2012 thus far...

Ok so I do realize that I have not posted anything for quite sometime. Sorry. I know this is what you really look for when you find yourself in cyberspace and have run out things to do. So let's getcha all caught up so you might know exactly how awesome my life is right now.  K? K.

January. So Christmas eve I found out I no longer had a job to go back to after having my little guy. Awesome. So this month was filled with lots and lots of job hunting.

February. I got a job! I now work at Starbucks. Yes. I have wanted to work here for such a long time. I knew I would save money on coffee while making more money. It's a win-win really. Although this does mean that I have to wake up almost every morning at 3am thus forcing me to be a morning person. For those of you that know me know I had a hard time getting up at 7 for school...
My first week there was also the same week Dustin's mom came to town. This was my first time meeting Dustins mom! Big deal. Nice lady. We went to Blackhawk and I learned how to play roulette. I won $9. Yup. I'm a pro.

March.

Now this is a big one for us! 

WE ROLLED OVER!!!!!!!!!!

Yeah. He's movin' up in the world. Now he can roll to the store for me when needed. Super helpful.

Also, Neal and Camille came out to visit! We love when they come visit because they are so awesome and helpful. Camille is super at giving advice! Cooking, decorating, make-up removal, you name it! Neal is amazing because he's the reason we got our beautiful couches delivered when they told us there was no way they would fit! :) Gavin loves them because they are his super fun god-parents and they are going to give him a super fun cousin to play with! So yeah. They are kinda a big deal.

We also went to Winter Park and Dustin got to ride for the first time this season. But I was not feeling too well that week. Lame, I know.

Oh yeah and that brings me to one more, or two things. We got a new place in Lakewood. We got new furniture to put in it so that's cool. And Gavin got a new toy that he thinks is the bees knees.

Yup. Bees Knees.

 

So all in all this little family is keeping busy with work and getting ready for this coming summer. Gavin can't wait to try out the pool, go for a hike and just enjoy this beautiful state! 

'Twas the week before Christmas

'Twas the week before Christmas
And Mom was quite stressed,
It was amazing at times
if she even got dressed.

The decorations were everywhere
just after Thanksgiving,
Even Gavin was done up
not doing much but sitting.

The cat would just lay in moms way
knowing a some point she'd trip,
So mom decided to step on her
pretending like it was a slip.

All the time with this cat
and everywhere with the hair,
Then Gavin decided
that she's his new chair.

At last it was picture time
to send to all our friends,
Little kisses and hugs
is what Gavin sends.

Of getting everything done
chances were slim.
Gavin barely had time
to play in his gym.

Christmas morning came quick
and it was so fun,
This is my favorite
opening gifts with my son.

Our little family had fun
for Gavin's Christmas of first,
Now it's time for his parents
to quinch their thirst!

Cheers to 2012!!!

"Mother threatens to eat helpless infants toes"

DENVER, CO—While family members stood silently by and did nothing, mother Corinna Johnson proclaimed her desire to consume the "tiny little toesies" of her son Gavin, a powerless infant less than one-fifth her size, after the child's christening Sunday. "Who's my little sugar pie? I could just eat you right up," Johnson threatened as she held the vulnerable child above her cavernous mouth and simulated the impending act of cannibalism on his tiny, dangling legs. "I've gotcha! I've gotcha! Yes I do! Yes I do!" Johnson then returned the confused and speechless newborn to the bouncy seat, prodded his abdomen, and disappeared behind her own hands.-theonion.com

From powder days to poopy diapers

There is this magical time of the year in Colorado. Outsiders just call it winter, we call it ski season.

Now ski season seems to be what Coloradans wait out the 2 no snow months for. Also, the same reason we will wait over an hour to catch A-basin on opening day. We are the people who will glare at the person who is loving this "unseasonably" warm weather, we will tell you to move to Florida if you actually like that kind of weather. 

Yes. I am that person.

Well, I used to be.

