..12/21/2010..

Cohen is....WALKING!! :) I was starting to get a little worried because he was almost 13 months and still hadn't started walking. I mean he would hold on to your hands and go but that was it. I was at work when Chris called me and told me that Cohen started walking. I started to cry. I was happy and sad at the same time. Sad that I missed it and sad because that means that my little guy is getting soo big! He walks around like crazy now and is getting soo good. I love him lots. :) I hope you all had a very merry Christmas! (I will post about that soon.)

..Rodger Glen Case 1938~2010..

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Yesterday December 8, 2010 was my grandpa Rodgers birthday. He would have been 71.
He passed away September 8, 2010. I miss him so much. There are so many things I remember about my gramps. Going on rides on his blue motorcycle or big red truck, trying to teach me to play guitar, Sunday afternoons he would give me and my step sister Brittany all his change to walk to Macey's because we weren't allowed to hang out on Sunday's but we HAD to get out of the house, he was a great story teller and always had a story to tell, he would give me rides before I could drive, anywhere I needed to go and didn't ever complain, he helped me get the jelly bean when I was 16 after my first car died, the dream catcher necklace he made me, the Indian name he gave me when I was 16, his wisdom and philosophy of life, there wasn't anything he couldn't do.
I do regret that Cohen never got to meet him and I hope that he understands why and the reasoning. It had nothing to do with him and I wish the circumstances would have been different, but he will meet him someday and I will make sure to tell Cohen all about his great grandpa Rodger.
I have been thinking a lot lately about how short life is, how I take small everyday things for granted. This year I am going to spend more time with family and friends, make sure that I am doing things that I enjoy. I am also going to s.l.o.w down and actually enjoy life, I feel like sometimes I get so caught up in errands, laundry, dishes, vacuuming, going to work, etc.. that I miss things or I don't spend enough quality time with Cohen. I have been working on letting the dishes pile up or the laundry if it means that I get to spend more one on one time with Cohen.
I love you grandpa and I miss you so much. I think about you often and the littlest things remind me of you. You are truly missed but I know that you are "driving the Highways of Heaven smiling down on all of us." Love you gramps.

..11/23/2010..

This post is dedicated to a very special little boy, Cohen Christopher Day.
I love you soo much Cohen, words can't even explain. It's so crazy I met you for the very first time a year ago today. You stole my heart that day.
I want you to know that I will always be here for you and I will always love you. You have me wrapped around your little finger.
You are the best baby and this has been an awesome year. You have grown up so much and taught me so much. You are very smart and such a happy little guy. I can't imagine life without you.
I love you Cohen! Happy 1st Birthday! :)

..Cohen's 1st Birthday..

This Saturday we celebrated Cohen's 1st birthday!

He had soo much fun! He loved all the friends and family, cake, and of course cool presents! :)

He is pretty spoiled. It looked like Christmas! But you only turn 1 once right?

We invited our close friends and family over to grandpa Steve's for cake, ice cream, and presents.

We even had awesome party hats! :)

I really enjoyed planning his party and watching him open is presents and dig into his cake!

He also got his FIRST hair cut! He did awesome! My cute friend Kayce cut it and she was soo cute with him. She let him see the buzzer and feel it so he wouldn't be scared. He then discovered that if he pulled on the cord to her blow dryer, the blow dryer would turn on. He loved that. It kept him entertained the rest of the time! :) He did a great job and looks soo handsome! He looks much older too. :/ I can't believe that it has already been a year! We have so many more to come and I am really excited. I love my little man so much. He teaches me something new everyday. :)

..Halloween 2010..

I know..I'm a little late! Halloween was soo much fun this year! Cohen was a duck! The cutest duck EVER! :) We didn't take him trick or treating because I thought he was too little, next year though. We went to my grandparents for chili and scones..mMm yummy! :) We then went over to Chris's family party. Cohen loved it! Everyone was dressed up, there was dancing in the garage, a disco ball and everything. Of course Cohen loves music so he wanted to be in the garage for the most part. He also thought the disco ball with all the colors was pretty cool. :) Yummy food in the kitchen and fresh homemade cider and a fire outside!

Cohen really enjoys people, it's so fun to watch him study and take them in. He is getting so big and he is soo smart! I can't believe he will be 1 this month! :/ Oh how time flies!

..The disease called "Perfection"..

I found an article on a friends blog and thought that I would share it.
I think that it is truly an eye opener. I also suffer from this everyday. Maybe not to these extremes, but definitely "The disease called "Perfection."
It's kinda long but worth the read! :)

www.danoah.com/2010/09/disease-called-perfection.html

..update..

I have been a terrible blogger the last month.
So an update, I got a new car!!! WOOHOO!! i loovve it! It's an 08 black Mazda 3. Soo cute and wayy better than my Camery. Which is now for sell if anyone is interested or knows anyone. It's an awesome car for how old it is, no problems and runs great! :)
Cohen is 10 MONTHS OLD!!! Ahhh..why does he keep getting soo big!? He is soo funny, he waves bye bye, says dada ( :( I wanted him to say mama first), he doesn't crawl, but he does scoot around on his bum..it's the cutest thing ever! :) He is also starting to pull himself up onto things. I can't believe how big and smart he is. I love him soo much. He is my life and I wouldn't trade him for anything in the world! :)
Chris got a job! Yay! haha he is working at a place called Via Subscription. I'm not sure what the company does exactly ha. He is doing tech support and office stuff for now. I am still working at SecurityMetrics as the night supervisor and I loovve it!! :)
So all and all, life is pretty great right now! :) Until next time..

