Maddie & Krue

4th of July

2009-08-18T22:02:00.000-07:00

So behind on this blogging stuff, but trying to update before school gets back in...

I will have Krue's birthday pics and some other fun summer pics posted soon!

These pics are from the 4th of July. Every year since I can remember we have had a big celebration on the 3rd at my aunt Nancy's house. The festivities start off with a Parade around Staheli Hill. Then a picnic and and firework show. Then everyone sleeps on her front lawn and they tell scary stories all night. I have always loved this tradition and was so excited to have Krue doing it with me this year! We (or I) got really into it. I bought an aweome wagon and Starr and Jessica helped decorate it for Krue and Zhar to ride in. The parade was very succesful this year and it was fun to see krue watcth the fireworks. We did not spend the night this year cause I was a little unsure about how Krue would do we are definately planning on it next year.

On 4th of July morning we went to the washington city park to participate in the races which is also a family tradition. Krue was in the under 1 age group along with his cousin Zhar. Zhar is walking already and took 1st place but Krue came in right behind him and took 2nd so he was the fastest crawler. It was so fun! Krue and Zhar are going to be great buddy's. That evening we went to the sunbowl to watch fireworks and Krue was so funny. He would just watch them so intently and then look at me and ramble about something, then sometimes laugh. He just seemed so amazed by them.

We had a lot of fun this year and cant wait for the next holiday!

Watching Fireworks

This is the cake walk at the Park. I think I might see how to get involved in this next year cause the cake walk was just not what is usually is. They were giving out Cinamin buns as the prizes. Dumb... I guess its just the fun of doing it though.

The dollar Krue won in the race

Krue and Zhar with their prize money$$$

The race! He is usually so scared of the grass I didnt think he was going to move but we bribed him with Starrs phone! Good Job Krue!!

Getting ready for the race, got our game faces on, haha

Playing on Aunt Nancy's lawn

My Cute sisters, arent we festive?

The parade, we had the best float for sure

My family! Watching the parade, I expect to see Starr and Chad in the Parade next year.

Krue and Zhar with their moms.
Cute boys. It was impossible to get a pic of both of them smiling or waving at the same time. They just kept pulling at each other necklaces and starting pulling off the decoration by the end. Thanks for pulling the wagon Derek.

Long Overdue Post!

2009-03-25T21:33:00.000-07:00

This is Madison's sister Starr. I talked her into making a blog when I lived in Salt Lake so I could watch Krue grow, but as soon as I moved down here she stopped posting. She is super busy being a mom, going to school, and working full time so I am going to post some pictures from the last 6 months to get her blog up to date, and then maybe she'll be able to keep it updated!

Fall, Family and Fun!

2008-11-13T21:27:00.000-08:00

This past weekend we went to Salt Lake to visit Starr and Chad. We decided to go before it got to cold up there. On Friday Jasmine, Dylan, Krue and I jumped in the car and headed up. I wasn't sure how Krue was going to do, being that this was his first long car ride, but he did great(slept pretty much the whole time). It was nice to get to talk with Jasmine on the the way up and back. With her going to school and work we really never get to just sit and talk. Starr and Chad have the cutest little appartment and it is perfect size for the two of them...but it was a little cozy with all of us staying there:) They were sweet to let us invade and take over their house. When we got there of course Starr was so excited to see Krue and wanted to hold him. She even got to feed him rice. Krue is just starting to eat a little rice right before bed. He is so funny, he is not quite sure how to eat it, but he seems to enjoy it and he sleeps through the night so that makes us all happy. Then they were nice enought to babysat for me while I went to dinner with Ryan, his sister and one of her friends. On Sat. morning we went to Starr's salon to get our hair done. I hadn't been to her salon before and it was very fun to see it. It is a cute little place and I am so proud of her for all of her hard work. The other girls really seemed to respect her and she has built up a good clientel. Then, the fun part, we went to Gateway to go shopping! I got to spend a great amount of time in Urban Outfitters which I havent done since I was pregnant and I was so excited! I got some great winter stuff, yay. We spent the whole day there and met Casey and Chris for dinner. Krue slept alot of the day, he really enjoys being pushed around in his stroller. On Sunday we went to church and then to lunch. When we got home we wanted to take pics of us since we were all dressed up and Krue looked so handsome. The pics that we are all in, we actually set the camera on the steps and set the timer. So we are pretty proud of how they turned out.

It was alot of fun! Thanks Starr and Chad for having us.

Aunt Starr feeding Krue

All bundled up at Gateway

Photo Shoot.

