Mmm, Mmm, Good!

Can you really ever get sick of wiping faces and hands and floors over and over and over and over again? (sense the sarcasm)

This is classic Addy at mealtimes. She loves to hold the utensil in one hand and then eat with the other hand. Half ends up in her mouth, a third on the floor, and the remaining portion (whatever fraction that is) is on her face. Good thing she loves the tub!

What happened?

What a difference 17 months can make!

1 week old vs. 17 months old

Charlie

If you haven't seen this, it's only a minute. There's just something so dang cute about this little boy with his English accent. Watch his face as it goes from happy to sad. I laughed out loud on this one.

Now That Mitt Is Out...

Jonathan and I were on our way to our Valentine's dinner when we pulled up behind this car. I couldn't resist taking a picture.

Hillary, was this why you fired your campaign manager? I think it's catchy.

Busted!

After leaving Addy alone for 2 seconds while I was in the bathroom, I came out and couldn't find her anywhere. Then I heard some noise coming from behind the pantry door. I opened it up and this is what I found

You can't really tell from the picture, but her cheeks were full of marshmallows. As soon as she saw me she started shoving even more in her mouth. I was laughing so hard.

Do you think she needs therapy for her closet eating?

Lucky Me

I am a day late, but in the spirit of Valentine's Day I wanted to write some of the many reasons why I am the luckiest girl in the world to be married to Jonathan and some of the things I love about him.

• He is so supportive of everything I do. He let's me work and do what I love at night which means he's sometimes home alone and watching Addy.
  
• He is the most selfless man I know. He is always thinking of Addy and I and our needs before his own. I don't remember the last time he bought anything for himself.
  
• He is dedicated. Whether it's work or church or family--you can always count on Jonathan. He still gets up at 5 or 6 am to study his scriptures while his wife sleeps.
  
• He is thoughtful. He planned our Valentine's date a month in advance, got reservations, asked his parents to babysit (thanks John & Sans), bought me roses. Cute!
  
• He is the best Dad. There is a reason why from the time he walks in the door to the time she goes to bed Addy is constantly following him repeating over and over, "Da da, da dee" and it's because he is the best Dad. Addy misses him when he's gone and can't get enough of him when he's home.
  
• He's talented. Jonathan is so good at anything he does, seriously. He's an amazing snow skiier, water skiier, road biker, mountain climber, etc.
• He is a heater. When he's in the bed, I can get warm in about 1 minute flat. If I go to bed without him (which is rare because I'm the night owl), I'm tempted to pull out the blow dryer to warm up my bed.
• He cleans up after himself. He is the best bathroom cleaner and vacuums like a champ.
• He has the most amazing eyes--I love it when he smiles, he gets these cute lines and his eyes almost disappear.
• He is hot! :-) I especially love it when he's dressed up in his church clothes and smelling like Gio--hard to concentrate in church.
• He's patient. I am a reality show junkie. Project Runway, American Idol, Amazing Race, Survivor--you name it, I like it. However, Jonathan is not so much a fan. He puts up with my shows even if he doesn't want to.
• He is so smart, especially when it comes to computers. If something goes wrong, he can fix it lickity split--no matter what it is...printer, internet, etc. I love that.
• He drives a truck. Okay, this isn't a reason at all, but when we were dating, he told me that's why he thought I liked him. Puh-lease.
• He is the best! There were two separate occasions last week where people told me what an amazing guy he is, as if I didn't know. 1. My Dad. After a family dinner, Jonathan was helping clean up, putting tables and chairs away and I was sitting next to my Dad and he said to me, "That Jonny sure is a great guy, isn't he?" Yes sir! A couple days before that the EQ president called to see if Jonny had done his home teaching, he wasn't home, but I told the pres. that I knew he had done it. The EQ pres. then said, "I sure hope you know that you are married to such a great man. He is so helpful and diligent in everything he does." It's all true.

I could go on and on. Jonathan, I want you to know that I am so lucky you picked me. Thanks for being such an amazing husband and father. I know that I don't deserve such an incredible man, but thank you for always making me feel like I do. I know I got a good one.

Happy Valentine's Day! I love you.

It worked!

So, all those stupid mutual activities that the boys were in charge of actually paid off! When I was a YW, and the boys had to plan an activity, they usually forgot, so at the last minute they would say, "We're going to meet at the Wright's garage and learn how to check the oil and change a tire." I seriously can't count the number of times we did this. (Sarah, Kelley--back me up on this one)

Well, I came out to my car after a weekday meeting at the church and my back tire was flat. Can't be more proud that I changed it myself! By the sound of Jonathan's voice on the phone, I think I impressed him too.

Okay, this isn't me.

But wouldn't it be funny if I wore that to my Primary meeting at the church?

Boot Scootin' Boogie

Our friends Katie & Max Stirling have started a great business called Boot Scoot Bikes. They sell these amazing little bikes for kiddos as young as 2 years old. It teaches your child how to balance on a 2 wheeler, so they will be able to graduate to a real big bike without the hassle of training wheels. It's all done online--so even if you don't live by me--you can still order one.

Check out their site: http://www.bootscootbikes.com/index.php

Washboard Abs Anyone?

http://ellen.warnerbros.com/2008/01/hawaii_chair.php

This is hilarious. Thanks for sharing Liz.

The Countdown is On!

http://stepheniemeyer.com/breakingdawn.html

I know what I'll be doing August 3rd. Yea!

Skiing Tradition

Jonathan had a great day skiing with his Dad and 3 brothers. They try to do this every year around Christmas time, but the weather did not cooporate this last Christmas. So, David, who lives in Dallas, made the trip up this last weekend and they spent the day at Snowbird (we missed you Linds). I know Jonathan always looks forward to this time with his brothers. They are all very good skiiers, thanks to Pops who taught them well and can still keep up with them.

Snow Day!

Holy snow storm! We woke up to a beeping plow out our window. It was stuck in the snow. How ironic. The wind was blowing so hard. The plow driver got out of the door and just had a sweatshirt on--no coat, no gloves, no boots. He started shoveling his plow out of the snow. My sweet husband got all his snow gear on and went out to help him. Jonathan gave him a pair of gloves and a coat. The plow driver said that his plow is the only one without 4 wheel drive. I wonder if he showed up late to work, so he got left with the crappy plow. Another plow came by to help push the other plow out. (How many times can I use the word "plow?") We were wondering how we were going to get down the street to church. That's when we got a call saying church was cancelled. Jonathan remembers church being cancelled a couple of times on his mission in Minnesota, but never here. We think the Stake President must be a huge Patriots fan. Hee.hee.

Sister Friendly

Hey good lookin'.

Shout out to Ann Varner.

For any of you who grew up in the Union 5th Ward, I'm sure you remember Ann as Sister Friendly. It was my favorite time in Primary. When I got put in the presidency, I knew I had to bring Sister Friendly back. So, here she is! Notice the rolled knee highs. . . and the bright coral lipstick. It's a riot! Thanks Ann.

Miss Independent

I can put it on myself!