It's official. He's a big boy!

We love you little "big boy"! Can't believe a year flew by so fast! More on the festivities to come...

The new do again...

I know, I know... you want more pics of my new sweet haircut... Well, I don't really have any, except the ones I can take with my web-cam, and they all happen to look the same, so... here is another one, and I will try to get some pics from different angles, etc. and post them sometime...

Until then...

almost there...

ONE is right around the corner for this little mess-maker!!! I can't believe it!!!

some fun at the park...

Before and After...

More pictures later...

Lions and tigers and Cabelas...

(all horizontal pics are cut off again... sorry)

While we were in Utah, my Dad took us to Cabela's so that the kiddos could see the animals.

They pretty much loved it!

At one point the scuba diver who was cleaning the fish tank turned and waved at Stella... she freaked.

Then Stella and Grandpa fed the fish... they were ravenous!

Stella wasn't scared of any of the animals. She was, however, totally freaked out by this robot guy (he looked pretty real) who told a story and was set like he was camping. She made me hold her the whole time we were in the same room with him.

It turned out fun, plus I got Andy a sweet christmas present while we were there... glad we went!

Some pics since we've been home...

(I posted from flickr so all of my horizontal pictures were cut off... sorry...)

I know, I know...

my posting lately has been terrible... but thanks to Santa (ahem... mom and dad... ) a new computer is on its way, and I can't wait to use it... so posting should get back to normal! Until then, I will spend my time cleaning, cooking, and doing everything that will be neglected when I have photoshop in my hot little hands;).

An aunt again!

Today my little sis Michelle had her precious little baby girl. I was so glad to not only be able to be in Utah to see the little bundle of joy, but also to be in the room when she made her way into this crazy world. She is sooo precious. I love her a ton. (it doesn't hurt that she is named after me.) If you get a sec... go check out my sister's blog and see her adorable little girl!

missing you x 2

This last little while has been crazy. Andy is now done with finals, but is still finishing up his 30-50 page paper. The kids and I have packed up and made an unexpected visit to Utah. My Sister is past due to have her little baby girl, and we are looking forward to a trip to Colorado for Andy's sis's wedding. Throw Christmas into the mix, and it gets really hairy.


My mom called me on Dec. 4th and told me that my sweet Grandma Lund wasn't doing to well. She was unresponsive, and they thought it could be hours, maybe days. We had heard she wasn't doing well before, she often struggled, but always managed to pull through (against her will). This time, I somehow knew it was probably it. Maybe an hour later I got the call that she had passed on. My Grandma Lund was the sweetest person ever. She was so genuine, caring, and humerous. We all loved her so much. We are sad we don't get to have her around anymore, but I am truly happy for her. She is where she wants to be. With her sweetheart, my Grandpa LaMar. Unfortunately Andy was right in the middle of finals, and had to stay behind while the kids and I flew out to Utah to see her one last time, and be with Family as we celebrated her.

Despite coming out here for a funeral, we are really having a good time. We have been able to see lots of family and friends. The timing worked out so that we should be able to see my sis Michelle's baby ... which was somthing I was really going to be sad to miss. ( now if the babe would just come... we are ready and waiting. ) If only Andy could be with me. I HATE being away from him. And I'm pretty sure our kids do as well. It feels kind of lonely to be in a place where we made so many memories ... without him by my side. Plus, he is the one in the family who would really appreciate all the snow we've been getting.

I finally got to meet my best friend Rashel's little boy Cooper. If only our kiddos could play together more. Maybe one day!