..9 months & another tooth..

Cohen is 9 months old now! He is getting soo big! :) His personality is super cute and big! He is the funniest lil guy and he knows how cute he is! He bats his eyes, claps, scoots around on his bum, AND he is getting ANOTHER tooth! It's on the bottom also, right next to the other one! :) It's adorable! He really is handling it like a champ too, hardly fusses.

I also got his Halloween costume at Costco. I know it's only August but it was a great deal and so adorable! He is going to be a duck! :) ha

I started my new position last night. It is awesome! A little sad because I don't get to see all my work friends but I love getting to spend more time with Cohen during the day! It is perfect!

I'm sad that summer is almost over! It definitely wasn't long enough! :( I also can't believe that Cohen will be 1 in 3 months!! They grow up soo fast! :/

Well that's all for now..

..first tooth..

Cohen is getting his first tooth! :) It's on the bottom, it's just barley starting to poke out..just a teeny! But it's still super cute and he is taking it soo well! He fusses a little and is a little bit more irritable than usual, but still taken it like a champ! :) I will post a picture when it's more visible!

..Gerber Generation Photo Contest..

I entered Cohen into the Gerber Generation photo contest!

Don't get the wrong idea, I'm not one of those pageant moms or anything (even though Cohen is a boy and I would NEVER put him in a pageant. Do they even have pageants for boys?) anyway, my family kept telling me he is sooo cute, he could be on TV, or in a commercial, you should send in his picture, everywhere we go people make comments about him..blah, blah, blah.. So I did it! Voting starts on September 3rd! I will write another post to remind all of you to vote! I'm excited! I do have a pretty dang cute kid and it would be cool if he won.

There are also some great prizes! A $25,000 scholarship, your child featured in a Gerber ad, your child's photo featured on the Gerber website, and a flip slide HD video camera!

So wish Cohen luck! Although it's no bid deal if he doesn't win because I still think he is the cutest baby EVER! :)

..4th of July & summer fun..

This summer has been super fun! Taking Cohen swimming, the rodeo, watching fireworks, going camping, boating, and wave running! Cohen is getting so big and growing up so fast! He eats mostly solid foods now and scoots around. He isn't talking yet, but he does blabber. He's still super happy and such a good baby. He is starting to get a little attitude, it's cute though.

Other than Cohen growing up and me officially starting my new position at work August 26th life is pretty simple. Hopefully next time it's something a little more exciting!

..strawberry days/update..

Saturday Cohen and I went to the carnival and rodeo for strawberry days with my family! It was so much fun! I took Cohen on the merry-go-round and he loved it! :) Then we went to the rodeo. It wasn't as good as it used to be, but it was still fun and I hadn't been to one in forever! Sunday was fathers day and we took the wave runners down to the lake then had a bbq! Cohen will be 7 months on the 23rd!! He is getting so dang big..and he has the cutest personality!!

So..I got a promotion at work!!:) I'm the new night team lead! (night manager). I'm super excited because then I can be at home during the day with Cohen and at work while he's asleep!! Plus the benefits and extra money will be saweet!!:)

..6 months..

Time is just flying by! Cohen is growing up soo fast. He just turned 6 months yesterday. He is rolling over and he can sit up on his own! He is getting an even bigger personality! It is so cute! I just love him so much. He means the world to me. I got a new camera and camcorder so that I can make sure and get all his new milestones! Chris kind of found a job, he is going to be doing rock chip repair with his cousins. Hopefully he can make some money! I'm excited for Memorial weekend..I wish the weather wasn't crappy but whatev ha I get a 3 day weekend!! woot woot!!

..Easter..

This year was Cohen's first easter, he isn't quite old enough to really get into it but he did have fun putting his easter books and clothes into his mouth! Great Grandma got him the cutest easter day outfit! He looked like a little easter bunny!

Saturday we went to breakfast and then to grandpas house and made sugar cookies and colored eggs! Then we watched conference and ordered Brick Oven pizza for dinner...yummy!!

Sunday we went back to grandpas house and had dinner and watched conference then watched our usual Sunday shows!!

All and all it was a good easter but I can't wait for Cohen to be a little older to enjoy it more...even though the thought of him getting older still makes me sad! *tear tear*

He is the greatest joy and blessing and I couldn't have asked for a better baby!! :)

..Grandpas Birthday..

Today was grandpas birthday!! It was soo much fun! We threw him a surprise party and he really had no idea! It was great! We also got him a bunch of "Over the Hill" stuff like a orange safety jacket that said a bunch of funny things about being old, Bald Buster pills, a decision spinner and a shot glass with the definition of old on it. Cohen had so much fun! He loves his grandpa and he loves seeing everyone..even if he doesn't really remember them because he doesn't get to see them very often! We also got a 5 generation photo...Cohen, me, grandpa, great grandma, and great great grandma.

