Little Red Lindsay

Arrow weeks 1-9

2015-02-08T23:05:00.000-07:00

1 week old: very alert and already flashed her first smile

2 weeks old: sleeping and eating well. Had her two week check up weighing in at 7 pounds 9 ounces. 95% for height and 25% for weight.. tall and skinny! Doc predicts she will be 5'11".

3 weeks old: sweet as can be and smiling here and there.

4 weeks old: still a great sleeper and nurser!

5 weeks old: went to first Jazz game and was the perfect babe!

6 weeks old: snoozin.

7 weeks old: making a funny face! Smiling lots and responding to mommy's voice.

8 weeks old: LOVES her sissy Quorra and flashin' smiles. Had her 2 month check up and was 10 pounds 1 ounce and 23 3/4 inches. Doc says she is VERY alert and smart... I KNOW! She's 25% for weight and was average for height this time.. Doc predicts that will change and she'll stay tall!

9 weeks old: growing more and more beautiful by the day. She wakes up typically just once to nurse at night and sleeps like a dream still. (knock on wood!)

Arrow Faith

2015-02-08T22:39:00.001-07:00

So ... it's been ages since I've blogged. I miss it. I had a baby... per the title - Arrow Faith. I need to document her birth story somewhere so since Quorra's is saved somewhere in here too I figured I'd put it here.

Quick re-cap: I found out I was pregnant with Arrow on April 1st.. yep April fools day.. so of course Jared didn't believe me when I told him. I was so excited and yet super nervous as well. How was I going to juggle life with another baby while working and taking care of 3 kids and my home!? We are managing.. ;)

Anyway - on with the birth story.....

Last preggo pic at 38 weeks and 3 days.

Sunday November 23rd 7:30(ish)pm I started to have some light contractions. Not to painful just the kind that take your breath away. I figured it was just like any other day since I've had contractions here and there for a week but nothing to send me to the hospital. I was also only 39 weeks and didn't expect to be a week early. We had spent the afternoon at my parents house and my mom told me to just keep an eye on contractions and time them out. So around 8 or 9 we headed home. I got the kids to bed then laid down to try and get some rest. Jared fell asleep pretty quick but I was uncomfortable so I just laid in bed until 10:30pm timing contractions. I decided I should probably let my doula know what was going on so she could be available if this was the real deal. She let me know she had her phone on loud and to just keep her posted if I needed her. So while Jared snored away (literally!), I timed contractions and by 11:30pm I was starting to have some pretty intense and painful contractions and decided I would need my doula to come help me labor. She showed up about midnight and the midwife showed up around 12:30. The midwife checked me and I was 100% effaced and at a 4. We labored and chatted while trying different positions to help me be comfortable throughout the contractions. We let Jared sleep since clearly it was going to be a long night. Around 2:30am we started walking my stairs to keep things progressing. The midwife checked me about 2:45am and I was almost to a 6 so we decided we better head to the hospital. My hospital is a 30 minute drive so we didn't want to get too far along and not make it... (yikes) So we got in the car and on the road by 3am and made it to the hospital at 3:30am where my mom met us. I had called ahead to have them get a room ready for me and requested a nurse that was pro-natural labor.

We got right into our room and labored for 3 hours and 41 minutes when Arrow Faith Teter arrived. She weighed 6 pounds 15 ounces and was 20 inches long. She was/is perfect. My heart doubled in size immediately.

Summertime

2013-08-19T11:05:00.001-06:00

Summer is almost over and I am so bummed. I love spending time in the sun and swimming my day away. The kids are of course SO excited to start a new school year.. they can't wait to be older and more grown up and start a new grade. It's unfortunate you can never fully explain to a kid how great it is to have no responsibility and to enjoy being young.

This summer has flown by. I got to go to California for a wedding and for a business trip with my hubby (and Quorra in tow of course). Jared and I took Quorra to Disneyland for her first time when we were there and she LOVED it. We spent lots of time at Seven Peaks and my sister in laws pool. Quorra and I made a new mama and baby friend so getting to know them has been fun! Quorra is talking LOTS and into everything all day. She is obsessed beyond control with Toy Story. She watches it at least once a day. Quorra also tested out the nursery at church yesterday and did it like a champ. The nursery leaders loved having her and said she LOVED when they did singing time. When Jared went to get her he found her in a corner with a book (so not my child). That girl loves her books and loves friends.

Kalel started 7th grade today and Anniston starts 2nd grade tomorrow. Feels like just yesterday I was taking her to her first day of Kindergarten! Time flies by when you have kids.