This is my serious face...

This is my happy face...

I love my Family!

Growing, Growing, Growing

2008-10-30T22:21:00.000-07:00

So I know I really suck at updating. But I will briefly catch you all up to what has been going on. I went back to work about 6 weeks ago(one of the reasons I haven't updated) it has been really hard for me, but I am lucky to have such a great babysitter, Grandma:) My mom watches him 4 days a week and Jasmine does one. It makes it alot easier for me to know that he is in good hands. I am always so anxious driving home everyday.

At Krues 2 month visit he was 14.5 ounces! I know, can you believe it? He grows everyday. Oh, and he is not chubby, just healthy! He is the biggest talker. He talks to me all morning while I get ready, he sings along in the car & when I read to him he get so excited and makes all sorts of noises. His newest thing is to suck his fist. He tries to put the entire fist in his mouth. He doesn't really like the binky, he'd prefer his fist or his blanket. He is also starting to play with raddles. My mom always said "kids grow in the blink of an eye" and isnt that the truth. I just try to enjoy everyday with him, cause I know he is only going to get older.

So here is some pics from the past month.

Starr & Chads trip to visit

2008-10-30T20:52:00.001-07:00

Chad had a week off of school, the first week of Oct., so Starr & Chad came down to visit. One night we continued our family tradition by frosting cookies & carving pumpkins. We also took a day & went to Zion National Park. My friend Ryan joined us. We took a picnic & enjoyed the beautiful weather.

Krue must have thought Zion was the most peaceful place ever, because he slept ALL day!

We even tried putting his feet in the water.

Still sleeping

Bangs:)Picnic in nature. Even Krue enjoyed his lunch.
Krue loves his Aunt Starr

This is on the way up to Zion. Krue was just so excited.

They even babysat for me one evening so I could go out with my friends. Its just so hard to leave him I didn't end up staying out long.

Pumpkin Carving Night

Uncle Dylan Carved a the "krew" logo into his pumpkin for Krue(those of you that skate will know what this is)

My little round Pumpkin!

Krue's baby pics

2008-10-25T21:39:00.000-07:00

I have been meaning to get these on here for a while & haven't. These were taken when Krue was about a week old. I can't believe how much he has grown and changed since then. Its fun to look at them now. Jessica McAllister, my cousin, took them she did an awesome job. Thanks Jess!

Mom's Please Help!

2008-09-24T22:34:00.000-07:00

I have to go to Seattle this weekend for work meetings and I am kind of freaking out...I am going to miss Krue so much! He is staying with my mom so I know he is in good hands but I am still having so much anxiety about it. I know it sounds ridiculous but I am afraid he is going to forget me. YIKES. And I know I am going to miss him like crazy, i'll miss all the grunting noises he makes, the giggling in his sleep,bathtime, his beautiful eyes and even his stinky smelly diapers. I know I am being crazy. I know I am going to have a breakdown while I am there. It just seems way to soon to leave him, if I could get out of it, I would. When I come back I have to go back to work full time and that stresses me out even more, but you got to do what you got to do. I just can' t wait till I'm done with school. I am going for Elementry Ed. Even though it is less money then I make now. It will be worth it, the hours are great, great benifits, and I will get to spend my summers with Krue (and my other children someday). Anyway I just need help getting through the next few days. I dont think I am going to be able to put him down at all tomorrow. I will just hold him and hug and kiss him! Geeze, I never thought it would be this hard. Oh and one last thought, this is how proud I am. I even bought a little book that holds pictures, that I can keep in my purse and show everyone!

I will try to post some pics tomorrow before I go but if not I will do it first thing when i get back!

He is growing up to fast!

2008-09-11T22:23:00.001-07:00

I Love my mommy!

Too Cute!!!!Visiting Grandpa at work.

Happy Birthday! One month old, and look how big I'm getting.

Splish Splash!I love my Uncle Dylan.

Meeting cousin Zharius, not very happy babies.

Please don't take it away:)
Sleepy time with Aunt Jasmines blanket, sshhh, dont tell.

Home from the hospital
Grandma andKrue
Bath time! He loves it!

So Krue is now a month old. I can not believe it! I will hurry and catch everyone up with how we are doing and tell you a little about Krue's personality since I am so far behind on this blog thing:).