Cohen also turned 4 months yesterday :( *tear tear* I don't want him to get big...well I do but not so fast!!! He's my little guy and he is getting so big I just want him to stay my little guy forever! Ha I know he will always be but you know..haha

Chris's 21st birthday is on Saturday...it should be fun...we are just going to watch the UFC fights and hang out! Sheesh everyone is getting so old...haha ;)

Well that's it I don't really have much to say...so until next time...

..UPDATE..

Well Cohen will be 4 months on the 23rd and it is just flying by, he is getting so big and learning new things all the time. On 3/11 we were at grandmas house and he started to blow bubbles with his lips (motorboat). It is the cutest thing ever!!

I switched departments at work, I am now in Tech Support so I have been training for that the last couple of days. It's really fun and a good opportunity to learn a lot and to also move up. In compliance there is really no room for advancement. It's also a nice change of pace and environment. I think I'm really going to enjoy it.

I am looking at getting a new car also. I really want a Mazda 3..I know...I know everyone has one, but I have wanted one forever!!! I also like the Honda Elements, but they are more expensive.

Chris is still lookin for a job, so if anyone knows of anywhere that is hiring LET US KNOW!!!

..So BIG..

Oh my goodness, can I just say it is crazy how fast Cohen is growing up.
I swear everyday he does something new that I'm like oh no my little guy is growing up!!
Anyway the biggest milestone that has happened this month is he has started reaching for his toys! I just can't believe it!! Soon he will be sitting up, rolling over, crawling, then walking!! I am so excited and anxious just watching him grow and learn!! But I am a little sad too because that means my lil guy is growing up...and what mommy doesn't get sad about that!!
Here is a video of the lil guy playin with his toys!!

..not the same..

I wish that I could say everything is perfect! But sadly it's not. Cohen is great and I love him so much, he is my life and I can't imagine life without him!
But Chris not having a job has really put a strain on our relationship. We fight more than ever and I hate it! This is not at all how I pictured our family. I feel like he doesn't take me serious and that sometimes I am just a joke to him, I want us to eventually get married, I want to get sealed to Cohen and go through the temple, and I want us to get a house some day and move forward in life. Not just for me but for Cohen.
My life isn't just about me anymore it's about Cohen too and I want to make sure that he has everything he needs and more if I can provide it! I don't think that Chris feels the same :( which makes me really sad!! I appreciate that he stays home with Cohen while I am at work, but that should be me. I guess I kind of also resent him a little for not caring and not trying. I mean I know he loves Cohen but I feel like he needs to grow up and hold up his end of the deal.
Blah...on a lighter note I finished my photo blocks I've been wanting to do!! And I think they turned out really good!!:)

..Living Planet Aquarium..

Today my friend Sarah and I took our little guys to the Living Planet Aquarium. I know that Cohen isn't going to remember it haha and that it was a lot more fun for Tristan because he is older, but I had never been before and I had work of because of President's Day and wanted to do something fun!! It is a really neat place, minus the crowd (because of the holiday and no school) so I will definitley be taking Cohen there again when he is older!!

..Happy Valentines Day..

It was our 1st Valentines together and it was a ton of fun!!:) Cohen is getting so big so fast and changing so much! He is the happiest/best baby EVER!! I love him so much and I love being a mom. It is the greatest joy! I love watching him grow and learn!!:) Anyway we didn't do a whole lot, we went to lunch on Saturday and ran a few errands (Chris loved that ahha). We got some new decorations for our apartment, and Chris got me the pair of Vans I've been wanting!!! YAY! Grandpa Steve got Cohen the cutest stuffed dog and I got him the cutest little shirt!

We also went and got Cohens pictures done. They turned out really cute, even though we didn't have a whole lot to choose from because he started to get fussy, but we got some really good ones. Then we just went home and watched movies and ate some yummy junk food!! Wasn't the most exciting or romantic Valentines but it was definitely a good one!

poor lil guy..

The last week has been pretty stressful. Last Sunday I noticed t hat Cohen had a little cough, so Monday I took him into the doctor and they said that I needed to take him over to Utah Valley to get him tested for RSV. That was THE WORST experience EVER!! I had to hold his head down while the stuck tubes in his nose to suck out his little boogies and test them. Well Wednesday the test results came back and he DID have RSV:( and I have had to take him to the hospital everyday so that the can suck out the boogies so he can breathe. I have been so worried about him and it breaks my heart everytime he coughs. But my uncle came over and gave him a blessing Tuesday night and so that made me feel a lot better.

Cohen's Cute Room && Cute Baby Cohen!!

I can't believe how big Cohen is getting!! He coos and laughs it's the cutest thing EVER!!! I know he is only 2 months old and that isn't very big, but he is a strong little guy. He holds his head up so well and when you place is feet on something flat he straightens out his little legs and stands..with our help of course but it's just amazing how fast they grow and how much they change!! And I just want you all to know that the letters hanging on the wall I made my self, painted them and glued the little animals on!! My very first craft project since becoming a mommy!!:)