The Alvord Family

The Alvord Family
Established Sept. 22, 2007

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

UMMMMMM...SICK!



So we've been having a bit of a problem with THESE!! Gross. We've caught THREE already under my kitchen sink. I've had to wash the handtowels in HOT HOT water and we put everything else in a box. We have since heard them at night in between our basement and main floor (we have a split entry house) and they're REALLY loud if you're in the basement, so we've armed our house and hope to catch them all today and tomorrow. I think we have about 10 traps set now. Plus I think, Alvin caught one the other night! (Shivers)

2 motnh Dr Appt & Scaring Buddy



This picture was taken on Sunday morning. Bryce was working on something at the house with his nail gun and buddy was FREAKED out. He wouldn't leave my side. I was REALLY annoyed that I kept tripping on him until we realized what was going on. Silly dog. Then he sat like this for about 30 min after Bryce finished working.



Robert is still not feeling well. The poor little guy has had a stuffy nose since we got back from Vegas Nov 8th. I just don't know what to do. I guess that's a month today. Yesterday was the worst it had been. My mother-in-law had him and he took a 45 hr nap the WHOLE day, so he was awake from 10:30am-9:30 and then off and on from 9:30pm-1:30am. I can suction his nose a million times and it doesn't seem to matter. I go to an allergist for ME on Thursday so I'm going to see if it's to early to take him because this is ridiculous! Well, on the plus side he's a growing boy. He weighs 12 lbs 6 oz (65%), he's 23.8 in long (81%) and his head is finally proportion at 40cm (50%)--his head was 37cm at birth! Hence why we had issues. He also got THREE shots and handled them like a champ. He's getting oh so big. We've changed baby-sitters this week. My Aunt Karen was watching him and now that my sister-in-law lives here, she will with the help from my mother-in-law. It's so awesome living close to so much family! We're so so grateful!

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

7 weeks old





He's getting big fast. He was 7 weeks old on November 18th (so tomorrow he'll be 8 weeks old!) We go to the Dr on Monday for his 2 month check-up and first round of shots :( Bryce's mom is going with me so that I don't get too sad. Ok, I'm sure I'll cry. My poor little man. But she's going to spoil him with loves on Monday. These are some pictures from this past week. Bryce was sick this past Sunday, so I taught Gospel Principles (we're ward missionaries). I had to leave Robert home with Bryce because I can't teach and watch Robert. This is how I found them when I got home. The other one is one night last week. I took the picture to send to my sister when she was having a bad day. The last picture is the cutie all ready to weather the snow!

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Bird's in the Dryer Vent



So about 6 months ago we had issues with birds flying in our dryer vent. (Spring time). Bryce THOUGHT he had cleaned out their "small" nest and we recovered the vent opening on the outside of the house (ours had been broken) and no more birds entered the vent. Well, we've been having issues with our dryer taking FOREVER to dry clothes. Right after I had Robert, Bryce & Shelley went to our house one day and cleaned to prepare for my parents arrival. Bryce's mom did laundry and couldn't believe how slow our dryer was and then my mom did some when she was there, so Bryce "cleaned" out the vent tube again. Well, I guess his shop vac didn't get everything. We bought a "new" used dryer from his parents (that was his grandma's) and bryce decided to use different tubing. Well, we found a ONE FOOT blockage in the middle with FIVE bird eggs. SERIOUSLY! No wonder it didn't work. I asked my mom why they never hatched and she said I probably cooked them. I'm surprised they didn't STINK!

Friday, November 6, 2009

One Month Old Pictures







Here are a couple of Robert's 1 month old pictures!! Love this little man!!

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Bath by Grandma





The first picture is right after he tried to pee on my mom, the 2nd is the cutest little baby bum and the last was for his daddy cuz he's in a pink blanket!! I love it!

Visiting Grandma & Grandpa Broadbent in Boulder City








Robert & I are in Vegas right now visiting my family! It's been so much fun! We love Grandma & Grandpa!