Master Electricians

When we moved into our house 7 years ago, one of the first things I wanted to change was our entry way chandelier. Here we are 7 years later and it's still there. I hate it. Our friends Shane and Meredith decided to switch theirs this Saturday and asked Chris for help. We decided to take advantage of the scaffolding and man power and changed ours as well. Yea! Next is carpet....

While the dads were working on the light, these cute girls were hanging out watching the Olympics with all of the other kids and the moms. They were holding hands and smiling at each other. They are such good friends that when Alyssa started crying, Molly put her fingers in Alyssa's mouth to suck on. It calmed her right down. Next FHE is on sharing germs...

Alyssa at 3 months

Alyssa is 3 months old. I've tried to get her cooing and laughing and this is as good as I could get.

More food art

I just had to capture these creations by Chris. I think he should quit his job and do this for a living.

Food Art

Chris isn't home for lunch often, but when he is, he makes these amazingly artistic lunches for the kids. Grant told me today that I should stop making lunches-Chris is hired! Fine with me!

a tree and a flower

Chris told me this is modern art-two rivers that diverge. Grant was told to choose which path he would take in life. Lunch with a lesson. That's my man.

Daddy-Daughter Ho-Down!

Hailey and Chris got to go to the Daddy-Daughter Ho Down at school. Hailey was so excited that she came home from school and got ready immediately. She then proceeded for the next 3 hours to ask how much longer until Chris got home. The night started off with dinner. Hailey's choice was Burger King-cheap date! They had a great time and danced all night long.

Swinging their imaginary ropes.

Double Blessings

During the weekend of Jan 9-10 we were so lucky to have my parents here from Colorado as Andrew was baptized and Alyssa was blessed in church. Andrew was really excited and had a wonderful day. Both of my parents gave talks and we were so glad that they were able to come. Afterwards we went to Noodles & Company for dinner (Andrew's choice).

Alyssa was blessed in church the following day. She was able to fit in the dress that Chris' mom made for Hailey. I wasn't sure if it would fit since she's almost 3 months and Hailey was only a few weeks old. Luckily, we didn't have to force her onto a crash diet.

Two Months Old!

I can't believe it, but Alyssa is 2 months old! Time goes by way too fast. She is smiling and cooing and sleeping 11 hours at night-what a wonderful baby! We love having her in our family and never get tired of being with her.