Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween everybody!

Thanks for the costumes Tina. We were M&M's this year for Halloween. We received many compliments on them.

Yesterday Jason's parents came down to see us for the weekend. In spirit of the holiday, we celebrated by making spiders for our spider webs.
Unfortunately, we didn't have time to set up our car for the trunk-or-treat before we were bombarded with trick-or-treaters. So our spiders will have to wait until next year for their big debut. But we had fun anyway. Jamie had fun with them too.
After the trunk-or-treat and our chili dinner we came back home and Jason blew some fireballs. This was the best one. It's darker than I thought but it's there, just wait for it.

Waffles

Jamie had his first waffle. He's starting to grab at our food so we decided to include him at meal times. He didn't eat much but he loved playing with it. He just teared it into tiny pieces but he had fun.

All's well

Today was Jamie's check-up. He's been on his new medication for eight days now. His skin is all clear but for small patches on his legs and arms. He's to keep on the ointment for three more days, then he's done. But the oil is to keep going until it's all gone, maybe just a week or two. But no more Benadryl, unless he scratches then he's back on.
His acid reflux is doing well. He only spits up a little after each feeding. He no longer gushes all the time. YAY!!! Those medications will continue probably about five more months for sure, longer if necessary.
Jamie is a whole new baby. He's much more relaxed. He doesn't require my attention every second. His cries are even different. He doesn't scream in the car anymore. I no longer dread using the car. He's like a whole new baby. It'll take some time for both of us to adjust to this new lifestyle. I am sooo looking forward to it.

Peas

What is it about vegetables that make so much mess? Breastmilk doesn't create a mess. His pears and rice create a little mess around his mouth but nothing worth mentioning. But peas!?! It was all over his face, his bib, his chair, my hand, on his clothes . . . IT WAS EVERYWHERE! But he enjoyed them very much.

Jamie had his Doctor's appointment this past Tuesday. Jamie, true to his nature, spit up all over me when we got to the exam room. The nurse freaked about the amount, then kinda laughed and said that it was probably the reason we were there. HELLO! Why could no one else see that? The Doctor came next. When I showed him Jamie's skin he was shocked it was so bad. I smiled and said that it was actually looking really good. He smiled back and gave me two prescriptions. Oil in the morning and ointment at night. So because he's so oily and lubricated now we keep him completely covered as much as possible so it'll soak in and keep off blankets and sheets. Four days later, he's looking amazing. The benadryl keeps him really calm and mellow most of the time, but he's hasn't scratched himself bloody since. His skin is at least 70% better. We go back next Wednesday and that Doctor is going to see a brand new baby.

As for his acid reflux, we have two prescriptions for that also. He hasn't spit up nearly so much. Usually just a couple small gushes within an hour of eating. If it didn't get any better than this I would be very happy. But still it's getting better everyday. He is doing awesome. I love this new Doctor! As I said before, we go back next Wednesday. I can't wait to thank him. Jamie is a whole new baby. He's happy and content as opposed to fussy and restless.

Can you find the Baby?

We have so much fun when Jason comes home. He can get Jamie laughing and happier than I ever can. I guess I'm old news. But Jason is an awesome Dad. They get into all kinds of fun. Jamie loves to be thrown in the air, buried in pillows, pillow fights, and trips to Home Depot with Dad.

Jamie is hiding.
Tickle time.He loves his Dad and all the funny faces he makes.

Temple Trip

Jamie has been to see the temple here in St. George. Jason came home Monday night a few weeks ago and for Family Home Evening we took Jamie to the temple. He loves to be outside. Two weeks ago we went to Orem and took Jamie to the Mt Timpanogas Temple. He loved it up there as well.

I'm in trouble

Anyone know how to change the picture above the blog without messing up the size? I either get it tiny like it is now or so big you only see a sliver of the side.

Anyone?

Still here!

We've done many things this past month. We've fixed up our bathroom, bought a freezer, rearranged furniture and organized my pantry. We cleaned out the closet under the stairs and put it all up in the pantry, so we can use it! It's awesome, I love it. Then we fixed up the bathroom and bought the freezer. This past weekend we rearranged our living room. Before, our downstairs was just one big room, too much open space. Now the couch runs through the room instead of around the room, if that makes sense. We now have a dining room and a living room. YAY! I love it. It's much more cozy and comfortable.

Jamie is definitely still at his peak with his acid reflux. But we have found a specialist that deals with acid reflux specifically in children and infants. His appointment is tomorrow and I can't wait. Jamie spits up too much and cries much too often.

While Tina was here, she showed me how to use fondant. We decided to do an animal theme. We had snakes, an alligator, monkeys, a lion, a turtle, and many rocks (thanks Emily, Maddie, and Hunter). It wasn't as easy as I thought it would be but definitely fun. Tina, sorry I know you told me not too, but I'm proud of our cake. Here's some pictures, sorry the close-ups were fuzzy.

We also watched the High School parade by Mom's house. Jamie and Brayden did very well. The sirens got them a bit excited but we all had fun.

Jamie and Brayden sits in bouncer in a cart.

The High School Football team on top of a firetruck.