He is getting so big and so much more alert. When I took him to his 2 week check up he was 9.6, the Dr. said that most babies lose wieght when they are first born. So I asked if I was over feeding him and he replied, "no just keep feeding him when he hungry". I wanted to say if i fed him everytime he was hungry he would have been 19 pounds. Being a typical boy he thinks he always has to be eating! He really is a good baby. He doesnt cry unless he needs something. I wouldn't exactly say he is quiet though. He makes so many noises when he is awake and asleep. He wants to talk so bad but cant quiet figure it out. He also makes the cutest humming noise while he eats. The happier he is, the louder it gets. He is very attentive and wants to look at everything. He is a very good happy baby. He is starting to sleep longer through the nights which makes mom happy. We read books daily, take lots of walks and spend time with family and friends. I give him hugs and kisses daily and I am sure he is sick of it, but I love him so much and know he is going to grow up to soon. I cherish every moment I have with him. I have to go back to work soon and its been really hard for me, but I know if i focus working and getting through school fast then it will benifit us in the long run. I cant say it enough but I feel truly blessed, I guess until you are a mother you dont really know the mother-child bond, but now I know how strong it is. The feelings of being a mother overwhelm me daily. Krue, I love you more then you will ever know!

8/8/08

2008-09-11T21:49:00.000-07:00

Krue Jaxzen Staheli

Since Krue was born on 8/8/08, which is the Chinese lucky number, and also the same day the Olympics in China started , I thought I would implement some of that luck into his name. I chose to spell Jaxson; Jaxzen in rememberance of his special birthday.

Zen: a chinese Buddhist that teaches self-discipline, meditation and attainment of enlightenment through direct intuitive insight.

My first time holding him

When they handed Krue to me I could not stop crying, tears of joy, of course. To think that I created this wonderful healthy baby and that I get to be his mother for the rest of my life touches me in a way that I cant explain. It was the most overwhelming, amazing feeling I have ever had in my life. I am so lucky to have him. I love him more than he will ever know.

On Friday the 8th of August my beautiful boy was born. He was a healthy 8pounds 1ounces and 20.5 inches long. He is the most gorgeous baby ever. The day was wonderful. You here all of these horror stories about labor so I think you prepare yourself for the worst, but it was a wonderful easy day. Of course there were hard parts but in the end you don't even remember them because of the wonderful gift that comes from it. My Mom Starr and Jasmine were in the room during delivery. My mom and Starr were at my sides helping me along and yelling at me to push(that gets annoying really fast) and Jasmine was being little miss photographer. She got so many pics, even some I didnt want. I was glad she took so many though so I will always be able to remember this special day. After he was born the rest of my family came in and met baby Krue for the first time.

Nursery

2008-09-11T21:40:00.000-07:00

I have to show off Krues nursery since I don't think he is going to be to excited about it. I love it and feel very lucky to have such a great set up for him. My mom and Jason helped me buy the furniture and bedding. My family has been really great to help out how they can. I also have a the most comfortable rocking chair! Once you are in it you don't want to get out, Krue and I have taken many naps there.

Starr & Chads Wedding

2008-09-09T11:07:00.000-07:00

Starr and Chad were married on June 20th in the St. George temple and had their reception at Staheli Catering barn. The whole day was great and the reception area turned out to be so beautiful. Jasmine works at a Patches, so she helped make all the flower arrangments and decorate. I am so happy for Starr and Chad, I wish them the best of luck. We are greatful to have Chad be apart of our family and I hope he knows that, even though we give him a hard time. We miss you both.

Baby shower

2008-09-09T11:04:00.000-07:00

My wonderful sisters and mom through me a baby shower on July 19th. It was so fun, I got alot of great gifts! We didnt play any games or anything we just sat around and chatted and munched on good food, which I think most people like better, I know at least I do. After the shower I felt pretty set and ready to have the baby!

My Christmas Gift

2008-09-08T19:16:00.000-07:00

On Dec. 27th 2007 I found out I was pregnant. I was living in Orem at the time and had just got done with a long holiday season managing Zumiez. When I found out I was pregnant I decided that it would be best to move back home to be close to my family and friends, which was the best desicion I could have made. I could not have gone through the last nine months with out them. I truly am lucky to have love and support from my family and friends. I cant thank everyone enough for all that they have done for me.

Becoming pregnant completly changed my life, obviously. It might sound weird to say but it truly was a blessing. It made me focus on the things that really are important in life. It was a huge wake up call for me and I feel like I was given a second chance to live my life to the fullest. I have always wanted to be a mom (ask my brothers and sisters, sometimes they have to remind my I'm not their mom). I will try everyday to be the best mom I can be and am so excited for the adventure.