Jude's Baby Blessing

Spencer's parents hosted a delicious luncheon
at their home the day before Jude's blessing.
Also, my parents and some of my siblings were
able to visit and attend the blessing.
I am so grateful for all the support from both
our families.



I especially love this photo of Jude because
he looks so much like Spencer









Also, my sister Eliza and her sweet girl
Elise were able to stay with us for a week.
They were both a big help and I was able to get
a lot done on Jude's bedroom while they were here.

Just for Fun

Here are a couple of photos we have taken of
Jude since the beginning of January. I can't
believe he is almost 4 months.

Spencer bought this polar bear outfit on Ebay
for 99 cents. I love playing dress-ups.









Just Chillin

Murray Family photos

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Christmas Highlights

Our annual family photo by the Christmas tree.


Lincoln Claus and Jude the Elf


Elise and Lincoln playing Mary and Joseph


Sweet "Mary" Elise


I can totally hear Lincoln saying to the
innkeeper, "Can't you see she's pregnant."


Christmas brings out the ugly side in all of us.


All the single babies on New Year's Eve


I wanted to showcase some of my favorite Christmas decorations.
Nothing can compare to the wonderful atmosphere
my mom always creates at Christmas time



Every year my mom makes a delicious gingerbread house.
When we were little, my siblings and I would tear it
apart and eat it on New Year's Eve.

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