Update!

Here's just a quick update... Not much has been going on in the Williamson household, just typical summer stuff. We just got back from a fun reunion in Albion, ID. It was held in a beautiful renovated school building. I meant to take photos, but I got sick and got sidetracked! It was so nice to hang out with my sisters (minus Bonnie, who couldn't make it to the reunion, but went camping : (

I actually stayed @ my sister Annie's house in Jerome, ID. She has such a cute house & I really appreciate Kylee letting us stay in her room! It was nice having 5 little babysitters! The only downside is Bridgy got spoiled! When we got home she had it in her head that she should always be held!

Friday night my parents & Joanie's family stayed @ Annie's house as well. It was so nice-- we had a Mom & Daddy/ Daughters night, we went to see "Letters to Juliet." Bridgy slept through most of the movie, so I actually got to watch it!

We came back Saturday morning. Bridgy & I slept most of the way, but we did wake up in time to see an accident waiting to happen! In the distance we saw a car that looked like it was coming toward us (on the interstate north of Tremonton), and at first I thought my eyes just needed an adjustment. NOPE! My dad moved to the other lane and we watched this Ford Taurus drive right by us, going in the opposite direction! Joan was a few miles behind us and the Ford was still trucking along! SCARY!

It was nice to get home to Dan! We were obviously gone too long because Bridgy won't go to him now!!! Poor Daddy!

Now it's back to normal life! Bridgy is cutting her top 4 teeth, and it seems very painful! I'm trying to get the house in order, maybe one day it'll get done! Dan is working for EcoFirst (the same company he worked for last summer) here in Utah as well as ReMax, needless to say he's been busy!

I hope everyone's having a fun summer!

Girl's night out!

Bridgy entertaining herself on the long car ride.

First Annual Mother's Day!

Today is my first official Mother's Day. In the past I've tried to weasel my way into a Mother's Day gift, but Dan wasn't fooled. This year (after me reminding him for a week) he finally gave in & took me out to dinner for the celebration. I guess actually having a child helps my cause!

Being a mother is something no amount of babysitting could have prepared me for. There are sleepless nights and hormonal dips. The inconvenient blowouts are a common occurrence (one happened in the parking lot of the restaurant while going to my Mother's Day dinner!) as well as consoling tears in the parking lot of Wal-Mart, Smith's, the mall, etc... Oh, and there's the baby weight that didn't magically melt off like I'd hoped.

It's more than worth it!

When Bridgy was new born my mom gave me some good advice. She said to treasure the late night feedings and cuddling, because all too soon she will be going a mile a minute. I've tried to take this to heart and every time I pick her up, no matter the hour, I treasure the moment (I know, how cheeeeesey). She's growing so fast and she's so silly & fun. I'm so blessed to get to be her mommy!

I also can't believe how much she's like her daddy! Besides the fact that they're practically twins, she has so much of his personality! She's very determined and she makes the same silly faces that he pulls! They're a cute pair!



The days go by so fast and I know she'll be 18 before I know it! I know the baby weight will melt off with some sweat & that I'll be more prepared for the next baby, whenever that may be. I'm just enjoying getting to know this beautiful little lady who calls me Mamamamamama.

Life This Week.

Bridgy thinks it's so fun to stand up!

We took our first trip to the zoo to celebrate cousin Chloe's 2nd birthday!

Bridgette didn't really care for most of the animals, but she did like the giraffes.

Oh No !!! The cougar's gonna get us!

This sculpture makes really loud elephant noises, the little ones didn't really care for it.

Dan's been working lots & very long hours. He tries to spend every waking (and sleeping) minute he can with his baby girl.

Bridgy Growin' Up So Fast!

I can't believe my Skittles is 6 months already! She's so cute & chunky & fun! Here are photos detailing what she's been up to!

Getting daily kisses from Daddy.

Solids... Yummy. Her favorites are Squash & Applesauce. She likes to help me feed her by sticking her hand in her full mouth and shove the food down. This results in either a mess or a vomit, which is why she's stripped down in this photo.

