September news

Hello again! Our last couple of weeks have been great and not so great. Harmony is doing well and getting bigger everday (and cuter).  Still trying to get the smiling down, but she is starting to "talk" just a little bit.  Her acid reflux problems have been challenging for her (and me). Other than that, she is just perfect.  Here is a video I took of her falling asleep.  She usually makes some pretty interesting faces and tends to do this "exorcist" thing-as we call it- with her eyes.  It's funny.  

She's getting bigger!

Last week, our car was stolen right out of our parking space at home! It was extremely devestating, especially for me since I've spent a good part of my life caring for that car, and hoping to have it another few years.  Luckily the police recovered the car not far from home! However, the JERKS took everything they thought had value to them (including the antenna! and our brand new baby stroller) and it was a very sad sight to see for me since it was pretty torn up. But, it still drove fine   So, we have been focusing on getting the car back to its previous state, even though we grimice at the thought of putting down money for things we once owned that were taken from us.
On a lighter note, Ben was able to take his dad out for a day of fun at a BYU football game.  Courtesy of StoresOnline, Ben and his dad sat pretty dang close at the game, and, got to enjoy some free catered food!  They had a great time and only suffered some minor sunburns :) Oh, and BYU won of course! 

Doesn't Ben look like he's enjoying the football game? 

Nyle is enjoying himself for sure!

And I can't forget to brag that Ben was the overall employee of the month at StoresOnline! He won a 150 "stobucks" and now has enough saved up to buy a Nintendo Wii! woohoo! He also had his picture on the employee of the month wall, among other office perks. 

Do you see Ben's picture in the bottom left? 

The other pictures are for the previous months and last year.

Well that's about it for this time, Here are a few extra pictures of Harmony from this month for you to look at! 
CLICK HERE to see 'em!

One Month Old

Happy one month anniversary to Harmony! She is such a big girl! :) Harmony has had a great first month of life...well, in our opinion at least! 

Since she was born she has definately filled out her newborn onsies, her eyes have become a lighter blue, her cheeks are as chubby as ever, and now she tracks things better and stares into our eyes! She even hints at wanting to smile now and then.  She gives us some big smiles pretty often, but just in her sleep.  Oh, and she is even better at keeping her little hands out of her face all the time (we wondered if we would have to start duct taping them to her sides to keep them down!).

Here are some pictures I took today while her daddy was at work! 

And, here is another short video for your enjoyment.

Live Action Shots

Since many of you have never seen Harmony in real life, (or, miss seeing her in real life) I figured I would post a couple cute, (yet not very exciting) videos of her.  Hope you enjoy them.  We love to sit and watch her, especially when she is awake.  She makes the cutest faces. Our favorite face she makes is when she lifts her head and wrinkles her forehead.  Her "blue steel" face is a favorite too...(if you've ever seen the movie Zoolander, you may know where we get this name from) big round eyes and pursed round lips.  And of course, we're always trying to catch a smile. 

Blessing Day

Last Sunday we had Harmony's baby blessing at our home.  Our families and friends came over to be there while Ben gave Harmony a beautiful blessing.  Thanks to unlce Steve, who recorded the blessing, we will have it forever to show to her later! Her dress was a beautiful gift from Tara's Aunt Lorraine.  Harmony was swimming in it a little bit, but still looked so pretty! Also, we were happy to have Sam and Jenn join us for the blessing from Colorado! Here are a few pictures from the awesome day!

Harmony's Layton uncles and aunts (almost all of them!)

With our Bishop

Her pretty dress!

Grandparents Thomas and Layton

Tara and her parents 

Two Weeks Old

Harmony is two weeks old! The first two weeks have been wonderful. Grandpa Thomas joined us for a visit, and our friend Derek Isbell stopped by during his trip to Utah. Harmony had her two week Doctor's appointment, and she's looking good! She's gained back all but 2 oz of her birth weight, and already grown 2 1/2 inches! She's still very content and peaceful, and we've enjoyed every minute! Bring on the next two weeks!

Here are a few more photos since our last post.

Taking a nap with daddy

With Grandpa and Grandma Thomas

Finally, evidence of Uncle Jon holding her!

Tara, Derek and Harmony