Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Dodgeball Delirium and then some

About a week ago, Aaron played in a dodgeball tournament with his coworkers from Novell (hooray for 2nd place!). Finn and I went to watch and I used my brother Tom's camera to get some action shots of da boyz:



Finn got so excited when I got the camera out, that it turned out to be a great photo op for him too!




While I'm talking about the little guy, I have to say that he has turned into such a great sleeper! Ever since he was 6 months old (when I had him cry it out) he has just gotten better and better. For the last couple months or so he has slept from 7pm-7am and takes two 1.5-2 hour naps during the day. We keep a bunch of binkies in his bed and it is so funny; as soon as I lay him down he spits out the binkie in his mouth and grabs another one, then he looks for his teddy and snuggles him to sleep. I know that some moms can't stand to hear their baby cry, and it was really hard for me, but I am SOOOO glad we did it because I am sure that has helped him turn into the great little sleeper he is today. Who knows, if I didn't do that maybe I would be clinically insane by now because I would still be waking up with him several times during the night. Thanks Finn for doing what you can to help me stay sane...and for being so cute...that really helps.

12 comments:

Zane and Lexi said...

look at those teeth! How fun - I'm so glad he is a great sleeper...it does help mommies stay sane when they get some sleep!

davis said...

he is too cute!!! ash he looks just like you, with Aaron's round face! I love it!

ec said...

i want to squeeze him!

he's got some mad tongue twisting skills...

and a dodgeball tourney? i haven't played that for years and years and years. that would be so fun.

Anonymous said...

i LOVE those pictures of Finn... he is such a doll! can't wait for the next playgroup. (and i did get your e-mail for the last one, just didn't have internet access at the time with the move.)

Jobi Niu said...

Finn couldn't be cuter!! I LOVE those pics of him.. I LOVE DODGEBALL! It was so good to see you the other day.. Did you get the e-mail (blog invite)

Carpfam said...

Finn is seriously the cutest! I love all of the pictures! And way to go for having such a great sleeper!!

JoSue said...

Oh man, I haven't been to Lagoon in forever! So many good memories. Looks like a nice hot day though. I'm sure Lagoon is quite a different experience with a kid. I don't even know what kids rides they have.

Aaron looks like he's got some good dodgeball form going on. That is so fun! Dodgeball is definitely still as cool as it was 20 years ago. Glad to hear you are all doing well! How long will you guys stay in PRovo?

Dan and Ashley said...

Dodgeball=fun!! How cool! You look great out there Aaron. :) Finn sooooo cute. Love the teeth and the chubby cheeks. What a cutie patootie! So glad he is doing so good on the sleep thing!!!! What a relief! It really does help sooo much! What a good little boy.

Bailey said...

So I am in Utah untill Saturday and can come to Provo anytime! So let me know if you guys want to have a playdate!

P.S. I love dodgeball!

Mama H said...

Hey Ash - congrats on the great pictures of Aaron AND your brother! Loved the pictures of Finn - so cute! And Hooray for getting sleep.
See you soon!
Mom

tara said...

hey cuz-so i found your blog through andrea's and i must say that little dude of yours is hilarious, not to mention adorable. well done with the genetics on that one. i love tiny photo ops...when they realize that cameras are their friend. good times

Lisa Johnson said...

Those chubby cheeks are just too adorable! I just want to kiss them! Isn't it the best thing ever when they start sleeping through the night?