Patiently waiting (with her favorite toy) for her 6 month check up. She actually LOST a pound, but she's still in the 75% for weight. She's 17 1/2 lbs, 25 inches & her head is in the 75th %. Her chunky thighs help cushion the shots so she just screamed when she was poked, but no crying!

Out on a walk (with her favorite toy)... I'm sure it needs to be washed. She LOVES being outside!

Her 1st hotel stay in Vegas. Just chillin' in bed watching some tele.

Her 1st time laying out by the pool. Didn't get a tan, but she sure enjoyed it!

Sleepy Time!!!

Just an update, again....

Bridgette is FINALLY on a sleeping schedule!!!!YAY!!!

My visiting teacher came over a few weeks ago & was giving me some advice on getting her to sleep in her crib, saying just to let her cry for as long as it takes (which I wasn't a fan of initially.) So that night I decided to go for it. Nine o'clock rolled around and she was rubbing her eyes & getting all cuddly, so I put her in her crib.

She cried for 40 minutes : (

It seriously broke my heart, but once she fell asleep she didn't wake up until five in the morning, she ate & slept until 9 am!!! When the morning came we were both so excited to see each other- she was sooo happy, and so was I (Dan can attest to that.) It was a snowball effect, she just put herself on a schedule, 11 am nap for 1-2 hours, 4 pm nap for 1-2 hours and bedtime @ 9. I just had to go through one night of crying!

Thanks for all your tips! I'm still going to read the book my cousin Samantha suggested b/c it sounds like a good mix of cry it out & family bed methods.


Regarding my sugar free month; well, I lost the weight I was hoping to lose, but I only lasted 3 weeks (and that's not counting my once a week cheat day.) I'm trying to eat less sugar now, although I'm not on a "sugar free" diet. One thing that helped was chewing extra watermelon gum, a tip I got from watching the Biggest Loser (yeah, Trainer Bob sold me.)

For all you ladies out there, I'm running "Race for the Cure" with Joanie in May & the Diabetes Race in May... You should join me!!! It's only 5K-- c'mon, you can do it!

Dan & I are running a 1/2 marathon this year, I'm aiming for the Park City 1/2 Marathon in September, so I'm trying to get myself ready by running these smaller races. I figure it's a good goal for my big 3-0 this year.

Well, that's about it!!! Until next time ~J

Wow, I can't believe I'm posting this much.

I must have too much time on my hands because I'm posting so often. I'm doing this while watching the biggest loser. I love the show, but think Samantha from Days of Our Lives brings a bit too much of the soap opera drama to the show.

I'm also waiting for baby girl to fall asleep. I had caffeine last night and she woke up at 4am and kept me awake with a swoosh swoosh swoosh noise, which is her little arms and legs kicking like mad. Ahhh, yes, she just fell asleep! Anyways, if you readers have ANY advice on how to get a baby to sleep in the crib I would greatly appreciate it. I'm just so fantastic that she can't sleep without me right by her side : (

Oh crap, she woke up.

I'll finish my post & hopefully she'll fall back asleep.

The no sugar thing is super hard. I'm allowing myself one cheat day per week. Last Saturday I had brownies. They were super yummy...mmmmm....

I'm also posting a few pics of Bridgy I took. She's such a doll, especially when she goes to sleep easily.

Sugar Update

Just an update...
It's been 1 1/2 weeks since I've decided to break my addiction.

I had some chocolate last Sunday, but it tasted bitter, so I guess that's progress.
I had some graham crackers the other day, if that counts.

I haven't lost a pound, but I think it's about more than weight loss. It's about breaking my habit.

The hardest thing for me to skip out on is candy. I can go without chocolate for a long time (usually) but I LOVE candy. I LOVE Dots and Skittles and Laffy Taffy. Just pure sugar! I was at the grocery store & saw 3 boxes of Dots for $1. I paused for a second & then rememberd - NO SUGAR!

The month is halfway over, so I'm sure I can make it!