Cuddle Time...

I know this is my third post of the day but I just had to post these cute pictures. The other day I came downstairs and this is what I found...

Aren't they cute!

Football Game...

"Daddy, I wanna fly"

Ever since Peyton was a baby, Dan would toss him into the air like it was nothing. Peyton would go up to Dan and say "Daddy, I wanna fly". Of course it freaked me out but Dan has never dropped him (he's been close though) Peyton LOVES it! they even do it when we're at the store. Dan throws him at up at least 5 feet sometimes more! Peyton can't get enough. Lately he has been doing it with Bailey. At first she didn't know what to think but recently she has grown to love it too. One of the great things about our new home is the vaulted ceilings, of course this means the kids can "fly" in the house! I took some fun pictures of the kids in the air today.

Bailey's 1!!

I can't believe my baby is 1 today! The past year has flown by so quickly. We had a little party at the park yesterday with the family, Bailey had a great time. At first she was a little unsure about the frosting on the cake but once we gave her a taste of the cake part she really went for it! She got a lot of cute, fun presents that she will be having a great time with!

This is the cute lady bug cake Bailey's Aunt Betsy made, thanks Betsy!

Bailey is such a fun, happy little girl. Dan and I have been so blessed to have such happy, fun, obedient children. Bailey has been such a great addition to our family and I feel blessed to be her mother. Bailey has yet to take her first steps but she has been talking quite a bit. She'll attmept to say pretty much anything we request. She loves singing, whenever we get in the car she starts singing "whoa whoa" followed by a bunch of jibberish. I am pretty sure she is singing the Miley Cyrus (Hannah Montana) song "See You Again". She loves dancing and is always caught swinging her hips when any music is playing. Happy Birthday Bailey, We Love You!!

Happy Birthday Kim!

Today is my older sister Kim's 29th birthday. I just wanted to wish her a happy birthday and thank her for being such a great friend. Kim and I have gotten very close since our Dad died and we talk on the phone daily, or more! I am so thankful that she is there to listen and give me her advice. We are best friends I don't know what I'd do without her friendship. I can't wait till we are able to live closer so we can have more frequent visits, 2500 miles is just too far!! I love you Kim, THANKS!

Happy Birthday Hannah

Today is my niece Hannah's 5th birthday. She is such a sweet, smart girl and we just wanted to wish her a happy birthday and pay tribute to her by posting a few of our favorite pictures of her over the years.

Hannah and Jackson.

Hannah's first Halloween.




Hannah and Jackson on Halloween.

Look at that cute smile.
We love you Hannah and hope you have a great birthday!

Birthday Dinner

Tonight we had a great time, we were able to go to Teppanyaki Japanese Steakhouse for Dan's birthday. Dan's Mom took the kids so we could have a nice night out with some of our good friends Aaron and Mechelle. It was a great meal and it was nice to catch up with our friends whom we hadn't seen in a while. Thanks Aaron and Mechelle for coming and thanks Mom for watching the kids!

Tag and a Happy Birthday

I was tagged by my cousin Olea and I thought it would be very fitting if I posted this tag along with a Happy Birthday wish to my hunk of a man! So, here it goes...


HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN TOGETHER?
We have been together for 7 1/2 years. We started dating when his sister Kathy and I were roommates at Utah State. Dan and I went to High School together so we already knew each other. Before I moved up to Logan we would see each other at Gold's Gym and make small talk. Later after moving, I told Kathy I thought her brother was really cute and she said he had said the same thing about me! The rest is history.


HOW LONG DID YOU DATE?
We dated for about 7 months and we're engaged for just over 3 months. So 10 months total from first date to marriage.


WHO EATS MORE?
Uh, definitely NOT me!

WHO SAID "I LOVE YOU" FIRST?
It was more of a "I think I'm falling in love with you" type conversation, and I am pretty sure he said it first. What a man!

(on our honey moon in Lake Tahoe)

WHO IS TALLER?
Him by by about 8 inches.

WHO HAS MORE SPEEDING TICKETS?
We are probably about even, neither of us have very many.

WHO IS SMARTER?
Him about sports, his job. Me about everything else;)


WHO IS MORE SENSITIVE?
I am but he's got a real sensitive side to him, he can be so sentimental sometimes.
(at our wedding breakfast)

WHO DOES THE LAUNDRY?
We actually probably wash and fold about the same and I put away mostly.


WHO DOES THE DISHES?
I do them more but he really does them a lot. He will be doing them a lot more the next few years because I will be pretty busy with school. Same with the laundry!


WHO IS MORE ROMANTIC?
He is when he wants to be.



WHO SLEEPS ON THE RIGHT?
He sleeps on the right side AND in the middle, I'm squished in the other side.

WHO PAYS THE BILLS?
We try to do them together, sometimes that doesn't work out so I just do them.

WHO MOWS THE LAWN?
Mostly me because I want it done a certain way and he isn't as particular about it. I really enjoy doing it, I love listening to the music loud and just having a break. I love seeing the finished product!

WHO COOKS DINNER?
I do most of the time but he has been cooking more lately. He really does a good job, he has made some yummy meals and has even done some experimenting.

WHO IS MESSIER?
Probably him, he is more laid back, so messes don't bother him as much.


WHO DRIVES WHEN YOU ARE TOGETHER?
He does 98% of the time.

WHO IS MORE STUBBORN?
We are both really stubborn but we are getting better, at least we are trying.

WHO IS FUNNIER?
His sisters think he is. He probably is, but they laugh at everything! It makes him feel good though so it's OK with me, I guess.

(New Years Eve 2005)
WHO KISSED WHOM FIRST?
It was mutual, a kiss like you would kiss your grandma. It really sucked because I went back up to Logan right after for a week, so we both had that week to dwell on our CRAPPY first kiss!

WHO ASKED WHO OUT FIRST?
I asked him to come up to Logan for dinner that Kim and I made. After that he did all the asking.

WHO PROPOSED?
He did, It was 7 years ago today! I was so surprised I didn't know what to think. He had me convinced that he wasn't ready to get married. After he proposed I tried to talk him out of it and told him that we didn't have to get married just because I wanted to. Then he had to re-convince me that he was just kidding and was trying to lead me to think he wasn't ready so I would be surprised. It sorta backfired because he was expecting me to cry and I didn't shed a tear because I was so confused!

(engagement pictures)
Dan is such a great husband and father, he is my best friend. I have been so blessed to have him in my life. He has been such a strength for me and has always been there when I have needed him most. He is so calm and so forgiving. I appreciate his gentleness and optimism, he helps me see the good things when all I see are bad. Thank you Dan for being my friend and companion, I love you with all my heart and I can't imagine life without you. Happy 29th baby!