"Working in the Coal Mine"

After being home with Truman for 5 wonderful months I've returned to work. I decided that it would be best for my sanity to return on a Thursday to have a short work week. It was very difficult to say the least.

We were able to find someone we feel good about that is close to our home. Dan was gracious enough to drop him off while I waited in the car. I did get quite veklemped. At work everyone was glad to see me again. I'm still with Progresso and thank goodness. It would have been difficult to start on a new business.

One of my fears at day care is that he wouldn't get enough attention because he is such a placid boy. Ms. Debbie tells me there are 2 little girls that love Truman and ask for him when he's not there. I'm told they sing to him, pick up his toys when he drops them, and entertain him all day long.

Truman is such a special little boy and being a mom has changed my look on life like I never imagined. No kidding even though he was an amazing baby I would turn to Dan and ask "what the heck did we do". It just such a life changing experience... for the better. I can't believe how much this little person has my heart.

The Catch Up Game

A new year brings all kinds of "would've, could've, should'ves". In my case it is the fact that I've been absolutely lousy in keeping up with my blog. Well a new leaf has been turned... at least momentarily and I will try to post more consistently.

It's been 5 months since Truman has joined our family and we have never been happier. He is such a wonderful and amazing little boy. He has grown so much and what a big boy he is. His little wrists and thighs have rolls on them. Sometimes I really do want to eat him up.

1st bath

Daddy and Truman

Big stretch!!

Mommy and Truman

At Apple Jack's Orchard

Truman and Big O'le bear

Trying out tummy time

I'm a big boy - 2 month appt

Truman loves Sophie

My mom and sister visited us and Truman loved spending time with his mama and titi. We we went to to the Mall of America and could've been there all day.

Mama and Truman

Titi

We were able to visit Dan's family in Orem during Thanksgiving where he received his baby blessing. It was so awesome having all 4 of Dan's brothers, his dad, and my dad be part of it. Plus Truman loved meeting all his uncles, aunts, and cousins.

Grandpa, Daddy, Abuelito, and Truman

Great Grandma Colyar and Truman

Baby blessing

Delish Thanksgiving dinner

My cousin Austin... he's taller but I'm heavier

Daddy wanted to go ATV'ing but mommy didn't let me go

My 1st photo shoot

Dan's blessing outfit... unfortunately Truman was too big for it

Abuelito Harry and Me

Pic from my photo shoot

We spent a quiet time in MN for Christmas. It was quite snowy and Dan got plenty of practice shoveling it all. This year Truman was loving the paper. I expect that next year he'll be into the boxes, and the 3rd year he'll finally be interested in the gifts. Dan and I cooked an awesome some breakfast... we went all out. We had french toast, Dan's Kick A syrup, an egg bake, orange juice, apple juice, bacon, and sausage.

Mrs. Clause at the ITQ Family Christmas Party

I rock at tummy time now

Shoveling and more shoveling

The snow on the deck

Santa and Truman

Christmas Day

Truman couldn't get enough of the wrapping paper

At the Mall of America trying to find mommy and coat

Truman Malavé Colyar

Truman Malavé Colyar

8/7/10

10:26am

19.5 inches

7lbs 6oz

Our family

Tom Petty Concert

A few weeks ago my Division had a drawing to win Tom Petty Tickets.

Ever since I've known Dan he's been a fan so I entered and won them. I was a little leery of the atmosphere but it turned out to be a great concert, there were only a few whiffs of illicit substances every once in awhile. I'm glad we brought our ear plugs, it was super loud. So loud in fact that my ear plugs needed ear plugs. Am I getting old???

So glad we went. Trying to get all the last "hurrahs" before Mr. Magoo enters the picture. Can't really take babies to concerts now can we. ;)

All about Dan

Even though the baby is not quite out yet, I was excited to celebrate Father's Day for the 1st time with Dan this year. It was low key but a great day overall. I decided to make my own card, I'm sure they'll be many to come, and got some things that Dan has been wanting/needing.

Dan had been eyeing this particular "Live Strong" helmet and luckily I was able to buy the last one available. I also got him gift cert to get a massage. In my state I'm not giving massages as frequently and as long as I used to could and with Dan ramping up his exercise he can use it.

Dan on Father's Day (awesome card)

Dan is registered to participate in 2 events that he has been preparing for. The most daunting will be Lotoja a road bike race that will take him from Logan to Jackon Hole (get the name). A grueling feat that will have him traveling 206 miles in one day, yes one day.

The Lotoja Road Course

This is no Sunday bike ride, not only does he have to deal with distance but there are some wicked elevation changes. Approximately from mile 37 to mile 65 he will have to deal with a 3000ft climb. I really don't envy the man and I'm a little afraid what condition he'll return to me in. The good news is that he has been training and will be somewhat prepared for it.

He has also entered in Ragnar. This running 12-man relay will be over 24-hrs, go for 192 miles, and take him from Wisconsin to Minneapolis, MN. The race will be divided evenly between the 12 men with Dan doing 3 legs totalling approx 18 miles or so. My hope is that his legs don't run overnight.

All I have to say is Dan has been amazing in his training. He is waking up on most days at 5:00 to 5:30 am and is up to running 3x/week, cycling 3x/week, and doing core work as well. My reward is a happy and fit Dan and if I'm lucky a six-pack on the man. ;)

April/May Goings on

In May we celebrated my 1st Mother's Day ever. My mom, being the absolutely wonderful mom that she is herself, sent me an edible bouquet, a bear and a balloon that to this day is still floating in our kitchen. The fruit absolutely delicious... you can never go wrong with chocolate. As a bonus I didn't have to teach the CTR 4 class and actually got to attend Relief Society.

A little gift that my beautiful amazing mom sent

Since about 2-3 seasons ago General Mills has partnered with Biggest Loser to promote General Mills products including Yoplait, Muir Glen, and others and promote the "Pound for Pound Challenge". Where viewers pledge to loose weight and in turn Gen Mills their weight loss in food to local food shelters. Who can forget, I know I can't, when Bob came last year to speak to some employees about BL, and losing weight.

Hunky trainer Bob Harper at last years Gen Mills/BL event

This year we had 2 contestants come visit, Sunshine and O'neil. They are from Minnesota and won one of the challenges, a year worth of food from Gen Mills. When Sunshine walked in I didn't even recognize her. She looked absolutely Fabulous. Dan and I took the opportunity to take a pic. I was wearing my "Larabar" shirt and Sunshine commented how she loved it. Dan, the thoughtful man that he is went back to his lab and retrieved a grocery bag full.

Dan, Sunshine, O'neil, and me

Needless to say she was absolutely surprised and gave Dan a big hug. I'm was amazed how grateful she was to receive them and you can see how happy Dan is. He hasn't missed an episode in 3 seasons.

Sunshine and Dan

We've been busy getting everything ready for Mr. Magoo (the baby) including some assembling. I, being a 1st time mom, have a lot of urges to get things that are new for the baby. You know... only the best for my child kinda thing. I've been able to calm down some of those urges but have given into only 1 so far... the stroller. The reason I gave in was that 1st I only plan to have one, 2nd the following kids (if we ever get to those) will use it, 3rd it is a multi-tasker by doubling as a jogging stroller (heaven knows I need to lose some weight after the birth) and the last thing I want is to be annoyed by a stroller that is rickety and bumpy while I'm exerting myself.

Dan assembling our amazing stroller

Here is another installment of our closet being turned in to the office. Dan put the shelves up and even added trim to them. I think it looks amazing. Next step is to put all the stuff in and buy some organizational pieces (baskets, in-box, out box etc) to finish it out.