Law and Order

 Who else can say they legally became a Family on Valentines Day? 

It took 6 months to get here and it's weird to think it's all legal. The first thing Lance said as we walked out of the courtroom was, wahoo I'm going to Preston! Up until this day we had to ask permission to leave the state.

 This day went just as you would probably imagine it. The whole process was only about 15 minutes long. I'm sure the judge likes these court proceedings better then others he gets to deal with on a regular basis. After everything was said and done we introduced our parents to the judge. Lances dad introduced himself and the judge asked him, "Did you go to South Cache and graduate in such and such year?" A giggle went through the courtroom. In high school Lances dad beat Judge Judkuns for State Championship in Wrestling. Good thing Judge made his ruling before he remembered who he was!

 I couldn't have asked for a better day! It's fun to think this wont be the last time we do this! Now there is just one last thing to do: be Sealed Forever! That's the real day to look forward too! 5 more days!

6 Months

 I can't believe we are here already. At the beginning of the adoption you feel like this point will never get here or that something terrible will happen. But it literally came in the blink of an eye. I feel like it was just yesterday that we were sitting at the hospital with Britt waiting for Mason to arrive, then taking him home from the hospital. They say your kids grow up fast and boy they weren't kidding! I can't even turn my back without Mason doing something new. I wish I could have a constant video camera on him to catch every expression that comes across his face, and every moment of progress. I now understand how people can say that their kids are THE CUTEST! I truly believe my kid is THE CUTEST! I can't get enough him. I sit here and think how on earth I could love or have any other child as amazing as him. People tell me it's possible but I will just have to wait to understand that one.
It's crazy to think on February 14th 2011, Mason will legally be ours. I feel like he has been that way all along and keep forgetting we still have things to finalize. So I don't know what to think of that day yet. It will be another amazing part of this whole process that I will only be able to understand when it happens. Evidently we got assigned the judge that Lances dad beat wrestling in high school. I hope he doesn't hold that against us! I will definitely be posting about that day and week for those who can't be with us for all the festivities. Sad Face!
Back to my little miracle. There are so many things I love about him, let me count the ways!

1. His laughter: he laughs at the most random things on earth! I love that I'm able to act totally stupid and he thinks it's the best thing ever. He can also go from laughing to crying and back and forth like a light switch. He's contagious.
2. His LOVE for Baby Einstein: don't mess with him when he's watching this! Sometimes I will go to snuggle and give him kisses and he looks at you in disgusts, turns back to his show and pushes you away while he watches.
   
3. His noises: He has so many of these. My favorite is when he sucks in and does this high pitched squeal. I have no idea how he does it but you know he's excited when he starts pulling that one.
4. His LOVE for his food: when you pull out the bottle he giggles and squeals in delight. Then when you strap him in his bouncer to give him his baby food he starts kicking, throwing the hands in the air and again squealing in delight.
   
5. His sleeping: I got lucky with him! He is a really good sleeper! With the exception of a few nights here and there which is expected, he's a champ. He sleeps through the night and has 3 naps during the day sleeping about 7 hours all together. LOVE IT!

6. His joy when we say hello: he loves when we come home. He also loves it when we just pop
out of the room for a minute come back and say hello. He couldn't be more pleased when
we make a big deal of it. Theres nothing better when you have to leave him for the day and
you worry about the whole time. Then as soon as you walk in he is so sincerely happy! It's
the best part of the day.
7. His jabbering: when he goes to sleep he talks and sings to himself. It's my favorite when he
starts singing really load then just rolls over and goes to sleep.

But most of all I just love the total package! I could go on all day on what I love about him. I can't wait to see his big personality keep growing but I guess I won't have to wait for very long.

Cinnamon Rolls

 Here is the DELICIOUS roll recipe from the class I went to a few weeks ago. I have tried most of these variations and can say they are all amazing! If you have any questions about them let me know! Also please make them the way the recipe says first then tweak if you'd like! I have found no tweaking necessary

A tip if you don't want to cook them all right away, make them up completely(rolling,slicing, everything). Put them on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.Place in the freezer for 25 minutes. When partially frozen place in a freezer safe container. If you would like a fresh one for the morning. Take it out place in a pan, cover and let sit overnight. Bake when risen. Just like Rhodes Rolls.

The Best Icing Recipe is seriously The Best! You can put it on right out of the oven so it melts with the rolls or put it on them when they are a little cool and have more of a frosting consistency.

New Project!

I saw this on Good Things Utah and loved the idea! So here's the link for these awesome pillows! I also saw another amazing idea of some pillows made from old sweaters! Love it! Click on the link for directions.
Cute Ruffle Pillows You Can Make Yourself

He aint gonna let no RSV get him down!