Super Freak

It seems that in the past couple of weeks, Clark has been growing up way too fast! Everyday, he learns something new. He now can crawl, stand on his own, take steps and shake his lil' booty.

Finally!

It's been so long since I've blogged, I forgot that my pictures load up in the opposite order. But instead of doing it all again, I'll just post from end to beginning. Over the Christmas holiday, we traveled to Utah (12.25.08-12.31.08). So this shot is of us heading home. The flight home was a whole lot less terrifying than our flight to SLC.

As I was looking through the few pictures I took during our little trip, I realized I did a real crappy job. I didn't take any pictures of my family or during any present openings (of either family). While there, Andy got sick, so he lounged around just trying to get better. So we ended up not seeing any friends, but got to spend some quality time with the family, playing rock band. I especially enjoyed hanging out with my sisters (who both work for a school district, so they had that week off).

One of the highlights of our trip was taking Grace and her cousins to see The Nutcracker. I really enjoyed it! And I could tell that Grace was enjoying herself, when she was dancing in the aisles during the intermission. This may seem silly, but I was impressed that she knew when to clap. During it, I kept wanting to tell her to clap, but before I could, she would be clapping along with everyone. I wasn't sure if it would hold her attention, but she loved it! All three girls however fell asleep, towards the end. Now she is constantly talking of taking ballet class (which she'll be doing in March, after she turns 4). Thanks Kathy for a wonderful time!

All Grace wanted for Christmas was a kitchen and a pink umbrella. Luckily Santa was able to find her both. Every year, Andy and I make sure we have our own christmas morning, no matter what. Since our flight didn't leave until 5pm, we had plenty of time to open presents, which took all of a couple of minutes, and play with our toys! I was fortunate to get a new set of pots and pans, thanks to both my parents and in-laws.
We weren't sure if we would be getting out, with the snow and all of the other flights that had been canceled. But we left without any problems. However, it started to snow, hard, in Salt Lake. They even closed the airport it was so bad. We had to circle around in the air for a while before we knew if we could even land. Fortunately, we did. But I had never before been so nervous to land, I thought I was going to throw up. We had all of Andy's family waiting for us to get there. We didn't show up until 11pm that night. So we rushed through opening presents before everyone left. It was so great to see everyone again! Love to all!

Snow Day

If we were playing by the rules today, we would be at church. But due to the inclement weather, and a very concerned bishop, they decided to cancel church. I just have to laugh, because we have gone to church in much worse. But here in the northwest, they are not equip to deal with it. I think there's about an inch out there now. The question now is whether Andy will get a snow day tomorrow? It sure has been nice to be home and actually take it easy on the day of rest.

This week for Grace's preschool field trip, we went to see Santa. As you can tell from the pictures, Grace is not quite ready to sit on his lap. She wouldn't even talk to him, I had to do all the asking for her (she wants a kitchen and a pink umbrella, I think Santa will come through). And I didn't even attempt to get Clark on his lap. I knew that outcome. Merry Christmas to all!

Tis the Season

Merry Christmas everyone! I have sure been enjoying this holiday season, thanks to a little 3 year old. She is excited about everything, which in turn, makes me enjoy it so much more. She loves anything to do with Christmas, especially the tree and lights. So I was way excited to go see the zoo lights. Thanks so much to Rachel for arranging it! Luckily it wasn't too cold or raining or crowded.

Here is the latest video of Clark. He always brings a smile to my face!

Day of Rest? (Ha!)

So yesterday was another busy, non-restful Sunday. Take a look:
8:30am: hurry and shower before Clark wakes up (he only slept in because he was not asleep between the hours 2:30-5:30am).
9am: bathe kids, finish getting ready
10am: go to visiting apt.
10:45am: hurry to pick up and get ready for Beehive presidency mtg.
11am: meet w/ Beehives
11:30: drop-off Beehives
12pm: scarf down lunch, talk to in-laws (wishing me happy bday)
12:30pm: leave for church (while there: get released from YWs (super sad), only to get called as nursery song leader (I got to go in and sing with the kids-so fun!).
3pm: get to join YW one last time
4pm: end of church, but wait for Andy, only to find out he has to stay for mtg.
4:30pm: don't want to go home, so head over to the Melanson's, only to find out their home teachers were coming.
5:30pm: head home, where Andy is waiting, scarf down egg sandwiches
5:55pm: go back to church for choir practice
6:30pm: stay for the Quatama ward ice cream social
7:30: head home to put kids to bed
7:45: try and talk to family via web cam (not much luck there, but still great to see everyone, if only a bit)
8pm: record 24, enjoy delicious carrot cake w/ Tonks (thanks guys!)
10pm: start watching 24, but fell asleep within the first few minutes.

these events occurred in real time

Just Released

I could get use to this!

Just My Luck

So as of lately, my luck just isn't the greatest. I seem to keep missing great deals, by a day or two! The latest, my sister told me of really good airline prices (60 dollars each way!) through Southwest. She told me she would send me the link. Come to find out the deal ended the day before! Dang it!
Another example would be when I checked my email from someone letting everyone know about a deal with a free photo book, thanks to the Oprah show. When I went to the link, I was told that the deal already expired. Dang it!
Last example, a friend's blog advertised a real cheap Britax car seat (my favorite brand). awawawawawa (clark's contribution). Story short, missed that one as well. Dang it!
But because of the Thanksgiving season, I will try and focus on things I do have. Like yesterday I did only paid $1.86/gallon, while a friend of mine paid $1.99 (same day, same Costco). Sucker!