New Years Resolutions...starting now!

So, I realize that New Years is still a few months away, but why should I wait until then to make some changes in my life?? Last night I was praying and talking to Heavenly Father about all the things I want to change in my life like not wasting time and being idle, working on enhancing my talents (instead of just complaining that I don't have any), and working harder at my calling at church as a Primary leader (to name just a few of the many). It was actually a great experience, and I know that I can't do a million things at once, so I made a list of some of the things I would like to start/stop/change and I want to work on just one or two at a time. I figure I will work on 1-2 things exclusively for about 2-3 weeks at a time - I hear that is about how long you have to do something before it becomes a habit. Good thing I have my entire life to work on these goals! Here is to a better future wife/mom/daughter/sister/friend! Wish me luck!

Current Goal: have personal scripture study EVERY day

Danny's First...

Today Danny went on his first hike alone with Daddy to Red Pine Lake in Little Cottonwood Canyon. This is what he saw:


His First Frost



His First Snow



His First Fog



His First Moose



...And His Second ;)




I get the feeling these two are going to have a lot of adventures together! (I'm talking about Kenneth and Danny...not the moosen).

BIG NEWS!

Danny slept through the night last night! 9:30 pm to 6:45 am. Heavenly!

Halloween Party

Kenneth and I are part of a dinner group with some of his friends from high school. Every year in October we have a little costume party and an awesome spaghetti & salad dinner where we use, shall we say, unique "plates," "cups," and "utensils." It is a riot! Here is a picture of our costumes. Kenneth is Captain Hook, Danny is Peter Pan, and well...my Wendy costume didn't work out, so I am a makeshift Jack-o-lantern.



Kenneth was growing out his beard for the SOUL purpose of this costume. I HATE BEARDS on Kenneth! Not the best thing to kiss. Anyway, so that night I told him he had to shave, and this is how he looked when he came out of the bathroom:

CHOPS! SOOO gross! Needless to say, I immediately sent him back in the bathroom to shave the rest of it off!

Las Vegas Part II

Now, to continue with our trip to Vegas...

Sunday - we hung out and went to church. Didn't really do anything else.

Monday - Kenneth, Danny, Kim & I went out rockclimbing once again in Red Rocks. We found the BEST spot for Danny! It was Mother Nature's cradle!






(Kenneth and I want to submit this for a Chaco ad!






This was Danny's view of things.



Tuesday - Kenneth, Danny, Kim & I (unfortunately Michael was at work and missed out on most of the fun!!) went to the Hoover Dam. It was CRAZY big!











...and of course we went rockclimbing again. ;)

Las Vegas Part I

Kenneth, Danny and I headed to Las Vegas during part of Kenneth's Fall Break last week. We were lucky enough to stay with my brother Michael and his wife Kim while we were there! It was so fun to see them again and to spend some time together. Here is the low down of what we did!

Friday - arrived in Vegas and had fabulous pizza

Saturday - did a hike and some rockclimbing in Red Rocks just outside of Vegas. We LOVE that place! It is gorgeous and has some fabulous climbing!











That night we went to the BYU vs. UNLV game. I haven't been to a game since I graduated! It was so fun! BYU won 59 to 21! It was fun also because I saw my friend Emily V. from my hometown as well!

To Spank or Not To Spank?

So, I always thought that spanking was horrible, and Kenneth always threatened to do it whenever Danny would start crying. One day he finally tried, and this is the reaction we got.



So, do we spank? Yes - yes we shall!

Last Vacation Before Work Begins

Well, I am going on my last vacation before I have to start work again. Kenneth has Fall Break next week, so we decided to head down to Vegas. We will be staying with Michael and Kim, who are living down there for 6-9 months while Michael works on a job down there. We are planning on going to the Hoover Dam, spending time in Red Rocks and playing several games of Settlers. I'm so excited! We'll see you next Wednesday!!

Oh Blessed Day!!

Thank you health insurance for paying over 98% of Danny's hospital bill. You just saved our bank account!!! I am SOO in love with you!

3 Month Pictures

Here are the pictures I promised! Isn't he a cutie! I sure think so!

3 Months Old!

Danny is 3 months old today!! I seriously cannot believe how fast the time is already going. I feel like he only came home a few weeks ago. I am so in love with our little guy! I love cuddling and singing to him. He has started smiling a little bit...though not all the time, so I'm always thrilled when I get one out of him! Anyway, here are some photos from today! I can't believe how BIG he is compared to when he came home!

...Just kidding. The photos aren't uploading. Photos tomorrow!