Lincoln and his favorite cuddles. We call him "Blue Bear"
Here is a video of Chris making wookie sounds to Lincoln. Lincoln didn't like it very much and he kept crying and making his so cute pouty face! Lincoln makes us laugh soooo much. Sometimes I can hear Chris in the other room with him just giggling so hard. I love it!
Also known as Temporomandibular disorders, occur as a result of problems with the jaw, jaw joint and surrounding facial muscles that control chewing and moving the jaw.
What Causes TMD?
The cause of TMD is not clear, but dentists believe that symptoms arise from problems with the muscles of the jaw or with the parts of the joint itself.
*Injury to the jaw, temporomandibular joint, or muscles of the head and neck – such as from a heavy blow or whiplash – can cause TMD. Other possible causes include:
*Grinding or clenching the teeth, which puts a lot of pressure on the TMJ
*Dislocation of the soft cushion or disc between the ball and socket
*Presence of osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis in the TMJ
*Stress, which can cause a person to tighten facial and jaw muscles or clench the teeth
What Are the Symptoms of TMD?
People with TMD can experience severe pain and discomfort that can be temporary or last for many years. More women than men experience TMD and TMD is seen most commonly in people between the ages of 20 and 40.
Common symptoms of TMD include:
*Pain or tenderness in the face, jaw joint area, neck and shoulders, and in or around the ear when you chew, speak or open your mouth wide
*Limited ability to open the mouth very wide
*Jaws that get "stuck" or "lock" in the open- or closed-mouth position
*Clicking, popping, or grating sounds in the jaw joint when opening or closing the mouth (which may or may not be accompanied by pain)
*A tired feeling in the face
*Difficulty chewing or a sudden uncomfortable bite – as if the upper and lower teeth are not fitting together properly
*Swelling on the side of the face
*Other common symptoms include toothaches, headaches, neckaches, dizziness, earaches, hearing problems, upper shoulder pain, and ringing in the ears (tinnitis).
Well, in case you are wondering why I am making you read a report about TMD, it is because on Friday, I went to the dentist because I was having the worst pain of my life. He diagnosed me with TMD. Now, when I say "the worst pain of my life" please keep in mind that a: I am not exaggerating and b: I just had a baby. I got a bunch of pain pills that I am on now (also keep in mind, that they perscribed me pain pills after giving birth and I never took any) and still have incredible pain. I can't eat or sleep really. It is miserable. Chris has been giving me blessings everynight so I can get some kind of relief and they have saved me! It just upsets me because there isn't anything they can do to fix it. I just have to wait it out and hope it doesn't last for many years. ...because I am certain I will die. Anyway, that is what I am dealing with right now. Any good thoughts or prayers you wanna send my way are greatly appreciated!
So for General Conference we decided to do crafts all day to help time go by and our craft took more time so we finished it for FHE tonight! We made these pictures to go on the wall in Lincoln's room. We did his hand prints (he did not like his hands in paint...he made fists the whole time and I had to pry them open) and we also did his feet (he didn't mind his feet in paint)! The other one, I still need to print out a picture of Lincoln to put in the middle but you get the idea! I am excited that even though he is so young, we could all participate in a craft together! It was a blast!
Smiles!
Lincoln and Daddy hangin out with their matchy blankets!
I thought this was soo cute how he had his legs crossed while he was sleeping!
Okay, so I couldn't figure out how to add this video to my page but check this out because it is soooooooooo funny. It is a spoof of the trailer for Twilight, the movie...you won't regret it! (I haven't read the books YET...but if you have seen the original trailer, then you will think it is funny!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dompotjTeIA
Lincoln meeting his new cousin Kaydence Mae for the first time!
Lincoln and daddy watching football!
Here are some pictures of when G-ma and G-pa Hardwick came to visit! I also just put in some super cute pics of our little Link. Some he is smiling and so cute, some playing with toys and one he is holding his bottle all by himself! Anyway, he is growing so much, he looks way different from when he was first born. 
One of my friends had this on her blog. It was simply a list of 100 things about her. It was very interesting and since I like lists...here we go! I implore everyone of my friends to do this as well because I would love to know 100 things about you! I also want to do this because I don't know if I know 100 things about me...if I randomly stop at 62, you know why!
1. I love my husband and my son more than words can say.
2. I love to go to church...I always have, my parents never had to force me.
3. I love Rodeos.
4. I love blankets and being snuggled up. I always wrap Lincoln up in a little burrito and I wish someone would wrap me up like that every night.
