Idaho Falls

This weekend we traveled to Idaho Falls to shower Kari with gifts (wedding shower).
While I was at the party, Curtis and Max went out with the boys to see Uncle Greg's Hot Rod.
After the party was over, Grandma and Grandpa watched our little guy - so we went on a lunch date. Idaho Falls is home to one of the best Mongolian Grills and I wanted some of that!
After we stuffed ourselves, we went shopping for some things I forgot to pack. When we got back to the Hotel (Thanks Jerry for the great rate) we went for a swim. Max loved it.
We made it back home on Sunday in record time. I even made it back to my primary class. Claire came into town last night - so my mom planed a fiesta.
We've had such a fun weekend. Thanks to everyone's party plans. Love ya

Boise

Max went on his first plane ride this week. It was harder on me than it was on him. My dad dropped us off at the airport 2 hours before our flight departure time (9:45pm). I wanted to make sure we did not have any problems with security. Turns out it took no time at all.
Max must have known we were about to do something exciting because he would not sleep. Lucky for me, only 20 other people were on that flight. The attendants were very helpful and I felt bad that Max would not smile at them. Max loves the pull-down tray. Good thing no one was by us because Max tossed my drink all over the seats next to us. He finally agreed to try to sleep just as we reached our final decent. The next thing he knew we were with DAD. I could tell by how careful Curtis was with me - I must have looked totally haggard. He drove around for half an hour trying to find a milk-shake for me. Everything closes around 11pm so we missed it by 10 minutes.

As you can tell he loved this trip. I think he had missed Curtis and was just happy to be with him again.
We made a spacial trip out to Caldwell to check on the JJ finch family home - Good news, no hobo's have found their way in. I thought the place looked really good. I'm sure the neighbors thought we were nuts to be taking pictures in front of a home that is for rent.
Curtis took us to Famous Dave's for dinner on Friday - Max was excited about the spread. He liked the booster chair for about 20 minutes then he wanted to be held once the food came (typical). He sure can attract a fan base. No matter where we go I always find people smiling at him - So many people will just come up to him and start talking in baby voice - he usually gives them a big smiles. It's like he can real them in.
We were going to take max to the hotel pool but I got one look at it and decided he would be better off swimming in our hotel tub.

REALLY?

After days of warm weather...



it only took 2 hours to get a few inches of snow today. I just keep thinking, one more week til spring.

Growing up

My boy is growing fast. He was so cute this morning. Curtis was making Sunday Breakfast and Max wanted to be with him. Yes, those are skeleton bone PJ's. He is only 5months old but he has moved on to 6-9month clothes. He is such a happy baby.

Kennedy's birthday

Mom, Curtis and I traveled to Cedar City on Saturday to celebrate Kennedy's birthday. Here are some highlights.


A little blurry - she got a few purses filled with candy and money for the dollar store.
This pic was taken right before the sucker broke (Kennedy only cried for a second).

This was a Pink Princess party - She got a few princess Barbies and some sippy cups too.

I have no idea who made this dip but I want the recipe and the cute dish too.

I love it when little kids get into cake. Tucker is so cute - messy - but cute.

This is the birthday cake, princesses included. Cinderella had a little LED light under her dress - It really made the cake when we turned out the lights to sing.
Love you miss Kennedy. I'm glad we could come spend time with you for your birthday party.

For: Ashley

My friend Ashley tagged me to do this and it is supposed to be all about "3 things . . ." So here goes:

3 Things I was doing 3 years ago:
1. Preparing for My first Study abroad
2. Living with my parents (thanks Mom and Dad)
3. Working at the Credit Union and attending UVSC

3 Things I would do with a million dollars:
1. Go back to school
2. Pay off our house
3. Travel both for pleasure and for humanitarian aid.

3 Places I have lived:
1. Mapleton, Utah
2. Provo, Utah
3. Springville, Utah

3 Jobs I have held:
1. TLC for Kids (daycare)
2. KMA (Scrapbooking)
3. Nebo Credit Union (almost everything)

3 Things I want to be doing in 3 Years:
1. Be back in school even if it is just one class a semester
2. Have baby #2
3. Be debt free

Say Cheese

Today we give thanks to Anco, Curtis Represents them for his job. They are a cheese company specializing in imported European cheese. It is our luck, this past week, to have a lot of left over cheese bestowed on us. Curtis had to do a few training seminars and they had a bunch of cheese that was not used so they sent it home with Curtis. The Jarlsberg was sent to the training by accident (it retails at $400 and weighs over 25lb) but they told him to keep it. The Brie was extra (it retails at about $100 and is about 10 lb). We've decided we just need to have a really big cheese party. What could possibly be as sophisticated as all of this cheese? Maybe the Oscars? So here is our plan. We will be at home Sunday for the Oscars and You, and a date if you choose, are invited to come over.
Max is ready to pary. Hope to see you there. Julie...I'm sorry to tempt you - maybe we can smuggle some to you when we come to visit.