Derek's first Thanksgiving

Derek celebrated his first Thanksgiving visiting both grandparents' houses. He missed Thanksgiving dinner because he was sleeping. His favorite part was his mommy's pumpkin pie:) Yummy!
Last Saturday Derek was excited for his first BYU Utah game. He imagined an action packed game full of highlights and big plays...he was wrong. It was so boring that he slept through the game...which is what his parents wanted to do as well. The game was BORING! To make up for the lack of excitement, Derek decided to have some fun of his own. During the game, Heidi was playing airplane with Derek above her head. As Heidi was talking to him, Derek decided to share some of his digested lunch with her...He spewed into Heidi's mouth and on her face. Keith laughed and laughed and laughed. Keith's dad had that happen to him with one of Keith's sisters. Heidi brushed her teeth and we got both Heidi and Derek cleaned up...it was certainly the highlight of the game.
Derek is 4 months old and weighs approximately 13 pounds and is 24 inches long. He has starting laughing...a lot. He must think his parents are silly because he laughs with them...and at them. Derek's latest adventure is snooping around the Christmas tree to see what he's getting for Christmas...he's just like his mommy!:)
Keith and Heidi are excited for Derek's first Christmas! HO HO HO!

A Whole New World

Yesterday we had the Atwood Halloween Party. Here are a few pics of us...we'll let the others post their own pics of their costumes so we don't ruin their surprise:)

Derek's First Haircut

A few days shy of his three month birthday, Derek had his first haircut. He was very patient and entertained us with some gas rumblings. He continues to always smile and is quite the talker. Heidi and I enjoy our conversations with him. Derek is sleeping from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m which we greatly appreciate. It is amazing to see him grow. We still stare at him and feel so much love for him.

Good Luck Keith!!

It's finally here! After months and months of sweat and hard work, keith will be running in the top of utah marathon tomorrow. All we can say is good luck! We know you'll do great!! Love Heidi and Derek

Labor Day Outing

On labor Day we went on a hike to Bridal Veil Falls. It was so much fun!! We went with Keiths sister Kristi and her kids and Keiths brother Kyle, and his family and keiths mom. It was so fun to see the kids accomplish the hike, and boy was it worth it. It was beautiful!! It was Dereks first hike!! he looked so cute it the carrier. Everyone that walked by commented on how cute he looked. We think you'll agree.

Dereks Blessing Day

Keith blessed Derek on September 6. We had only our immediate families come due to the nuber of people there were. It was a very special day for us and for Derek. Thanks to all those who were able to make it!! It turned out great (except for the wind).

Lucky Charm

Derek's first BYU football game was historic. I personally think that Derek was the lucky charm. He's undefeated as a cougar fan. Way to go Derek!