Holland Family

What have we been up to?

2009-02-16T15:05:00.005-07:00

Sophie helping me pack for a last minute trip to Germany and London.

Sophie taking a nap. All this packing made Sophie exhausted.

Me and my mother in London. It was freezing cold.

All Americans got in free to the wax museum because they were unveiling the Barack Obama statue. We decided to check it out. It was pretty lame.

Beyonce had some nasty smells coming out of her pits.

My mom wanted to see all the main sights so we rode the on and off bus around the city. I just wanted to bring back some good memories of when I did my study abroad.

A cute city in Germany. Yes, I am aware that I am wearing the exact same thing in every picture.

My rugrat wanting to help me unpack.

She really enjoyed laying in my suitcase.

Kate showing off her helmet and pads.

This girl loves to pose.

Sophie had to copy Kate.

Trying to hide from me and the camera.

Now running away from me and the camera.

She wanted to wear Kate's underwear on her head.

My cute girls.

Last but not least, my amazing husband who took care of these rascals while I was gone.

Big Dave and Little Dave

2009-01-07T11:15:00.005-07:00

I just couldn't help but add those pictures of Dave, knowing that my little guy could turn out to be just like his daddy!

Random December Pictures

2009-01-03T18:32:00.005-07:00

Kate and her B Bop

2008-10-26T22:07:00.002-06:00

Kate posing with her new hair cut

and another,

and another.

Kate and her swimming gear

2008-10-24T22:23:00.005-06:00

Kate posing with her new kick board

Kate showing me how she is going to swim with the kick board in the pool.

Posing with the kick board and goggles.

Kate trying on goggles for the first time.

Showing me how she is going to swim underwater with her goggles.

Watching some T.V. This is hard work.
Oh and don't ask why the dust buster is in the photo.

Another photo of her holding her breath and doing some kind of swim stroke.

Kate exhausted after showing me all of the different things she was going to do with her new goggles and kick board at the beach. I am pretty sure she didn't even touch one of these things while we were at the beach.

Myrtle Beach and Sophie's 1st B-Day

2008-10-09T21:38:00.007-06:00

Soapie and the remnants of her Birthday cake

Mom and bebe

The Holland Family using the color swap option on my camera, thus the green hair

Who is happier, the birthday girl or her mama?

The rugrats as follows from l to r. Katers, Lils, and K-dog.

Yum, yum eat'em up.

My cute husband

Kate practicing her skim board moves

Opa and Lily attempting to build a sandcastle but was defeated by the biting flies

Kate and her papa bear

Sophie and her famous finger point

Two beautiful beach babes

How can you not resist? I sure can't.

Neils or what I like to call him Neilson

Sophie and Kate enjoying the sand

The three Amigos

Wanted to get a picture of the beach house

Surfer boy Kail

The other three Amigos

Lily

Kate showing off one of her many treasures

Some Random Photos

2008-09-03T18:18:00.008-06:00

Up American Fork Canyon
Sophie feeding herself at BombayHouse
My Beauties
Kate loving the camera
Full and exhausted after a great dinner
Charlie Brown and Sophie
Charlie, Lucy and Sophie.
Another one of Sophie's meals. She insists on feeding herself.
Family up A.F. Canyon. And no I am not pregnant.
Dad trying to throw Sophie in the Lake.
Look at those buns. Everyone says she looks just like her mom.
Sophie getting into trouble.
Story Time. Dad reading his girls a bed time story.
One of Kate's many outfits. She loves to dress herself.
Trying to get Lucy to smile and this is all I could get.

Enjoying frozen cherries at my brothers softball game.
My handsome dad.
Shawn hitting a home run. My dad was so proud of his action shots.
Gordon and his amazing softball skills.

I Have Found a Winner!!!

