Jude at 2 months

Jude just turned two months just a couple days
ago. I have so much to say about the past
two months but I don't really have time to tell
it all. Photos are much more interesting than
anything I could tell, anyway. We love you Jude!





The many faces of Jude Coleman



Spencer and Jude look adorable in this photo
but I look a little constipated.




Jude loves his Aunt Abby!


I love my little poochie-faced boy


He totally looks like he has something important to say




A little boy in a sack






This is the cutest face

Jude Forbes Coleman: 7 weeks olds

So, since Jude was born I have attempted almost every
week to update my blog, but as all you mothers know
being a mother is a full-time job. This might sound
cliche but it really is the best job ever.

I think Heavenly Father made babies cute, otherwise
new parents might go a little crazy. What I mean is
I really didn't realize (and I don't think any one can
until they experience it) how draining, both emotionally
and physically parenthood can be.

I am so grateful for all the support our family and
friends have given us these past weeks.

I am especially grateful for my mom and dad and Spencer's
parents. Both for their help with Jude and also for being such
great examples of loving parents.

Also, I am so grateful for Spencer. He has been a great support.
Thank you for being calm when I am so anxious. Thank you for
allowing me to sleep longer than an hour and a half stretch.
Thank you for putting your family first, especially when
you have had several other demanding responsibilities.

We have taken so many photos of Jude that it was very
difficult to narrow down the best.

I hope you enjoy!

From Collages

Amelia, Steven and Dr. Linkston (aka Lincoln) came to visit
a couple weeks ago. The Lincoln Claus is a solid boy,
especially compared to the Little Jude Boy.

Also, it is fun to have my cousin Mekelle close by for bonding time.

The Last Days of Starbucks

Farewell to all my friends at the Weber State art store.
It's not as dramatic as all that, but it is hard to leave
a place that I have worked at for 3 and 1/2 years.

Special skills to check off my list: Barista (check)

My specialties: Orange Mocha Frappuccino
(actually I never made one but it always sounded
so fun to make thanks to Zoolander)



Some of the Crew: Liz, me, Lane and Camela



The Loan Cupcake and the Lurkers



Kay (my former manager) threw a couple of us that were
leaving a fun get together



Kay gave our boy an adorable bear outfit - bear claws and all

The Last Days of

It's a Baby Shower (say it with a Frank accent)

Thank you Amelia and Melissa for throwing a
shower for our baby boy.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful home and
making many delicious goodies.
I am so grateful to all my friends for their
support in behalf of our baby boy.

Thanks for the gifts and your friendship.

From Collages

It was so fun to see friends from our old married student ward



Thank you Abby & Amelia and all my sisters and mom
for your love and support





Thank you gals for bringing all your little ones.
Lincoln especially enjoyed being the minority. So many
potential baby girl friends

Labor Day Weekend

A fun filled weekend with the Forbes clan.
The usual bbq, dance party and baby time!
My parents are the best and so patient with
all of our craziness.

If you look closely you might notice Jacob's
creepy "molest"ache.



Lincoln Boy

These are some delicious photos of my sister Amelia's baby.
He is almost 8 months and the happiest baby I know.

7 Weeks to Go

Since our boy will be arriving in 7 weeks,
I figured it was about time to post one belly photo
for all those who may be especially bored.

And as a side note (hopefully not offending most),
what is up with the nude or nearly nude belly photos?
Come on gals, would you really want your child looking
at a photo of you like that when he/she is grown up?

On a more optimistic note, I am grateful that
I have had many uneventful doctor's visits and
a healthy pregnancy.



Also, here are some fun climbing photos I took of
Jacob and Spencer up Big Cottonwood canyon.
Can you feel the BROTHERLY LOVE!

Summer Ketchup

Moab with the Coleman's

St. George & Sand Hollow





Bike Riding at Francis Peak

That Baby in May

Spencer's First Photo Shoot

Spencer posed for me in order to get ready for a photo shoot at the Union Station. Quite the natural