10 Months and a new house!!

We have a new zip code! At the end of July, Jordan got a pretty unexpected job offer from a company in Utah. At first we didn't really know what to think about it. We have never had much interest in living in Utah, but were ready for a change from Billings. It didn't take long to realize that we were supposed to take the job, so in a whirlwind of events we moved to Lehi, Utah! It's amazing how Heavenly Father really does take care of everything. We have been so blessed in this move, and even though I am so homesick for Billings and our amazing friends, we know that this new adventure is the right move for our family, and we are excited! 

Nixon turned 10 months right after we moved into our new place. I can hardly believe that he is so old. It makes me so happy and so sad at the same time. He brings me so much JOY. Every morning I am excited for him to wake up so I can see his bright smile and hear his sweet little giggle. Being a mom is the best. It's also the hardest, but I am so happy that I get to stay home and experience the world through the eyes of my precious baby boy. 

First Haircut

Honestly, it was not very fun. We both cried. But his new hairdo looks pretty snazzy!

8 Months

Each stage that Nixon goes through quickly becomes my favorite, and it's still true at 8 months. Nixon is the HAPPIEST kid in the world. He loves to grin and laugh and talk all day long. He is a master crawler and can get anywhere FAST....really. He's like lightening. His favorite game is to play horsey with Dad when he gets home from work. He also likes to sit in the recliner like a big boy. He thinks he's so cool......we do, too!!

7 Months

7 months was an exciting age for Nixon. He started eating all sorts of foods. He LOVED all veggies, and pretty much HATED all sorts of fruits. His very favorite foods were mixed vegetable gerber food, which included spinach, carrots, peas, and green beans all mixed together......I'm not complaining that he loves veggies! He also started CRAWLING!! He is now officially into EVERYTHING. It's pretty fun to have a mobile child now.

Father's Day

For Father's Day, I had one of my friends come and take some pictures of Nixon that I could give to Jordan to take to work with him. We had so much fun, and Nixon was a pretty fabulous model.

6 Months

6 months was a great age for Nixon! He started rice cereal and liked it ok....but he wasn't crazy over it. The weather started to warm up and we tried all sorts of new things, like going to the lake, having picnics outside, and lots of stroller rides with mom. He also liked to tell us all sorts of stories and became even more vocal than normal. We love our little Nikken man!

Daddy

Before we knew we were having a little boy, anytime I would ask Jordan what he wanted it to be he would say a girl. I thought maybe he was just saying that because he knew that I wanted a little girl, but when I asked him he said he wanted to have a "Daddy's little girl". After we realized Nixon was a boy, I started to get really excited about having a "Mama's boy". 
Now, I know that Nixon loves me, but some of that I contribute to being his main food source. :) But, there is no denying that Mr. Nixon is absolutely head-over-heals in love with his Daddy. His little face lights up and he giggles whenever Jordan walks into the room. They play and giggle together from the second Jordan gets home and it just about melts my heart. I don't think Jordan has anything to worry about.