2008-08-27T10:39:00.006-06:00

Yes!! A swimsuit that "highlights the face, rather than the body." I have been searching for a modest swimsuit that would do just that. I love all of the different styles and colors that they provide on their website. This is for sure the winner. Now, I will be the hottest mom on the block. Which style do you think I should buy? Oh, and since all of you will be wanting one, here is their website. www.wholesomewear.com Enjoy.

This one's for you!!

2008-08-18T15:38:00.002-06:00

YouTube - Gee, I'm Glad It's Rainin'

I had to do a flashback for my sister JaNae. For some odd reason I remembered this movie and this particular song the other day and thought I would bring back some good memories. One of my favorite memories is looking over at JaNae when this song would come on and see some tears falling down. This was a tear jerker for her and I never knew why. Grab some tissues, click on this link and enjoy. Love ya, sis.

Sophie and Kate's Pictures

2008-08-17T00:33:00.001-06:00

:: caroline drake photography :: utah ::

Click on this link above to view some of the pictures that my friend took. Thanks Caroline.

Liberty Land

2008-08-06T09:57:00.006-06:00

This place cracked me up. Kate and I have passed this place a few times on the freeway and every time we did she would ask if we could go. I finally gave in and made Dave come with us. All I can say is WOW! What this place consists of is run down carnival rides that could only operate twice then after the two rides they would have to wait for the equipment to cool down.
Believe it, that roller coaster was probably the scariest one I have ever been on. I really thought that thing was going to fly off the tracks.
All in all Kate had a fabulous time and I guess that is all that matters.

So Dave saw this post and thought it was a bit harsh so I took off the Scary Land title. Also Dave is asking that you go and support this place. Whatever you decide, just be prepared for the roller coaster.

Soapie

2008-07-28T23:48:00.004-06:00

This kid is constantly grabbing at anything and everything and then it goes straight to her mouth. Here are just a few of the different things this stinker finds.
Kate's whistle.
String.
Popsicle stick.

Straw. Her favorite.I think it is a Q tip but it could be something else.
You can't see but after we found her playing in the Hotels fireplace I found a piece of glass. The only reason I found it is because her mouth was bleeding.
Oreo. She had found an oreo crumb along with some hairs that was in dark green carpet.
Sweet potato fry.
I just had to add this one.

A little late but........

2008-07-23T11:15:00.005-06:00

here are a few activities we enjoyed doing on the Fourth. First off was breakfast with the fam.

Second was the Cascade Park, where we played a little Bocci Ball. You may want to look closely at our form. We will rock your house, so if you want to challenge us then bring it on.

Last but not least we had a bbq at my parents house. It was nice because my parents neighbor has a bbq catering business so we ordered it up and didn't cook one thing. Thanks Mom and Dad
This is one of the many things I love about my mom. My mom is constantly giggling not laughing, yes giggling. I love it.
You guessed it! It is Tweedledee and Tweedledum.
Kate loves her Opa. This is her hummingbird hat. It is a must that she wears this hat when helping Opa.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVE!!!!!!!!

2008-07-07T00:38:00.005-06:00

Just wanted to wish my hubby a Happy Birthday! Dave is an amazing husband who works his booty off, loves to play with his girls, and has a great sense of humor. We love you and we hope you have a great day.

SummerFest 2008

2008-07-02T00:08:00.006-06:00

Here are a few picts of SummerFest this year. This post is especially for my sister who missed out on some good times.
Great Grandma Hansen with baby soph.
Sophie wishing she could be riding on the Ferris wheel with Mimi and Katers. Yes, that is a boogie in her nose.
Kate stoked about the parade.
The gang.

The other gang.

This is the first time that we went over to the park and did rides. One of the many mullets that were seen that day.

Kate insisted that Mimi went with her. My mom was very excited she got picked. Have fun Mom.
Enjoying the Ferris wheel. This is basically the only ride Kate wanted to do.
My mom showing off all of the gum that was on the bottom of her sandals. My mom was such a good sport. Anything for her grandkids.

Cheesy, but had to.

