Wow it's been a while.

So posting might have to wait a couple more days. I promise it will happen. It has just been a cray last couple of months. If you have access to Alex's blog you can check it out. It has most of the updates. If you want to be able to see Alex's blog, just send me your email and I will get you in. Sometimes it is hard to update both.

Alex's sealing March 27th 2010

One of the best days of our lives!

Alex was sealed to us for Eternity. It was a very special week. On the 23rd we finalized his adoption in court. On the 27th he was sealed to us and on the 28th Spencer blessed him in our Elko ward. The sealer said he was very inspired about Alex's sealing. He did something that day, that he had never done before with infants. Usually they don't bring them in until they are done talking etc. and then they send them right out after so they don't get fussy and cry. The sealer said he went down to the children's room and when he saw Alex he wanted him to be in the room with us the entire time. Alex sat on my lap and intently watched the sealer the whole time. Anyone who says that baby's don't know what is going on is crazy. I think they truly know more than us at that age. Alex was perfect. It was amazing to have him on my lap as the sealer spoke to us. He also said he was inspired to use a scripture he had never used before. All I can say is that the Lord knows what he is doing and Alex is our little boy.

They grow up too fast!

So I forgot to post our Super bowl pictures. We had fun at our friends house here in Elko. She made a yummy spread, with chicken wings, chili, ribs and we brought some little smokies. Alex was really tired. He lasted about 10, 15 minutes tops.

Yes that is spit up on his shirt. Mom forgot the burp cloth.

Two teeth by six months.

My little Sheriff/Outlaw

He was sitting up by 5 months

Holding his own bottle.

I spoke at the University of Utah for a good friend/Professor of mine on the 8th. Alex and I came home on the 9th and Spencer had scheduled the missionaries for dinner on the 10th. It was a crazy week, but I wouldn't miss the opportunity to feed them. They work so hard.

Since Alex and I were not home till late on the 9th, we decided to celebrate Alex's sixth month with the missionaries and a football cupcake cake. We even let Alex indulge, OK well, we let him stick his hands in the frosting.

Rolling over and moving around the house.

I was up before the crack of dawn at 5:30 to work out. I was energized and decided to make up a St. Patrick's Day breakfast. I dyed the eggs, Ham and milk green. All in honor of Alex's favorite book "Green Eggs and Ham".

I decided well, why stop there. for lunch I had green applesauce and for dinner we had green German pancakes or Iracookin(sp?).

On the 20th Spencer and Alex watched the BYU game. The shirt that Alex is wearing is from 1979/80. Yes my older brother wore it when he was a baby. My mom went to college there.

Alex has picked up Spencer's pout when BYU loses. It was a sad game.

They were both cheered up that night when Alex won his first Pine Wood Derby with Daddy. Spencer did not let his family down. The Paskett legacy lives on. The difference in this win, is that Spencer didn't even have the fancy tools that the rest of his family does. I think this makes it that much better. Spencer scrapped his way at the car and Criscell painted the logo on the car. The car's name is "Home Aid". There were no rules in this Derby with the Elders Quorum. Some cars were made of pure led. Spencer's was probably the only one closest to stalk and he didn't think he had a chance. He was kind of embarrassed and we didn't think we were even ganna go. After the first heat, he led the way and never took even second. Always first.

Way to go Dad!

Sunday we had our friends over for some games. Alex was not having a good night. Shalem volunteered to feed Alex. Alex decided this was how he was going to drink his bottle. He wanted Shalem to hold it for him. I was so cute, like feeding a little lamb.

This month was crazy and it was all leading up the one of the most important weeks of our lives. We finalized Alex's adoption on Tuesday March 23rd in Bountiful Utah. Saturday Alex was sealed to us and Sunday we had him blessed.

Alex was perfect and slept through the whole thing.

What a wonderful Day!!

We will post the Sealing and blessing pictures later. My wonderful younger sister took all the pics.

February

So months just keep flying by and I don't seem to post as much. Well we are having a blast here in our home with Alex. He has such a cute personality. Most of the time he is smiling. He was rolling over and laughing all the time. Believe it or not, but he used to be as small as this bear. He is growing way too fast.

Alex got his first tooth the end of Januray.

February just flew by.

Just Random

I struggle to get anything posted on our blog anymore. So here is a few random photos over the past few months. It has been crazy here in Elko Nevada. I find that Alex takes up most of my time, which I am totally fine with. The house work gets the back burner and I really don't care. I would rather spend my time with Alex while he is growing so quickly. We love to play. He has the cutest little giggle now, that makes my heart melt.

I am excited about my new church calling as Secretary in the Young Women's Presidency. I haven't been in Young Women's since I was one. Even when I was one I spent most of my latter teenage years sick or in the hospital. I can't wait for girls camp.

Well Spencer is doing well at work, working hard there and when he is here he is hardly here. Such a busy man with work and his new church calling as executive secretary to the Bishop. (Dave can appreciate this one.) I am missing all of our friends, and it seems like we get no time when we are in Utah to visit them. Hopefully 2010 will bring us more blessings and more time.

Alex is the cutest baby ever. I may be bias, but I really think so.

See these are from Thanksgiving. I am way behind. We decided to go to Maddox the day after Thanksgiving for my family. My older brother works really early the day after Thanksgiving so coming down is really hard for him, but he got off early enough for us to get together for dinner. We even had our own room upstairs there.

Ah, Christmas! It was much fun with Alex. We didn't get each other anything. We decided we would each get something small for Alex and not tell each other what we were getting him, so we would be surprised when we helped him open them. Mostly we got him things that would help us entertain him. His aunt Jen, Uncle Bryan and Uncle Dallas got him some really cool stuff though.

Aunt Elicia and the matching Santa hats.

We did draw names for family gifts this year because none of us had money. We had Dallas and Bryan. Here is Dallas playing with his wood brain teasing puzzles.

Who could resist this little smile. I love this picture. Alex is so playful and loves to smile. can you believe he is only 31/2 months in this picture. He is growing so fast.

Another favorite pic of mine.

Well thats all for now. I will find time to post more later.