5. Once, I tried to wrap myself up like a burrito.
6. It didn't work too well.
7. That was just last week.
8. My least favorite chore is folding laundry.
9. Chris likes his clothes folded a certain way and I don't do it right.
10. I don't consider myself a clean freak, but I hate when things are cluttered.
11. It drives me crazy having dishes in the sink.
12. Even if it is just a single fork.
13. I have one older sister.
14. I have one older brother.
15. And I have 2 younger brothers.
16. I love them all bigger than the whole sky.
17. I love my parents so much and hope that I can be as great of a parent that they are.
18. I don't think that sentence is grammatically correct.
19. One of my dreams is to be in the history books someday. I want to change one aspect of the world for the better.
20. I also want to run in a marathon.
21. I hope to start training and accomplish that one in the next year or so.
22. I love to run.
23. I love to exercise.
24. It makes me feel good.
25. Sometimes I can be obsessive about it.
26. I used to be addicted to Carmex.
27. And Nyquil.
28. I think I might have an addictive personality.
29. I love to decorate.
30. Someday, I want to be a news-caster/anchor.
31. I want to learn how to play the guitar really well.
32. I love primary songs.
33. I wish we could sing them in Sacrament.
34. I love being married.
35. I love being a mom.
36. Chris is my very best friend.
37. I love to talk to him about everything.
38. I decided to grow my hair out...back to it's natural color.
39. I don't like being taken advantage of.
40. I hate insurance companies for that reason.
41. I hate insurance...period. All kinds.
42. I am scared of driving in the snow.
43. I am scared for any of my family members driving in the snow.
44. I am scared of the dark.
45. I think that sharks can live in lakes.
46. I am scared if lakes.
47. And oceans.
48. I only like pools.
49. I don't know how to tread water.
50. I love doing crafts.
51. I love Utah.
52. I hate that it is so far away from my family.
53. I miss them all the time.
54. I hate when movies don't have happy endings.
55. I think they are a waste of time.
56. I love playing Texas Hold-em'.
57. I love playing games.
58. I am hungry.
59. Ohh, I can't wait for Thanksgiving!
60. When gas prices went down under $4, it made my whole day.
61. I wear lots of black, white and gray.
62. I am not goth, I am just nervous about wearing color.
63. I had a miserable pregnancy.
64. I had a great labor and delivery.
65. I miscarried our first pregnancy.
66. I am very thankful to have my little boy!
67. He is waking up right now.
68. I love strawberry shakes.
69. I kinda want one right now.
70. I own about 75 candles right now. (roughly)
71. I don't know why, I buy them all the time.
72. As a result, we have one closet that smells REALLY good.
73. Chris and I went on our honeymoon to Disneyworld.
74. I love the smell of rain and clean laundry.
75. I love having people over to my house.
76. I think that we are in the best ward EVER.
77. In Idaho, Chris didn't have to work for 2 months, but still got paid...kinda.
78. I wish he didn't have to work ever.
79. I wish I was a good dancer.
80. I am a horrible dancer.
81. I love potlucks.
82. If anyone wants to have one, please tell me.
83. I love to go to Chris' softball games.
84. I cry Everytime I watch "A Baby Story."
85. I think it is such a miracle.
86. Ever since I can remember, I have wanted a baby of my own.
87. Now I have him.
88. Today, I bought a pineapple.
89. I love when Lincoln smiles, even when it is just gas.
90. I love to hear my husband laugh/giggle.
91. It is so cute.
92. I love to laugh...really hard.
93. I think that George Strait is the greatest country singer.
94. I love Garth Brooks too.
95. I like green bananas...I hate that they get brown so fast.
96. I love avacados and could eat them everyday.
97. I have finally reached the point in my life where I am happy with myself. There are still some things that I need/want to work on, but I wouldn't change my life or who I am for anything.
98. I really hope that other people write 100 things about themselves.
99. I can't believe that I did it.
100. It only took about 3ish hours to come up with all of them. Not too bad.
So, here is Lincoln's first photo shoot. I would just like to say that if you ever get naked pictures of your baby, make sure you bring extra clothes for EVERYONE involved. He peed on us 3 times and #2ed on Chris. So gross but so funny! Totally worth it though because they turned out so cute. They are so perfect and exactly what I wanted. I am sure you are wondering who the fabulous person who did the photos is: It is the one and only Cassi Weidenbacher. She is so talented and so patient. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. I HIGHLY recommend her, so if anyone needs a photographer, let me know and I can get you her information! Thanks Cassi!
I couldn't pick a favorite so I had to post a bunch of them!
I can hardly believe that Lincoln is already one month old! So crazy! His one month was on Sunday (the 17th)...which it is really weird to think that he wasn't even suppose to be born til then. I took him to his check-up yesterday and he weighed in at 6LBS 15OZ and is now 21 1/2 inches long!!! He has already changed so much. Chris was feeding him a bottle the other day when I was gone and he said that Lincoln held his bottle up all by himself. He has done it twice now! Also he rolls himself over already!
Also, Aug 17th was our 1 year anniversary for being sealed in the Temple! I can't even describe what a blessing it has been for us to be sealed to eachother and to have Lincoln born under the covenant! I am so grateful for Chris, he was able to give Lincoln a blessing the other night when he was feeling sick. It is so great to have the priesthood in our home!
