Ish! Ish! Ish!

We went to the Living Planet Aquarium with C's class last week. We love this place and go all the time. It is just plain fun and the season passes are not too expensive. C and his best buddie J chillin' on the board walk.
The whole class loved this boat exhibit depicting the Great Salt Lake. Can't you just smell the brine shrimp and sea gulls?
C would put his hands in the water and ask why the ray wasn't coming, but when it did come by, he took his hands out. He only wanted to touch it in theory.
C, J, and K making silly faces by the "Nemo" tank.

K's newest word (sort of): "Ish, ish, ish!" Very exciting!

Happy Birthday C!

Last night we went out to Texasroad House for Mom's birthday (she's 21...again!). We haven't all gone out together in awhile, so this was a blast. K tried repeatedly to eat the discarded peanuts shells off the floor (how is this not a health code violation?). C ordered steak...and ate it! And Ty...well, he cracks us up! Being seven, he has to order for himself (not an easy feat in a very loud, very crowded restaurant). He specifically asked the waitress for macaroni and cheese with pepper. When she tried to explain that the pepper was on the table, he interrupted her and said very matter-of-factly, "Two shakes should do it." I thought the waitress was going to wet herself. Picky eater, yes. Slightly OCD? Maybe. But we love him! I haven't laughed that hard in a long time. So, did you know that at Texasroad House they make you sit on a saddle while they announce to everyone that it is your birthday and how old you are (humiliations galore, eh)? Mom refused to sit in the saddle (can you blame her?) or tell her age, but C and K were game. K however did not like the announcement, "Hey there! It's her birthday and she's turning 21.....again!" It was a great night. The only damper on the evening was that J left Mom's card (with a gift certificate to her favorite nail place inside) on the table. When she went back to try and find it, the busboy said that some lady had claimed it already. The nerve of some people; I'd like to tattoo THIEF across her forehead. All I can say is KARMA.... Lady, sooner or later that gift certificate is going to come back and bite you in the....well, you get the idea. Happy Birthday Mom!

A Damning Act? I think not!

My mom posted this pic of my cute dad and B on her blog. The choir hosted Bryan Stokes Mitchell and Edward Herrman this year for the Christmas concert. One day after set up was complete the crew had a little fun jumping off the organ bench. Someone else posted the pics on facebook and the reply was..."you are all going to hell." The concert was wonderful and just goes to show that work can be fun. This is why we love him!

Christmas Pictures 2008

I found our Christmas pic! Hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas!

Newest Aug

Add one more birthday to the January tally! Welcome to the world Nat! Our new nephew is adorable; he looks just like his sisters. We can't wait to meet him in person! Congratulations to the IN Augs!

End of the Year Update

The end of the year is always kind of a blur for us. We had Ty's birthday, Grandpa J's birthday, B's birthday, Thanksgiving, M's birthday, Christmas (and all that it entails), New Year's, Grandpa R's birthday, C's birthday, and our other M's birthday. Add in all the neighborhood, family, and work parties and we are just about worn out from November to January. Plus, T has been working on several side projects over the holidays. So finally, I am getting around to updating. We had a wonderful time with our families. We got to hang out and do nothing (or close to it) for a few days, see Temple Square, and be together. C's circus birthday was a blast. Decorating ice cream cones like circus clowns and face painting went over really big! We can't believe our baby boy is having another birthday!

It's a Miracle!

Finally! I'm so excited I have to share. After trying to get C to use the bathroom for more than a year now, yesterday he decided he was potty trained. He wanted underwear, no pull ups. And he just went to the bathroom when he needed to. He just decided he was down with the whole bathroom thing. It's about time!!!!