Changes Are a Happenin'

The last 2 and a half weeks have been a whirlwind in the Frahm household. So much has happened so close together. It may not be BIG deals to anyone else but its exciting and "blog worthy" to me so here we go:

First BIG news...Jake got a new job! Jake worked at New Horizons Computer Learning Center as a Salesman for the past 3 and half years. There were some pro's and definitely some con's. Last December I told Jake I thought we should start looking for another job because some things happened at his current one. We prayed about it and felt the time was right to move on. Jake interviewed for a place called Qualtrics. Well needless to say he didn't get the job. We kinda looked at other options here and there but as we got closer to my due date we decided to wait after the baby was born, for insurance purposes. Fast forward to August. Jake talked with a couple friends who told them to come work with them. We spiffed up his resume and decided to apply again for Qualtrics, and a few other job opportunities. Jake got a phone interview, then an in person interview, then they offered him the job. We are so excited and accepted the job. It has been well thought over and prayed about. We are kinda taking a leap of faith with this job by taking a pay cut, but we know that its going to take us even further then his other job ever could of. Jake is such a hard worker and such a great provider for our family, that I have no doubt he will do amazing!

News number 2:

Well I did the thing I said I would NEVER do. You know the thing that you say "When I'm a mom I will never...." I bought a mother freaking Mini-Van. When we went to Cali, we rented a mini van and it was amazing. So convenient! So I told Jake I would consider now buying one.Well long story short his friend Stephanie works at the Toyota Dealership. So she told us to come in. I had no plans of buying one, but then we test drove a brand new Toyota Sienna. And I was sold. CRAP! Two days later we walked out with a 2015 Toyota Sienna. I have officially had it now for 5 days and I can officially say I like it A LOT. I can't fully say I love it. I LOVE LOVE the inside, its an upgrade from my car, it drives like a dream, I even like the color. But if I look at it from the outside I definitely see that its a mini van and it makes me a little sad. But I am getting over it and really love it. Like I said on Instagram its Convenient, Cheap, and Pretty like a hooker so I'm happy!

Happenin' 3:

Now this may not be a big deal to some of you, and you may not understand. But I still am a Presenter for the makeup company Younique and I'm actually doing really well. I am a little shocked but not at the same time because I have worked my butt off. But the very last day of September I promoted to Pink. So to explain there are levels of promoting and there are 8 levels. Well after a year of being at level 2 I finally promoted to level 3 aka "Pink" and I am only going up. I am really proud of myself, and I cannot explain how much I love working for Younique and how many incredible women I work with. I love what I do and am excited to see where it takes me!

Capistrano Beach, California

At the beginning of September, Jake's parents basically surprised us and said they would buy our flights to California if we would go with them. So how can you say no? We found a really cheap flight for our little family and the plan was officially made!

Oct. 2, 2015 Day 1:

If these pics look like we were traveling the whole time that's cause WE WERE! Our flight was at 8:45 but my in laws wasn't until 12:30. So we literally got up at 6 flew to LAX waited around for my in laws, headed to the hotel. Grabbed dinner, and went to bed.  It sucked but could of  been worse.

Highs:

Authentic Mexican Food for dinner

Having a hotel across the street from the beach

Renting a Mini Van that converted me (more on that later)

Lows: 

Traveling 

Waiting at airport forever

At said Mexican restaurant only got a small drink of 

Diet Coke in the can :(

Day 2:

We spent most of our day at San Clemente Beach, which was an absolute blast. Everyone got in the water including Boston AND I. (I have a weird thing about being wet and water). We both enjoyed it. Finished off our day at a Restaurant called Bubba Kahuna's... DIVINE Pizza, and one of the best pulled pork sandwiches I have ever had.

Highs:

Perfect day at the beach

Dinner at Bubba Kahuna's

Unlimited Diet Coke

Boston's first beach experience

Lows:

Sand in every crevice

Postpartum body in a bathing suit

Missing the chance to watch Conference all weekend

Day 3:

We weren't going to go to the beach again but a local ended up telling us about this amazing Private beach. We ended up going and I am so glad we did it was incredible. Ashton later that day set up a "store" for us to buy things from. And we ended the night with some B.S. card game.

Highs:

Woods Cove Beach

Got in one conference talk

Watching the Fault in our Stars

Lows:

Jake ruining the Jalapeno poppers

Losing BS on accident

My pasty skin ALWAYS getting burnt

Day 4:

Our trip was short. This day we flew home and traveled most the day. But we spent the morning at the hotel, while Boston slept I stayed behind and everyone else went to the pool. It was a fab weekend and perfect for some R&R

Highs:

Flight attendant giving us 8 pkgs. of biscoff cookies

Amazing Burrito from the Airport

Coming home

Lows: 

Arriving too early to the airport and alas MORE waiting around

Boston was so tired on the plane

Coming home

Boston at 4 Months

4 Months

13 lbs. 4 oz. 25 Inches

LOVES: Sleeping in his crib. If we are out and about and he falls asleep he doesn't sleep nearly as good as he does in his crib. He recently found his piggy toes and loves to put them in his mouth. He loves when we blow on his belly and give him "raspberries".

HATES: Being put down haha, being left alone in the room, binkies I keep trying to give him one but he refuses and gags.

