9 Months Old

Nash turned 9 months old on Monday...I remember people saying it took 9 months to put on the pounds and it will take 9 months to take them off. Well I think it will take 10 I still have 5 more pounds to go! :) Yes I did join the 65 pound club during my pregnancy with Nash! But boy did I enjoy eating anything and everything I wanted...sigh...I miss those days!

Nash's 9 month stats:

Weight: 17 lbs 8 oz

Length: 27.5 inches

**Both in the 10th percentile

Head: 18 inches

**Average

ALL ABOUT NASH:

Favorite Food: Carrots, Sweet Potatoes & Rice

Most Disliked Food: Turkey (definitely not a Willardson)

Feeding Himself? Nope, lumps, texture anything sticky is not for Nash he would rather starve then touch something that will get his hands dirty...(I think he might have gotten that from me.)

Favorite Toy: Winnie the Pooh Bath Toys & Fishing toys, or anything that makes noise

Favorite Friend: LINDEY LOU (our dog)

Favorite Songs: Wheels on the Bus, I am Child of God and Teach Me to Walk in the Light...Darin thinks that he likes ACDC's Thunder Struck, and TNT songs....whatever.

Talking? He has started to babble all the time, even in his sleep, and Darin swears he said "Ya'ta'eeh" (hello in Navajo)

Crawling? Heck no, who needs to crawl when you can roll around...the doctor thinks he will walk before he crawls...we will see, he loves to stand.

Sleep? Doing better every night! He sleeps the best in the stroller, I have him trained that when I run he sleeps...I hope this continues!

Crying? Yes this boy loves to cry on demand especially when he doesn't approve of one of us walking out of the room...even Lindey...drives me nuts!

Nash really is a happy boy and gives smiles to everyone. He loves to play, and is so busy all the time. He likes to pull himself up onto you and give hugs. His giggles is the best sound and we love him very much!

Grandma and Grandpa Willardson came to visit this past weekend. We are so happy they came!

We want to wish Grandma Willardson a Happy Birthday on February 12th.

And Grandpa Willardson on February 19th!

Happy Birthday Darin!

Darin turned the BIG 30 today! I have been thinking about this birthday for a long time and I have wanted to do something fun for him to celebrate his OVER THE HILL AGE. ;) However, the past 3 weeks we have had a heck of a time staying healthy. First, Darin got pink eye in his right eye and then it spread to the left. He also came down with a cold...I loved his pediatric rotation because of the schedule but I was so happy to see it go because of all the viruses that he would contract and bring home! Nash became really sick too, this is the first time he has ever been sick. We have been really lucky in that department. He ran a fever of 102-103 for a couple of days, and had a REALLY stuffy nose...last night we finally saw a glimpse of a tooth breaking through. I finally got Darin and Nash better, and then I contracted the cold that turned into a HUGE sinus infection...yeah... Needless to say Darin's birthday celebration has been put on hold.

We are so grateful for Darin and his hard work. He is the best Dad and helps out so much around the house with Nash and other responsibilities. Nash loves him so much and lights up when he walks into the room...as do I! I remember hearing my friends talk about how they love to watch the interaction of their husbands and kids, I now understand that. Darin seriously thinks like a kid sometimes, it makes me laugh. Yesterday, I commented on how fun it is to see how everything is a new experience for Nash. Later, I heard Darin say to Nash "you think this is cool wait until I show you glow sticks!" haha...I thought that was cute and so Darin. He loves to have fun, and really doesn't care what others think of him. I learn something new from Darin everyday, and realize why he was placed in my path. He is very intelligent and has the biggest heart. I know he will make a great doctor and I am not surprised that he got into his #1 residency choice. He has great work ethics and is a friend/peacemaker where ever he goes. To many he seems serious but the Darin deep inside is a kid at heart. Darin would go to Disneyland or Six Flags everyday if I would let him. I look forward to the day when Nash is old enough to go on those scary roller coasters so I don't have to anymore. Darin doesn't say much... I do that enough for the both of us, he is a great listener and truly a one of a kind person. I could go on and on about the great person Darin is. I love him so much and want to wish him a GIGANTIC HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Happy 37th Anniversary!

Happy 37th wedding anniversary mom and dad! We are so grateful for all the help you ALWAYS give to us in every aspect of our lives! We are looking forward to March 28th when we will be joining you in Blanding for a month....we hope you are just as excited!? ;) Nash will be happy to be with his Granny and Grand-dad. We love you both!

Lehigh Valley HERE WE COME!

That's right...Darin matched with his #1 choice! We are moving to Allentown, Pennsylvania where he will be working in the Lehigh Valley Hospital as an Emergency Medicine Resident. We need to be there June 1st so we have A LOT to do before then! We are so excited and ready for a change. Wish us luck on the east coast!

MONDAY - MONDAY!!

Monday, February 9th just isn't coming quick enough for our family...okay for me that is! This is the big day we find out where we will be living for the next 4 years as Darin does his residency. This past year was spent doing audition rotations and interviews in potential residency programs, and now it comes down to the day of the match....dun dun dun! About a month ago Darin submitted a list where he ranked his top DO residencies, all the DO residency programs as well submit a list of their top residents. If both lists match that is where you go. If he doesn't match in the DO match he has a chance in the MD match as well and if no luck there we scramble for a place. However, I don't think we will get to the last option...I hope! Not surprising my fingernails are gone from my nervous chewing and crazy Darin has come down with a terrible case of PINK EYE!

This is Darin putting on his anticipation face...basically he is humoring me.

Poor guy! Actually his eye is looking pretty good. Hopefully he will be in tip top shape for the big email reading on Monday or else I will have to take matters in my own hands, and read it for him!

THE ANTICIPATION IS KILLING ME!