2008-06-30T23:01:00.005-06:00

The other day Kate was playing with Sophie and she started to leave the room and I asked her if she would stay. Kate turned around and said "Mom I have to go and marry my prince." So Kate comes back about 5 minutes later and I asked " Where did you get married at?" she quickly responded " the temple." Oh, cheesy but cute. So here are some photos of Kate after our conversation.

PS. I had to call her Cinderella and I was Belle. This happens quite a bit around the Holland home.

Please forgive because I was........

2008-06-29T16:22:00.003-06:00

staying up at Zermatt in Midway with these goobers.
Grandpa Holland, Dave , and Kate taking a little swim. Thanks to Grandpa Holland who took us on this little weekend trip.
You better believe I bought this hat. Get ready for the 4th, because I am and I will be doing it in style. (don't ask about me holding the dress. I was getting a little too excited)
Cute Aunt Stacey and Katers on the carousel.
The Holland Family. yep we are dorks.
Sophie was mad that we had to get off the carousel.
Kate was too.
Dave forgot his swim suit, so Chris was kind to let him wear his. Dave doing his awkward pose because he is not used to showing off this much leg.

Aunt Stacey and Kater Tater Tot. It was Stacey's Birthday too. Happy Birthday Stacey!
The entire clan, plus Steve's stalker in the background.
Dave with his eyes open. It is a first so I decided to post it.
Last but not least Dave showing off his sick tennis skills.

Stacey and Chris's Big Day

2008-06-27T12:01:00.005-06:00

Congrats to Stacey and Chris a Month ago. It's a little late but you know how it goes. I am sorry that I didn't post more pictures of the two of you but I am telling ya, my photography is scary and so are the pictures.

Holland Family Festivities

2008-06-26T18:10:00.006-06:00

Eating some steak thanks to Dave and his trading skills.
Say "Cheese"
Josh riding the Birthday Saddle.
Dave waiting to play a little game we call tennis.
Sophie and baby Jack. This is the best picture I got because someone is following in her daddy's footsteps.
Kate and Sophie enjoying being out with the Holland family.
Jeff riding the Birthday Saddle. Giddy up Cowboy.
Mike, Steph, and baby Jack.
Sophie going in for a kiss. I will be keeping my eyes on this one.
Kate adoring her cousin. Kate loved playing, holding, and talking to baby Jack.
Who couldn't resist this little munchkin. I certainly can't.
Baby Sam, or what the Droubays like to call him Charlie Brown.
Some kind of action shot of Jeff and Mike playing tennis. I apologize for the bad photography. Not one of my talents.

Seven Day's of Posting

2008-06-25T12:24:00.004-06:00

Kate after her first performance and she is looking a little dazed and confused. Maybe a little sick too.
Looking a little more relaxed, this is one of her many poses.
Looking a little scared. I don't think she really was into all of this performing stuff. I am right there with her.
Lucy and Kate feeling very happy that they are all done. They both did a great job.
This picture says it all. Kate was nervous and not to excited about her dance recital. This was taken before she had to go on stage. Bless her little heart.
Yes, I believe that a tear was about to fall, but the show must and will go on.
There were no smiles before she had to go on stage.
Dave, Mimi, Sophie, and cousin Eden all cheering Kate on.
Kate is in the front row at the end. I am proud of her because I didn't think she was going to make it on the stage but she did thanks to her Aunt Amy.

I have decided after all the comments I get about not updating my blog that I am going to do a new post for seven days straight. So for all of those who have been giving me crap, well eat your hearts out! (you know who you are)

Kate's Question and Answer Tag

2008-06-17T19:10:00.001-06:00

What does mommy always say to you?
"Go to bed"

What makes mommy happy?
"Smile's"

What makes mommy sad?
"When I don't clean up"

How does mommy make you laugh?
"I don't know"

What was mommy like when she was little?
"Play and get fire"

How old is mom?
"I don't knnoow"

How tall is mommy?
"BIG"

What does mommy like to do?
"Um, work"

What is something mommy doesn't like to do?
"Don't play"

What does mommy do for a job?
"Clean the house"

What is mom's favorite food?
"spaghetti"

What do mommy and Kate like to do together?
"Play in the playroom"

How do you know mom loves you?
"Because you love me when I play"

Thanks to Amy and Lucy for tagging Kate. I was threatened by a text to do this so I decided I better do it.