FAVORITES: He holds his hands CONSTANTLY. Its adorable. I always say he is praying. I found out how to blow bubbles with his mouth and is all about it. I'm still his favorite person though. 

MILESTONES: He can officially hold his head up when we hold him and is getting better at lifting it during tummy time. He now sits in the Bumbo like a big boy. Now instead of just tickling him, he laughs when we laugh. Laughs when we make faces, laughs when we do peek a boo, or achoo!

CLOTHES: The day he turned 4 months we put him in some 3-6 which are a little big, but the 0-3 are just a tiny bit too tight. Small little guy

DIAPERS: Size 1 but we are almost to size 2

MOMMY LOVES: His giggle. Its the sweetest sound. How he is "everyone's" baby right now in the family. He is such a good baby!

ALIASES: Biggity, Boogie, Bos, and Brother are his most common nicknames.

RANDOM: The Dr gave us the go ahead on Rice Cereal and we tried it for the first time a week later and he really liked it. He did really good with it, but then got lazy and just wanted a bottle. He also took his first airplane ride last week to California. 

Ash's first day of Preschool

Ash had his first day of Preschool last Wednesday. I was more then ready for him to go...he on the other hand...NOT so much. He goes 3 days a week and its been really good for him and me. WE love his teacher Mrs. Angie, she is the sweetest.

So his first day we talked about him going and he always said no. The morning of he cried and cried. It came down to some negotiating. I promised if he didn't cry he would get a sucker, McDonalds, and to watch a movie. We pulled up and he started crying again. I walked in with him and luckily his teacher came over instantly and went over to some of his classmates and he started to calm down. She gave me the look 'go now'! So I left and worried the entire time! When I picked him up she said he hadn't cried the entire time. YAY! This momma was happy! Every day since has gotten a little bit better.

His class shirt: he wears this every Friday

Bos Man at 3 Months

3 Months

11 lbs. 8 oz. 24 Inches

LOVES: His playmat with his turtle he smiles at, being naked, LOVES the tub we always get big grins when he is in there.

HATES: Tummy time still, his nose being suctioned, being cold

FAVORITES: His momma still, whenever anyone is holding him and I talk he will go out of his way to look for me or get me to hold him. (I secretly love it). Being swaddled. Its the only way he sleeps good.

MILESTONES: Went on his first big trip to Yellowstone, smiles constantly, he sleeps at least 10+ hours a night (HEAVEN), he is starting to hold his own head up more

CLOTHES: He is still rocking his 0-3 right now it fits perfectly. Soon they will be tight. We started using some 3-6 months clothes just yesterday.

DIAPERS: Size 1

MOMMY LOVES: That he prefers her, that he gets all the time he looks just like me, especially as a baby. We look identical. He is starting to talk more and its the sweetest voice.

ALIASES: Biggity, and Boogie is what he has been called the most lately

RANDOM: So he gave up nursing and it was such a sad day for this momma. I loved it. I think he got sick of having to work for it since he was also getting the bottle and it comes MUCH faster. He really is the best and sweetest baby ever. He sleeps from 8:30 PM to about 7 AM give or take. 

Yellowstone Family Reunion

My mom's dream was to take our entire family on a "Schroeppel Family Reunion". So last year we talked about Yellowstone, but never really anything official. Then when the summer started my mom said she was looking at places to stay and couldn't find anything she loved. But she happened to talk to a friend Lori whose parents had a cabin RIGHT by Yellowstone. She booked it and it was official.

We we're so excited. I had never been and I was just excited to spend the weekend with my whole family. Thursday after Jake got off work we took the long trek to Montana for West Yellowstone. What would normally be a 5 hr drive took us 7. Between nursing the babe and potty breaks for the three year old it was a little bit longer. We got to the Cabin at 11 and went to bed pretty soon after.

Next day was Friday. We we're originally supposed to go to Yellowstone all day but we were all so tired we decided to stay at the cabin. And later went to a Wolf and Bear exhibit. We ended the night at the cabin with a gorgeous rainstorm, games, and eating junk food.

Highlights of Day 1:

the kids going on a "bear hunt"

Eating my sketchy Chicken Salad

Sitting on the porch watching a summer storm

Playing an inappropriate game of Scattegories

Seeing Amish people everywhere

The Pizza place we ate at

Low Parts of Day 1:

Having an EXTREMELY tired 3 year old

CJ spraining his ankle

paying way too much for the Wolf and Bear exhibit

The next day was all about Yellowstone. It was unbelievably gorgeous. It was so much fun and we definitely saw our fair share of the park. Prepare for a bajillion pictures.

Highlights:

Getting drenched by the Beehive Geyser

The guy helping/kidnapping Mia

Beautiful Hiking

My children slept every time we were in the car

Taking Selfies with Buffalo

Low parts:

Not so fabulous expensive lunch

Sitting in something brown/not having a change of clothes

Realizing how out of shape i'm in

Not getting ice cream at the parlor

The last day was spent eating, cleaning, and driving. But it still was a lot of fun. Such and incredible trip. Short and sweet but one of the funnest family ones I have been on. Mom says next year Hawaii...we'll see!

Highlights:

Pancake breakfast

Much quicker drive home

Being able to read a book for longer then 5 seconds

Low Parts:

Awkward family pictures

trip ending

cleaning haha