Here's a little insta pic and vid for your viewing pleasure. More summer posts with pics to come!

xoxo

Q at 15 Months

2013-06-25T15:26:00.002-06:00

The Q is 15 months today. She's growing and learning new things everyday. She's a little ball of energy. She's always on the go! She's got a cheeser of a smile too. She loves to eat apples whole nowadays. None of the cutting the apple up for that girl. She loves music even more than a few months ago if that's possible and loves to dance anytime she hears a good beat. She talks up a storm - it's almost freaky since she's still so small.

Quorra loves to read still. I went to get her out of bed one morning and came in to find her sitting in her crib with a book. She had reached out the side of her bed and pulled a book off the shelf to read.

She loves to walk around the driveway and down the sidewalk and say "hi" to anyone and everyone. She loves dogs. She used to be a little scared of bigger "puppy's" but now she doesn't care the size she just wants to pat them.

Q has learned that we say prayer before meals and before bed and always reminds everyone by folding her arms and looking around. After night time prayers she wants to walk around to everyone and give them hugs with a pat and kisses to everyone in the room. She also has learned to "honk" noses and does that to everyone she sees including to herself. We went to Seven Peaks a couple weeks ago and she decided to go around finding babies and honking their noses too.

Teeth: Top: four in front and two molars. Bottom four in the front and working on one molar.

Words: apple, Hopey, mama, mommy, daddy, weezy, puppy, yeah, baby, see, hiii, thank you, dog, eyes, Anni, ow, owie, bubbles, happy day, omnom when she's hungry from something and recently learned to say her own name along with other babbles.

Signs: please, more, and thank you.

It's the weekend..

2013-05-31T17:16:00.000-06:00

Oh how I long for weekends. Mostly cause my man is home and I don't have to be alone chasing the curious Q around all alone. That girl sure is active. She doesn't stop moving from 7:30am to 8:30pm. She's on the go go go. Always something new to explore. Let me just tell you I love that girl. I love how she's so interested in "see"ing everything. Her favorite thing to do is to point and say "see". [If you find me on Vine you can watch videos on videos of Quorra being the cutest.] I love that she's starting to talk. You have no idea how much personality that girl has. I look forward to her waking up in the morning cause she loves to snuggle and honk your nose. This is how I found her this morning. She was able to reach a book off the shelf next to her bed so she figured she would read. I die.

This weekend the older kiddo's are at basketball camp and hanging out with Jared's dad. So we will probably try and squeeze a date night tonight since hubs will be in LA for work all week... we are gonna miss that guy. But since we have some alone time and the babe will nap in the morning we can work on our yard together. Something I truly enjoy doing with my boo. Hope you all have a fab weekend and get lots of sun!

xoxo

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Mother's Day

2013-05-13T10:18:00.002-06:00

Mother's Day is a special day. Partly because I have the best mom EVER and we always made a big deal out of Mother's Day. But the other part because I am a momma to some of the best kids around. Some of you may not know... or may wonder how I have a 12 and 7 year old... I made the decision to be a mom to two kiddos who were not my blood children. It has been the most rewarding decision. At times it may be VERY stressful and exhausting but at the end of the day they make me so happy and they deserve a mom and deserve to be loved unconditionally. I truly love those kids as if they were my very own. Their mom is not in their lives at all and it makes me sick thinking of not being involved in my kids lives. (but she's the one missing out)

Then we were blessed with sweet Q who pulled all of us even closer. Kalel and Anniston are such good siblings to Quorra and love her to pieces. For example: Quorra learned to walk last week, on May 9th (Thursday) to be exact. When the kids got home from school I couldn't wait to show them her new trick. So as they walked in the door, I had Quorra just standing up and she walked straight to them. Anni jumped around excited and Kalel practically cried. They were so excited that baby sister was growing up. I regret not having my video camera going cause it was adorable.

Jared and the kids spoiled me for Mother's Day. We did a early Mother's Day brunch at Mimi's Cafe on Saturday (my favorite place for brunch...the muffins... drooool). Then we went to Nordstrom Rack and I picked out some pant, heels, and a top. Jared unfortunately woke up sick on Mother's Day but he was a good sport and went to the family BBQ anyway. The kids gave me cards and Mother's Day presents they made at school. It was a pretty great day spent with family.

Friday Night Boredom

2013-05-10T22:10:00.002-06:00

You read that right. Bored. On a Friday night. I'm totally okay with it though. This week has been non-stop GO GO GO. (and Hubs is getting sicky from the non stop madness)

Quorra is tucked into bed snoozing away. Kalel, Anni, and Jared are at the church for Kalel's basketball practice. And here I am... watching NBA playoffs. (Lets go Golden State!)