I tag Lily, Maddie, Parker, and whoever else wants too.

The last few months

2008-04-10T13:03:00.005-06:00

This is Kate's masterpiece. Sophie loved every minute because she was getting constant attention by her sister.
Easter
Kate practicing her sandwich artist skills.
Aunt Keri helping Kate find her easter eggs and gifts at Nana's house.
Sophie modeling what her Aunt Natalie made for her. Yes, my sister crocheted the hat, sweater, and blanket.
Mom and Sophie enjoying the beach.

Mimi, Aunt J, and Neils. My mom is always cold, and since she didn't pack her winter parka she had to use the towel instead.
Kate and Lily saying their good byes.
Kate enjoying herself while creating the masterpiece.

Baby Neils posing for me. This is my favorite picture of this little guy.
Sophie sitting all by herself. I am such a proud mama.
The gang getting ready to go have some fun at the beach.
Kate and Lily at the nudist beach. I did not agree with their decision but they wanted to show off their hot bods. Kate just said to me " I do not want to be naked again." I just had a good laugh.

HAPPY 30th to JaNae!!!!!!

2008-04-09T13:29:00.004-06:00

I wanted to wish my big sister a Happy Birthday! Maybe for your birthday I will post the pictures of us visiting you. Just maybe.

Valentine's Day

2008-02-25T11:04:00.007-07:00

Kate got this giant lamb for V-day and loves it. We will add this to her billion other stuffed animal collection.
Aunt JaNae, Lily and Kail made this cute Valentine necklace for Kate and Sophie. This is Kate posing with her necklace.
Sophie giving her nervous smile. She hates the flash on my camera so she pulls these funny faces when I get the camera out.

Kate dancing with Sophie at the Discovery Museum
Kate loved the dance section at the Museum

Dave reading braille. He looks like he has been doing it his whole life.
I think Dave liked playing at the Museum more than Kate did.
I had to take a photo of the two of us and Dave is sporting the sexy half eyes open look.
I had to take a picture of this lady in the background. If you look closely she is playing this game all by herself. I got a good laugh watching her scan the food.
Pocahontas got some makeup for Valentines from Nana. She loves her makeup.

Happy Birthday Nana!!!!!!

2008-02-13T11:23:00.002-07:00

We just wanted to wish a Happy Birthday to our Beautiful,

and loving Nana! We love you and have a very Happy Birthday!

2 Months in the Making. . . But Worth the Wait

2008-02-11T17:30:00.000-07:00

Get ready to Rock and Scroll!!!!!!! You might spot a couple of characters that you wouldn't want your kids taking candy from, Jesse, Kip, Willy, and Toby. Enjoy!!!

In December we went to Disney World with Papa Bear, Steve, and the rest of the bunch. It was loads of fun, mate. We were down under for nearly on week. Even had a vegimite sandwich.

Animal kingdom was a riot. Everybody loved Expedition Everest. The Yeti straight scared us straight silly. Areosmith ride and Tower of Terror left us in shock and awe. Now I know how th e Iragies felt.

No boys were allowed at the Princess Breakfast where Kate and Lucy met with the Disney Princess. Not as pretty as they draw them in the cartoons.
More good times.

Dinner at Market Street Grill. Grandpa Steve took the whole family there for his Christmas dinner. Steve's famous Key Lime Pie toast in bottom right pic. He toasted to 2XL shirts and television shopping.

Santa brought Nicole and Dave a toy. