Oliver 4 months

The BIGGEST Loser

Ok...so I had idea that I passed on to my family, but thought I would share it with all off you (not knowing how many people actually look at this blog, I could be only writing to those who already know)Anyway, there is a recent study that links Alzheimer's and Dementia, not to mention heart disease etc., to belly fat.  Unfortunately I have accumulated quite a bit of belly jelly and I want to loose it.  However, I need a little friendly competition to motivate me which lead me to the idea of starting my own Biggest Loser game.  Basically it would consist of an entry fee (which I haven't decided on the amount), a commitment to working out at least 30 mins a day and eating healthy.  I am also thinking of adding challenge activities once a week in addition to the 30 mins a day workout.  Everyone participating will weigh themselves once a week and post how much weight they lost.  The person who looses the biggest percentage wins!  The prize will be well worth it...the more entries, the better the prize.

Email me if you are interested (millermali@hotmail.com), there are 6 participants already!  The games begin on May 1, 2008 and will last for 3 months (originally I said 6 months, but I think 3 months might work better).  Feel free to pass this on to anyone interested

4 months

Oliver here hanging out in his bumbo chair.  He had his 4 month check up yesterday.  We got official results from the doctor this time (instead of me just looking it up on some website's percentile calculator)  He weighs 13 lbs 9 oz which puts him in the 25th%...and he is 23" long, which makes him a shorty in the 5th%...actually just below the 5th%.  The doc is not worried though, he is growing with the curve (meaning he was at the 5th% when he was born) but we will keep an eye on it.

He got 3 shots and screamed and screamed at the doctor's, then cried all evening unless he was asleep.  Good news is that it wore him out so much that he went 7 hours between feedings last night.

Ollie is almost constantly moving (unless asleep) and his smiling and cooing all day long.  He is cute as ever!!!  

Oliver Playing Sports

My Brown Eyed Boy

It is official.  Oliver's got mommy's eyes.  Well, at least the color.  His eyes are brown and BIG...at least everyone always comments on how big his eyes are.  It might be because he will open them as wide as possible...just like his daddy does when he is very attentive to something he is looking at.  So I guess Oliver has Mommy's and Daddy's eyes...or maybe just Oliver's eyes?

Another house for sale in Eagle Mountain

Yes it is true...our house if for sale.  We have added it to the hundreds already for sale in Eagle Mountain and are hoping for a quick sale.  ( Good luck, we know).  Anyway, we are moving to Roosevelt for a great new job opportunity for Josh.  He will be working for a therapeutic boarding school called Cedar Ridge Academy.  We are very excited about the job...now we just need to sell our house!!!  

Blessing Day

Oliver was blessed by his daddy on March 2.  Oliver was very cute in his blessing outfit (lovingly made by Grandma Ellis) as you can see.  Josh did a great job on the blessing.  It was a great day!

Thanks to all those who came for this special event- We know it is quite a drive so it is that much more appreciated.