This weekend is Mother's Day weekend. I LOVE mother's day. The kiddos are super excited to give me their presents they made at school. I love my little family of 5.

On to other randomness.

I started level 2 of 30 day shred after 10 days doing level 1... level 2 is a butt kicking and very core based. I'm loving the sore feeling level 2 has been bringing. I'm tempted to work out 6 days this week.... but probably not since tomorrow is my "cheat" relax day.

Well. I hope all you lovely mama's out there have a beautiful Mother's Day! Soak up all the lovey's.

xoxo

Productive

2013-05-09T10:03:00.002-06:00

You guys... I've been SO productive today and it's not even 10:30am.

I've...
worked out
ran to the grocery store
started a crock pot meal for dinner
and straightened up the house.

I'm not gonna lie... it's impressive. Now I need to put the Q down for a nap and get my work on. Did I mention I think I am getting early signs of carpel tunnel from sitting at a computer daily? {yet here I am wearing a brace to support my wrist and typing a blog..}

Happy Thursday //

Life as of late...

2013-05-06T09:46:00.001-06:00

Life has been so crazy hectic lately. We've had so much basketball for Kalel. Lots of family stuff going on and lots of WORK. I decided I needed to set some goals to allow me some relaxation time and some time for myself. As mothers we often neglect ourselves (am I right?).. there's always something to do for husband, the kids, friends, and extended family.

So I've got back into working out 5 days a week and that is one thing that makes my whole day go 10x better. I love feeling healthier and watching my body transform. I'm already growing some mean muscles. (I am trying anyway... haha)

I'm also trying to meal plan a little better and a little healthier. Husband and I cut out soda just a week ago and I'm already feeling a difference. I tend to get lazy with meals and we eat out a lot. So for the past week and half I've been planning dinners every night. Lots of crock pot meals since they are easy to throw together at noon while the baby naps.

I am feeling a difference with everything since I'm getting into a more positive routine. My routine used to be a lot more sluggish and busy and neglectful of the most important things. I was busy working from home while tending to the baby and not really giving her the attention she needs. So I try to work a little while she plays then once it's nap time I work as much as possible then spend the afternoon playing outside or walking around the house with her watching her grow.

Life seems to move so fast. I'm trying to freeze the moments I can. Thank goodness for iphones! I get some of the BEST pictures and videos of little Q thanks to that device attached to my hand.

Quorra is SO close to walking. She is talking a ton. She says new things all the time. Her favorite new thing is saying Ow and showing us an old scab that once was a fresh scratch. She calls everyone baby and flirts like no other (not a surprise!)

Little One

2013-04-17T18:07:00.001-06:00

This little lady has such a personality about her. She just started saying "stop" last Sunday. It's pretty cute and melts my heart a little. Even though when she says it she is usually telling me to stop taking away a cord or something else she wants to play with but shouldn't.

We are really looking forward to summer in this house. Q loves when the weather is warm enough to go for a walk or swing at the park. Then when Utah becomes bi-polar and freezes up again, she starts to go stir crazy.

Quorra turned 1! {12 Months Old}

2013-03-25T13:33:00.000-06:00

Quorra's first swing... and she was lovin it!

This is Quorra's latest thing... chin to her shoulder with a big grin. It's her shy flirt she does to anyone we see at the store or at church. She sure is cute.

Being her silly self.

First Birthday pictures!

Birthday morning with Anni and Kalel! The kids were so excited to celebrate with Quorra after school. The day was pretty low key. Quorra was happy pretty much all day (no surprise there). We picked up pizza from Costco and some cake from Smith's and did a small family party. (I'll post the pics from my camera later) Quorra was excited to once again unwrap presents mostly for the paper but her cousins sure did have fun playing with her toys! She really loved hearing us sing Happy Birthday and since then keeps singing "aaaapppy"

Stuff Quorra is saying these days: Mom, mama, Dad, puppy, baby, dogs outside, hi, yeah, happy and up.

11 Months Old!

2013-02-25T13:16:00.000-07:00

We LOVE these pouch baby foods. Quorra can't get enough of being a big girl and eating by herself.

Captered a tantrum being thrown. Couldn't help but get a picture!

Happy Valentines day from this blue eyed beauty!

Standing and didn't even notice because she was so distracted by wanting daddy's water.

This girl has so much peronality and sass. She has her flirt down pat. I love her to bits. I wish I could freeze time but I can only imagine months to come will be so much fun with this little ball of fire.

10 Months Old!

2013-01-25T13:20:00.000-07:00

Are you kidding me? Could you ever get enough of that cheeser grin? This girl loves bath time in the big girl tub!

She refuses bottles but LOVES anything with a straw. She's been a pro with drinking through a straw for at least 4 months now. Love her little hand holding the straw in her mouth!

My little fashionista. Rockin a faux leather jacket (from Nordstrom Rack), OH DEER shirt (from Mini & Maximus), Deer leggings (from Osh Kosh), and Moccs (from Freshly Picked).

annnnd of course loving some diaper time.

my heart.

40 Weeks Old

2012-12-30T13:10:00.000-07:00

Beenie girls!

This is what Sunday's look like for us now-a-days. Quorra hates to sit...she wants to crawl and roam the halls.

Quorra has begun standing in her crib and jumping. Time to lower the bed!

Another cold winter day. Getting ready to go pick up mama's new car!

Got my new car today that I ordered 6 weeks ago! I am LOVING it and it feels nice to have something new to drive around. Thanks Hubs for hooking me up!

9 Months Old / First Christmas

2012-12-25T13:03:00.000-07:00

Me with my kiddies the night before Christmas in our new jammies! (they were soooooo excited)

Quorra with her stocking! She loved her monkey!

The kids coming up the stairs to see what Santa brought them on Christmas morning. My family had a tradition of taking this picture every year on Christmas morning in order from youngest to oldest.

Little Q enjoyed her First Christmas. She really just loved the wrapping paper - as expected. It was overall a really great Christmas. The kids were thrilled with everything they got from Santa. {I was pretty thrilled with my Louis Vuitton wallet my boo surprised me with!}

39 Weeks Old!

2012-12-23T13:01:00.000-07:00

Picture with auntie Erynne.

Picture with mama.

Quorra is growing into such a big girl. Her first Christmas is in 2 days and I'm SOOO excited! (I am probably more excited than she will be!) We had a Christmas party at Jared's aunts house and it was a good time as always.

38 Weeks Old!

2012-12-16T12:59:00.000-07:00

This little lady got lanterns put up in her room and she loves em'!

Quorra's second time on a plane. Heading to Los Angeles to play with Daddy for a few days. She was a perfect little babe once again.

Baby's First Christmas pictures!

37 Weeks Old

2012-12-09T13:19:00.000-07:00

My dolly taking a bath.

First Christmas. Loved looking at the tree. (and posing)

First time at Red Robin and she was looooovin the strawberry lemonade.

That smile!

Santa! She was intrigued..(and a little scared/nervous)

Discovery

2012-12-04T12:55:00.000-07:00

Quorra discovered a new toy. I sure wish I would have let the video go longer. She's a crack up.

36 Weeks Old

2012-12-02T12:55:00.000-07:00

On the move.

First Toys R' Us trip and she was lovin having Minnie sit with her.

35 Weeks Old - 8 Months!!!

2012-11-25T15:27:00.000-07:00

Christmas jammies!

Showing off her head of hair!

Bath time!

Wearing Mocs that Sean & Allie got for her. At 8 months Quorra is such a goof. She is starting to really try and crawl and rolling around everwhere. Her favorite "story" is Super Why!

34 Weeks Old!

2012-11-18T15:23:00.000-07:00

Q is starting to try and crawl! I'm trying to get her to hold off a bit longer. ;)

While I was doing my hair one day I put stink bot in Jared's sink to play and she immediately found the tooth brushes and has been hooked since.

Baby girl rockin the denim with stripes. Like her mama!

This little lady is starting to be on the move even more. Her room is all set up with toys and books and it's one of her places to hang out lately.

33 Weeks Old!

2012-11-11T15:22:00.000-07:00

Quorra's first time seeing the Christmas tree! She loved touching the lights.

Her latest trick - sticking her tongue out non stop these days!

My good friend Malinda babysat Q while Jared & I went on a date to the Jazz game. She played with more Christmas lights.

Morning snuggles in our onesies!

My pretty little stink bot.

32 Weeks Old!

2012-11-04T15:53:00.000-07:00

Goob!

First Halloween and "talking".

Quorra with her big brother "Bane" and her "Indian Princess" big sister.

Reading books in her bed.

Someone started saying "Da da" this morning. She's a little cheese ball and her hair is white as snow with a tint of strawberry.

31 Weeks Old!

2012-10-28T15:16:00.000-06:00

Sleeping angel.

Kissing my baby girl with her big blue eyes!

Quorra's first time seeing snow!

Quorra at another one of her hotel stays in St. George.

Sink Bath at Grandma's!

This girl is such a joy to everyone. She's pretty much mastered sitting up. She loves to take baths (still!) and is almost always smiling. She's starting to like watching "stories" too.