New Toy

Well everyone it has been a long time since Nicole and I had done anything semi frivolous. We thought it was time to upgrade to HDTV. Our whole marriage we have had a standard 27'' TV and most of our marraige we have had bunny ears (welfare channels) So needless to say we got some good tax money back and did something her and I would never do. We bought a 42'' LCD HDTV. This thing is massive and a bit intimidating compared to the latter. We got the kind of deal you would only see on Black Friday. I would like to pretend it was an impulse buy but I had been shopping for about 6 months or so waiting for the right deal and it finally came along. If there is any lesson here it is that patience pays off and that 42'' is freakin huge.

Just Pictures

I finally took the pictures off of my camera and decided to post my favorites. ENJOY!

My brother is going to be such a good dad someday. He is so cute with my boys!

Blake loves to pose for pictures!

Kade has such personality now and I am loving every minute of his smiling and laughing!

Like Father like Son! Blake likes to read his books while he is on the potty. Gotta love him!

Kade just loves his older brother and whenever Blake is around, Kade is staring at him and watching his every move. I love my boys! They are so darn cute!

Gallbladder Free

So those of you who haven't heard, about a week and a half ago I had my gall bladder removed. i had 2 of what they call "gall bladder attcks" one morning and had been having pains in my stomach each time I would eat. I ended up in the emergency room after the 2 "attacks" and found that I had a number of stones in my gall bladder. Yikes! Apparently it is hereditary because my mom and grandma both had their's removed as well.
Needless to say I am grateful to not be having all of that pain anymore, but now I have to be a little more careful of the things I eat (truly a blessing in disguise because boy do I love the greasy and fried foods!). All is well now, it only took me a few days before I felt good enough to be home with my boys alone. Thank you to modern technology and the laparoscopic surgery!

Happy Birthday!!

I can't believe that my baby is 2 years old now! It seems like just yesterday I was pregnant with him and awaiting his arrival and now he is so big and even potty trained! It is amazing how quickly kids grow. It teaches me to cherish each moment because before I know it he will be all grown up! Blake is so much fun and what a big boy he has become. He loves to help mommy take care of the baby and loves to help daddy in anything that he is doing. He loves to show off his big boy underwear and if you ask he will show off his sweet dance moves. Although he loves to be told what a big boy he is, he will still cuddle up in my arms like when he was a baby. I just love this boy! Happy birthday Blake!

Happy Valentine's Day

I wanted to say Happy Valentines Day to my Sweet Heart. Babe I wanted to tell you and everyone else how much I love you. You are the greatest wife and mother a guy could ask for. You are beautiful in every sense of the word. I am thankful everyday that I have you to call my wife. You are a wonderful example to our two crazy boys. It is so amazing to see the way to teach Blake. I want you to know I love with all of my heart and care for you deeply. Know that you will be my sweet heart for eternity.

BLAKE'S BIRTHDAY

It is time for the birthday of the year!! Little Blake is finally turning 2 years old! We are having the SHREK themed party this Saturday 2/16/08 at NOON. The location will be at Nicole's parents ward building where we had his first birthday party. It is on Broadway and Extension just north of Klineman Park. There will be some munchies but not a full blown lunch. All Family and friends are invited.

A New First Presidency

For those who have not heard, we have a new First Presidency for the church. Everyone in my family had their guesses on who was going to be the new counselor and I must say we were all wrong, but now that they announced Pres. Uchtdorf I know he is the perfect man for the job. I don't know about you but I am anxious to see the next General Conference!