It is so hard to believe that Ava is already six months old. She is growing so quickly and pretty soon she will be crawling. We really don't know what we will do then, because we are quite certain that she will literally be all over the place. She is curious enough as it is in a stationary position! The next few weeks will be very interesting.
Rarely have I laughed quite so hard as I did watching this video of Donny Osmond. Faith says that it my humor to a tee and hypothesized that my dad probably laughed at it too. He did.
Here are some photos of Ava at five months with the comparisons for each previous months. Thanks to The Big Rick for suggesting that we do this when she was born. I really enjoy seeing her next to the teddy bear to compare growth. These have been some of our funnest photos of her that we have.
It's a little late, but thus is the life of a full-time college student/full-time employee/full time father & husband. Man, that's a lot of full-times! Anyway, here are some photos of our trip to Yellowstone and Island Park in August.
It's the first week of school for Faith and she is in the adjustment phase. I'm sure she is in need of something to make her laugh- and she frequently refers to this clip from Conan and is mad that we ever deleted it off of our TiVo. Well lo and behold it is on YouTube (isn't everything). Enjoy:
Hello, everyone. It's me, the star struck, Josh lovin, tear drippen, vixen that has flattered you all with a peak into my awesome life with the celebs. I tried to get a back stage pass at the recent "Color me Bad" concert, but a certain, "Tony Chambers restraining order issue," prevented it. Fortunately this concert made up for that.
Anywho, I will never apologize for my admittedly weird and funny behavior at the concert. I am just amazed that through meeting a few of his "super fans", I freakin' got to meet him, and receive his autograph twice. He hugged me for crying out loud! Never take for granted how you might act when about to meet your idol. As he was coming closer to me in line, I had planned out what I would say, I was gonna try to be like a "she pimp," but alas, I did break down. Reason being is this.
Those not familiar with his work, he collaborated with Dave Matthews on this song called "Lullaby," the lyrics are about those precious children that go too soon. The song has gotten me through some hard times. So if you can't hear me well on the video post, all I said to him is "Mr. Josh, we lost a baby and I just want to thank you for "Lullaby." When I saw how sweet he was it just made me cry harder. I think I even blew snot on him because I started laughing while crying. So much for my, "she pimp" attempt.
Seriously! How amazing is he! That 25 year old can sing! It really was, the greatest experience of my life! I can die happy. All thanks to my number one hunk of burnin love, the Dustinator. Love Ya'll!
As I soccer fan, I am intrigued with David Beckham playing in MLS. Nobody probably cares about the game played last weekend, but I watched the entire game and was as captivated as I have ever been by any other sporting event. I root for MLS and soccer in America to succeed because I am convinced that if the atmosphere that you have at a college football game or at pretty much any other soccer match in a big-time league around the world (that atmosphere was at Giants Stadium last Saturday) at games in MLS the game would be very popular in America.
Here are some match highlights:
Seriously, that match was fun to watch.
(Dustin speaking) In the summer of 2005, we became pregnant. We were both ecstatic. Faith almost immediately lost every ability except that of housing our growing baby. It was hard to see her suffer. She never slept either but, we tried to stay positive. Doctors put her on special medicine usually used for cancer patients. He also finally suggested she stay put (a bed rest type thing). We exercised her legs and made sure she didn't get blood clots. Each passing day was an accomplishment for us. Times were hard.
We found out we were having a baby girl. We named her Kendell. (Faith speaking) One day we found out Kendell was sick, very sick. We prayed and attended the temple, we traveled, we cried, we gave birth....... we grieved.
The circumstances were unimaginably cruel.
Our Kendell is now in the spirit world spreading the gospel. I don't know all the"Eternal" details if you will, but I love my first daughter as much as our precious Ava and I know we'll all be together again one day, this I have indeed come to know! (Still Faith speaking) I'm not stupid, I know I've changed. Big time! People say I don't smile as much. But everyone grieves differently, and not to toot my own horn, but I'm pretty good at it. (he he) The good news is, Ava is helping me find that stinking smile again and "time" doesn't hurt either. One day I'll be the same old gal.
We have come to know that nobody will ever know exactly what we had to endure . And that's OK! It has got to be ok, otherwise I would have disowned everyone. I also know everyone has their very own trials. Everyone! Dustin and I have come to know that just when you think you can't go on, someone will often step in and push you through. For example, the several people who aided us with the much needed money for necessary things (one special couple in particular, thanks forever A+T), It can be through friends and loved ones taking action, even putting their life temporarily on hold (Deb), and it can even be those there just to offer a kind word, never to pass judgment.
Anywho, to our surprise, the situation with our Kendell caused quite the stir among the "prenatal" medical field in Utah. It almost sounds ridiculous to say that by the way. But, long story short, Kendell made a massive difference. We have been promised by the "big cheese" at Primary Children's (via phone call) that nobody will ever again have to go through what we did. 
What an amazing blessing! Not only that, there was a hospice group formed in honor of two Utah based babies, our Kendell is one of them. It's called "Angels Watching Hospice." Formed May 11th 2006. Seems only fitting it was established on my Mom's B-day. What would I have done without her.
In closing, we want to tell you how thankful we are for the gospel and it's teachings. Without it we wouldn't be here. Well, we sure appreciate you taking the time to read a little about our special spirit daughter and all the things she has helped us come to know.
Love,
Dustin and Faith
While we were taking the Bear Shots for four months, Ava fell into the bigest laugh attack we have ever heard her have. It was awesome! We don't know exactly what it was that made her so stinkin' happy, but she was laughin' up a storm. The funny thing is... We don't know who really ended up laughing harder- her or us.
Ava turned four months old on Monday! It is absolutely Amazing how much Ava has developed this past month. She has begun to laugh (and I got it on video!!! It will be posted very soon), she has learned to roll over (although she is currently being stubborn and will not roll very often), and she has begun to talk in her own language. Soon enough she will be able to sit up on her own, crawl, and grab things consistently (and most likely put them directly in her mouth!) It is quite special to watch her develop into a little person right before her very eyes. Enjoy this month's bear shots.