Wright Family Photos

My brother Jason and his son Jacob (my nephew) came to UT in July to visit. We squeezed a lot of activities into a few days. I took Jacob to CrossFit a few times, including a Y hike (killed my poor calves… ouch!), they went fishing, boating, cabin-ing. 😉

My Dad wanted family photos, since I think the last one we had of all of us (besides Josh’s wedding) was when we were just kids. So we went to FotoFly (are you seeing a trend here?) in Draper. Poor Jen was very pregnant (in fact she gave birth just 2 short days later), but we assured her we would take another one the next time we were together again.

Ford’s 2 year Photo Shoot/Family Pics

Because we had such good luck with Ford’s 18 month photo shoot – we went back to FotoFly, but this time we went to FotoFly Away, which is at Thanksgiving Point. It’s a little more expensive, but man, the scenery can’t be beat. Our photographer was great, so incredibly patient with Ford (& Olivia!).

Ford’s 18 month photo shoot

We went to FotoFly in Draper for Ford’s 18 month photo shoot – and we are so in love with all the photos we got. We were in and out in less than an hour and our edited photos were sent to us while we were driving home!

Here are a few of our favorites

Santa!

We went to see Santa at the mall on Saturday. I wasn’t sure how Ford would react… he’s been showing signs of ‘stranger danger’ lately so I figured he’d be a little apprehensive. We went right as the mall opened on Saturday, so there was no line – we basically walked right up. Ford seemed okay at first, I thought we’d try letting him sit by himself.

That lasted about .234 seconds. So we got family pictures!

this was the best we could get.
Maybe next year he’ll like Santa a little more.

Ford – 15 months

This little stink is growing up WAY too fast!

I know our previous updates were a little more structured, but I just don’t have that dedication anymore. Momma is BUSY being a momma!

We just had his well check yesterday and he is finally stabilizing weight wise – LOL. My lil chunky monkey has been in the 98% at his last 3 visits – weighed in at a whopping 28lbs 15oz! He’s 32.5” tall. Grew a whole inch taller since his last visit.

He was a tad nervous when we got the dr’s office – he was SUPER mad after he got his vaccines. Poor kiddo.

We had a battle with HFMD about 6ish weeks ago. It sucked. It spread like wildfire at his daycare. But I did get to spend a week at home with him and Diz got a day or 2, as well. Yay for using vacation days for sick babies. 😉 And then he gave it to my Dad. Sorry Grandpa!

After above mentioned HFMD debacle, I ventured into doTERRA essential oils and I’m happy to say I’m hooked. We’ve gotten into a little routine of oils with Ford. OnGuard on his feet twice a day and Lavender in his bath at night. When needed, I’ll use Clove on his gums for teething and Breathe on his chest & back when he’s congested. We just got a diffuser for his room and I’ve been diffusing Breathe or another “cough blend” (Lemon, Peppermint, White Fir & Eucalyptus) since we got it. LOVE IT. (also – we always dilute the oils with coconut oil, except the Lavender in his bath – but it’s 1 or 2 drops in a tub full of water –so basically, the same thing)

He’s starting to talk more. Says Daddy, Oggy (doggie), oof oof (woof woof), Whoa, Wow, Boom (complete with the knuckle bump – it’s truly the cutest thing), PaPa (Grandpa), Ba (ball) and very very very seldom – he’ll say Mama.

Some of the girls at his daycare will text me cute photos of Ford and it makes my day! I am so lucky to have such awesome caregivers for Ford. His teachers are just the best!

Except when he gets mad because he needs a bath – because he pooped his pants.

He LOVES the Christmas tree… and much to my dismay – pulling the ornaments and picks out. He’s ruined a few ornaments (luckily just the cheap plastic ones and one of my star picks). He also loves turning the lights off and on with the foot switch. I put up one of those felt trees (a la Pinterest – though I totally cheated and got a package of pre-cut ornaments) – and he loves that too. But the big tree is just so much more fun!

his first masterpiece!

snuggling with Olivia in her crate! #siblinglove

He loves (LOVES) ranch – just like Daddy. Licking the lid from the dressing container.