So I'm wayy behind on my blogging so I'm just gonna wing this and see how it goes.. :)
Keaton is 8 months old! He's growing like a weed. I feel so lucky to be able to stay home with him and watch him grow. So, what do we do every day you might ask? Well, most mornings Keaton wakes up between 8 and 9. We always watch good things Utah, followed by the view (I hate the view, Whoopie and Joy Behar are so liberal it drives me crazy but for some reason I still watch it). By that time, it's usually time for morning nap around 11. When Keaton naps, I usually do laundry, take a shower, or every once in a while take a nap myself.:) After nap time we usually try to get out of the house. Either we go on a walk, go to target, or drop by grandma's. I'm really glad my family is so close, especially on Garrett's long days, it keeps me sane. The night time routine is a bath around 8:30, bottle then bed. He usually sleeps til about 7, has a bottle and then sleeps another hour or two, which I am loving. He used to sleep for only three hours at a time. Every day is a little different, but every day is fun with my boy!
Every Tuesday and Thursday are Gar's long days. He goes to work til 5 and then school til 8. I don't know how he does it! He makes me so proud to be his wife. Monday afternoons I have been working. It's really nice to get out and make some money while doing it. Plus, I really love who I work with. They are great friends! By the time Friday rolls around, I am singing hallelujah. Saturday mornings are the best, we just lay around in Jammie's most of the time and have a big breakfast (thanks to Garrett and his great cooking skills)
Keaton is the light of our lives! He makes us laugh and smile all the time. Right now his favorite things are eating carrots, giggling at grandad, playing the piano (thanks to uncle Matt) playing at grandma and grandpa Kundis's with his favorite toy, going on walks, the list could go on and on!
We've done lots of fun things in the last few months. We had a few family reunions over the summer. My family moved here, Megan graduated high school. We went to St George and had a great time! There is nothing better then laying by a pool with no agenda. We went to a tuachan show which was really fun! We had the opportunity to see my cousin Makalie be sealed to Jordan in the Payson temple. I love being in the temple and seeing loved ones be able to receive those blessings as well. We welcomed Uncle Josh home from his mission. We are so proud of him and we love having him around. His positive attitude makes us all much happier. We were lucky to have aunt meggy live with us for a few months before she moved to provo. Keaton lights up every time he sees her. We spent time with family and welcomed Annie and Kevin back to Utah. We love having little Ari (Keaton's cousin) here to play with Keaton. I love having Annie close by to spend time with too! We welcomed another cousin to the family less then a month ago, baby Oliver. He is a cutie! I've spent some time crafting, although it's much more difficult to do when you have a child haha. Keaton and I love going to see uncle scotty when he gets out of school. We've done so many fun things I can't name them all!
Last weekend we had the chance to listen to our Prophet and apostles speak. My favorite talk was by Russell M Nelson "Joy and Spiritual Survival". "Life is filled with detours and dead ends, trials and challenges of every kind. Each of us has likely had times when distress, anguish, and despair almost consumed us. Yet we are here to have joy? Yes! The answer is a resounding yes!" Sometimes I get so caught up in feeling sorry for myself and the trials my Heavenly Father has given me. But we have to remember our "afflictions are but a small moment". I need to focus more on the blessings in life, and that will bring me the greatest joy! I know the only true way to happiness is through living the gospel and living a Christ centered life. I love conference because there always seems to be a talk that speaks to my heart and lifts my spirits.
The last 8 months of my life have been amazing. Hard, but amazing. After Keaton, I experienced postpartum depression that was difficult to overcome. I still struggle. But one thing I've learned, is God will not place any trial in front of you that you cannot handle. He will provide a way! He loves us, He is aware of our every struggle, He will never leave us. Motherhood is the most sacred calling on earth. My Heavenly Father trusted me, ME, to be a mother. How blessed I am! How important I feel to my Savior. All you mom's out there, remember how precious you are in the sight of God. You are so loved!
Til my next random blog post, love you all! 
