A New Name for Grandma

Dad and I have decided that Grandma's new name is going to be "Nana". Mom is in favor. Let us know what you think.

Hair Cute...

That's funny. It was actually a type-o when I typed hair "cute" but sense it worked, I left it. Awww, isn't that precious??

Here's a pic of the new 'do, along with a goofy smile.

And our next-door neighbor's dogs had puppies a few weeks ago. They are SO cute. Here's a pic. The puppy was giving Carter kisses on the nose and he was getting a kick out of it. And yes, this weed-filled background is supposed to be my garden.

I can't even describle how beautiful the weather's been every day. It's been so gorgeous- I never want to come inside. It's awesome. I love California winters.

Here's a pic from Disneyland. Tigger's fur is super orange. I'm not sure I like it. He needs to tone down the dye. He keeps himself really clean, though, and is really soft. Carter was speechless (for once).

Disappearing Post

I'm concerned for our blog. A post has mysteriously disappeared. What the heck happened to it? It was there just last week and now it's gone. Wierd.
Anyway, we're settled back into normal life after Christmas. It's a bitter-sweet feeling that the holidays are over. There's not much to look forward to (minus M&D's visit out here soon) for the next few months but I am glad to get a routine back. BTW, anyone who wants to come for Nolan's blessing- it's the first weekend in February. I don't think that anyone else will come but thought I'd throw the invitation out there anyway. Pretty sure we're all too poor.
Nolan is sleeping through the night now. It's fabulous. I don't even worry about him waking me up anymore, he's gotten so consistent. He had his shots on monday- 3 shots, 6 immunizations. He wasn't a very happy camper all day and had a touch of a fever that night. It was so sad.
Carter got a new hair cut and it makes him look so much older (and Gerrold thinks it makes him look like Wes) I'll get a picture out here sometime soon. It's cute on him.
Well that's pretty much what's going on around here. We went to Disneyland yesterday. For more info and pics, check out my family blog.
Hay

Deck the Tree

Here are a couple pics of the boys the day we decorated the Christmas tree. Carter was so careful with the ornaments. He did a really good job spacing them out and stuff. And yes, in this picture is featured one of those crocheted snowflakes. Also displayed on our tree are the plastic-covered styrafoam hearts, the cloth lolipops (which Carter destroyed, thinking it was a real sucker), the beaded candy canes, and my personal favorite, the ever-inventive clothes pin reindeer. If I can direct your attention to the bottom right-hand corner you will notice the ugliest ornament on our tree- Grinchy Claus. That's right, Grinchy Claus. I got him at an ornament exchange last year where you play that game where you can either steal someone else's. I picked this lovely one and no one stole him.....the ENTIRE game. I had to sit back and watch everyone else steal each other's really cute ornaments, including mine which I loved. But Grinchy Claus has made his place on our tree. Carter keeps asking what he is. Poor kid is probably pretty confused.

Well log on and write about your best and worst ornaments, a Christmas tree decorating memory, or about how your decorating went this year.

*Hay

6 Things About Me

Here is Sheriee's response to Kate's "tag". Hayley is the scribe for this post because grandma is rocking the baby. Because mom is mom, she gets to put 7 things, even though it's only supposed to be 6. And that's final.

A. The rules of the game are posted at the beginning.

B. Each player lists 6 facts/habits about themselves.

C. At the end of the post, the player then tags 6 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know that they have been tagged and asking them to read your blog.

1. One of my favorite things to do is bake and cook. I love to give treats to my family and friends. I like to try new recipes and bake things from scratch and make rich deserts. I love to make Christmas candy. I learned to bake from my mom, Vern's mom, Aunt Agda and just from experience.

2. I like to be well-groomed and shop for new clothes, shoes, earrings....especially shoes. I have been known as a shoe freak since junior high. I like to smell nice. Love Spell from Victoria's Secret is my favorite smell.

3. I like teenagers. I love working with them in church. I seem to connect really well with them and I feel like I'm a big grown-up teenager and a teenager at heart.

4. How can I say this one...I KNOW that I have 4 great-looking children and in-law children and the most beautiful 8 grandkids. A lot of people think they have awesome families but I really know that my family is especially exceptional.

5. I am in love with my husband. This shouldn't be a surprise but I honestly enjoy him and we have so much fun together. I love traveling with him and going out and doing things with him and going to the lake with the family. I feel like we are a great combination and have great chemistry. It's hard to put into words.

6. I love serving others. I have found it to be one of the most rewarding experiences in my life, really.

7. Here are some of my ideas that make life Heavenly: See's candies (butterscotch squares), a good romance movie, a dip in the swimming pool, going to the temple with myhusband and children, pedicures/manicures/massages, Grandma times, rocking newborns (which I'm doing right now!), watching my children interact with each other (kindly), watching the men give their wives and hug and a kiss, receiving a hug and a kiss from my hubby, Vern tickling my arm and rubbing my hands, spending time with friends, and finally, sweet, sweet treats.

Now that I'm done, I tag everyone who hasn't been tagged, yet. This includes all Staub boys and Velvet and Amber (and Vern, when I get home).

Dallas Cowboys

Here they are, for more pics check out our blog!

Halloween 2007

Chloe and Chany had a great time at the Halloween Boo Bash at the church. Birthdays are always great for me because we get to dress our cuties up and hit the town. Papa was there, and he helped Channing with the archary range and the pistol shoot. Before that we all went trick or treatin' around the hallways, which Chloe especially loved, though she was scared (it was dark). She really liked that all you did was walk up to someone, and they told you how cute you are and topped it off with a piece of candy. Wouldn't life be great if it was always like Halloween? Everywhere you went people just complimented you and handed you free candy? It's kind of like the ideal world.

Rye