Three weeks later...

We are finally home! I think that is the longest vacation/ extended stay I have ever done. Today we ate our lunch at the park. We brought our picnic blanket and lounged in the sun for a good two hours. It was heaven, and moments like those make me thankful I live in the desert. :) Davis got to buy his first ice cream from the ice cream truck. He was in heaven. Today was a good day. 

Remember how Davis had a stomach virus and the flu a few weeks ago, Well we finally figured out what was wrong with him. I thought I would share because as a new mom, this is something I wished I would have known beforehand. It had been a week and he was still vomiting and having blow outs. He had no appetite and was looking so pale and skinny. His stool's were a grayish/ whitish color. The day after we got to Utah I had to go into work all day. Ryan was home taking care of Davis. He called me and said, "Bring home soy milk." He continued to tell me, "I have been reading mom blogs' all day and I think I have figured out what is wrong with Davis." He is either going into liver failure (which he wasn't) or his liver has not fully developed and can't handle the cow's milk we have been giving him. They say that with some babies about 2-3 weeks after them being on cow's milk, these symptoms can show up. Their liver can't handle the milk and the body rejects it as fast as it can. We immediately started him on soymilk and 24 hrs. later he was back to his normal self. Poor little thing, I felt like the worst. mom. ever. They say to keep them on soy or almond milk for the first 6 months to a year after they start. I have Davis on almond milk, thanks to friend Courtney, who told me that soy milk can actually raise your estrogen level over a long period of time. So naturally, we chose Almond milk. Thanks to Mr. Mom (my dear husband) and mom blogs' for saving the day. Davis is healthy as can be and chubbier than ever.

It is finally time to get a new car seat. Poor Davis' little feet hang out of his infant one. So mother's, do any of you have recommendations of a car seat? I would love some advice. 

This past month in iphone snap shots.

 We went to Utah. An atrocious picture of me sleeping was plastered all over facebook by my gem of a husband. Austin left on his mission. Davis wore his bear suit. We played in the snow. Saw lots and lots of friends. Had a play date with Mason. Played (the dancing) kinect on the xbox and laughed so hard I cried. Celebrated Davis' first year of life. Did lots and lots of hair. Started construction on the first 5 Guys store (!!). Davis took his first steps and we came back home.