valentine

This Valentine's weekend was a good one. We headed to Vegas, and on the way stopped in Mesquite and St George to see AuBrey play some soccer. My mom and sisters met us in Vegas for some shopping, lunch and swimming. It was Goldie's first time in the pool and she LOVED it! She was so fascinated by the water... and her little body in a swim suit was just too much.Scott was able to get a beautiful room at the Wynn, but when he went to check in the man in front of him was being so mean to the receptionist, so when Scott went up he was being his regular sweet self... so we got upgraded for free to a penthouse suite. And it was beautiful!! The view was incredible! The whole wall was a panoramic window looking over the city. Such a fun memory. My mom and sisters then headed back to St. George, and we got ready for dinner and ice cream. Scott was one lucky guy because this year he got two dates! It was funny the comments we got pushing a stroller around vegas.. "how did you do Vegas with a baby?"... we don't really do Vegas the same way most do I guess! "She must be your good luck charm!" Well yeah!

Goldie did so well this trip! She was such a good little traveler. She loves the car, and slept good in the hotels. Looks like we will be able to take more road trips with her! Maybe someday I will even be brave enough to sit in the front next to Scott again!

  

Hanging out in St G with Grandma!

Chilling poolside at the Wynn Resort!

Goldie with her date

Valentine's outfits

The beautiful view in the morning (it's hard to see)

Heading home in style.

Thank you for an amazing trip Scotty! You will forever be our Valentine. We are the luckiest girls in the world to call you ours!

motherhood

Being a mom is so amazing. For me it has been hard to get the hang of... your life revolves around feeding, burping, bathing, diaper changes.... and the cycle goes on 24/7. and somehow it is so fun and rewarding. Even if Scott comes home from work, and I'm not showered, and we're both in our PJ's... I still feel like we accomplished so much. There is probably so much that I do so wrong, but Goldie still thinks I am a great mom. She gets excited to see me, laughs (almost), and beams when I talk to her. It really melts my heart. So not matter what I may do wrong, I know she will always love me because she has two parents that love her so much. Even though she may still sleep with/on me (I know I'm the biggest pushover ever), or take her to give her shots. I am still her mom, and sometimes I am the only one that can calm her down. It is an amazing feeling, but sometimes I feel so inadequate and worry if I am doing things wrong. Then I have to think... Goldie is healthy, happy and so loved. I wish time would slow down because now my newborn is a baby. I guess what I'm getting at is that I am no where near a perfect mother, but I am learning, and I am so enjoying getting to know my sweet little girl! Thank you for choosing me as your mom Goldie, I am forever grateful.