home

As much fun as Denver was, it's always nice to get home and relax a little(very little with a baby in the house). The sleeping situation was a little off on vacation so we are transitioning Fisher back to sleeping in his crib all by himself. Believe me, this is not an easy task. Hopefully a couple of bad nights will have him back on track!
Other than the sleeping situation, he's been such a happy guy lately. He laughs and smiles all the time. My favorite new thing that he does is nuzzle his face into your chest. It's so cozy and sweet! Now that we have to go back to work it will be hard to not spend all our time with him, but Christmas is just around the corner!

a much needed nap for us!

Thanksgiving in Denver

I think as I get older and have a family, I've started to appreciate my family much more. It's not that I didn't appreciate them before, because I did, but I now see all the great things about them that maybe I just took for granted before. Chris, Fisher and I are truly lucky to have such great people in our lives, even if they live far away.
I have two awesome sister-in-laws that I look up to(even though they are both younger!) both as moms and people because they are so kind, patient, and loving-I could learn so much! Both my brother and brother in law amaze me with how hands on they are with their kids, you see a lot of dads that don't take the time to do the little things, but both of them are actively involved teaching, disciplining, playing-whatever it may be. The result is sweet, polite kids that are so fun to be around.
Both sets of grandparents have been so great, letting us figure things out on our own and offering advice only when asked :) I know we have so much to learn from them, after all look how great we turned out! Seriously though, it's awesome to see Fisher with his grandparents because it's like he knows them so well even though he's only met them a few times-the power of family! Our parents have been great role models for us-working hard to give us the best opportunities in life. I only hope that Fisher will love us as much as we love our parents.

I also have a wonderful sister and although I didn't see her on Thanksgiving, I am thankful that she is in my life.

Below are some pics from the trip to Denver.

Mara & Fisher

Mimi, Papa, & the grandkids

Fisher & Dad

Zack, Josie, & Gigi

Gigi, Papa, & the grandkids

how cute?!

wind chapped cheeks

the boys sleeping

youngest sheriff in town

our fam

Emmy doing the YMCA with Papa W

nice and cozy for a stroll in Keystone

Fisher and Emerson "playing"

baby Brooklyn

big girl holding a chunker!

bathtime

Ella playing with Fisher

first veggies, yummy!

nice and comfy on the plane ride there

dear fisher,

Our first big holiday together was a success! Traveling to Denver, seeing all your grandparents, aunts/uncles, and cousins was so much fun. There was so much to do and so little time, like always. It was so fun to see how big your cousins have gotten and to meet your little cousin Brooklyn. You're not the baby in the family anymore!! I can't wait until you all get bigger and start to be friends, it's going to be really cute. Emmy was already trying to show you the ropes by teaching you how to squeal. I'm just glad you waited until after the plane ride to show us that new trick. All of your cousins are great kids and you are lucky to have them to look up to.
Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful for what you have and your dad and I are especially grateful for you this year. You make our lives so full of joy and love. We are also grateful for our wonderful families who we don't get to see enough. They love you and will always be an important part of your life.

love,
Mom

New hat

My friend Kelly at work made this hat for Fisher. I think it is so stinkin' cute!! You can't tell in any of the pics but it has two little pom poms on the top like ears. She also made the one with the monster on it that he wears a lot.

these are his moose ears. every kid needs a pair!

dear fisher

dear Fish boy,

I feel like it's been forever since the last letter and I told myself that I was going to follow through with this! That's what happens when life gets busy. Your dad has been out of town for work all week and it's amazing how much there is to do after work to get ready for the next day. Luckily he comes back tonight, yea! I know he's missed you, so much in fact that I am going to let him get up with you during the nights for the whole weekend. fun!

It's been amazing how much you are starting to figure out. Those little arms and legs are always moving now, often punching yourself or me in the face. I see now why moms cut their hair short because sometimes I think you're going to pull mine right out of my head! You're so curious with everything around you, never wanting to miss anything. I think that you get that from me. Some may call that nosey, I call it being aware of my surroundings. You're favorite thing right now is bathtime, you can be so crabby and then as soon as you get in the tub you are the happiest baby ever and have the best time. It's so cute to see! We'll have to capture it on camera so we can share it. You've rolled over by now a couple of times but don't really seem to interested to keep doing it. I can't wait to see what comes next!
Every day I'm so excited to pick you up after work and all of the kids that you're with all day crack me up. They really like you. As I strap you into your carseat they all yell over each other to tell me how they played with you, Finley made you smile, Bryce made you laugh, etc. It's so refreshing to see that you already have friends and that your smile is brightening their days too!

I love you,

Mom

Jess's visit

two football fans, only one has a winning team. . .
fisher was ready to get out of there and home to bed!
p.s. i'm only wearing a Brown's sweatshirt because it was really cold in there! haha

just a couple cute pics

this is right before he rolled from his stomach to his back
and this is right after he pooped all the way up to his elbows.
how does that happen standing up?

1st Halloween

Christine (Fisher's sitter) dressed him up one day
her family loves Halloween so they have lots of props!

in his "1st Halloween" outfit from Aunt Holly

Christine tried this one but he didn't seem to like it

at Mike & Megan's after trick or treating

yet another outfit leading up to the big day

he's a giraffe

this is the real costume during trick or treating with Aunt Holly

the monkey and his pumpkin

so cute!