First Harvest!

Here is proof that I am developing my green thumb (after killing my fair share of plants).  The radishes were quite tasty but super hot!  Even with my mouth on fire I ate them all.  It is so hard to see food go to waste when you put all the effort and time in to keep them alive.

The kitchen remodel part 3

 

 Ugly yellow kitchen day one (about a year ago)

Much less ugly kitchen day 384

Good bye white confetti counter tops!

Tah dah!  Day 386

Our little home and not so little projects.

 This weekend we did yet another retaining wall.

Matt now thinks he is a master mason.

 One of my baby flowerbeds

 

Our little patio and grill where my world famous

kabobs are made.

The garden.  Can't wait for tomatoes!

 

Pictures from Idaho Falls

The one of many things Idaho and Wisconsin residents have in common... once the weather hits 40 degrees it's time to head for the golf course!  Oliver had to sit this out out.

 

Oliver loved the new play room!

 

Playing dress up with cousin Sara.  

What a lovely headband!

Oliver and Grandma Tina

 

Ella's birthday party at "Disneyland"

Oliver making beautiful music!

 

We started with the hands but had to switch to the feet after he kept grabbing fistfuls of cement.

This stepping stone was made using Papa Phil's 

marbles from when he was a little boy!

Nothing beats a peanut butter and jam sandwich!

 

Oliver playing with his cousins Ethan and Reagan.

Oli's Head Shots

Which one do you like best, "Blue Steel" or Smiley?

Update:  Oliver had his 15 month check up today and he is doing really well. 
His measurements are: 
Weight: 24 lbs  (50th percentile)
Height:  31.5 inches  (50%)
Head cir:  18.5 inches  (50%)

I wasn't sure how to express my never ending love and devotion to Matt for our upcoming 5 year wedding anniversary... but then I saw this video and I knew Matt would understand. Five years ago Matt made room in his heart for me, room that was previously occupied by Heman. Thank you for letting me in. Happy Anniversary my love!

And yet another project...

Before...

 After!

Being that Oliver is the best baby in the whole world, he took a 4 1/2 hour nap while Matt and I put this retaining wall up.  Which happens to be exactly how long it took to complete the project.  And yes... I feel like I got ran over by a truck.

Playin' in the dirt with daddy

Oliver and Matt had a great time working in the yard the other day...once Oliver go over his fear of grass.  It took about half an hour of sitting on a tiny blanket in the middle of the yard for him to decide he should grab the bull by the horns and go play in the dirt like a man!  This small victory is for you Ethan!

The inevitable photo

...Doesn't every mom have a picture just like this one? 

My babies

I got the crazy idea to plant a garden this year which would be fine but I bought seeds instead of starts... kind of a pain in the behind.  I am however so proud of my little baby plants I thought I should share them with you... and someday when they produce all kinds of yumminess I will share that with you too.

Are you lucky?

Exhibit A

If you asked most people if they consider themselves a lucky person I bet just about every one of them would say no.  Not just no, they would give you a list of examples demonstrating how unlucky they are.  I however am here to say I am a lucky person.  Lucky and blessed.  See exhibit A.  A gold ring and dollar bill.  Both item were retrieved out of the dirt and yuck of spring gardening around my house.  That's right, a gold ring buried in a flowerbed years ago and I was the lucky one who found it.  I even found $100 on the floor of the SLC airport a few years ago.  Having said all of that I would like to point out one thing, none of these little gems would have been found (minus the $100) had I not been hard at work digging in the dirt trying to better myself and my surroundings.  I think it's Gods way of saying "job well done... go buy yourself a Diet Coke". 

I need some help!!!

I can't figure out how to change the font color on my "People I Peep On" side bar. Not sure why. I can change other colors but not this one. Help please... the bright purple is killing me!


Update:  Thank you Billie & Amy!!!!  Problem is fixed!

My own Etrade baby

First Haircut!

Before...

After!
He is suppose to be showing off his new hair cut but
he wanted to let you see his new chompers instead.

PeeK a Boo WiTH DaDDy!

Oliver & Friends

This is Oliver with a bunch of his friends from a play date about a month ago. All the kids have parents that are medical students at MCW.
Too cute!

Oli's baby shiner

It's amazing how quick babies heal in comparison to adults. If I pulled a table over on my face I would be nursing that wound for a month. Not Oliver, five minutes later and he is up and running. I'm beginning to think he has his fathers genes for mischief and danger. Before I know it he will be making pipe bombs and potato guns... *sigh*

Oliver's 1 year check up

Oliver had his 1 year check up today and everything went well. Even the two shots he got. Such a brave little one.

Weight 22 lbs 40th percentile
Length 30 inches 50th percentile

Oliver with Grandam Tina and Papa Phil!

Happy Birthday Oliver!

I could never give you a gift comparable to
the gift you have given me.
I love you Oliver!

A Mother's Love

A Mother's child is every breath that she takes,
walking hand in hand, they are every step that she makes.

And as their steps will grow to strides,
still a child in a mother's eyes.

Every ache and pain they shall feel,
mother will share and with love she will kneel.

She will pray to god to take care of her child,
to protect and guide him through every mile.

Her child is the very core of her soul,
from baby in arms to an adult they will grow.

For to a mother, her child will stay,
the precious infant she held that day.

Happy Birthday!

Yummy blue cupcake made with love

Mommy and her big boy!

Party!

It's pretty sad that this was the best photo out of about a dozen.