I lived up in Summit County Colorado for a while. This is one of the ultimate party places in Colorado. When people think of partying hard in Colorado they think of Boulder. 

Nope. Not true.

This is the only place where you would be seen on the dance floor with your snow pants on and your board waiting for you at the door.

If you weren't we knew you were just visiting on your parents' dime. 

And we didn't like you. 

That was me then but let me tell you about now. 

It seems like everyone my age wants to live that party lifestyle. I didn't.

After moving to Denver in search of something new I found that it's all the same. Then I got pregnant and discovered a whole new world.

(Que Disney song)

After the most painful eighteen hours of my life I looked into the eyes of this amazing little boy that I knew completely and not at all. I know. Weird.

I knew that he would depend on me. To protect, love, comfort, teach, and feed.

I look at this little creation and wonder how anyone can ever think a bad thing of a child... When I hold my child he looks at me as though I am the best thing in this world. He's so innocent and vulnerable. When he cries I cry with him. 

But then I quickly pick him up to comfort him because me crying is not at all helpful to him.

For now I get to stay home with him until I got back to my part time job. These feel like they are the shortest of days and go by too quickly. I wish sometimes that time would stand still for the sake of me just staring at this child. I spend my days doing laundry, cooking, cleaning and watching my little man talk to his zebra.

And I couldn't be happier.

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving means Christmas is just around the corner. Which is awesome. I love Christmas because it's the only holiday that has it's own music, an entire season devoted to it,  cookies shaped like fat men, drinks that contain raw eggs, and lets not forget the snow!!! Lots and lots of snow!!! Oh wait, what? What do you mean no snow? I live in Colorado!!!
Ok so let's forget the snow...
Let's go back to Thanksgiving then.

First, there was the Packers vs. Lions game

 Gavin was a huge fan. I think.

After the game everyone headed over to Camilles parents house for some great food and more football. This is where Gavin got to meet his Godparents, but found he was more interested in sleeping.

  Definitely HUGE fan of sleeping...

Later on Mike, Mallory and their 2 kids came up to visit and hang out for a bit. It was so much fun to visit with them and their oldest, Ethan loved playing the Legos Batman game...

...and so did Neal

 

and yes. He is trying to prove to his wife what a great father he will someday make.

 We will skip over the part where both grown men have controllers and poor Ethan does not...

I know, right?!

All this turkey, football, family and friends have brought is to this one moment. This one place where all things seem to end up at one point or another...

Starbucks.

The 6 pounds that changed my life

At 5 in the morning on November 11th I didn't think the most terrible pain in my lower back would result in the most amazing blessing eighteen hours later.

Gavin Andrew Helferich

11/11/2011

I know! Super cute!! Right?!

It was such a crazy day but I know everything happened the way it was supposed to. 

And by that I mean...

Grandma made it just in the nick of time

Definitely a Grandmas boy!

She had to deal with a canceled flight, one delay after another and then once at the hospital was not allowed in due to a fire alarm.

She was finally let in and just in time to help me bring this little guy into the world!

I am so blessed to have this little one. Not even in the sleepless night do I wish for anything more than to just be the best mom I possibly can for my little bug.

This is what we're dealing with...

Ok We should probably talk about this...

This is what happens when I find myself wanting to be the newest Rachel Ray but at the same time not knowing how to cook. 

However, this only took 5 minutes to make. 

Beat that quick meal RR!

Oh! but what's this??

  This is my FIRST attempt at a homemade chicken pot pie! 

Yup! Crust and everything homemade. I know I know there might be hope for me yet.

But never mind that burned apple pie juice in my oven.

Now I know I have never been much of a cook (see top picture) but the good news is I am hoping to be one of those mom where all the soccer moms are envious of my cupcake recipe. Yeah, I know, I have been watching too much Desperate Housewives...

I actually would love for my son to grow up and say "well, it's good, but it's not my moms."

And the apple tart

YUM.