Graham's Blessing

On May 10th, Graham was blessed and it was a special first Mother's Day for me. Jesse gave him a wonderful and articulate blessing and Graham wore Jesse's blessing outfit.

Meeting Eli

Graham was totally stoked to meet his cousin Eli and to teach him a few things about life since he is 4 weeks older and wiser. It was so fun to hang out with Tiffany and Andrew and compare stories about being new parents. It was the first time our entire family had been together in over 2 years. My only wish was that it could have lasted longer. Tiffany, I already miss you so much.

Eli and Graham loved their matching outfits

Jovie couldn't get enough of the babies

Family hot dog roast in the canyon

We found a safe picnic spot away from the water for Jovie

It was nice to spend time with Grandpa (and Grandma) Mooso also

A Homecoming and a Graduation

On April 22 at midnight, Elder Mooso arrived home from his mission to Brazil. It was wonderful to see him again. The two years seemed to fly by for the most part, but it was always hard on Sunday evenings to have family dinner without him. I am so glad he is home and I am thankful for his wonderful example.

Tyler and I were on the poster committee.

The next night Spencer cooked us a Brazilian meal and we had what he called "Brazilian Christmas." The food was delicious, especially the guava paste with heavy cream for dessert. How could something with heavy cream not be delicious? The gifts that Spencer brought back were amazing. I loved the artwork and the gourd instrument. Graham and Jesse loved their new soccer jerseys.

The next day was Jesse's graduation from Law School! I am so proud of him and all of his accomplishments including working on the Law Review and making the Dean's List last semester. However, I am ashamed to say that I drained the battery in our camera while deleting pictures during the ceremony to make room for the big event. I wasn't able to do his big day justice. Luckily, my family is on the ball.

This is what Graham thought of his dad's big day.

The non-stop party continued. We attended the temple together as a family on Saturday and caught up with the extended family that came for Spencer's Homecoming. Spencer gave a wonderful talk on Sunday, followed by more family time. Graham got to meet Great Grandma & Grandpa Mooso, aunts and uncles, and my cousin Riley who is a baby charmer at the ripe age of nine.

Graham's Ten Week Profile

A.K.A.: The Great Grahambino, Grahambo, Special Buddy, Goo Bear, Pookie, The Dude

Weight: 15.5 lbs

Talents: Eating, sucking on fingers (especially on the left hand), smiling, cooing

Interests: Peek-a-boo, mirrors

Goals: Improve burping and binky skills

Biggest accomplishment to date: Slept through the night 5 out of the last 7 nights

A look back at ten wonderful weeks

Graham, loving life outside the womb

A special visit from Tiffany, Lil J.J. and Miranda

Enjoying the bouncer

Jesse was the pro bather

Our first walk with Graham, featuring the Davidsons

A little nap time on the couch

A little nap time on the couch with Dad

A little more nap time with Dad

Testing out the awesome swing we found on KSL classifieds

Just chatting

Just looking cute

I can't get enough of that smile

Grandpa Mooso's birthday

I hope Graham likes this hat as much as we do

Catching up with Uncle Tyler

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This is how I found Graham after I finished the taxes.

Thanks for an extra long nap.

Graham and Great Grandpa Oakeson

Graham with Great Grandma Later and Grandma Mooso

Graham sporting his favorite hat and Emmy's shades

Auntie Em

Graham was excited to meet Aunt Erin and Cousin Hannah,

even if he can't keep up yet.

It turns out Graham loves the Cowboy Grub

just as much as the rest of the Oakesons