Fun February

How ironic it is to me that we were so concerned about me having this baby early (the last week of January). Here we are, now past my due date, and still no baby. Truly, I am thrilled that he has continued to grow and get healthy inside me all this time. Of course, Chris and I keep talking about how we can't wait to meet him and are more and more anxious every day, but we are fine to wait until he's ready. :) My mom arrives this evening, so hopefully Matt will arrive soon for her sake! I hate the thought of wasting her precious time here in Utah. I'm so grateful she's willing and able to come.

So, here's the last couple of weeks that I thought would contain another brother for these two crazies, but they've managed to stay busy on their own.

My sister-in-law brought us some Madeleine's (yummy little cookies coated in powdered sugar) around Valentine's Day. I set them on the table next to the door as we chatted for about a minute. I swear it was less than 60 seconds when I glanced down and the plate was gone. I quickly excused myself and started hunting for Niko. I found him in his "hiding place" between our new couch and futon with the plate of cookies. As soon as he was discovered, he started stuffing the cookies in his mouth as fast as his little hands would move. I vacillated between scolding and laughing and finally decided to just chuckle... and take a picture. What a little rascal Niko can be!

More fun in a box

Thanksgiving Point Dino Museum Fun

We enjoyed a nice Lyon Family dinner at Stina and Taylor's house on Sunday, the 15th. Amber was in town on photography business, so it was nice to all get together. Stina and Taylor have three dragons. Sam wasn't at all scared and enjoyed petting them. Niko preferred to keep his distance. :) (We had a little fun with him... check out the video at the bottom of this post.)

(L-R) James (SO great to have you join us!),
Phil, Bran, Daniel, Taylor

Sam playing in the cats' tower

Ashton, Stina, Amber

Chris (yes, with a sticker on his forehead),
Niko, Uncle Michael

Moi at 39 weeks

We take very few pictures of Sam asleep because he is such a light sleeper. This particular evening, we were sure he needed a diaper change, so I snapped a picture before waking him. Such a love!

Fun at the chiropractor's office

This is a pretty typical scene of late. Niko loves to de-pant himself and Sam. Then they play the demo song on the little toy piano we have and march around in circles. It's loads of fun for them.

I just love the backwards, sideways hat on Sam. :)

Niko had Sam in fits of laughter as Sam would reach for the lamp and Niko would snatch his hand away, telling him "c'est chaud!" ("it's hot!") Sam just laughed and laughed.
Thank you, Amber, for a lovely visit. She came to town for a couple of weddings and several other photo shoots, but it was really nice to visit with her during the few lulls in her schedule.

And this is the bump at just about
40 weeks (Friday, the 20th)

Sammy the Snuggler

Niko being tortured by all of us trying to "get him" with the dragon.



Hopefully the next post will include little Matt outside the womb... :)