watch cheerio grow

Our unborn child does not yet have a name. This gives me a little anxiety, but we are hoping that the couple of names that have been discussed will seem fitting when we see his cute little face. Sooo, for the entire pregnancy he has been known as Cheerio. We call it his womb name, because post-womb, the name MUST go. It is kind of endearing how he has become "Cheerio" though.

I don't love pregnancy photos. Mainly I don't love pregnancy photos of myself, or bare belly photos. But growing a belly is part of the process of bringing a child into the world. We tried to document the growing process for us to look back on and remember this phase of life.

For my birthday Nate purchased Photoshop and Illustrator. I have been wanting to learn these programs for my own personal use. I used my prego photos to learn how to make collages. This seemed like it might be a simple task at first, but soon found out that both of these programs are completely foreign to me in every way, shape, and form. I am determined to learn a little here and a little there. Here is how they turned out. (With a little help from Nate)

memorial day weekend

DAY 1: Saturday

To start off the long weekend, Nates bro's came into town from Provo.  Quite the trio they are. They all helped with projects at Grossmutti's house being manly men, boy scouts. Then we went shopping bringing out there stylish, feminine side. They were quite the shoppers. I loved playing dress up with them.

Maverick run. The day Chris and Jeremy became real men was the day they had a Bahama Momma. Welcome to

Man-hood. 

How many men does it take to hang a picture?? :) Thanks for your help. We have been wanting to hang a picture or two for a long time. A little here and a little there, we are making our house a home.

DAY 2: Sunday

The family spent the afternoon up at grandma and grandpa Brown's house. They have the best backyard. Roasting hotdogs and hanging out in their yard reminds me of my childhood. G-ma and G-pa Brown are truly amazing. At 85 and 87 years old they could run circles around me. We spent time remembering those who have fought and who are currently fighting for the freedom of this country. Even in our very own family. We are thinking of you and praying for you.

Day 3: Monday

We paid our respects to Grandma and Grandpa Mathews in the Providence cemetery. How much I love and miss them.

Also visited Nate's grossvatii with grossmutti.