Spencer does and tries to be just like him...I hope he does end up a lot like his daddy. Spencer is a great example and is a perfect priesthood holder. He is a blessing to our family and to our home. I love the feeling our house has when is he is here. I can't wait to have more baby's with him and for our family to grow! I love you Spencer, more than I can ever say. And Preston loves you too! Happy Fathers Day!

Canyon Lake...

 ( Spencer and Preston swimming in the water...the water was a bit chilly )

Yesterday Spencers family wanted to go out to Canyon lake. Spencer and a lot of his family went out super early and me, presty, debbie, and kristy went out to meet them later that afternoon. It turned out to be a horrible day...I was going back and forth whether to go because Preston has been teething and not feeling that good to begin with but you don't service out at Canyon lake so I couldn't get a hold of Spenc so I just decided to try and go but took my own car just in case Preston was having a hard time.

( Our family out on the tube! We thought Preston might like it but he cried the entire time..but the poor boy was teething and sick )

Well after we tried tubing Preston had a huge poop explosion that came out of his shorts and even got on the life jacket a little so we went back to shore and cleaned him up, luckily i brought clean clothes and everything. Well we started cleaning and picking up and I picked Preston up to get the blanket he was sitting on and as soon as I picked him up he threw up EVERYWHERE. All over me, him, and the blanket. GROSS! And then after we were all packed Ron and Debbie drove me over to my car and when we pulled up there were 2 mexican guys in front of my car and Debbie saw one stuff something in his pocket. So I was a little nervous but Ron got out with me. Once I got in my car I looked forward and the guy was looking right at me, pulled up the side of his shirt and showed me his gun. What the freak! I threw my car in reverse and got out of there. I don't know what he was doing or why he'd show me the gun but I was soo freaked out. And we were supposed to drop Ron off at the boat and Debbie was supposed to drop me off and I wonder what it would have been like if it were just her and I. So scary. 

Well we didn't take many pics since there were like 2 happy moments haha but oh well. I'm just glad that day is over and hopefully next time we will have a better experience!

Katies Sealing...

I got back from Utah just in time to make it to my friends Katie's sealing. It was such an awesome thing to watch, and the spirit was so strong. It amazes me of the strength that alot of the converts to the church have. It seems like they have so many obstacles and trials to overcome just to be able to do what they feel is right. I'm so proud of the women that Katie is...shes always been one of the most caring, sweet, funny and likable girls around. And I am so grateful to be able to share that experience with her, I'm so grateful to have another friend share my same beliefs...its soo true and I know it without a doubt. I will never forget looking at Jani after the sealer said the words forever and eternity and we both teared up. Thank you Katie for letting me be there!

Last of Utah pics...

So I'm a little behind on my posts...this is the last of our Utah pics. These are just some of the things Preston loved to do while we were there...

First he LOVES to climb stairs. We finally taught him how to go down them but I still wouldn't let him do it alone...it made me too nervous. But he really did get good at it and he was pretty quick at it too!

He also loved to play cars...and my parents house has lots more room to play around!

Tanner always has a way to make him laugh and he had so much fun running away, beating up, and laughing with Uncle Tanner!

He also now know how to open doors and constantly tried to escape places ( luckily my parents door knobs are the round ones that he cant get...unfortunately mine are the ones he can ). And he also loved spending time with Aunt Court. She was the best  babysitter and watched him while i was able to go to the movie with my parents. Thanks Court!!!

Utah - A mess...

One morning we were trying to get ready so I left Preston down stairs with some fruit and he was watching a movie and I came down to find him like this...

 

Rubbing it in...

haha he's such a mess sometimes!

Utah - Courts Softball Game...

My sister Courtney is AMAZING at sports. She plays Volleyball, Basketball and Softball but softball is her favorite and boy is she good at it. I was sooo excited when I found out she had a game while I was there. I wish I could go to all of her games. 

Preston liked it at first and would clap and wave to all the players and then he got sick of it and we all took turns walking him around. Or rather have him walk us...he is so determined and wants to lead the way and will get mad if we dont let him haha.

Utah - Funny Faces...

Sunday afternoon we took a nap and Preston woke up super silly. He was making the funniest faces and talking jibberish and laughing. I would make a face and he would try and copy it. It was fun and the pictures are hilarious.

Wide-eyed

Double Chin

Just Crazy haha

Hiding + Wide-eyed

Laughing and Screaming at the same time

Just Cute :)

Utah - Ariels Wedding...

( The happy couple Terry and Ariel )

Wow this last week was sooo busy. Me and Preston drove to Utah really early thursday morning last week with my cousin Calli. We wanted to make it to my cousin Ariel's wedding that saturday and my brother Tanners birthday was that thursday. The week went by fast but we had fun...this post is pictures from the wedding!

I love this picture with my parents and my grandma Bigelow.

All Preston wanted to do was to play with the older boys...hed try and keep up with them and follow them around. It was cute. He even tried walking more since then...so i think they inspired him haha. He just wants to be a big boy...dang it! The other boys are Braiden, Corban, and Conrad...they are all sooo cute!

Preston also wanted to just make a mess of things...pushing chairs around and tearing the ties off the back of the chairs and riping things off the table and sticking them in his mouth. What a little hand full he is becoming. 

Okay does he even look like me? He has changed soo much and I dont even think he looks like hes my son anymore haha hes just too cute to be mine!

Time Out for Women...

 

This year I get to help out with Time Out for Women, its going to be held in Phoenix on Oct 15-16. I am honestly sooo excited to go, its a time to get away with the girls and hear inspirational messages and music. This years the theme is Infinite Hope. I don't think they could have picked a better topic than that for this year. Who doesn't need more "hope" in their lives? Because of our theme and because there our so many people and women out there who need help and need hope we are going to create " Hope Kits ". To watch a short video about what Hope Kits are I added the video on the post below!

Any and Every women is invited. How fun would it be to have a bunch of people we all know get together and do something not only fun but inspiring as well? If you have any questions at all please contact me, you can either leave me a comment on here, my facebook, or you can email me at chelseakaycoon@gmail.com.

Early registration ends Sept. 16th...I know you definitely have time but just keep that in mind cause it will save you money!!!

Help us leave HOPE in your city!

Weekend...

So I just wanted to mention some things about our weekend. Thursday and Friday me and my friend Jani worked on this this sign for our friend Katie's bridal shower.

I really liked how it turned out! Though I learned alot about my cricut machine and how I desperately need the "cd". Wow it would have made this so much easier. Oh and sorry about the flash right in the middle of the sign... don't judge me and my point and shoot camera haha I'm working on getting a nicer one. Well on saturday we went to the bridal shower and it was really fun to see Katie and Ashley ( another high school friend ) They are both soooo cute and sooo sweet. I'm excited to see them again at the wedding! 

Today I took Preston into the nursery with me for a little bit and he looked so cute in there haha. Its weird to see him in there and try to interact with the kids. He just wanted to eat all the snacks and he wanted to play cars with the girls but they would just say "no" to him...poor guy haha. 

We also went over to Grant and Jills house for dinner and she gave me a book about "Dressing your Truth". They all took this class about how to dress according to your personality and body traits and they talk about it ALL the time haha. So its about time I got in on the fun and conversation! Well they all say I am a type 1 so I will have to read it and figure it all out. Im sure Ill post more about it later! And then we went and saw Corinne and Justin! They just got back from the cruise and I am so glad...I missed my sister!!! 

I took this pic earlier in the week....doesn't he look sooo cute!