Pool Day!

Ava & Cheyenne

River Relaxing in the heat

River smiling and laughing

Today I met up with Cheyenne and Ava @ the Scera pool. I had never been to that pool before, and it was a lot of fun! River did a lot better in the water this time, he still didn't love the water but was not crying the whole time like in Vegas. We lathered up in 50 spf, but somehow I totally missed some spots on myself and now I have some really funky tan lines! haha! River was almost always covered by a towel I kept over him the whole time, so luckily he was fine. His skin is so fair that I worry he is going to be a red lobster by the time we get home! But he always does just fine. It was a really hot day though, wow!

River's 2 month appt.

The scene of the crime

My poor boy bandaged up

After :( Sad eyes

Yesterday I took River to his 2 month appt. He was such a good boy the whole time. The Dr. kept commenting on how well behaved River was :) He had to get his shots too. That was really sad because we laid him on the table and he was talking and smiling, then the first shot went into his little thigh muscle...not to much a reaction...then the second...stops smiling...then the third, fourth and fifth...not a happy camper! His face got all red and he started to cry :( I quickly held him after they were over and he stopped very shortly after. But then when I got him dressed and was putting him into his car seat he gave me this look like "You didn't stop her from hurting me!" it broke my heart. He was a tough kid though.

River's Stats:

Length: 24 1/4" 75%

Weight: 11 lbs. 11 oz. 25%

Head Cir: 40.2 cm. 25%

Great Read

My brother Tate gave me this sweet book for Mother's day. I just got around to reading it and really enjoyed it. It is a very small book so a really easy read. I started reading it while I was nursing River in the middle of the night. It really helps us all as daughters of god recognize how important we are in the eternal scheme of things. Here are just a few excerpts that I really liked:

"Recognize that the joy of motherhood comes in moments. There will be hard times and frustrating times. But amid the challenges, there are shining moments of joy and satisfaction."

"To see our children grow, succeed, and take their places in society and in the Lord's kingdom is an eternal reward worth any inconvenience or sacrifice."

"What a beautiful place this world will be when all parents see the importance of teaching their children the principles that will help them be happy and successful."

I strongly recommend reading it! It is just full of motivation for all women. Single, married, mothers, etc. If anyone would like to borrow my copy I would love to share :)

River With Family

River with Grandpa Feller

Grandma Feller

Uncle Trevor

Great Grandma Oxspring

Aunt Chelan

Grandpa & Grandma Foscarini with Tony's Uncle and Aunt Foscarini

Uncle Nick

Great Grandma Allen

Tony's Aunt and Uncle Allen

River has been lucky enough to have already met so much of his family! There are a few that are not shown, like my brother Tate, Tony's brother Doug and Nick's wife Nikki. I hope that we can get pics with them soon :) My brother Tate met River over the 4th of July, but I guess we didn't get a pic with him :( River is such a wonderful baby! I really feel so blessed to have such a sweet little guy :) He is going in today for his Dr. checkup so I will keep you posted as to how it goes.

The River Monster Goes to Vegas!

Tony River & I at the Wynn Waterfalls

River giving his puppy dog face

Everyone at our hotel loved River in his little sunglasses!

Just Chillin in the HOT Sun

Don't worry we weren't driving, He just looked so cute I had to take a pic :)

River watching the Bellagio Water Show

At the Bellagio Gardens

River's first swim! (He wasn't a big fan of the water)

Beautiful Flowers at the Bellagio

River's First visit to In-n-Out!

Our little Family went for our first vacation together to Las Vegas. Tony is finally done with school and I wanted to go somewhere after having River. This vacation was our reward to each other. We left July 9th and returned home on the 13th. It was a nice break for both of us. River did so well the whole time, I was so proud of him! We mainly just relaxed the whole trip. We were able to hang out by our pool and take River in the pool for the first time. ( He was not loving the cold pool water ) We visited the Bellagio and the Wynn hotels. They are some of my favorites on the strip! They are so beautiful. We of course watched the water show outside the Bellagio. We ate at great restraunts until we were STUFFED! We went to the really cute movie "Up", to bad for Tony River started to get fussy so he missed half the movie :( but I really liked it. Of course we went shopping as well! :) It was a great time and so fun to go as a real family now :)

All in White

Our Beautiful Little River

Happy little guy

Our Family

River was Blessed by his Daddy July 5th 2009. He had his family from both sides there to enjoy the event. We have quite a few new babies in our ward so there were 3 other babies being blessed too. They almost forgot about River though! They did the blessings of the other 3 and then started to put the microphone away when Judi (Tony's Mom) quickly said you are forgetting someone. The Bishop felt really bad and apologized, haha! It was fine, and Tony gave River a beautiful blessing. It was so fun to have family and friends there, Thank you to all that came! We had a small Luncheon at our place after and it was fun to get to visit with everyone. River is very loved! He looked so adorable in his white outfit, he just melts me :)

Independence Day '09

River EXHAUSTED after the Festivities!

Very Excited to go to the Stadium of Fire :)

River's 4th of July Horse

The 4th of July is my favorite holiday! It is always such a fun time of year and gives you such a sense of pride for our country...warm fuzzies :) My family has a tradition of always going to the Stadium of Fire and this was River's first year of many. He looked so adorable in his Red, White and Blue get up :) Tony's family is in town so my family and his all went to Brick Oven for lunch and then headed to my parents for some card games before the Stadium of Fire. I will have you know that we played poker (with Jelly bellies) and I had all the beans by the end! We then were off to watch the Jonas brothers (lame) and fireworks at the Stadium. It was beautiful weather and I always love the show so I was excited! The Jonas Brothers suprisingly were not to bad. I felt bad for River's ears, it was so loud!! He actually slept through it all though! haha! Poor guy. It was a wonderful day! I am SO gratful for this beautiful country of the USA! We are such a blessed people. I am so amazed at the bravery people find when defending things they believe, like Freedom. I hope that I can live a more worthwhile life to be worthy of the freedoms I enjoy everyday. Happy fourth of July!!!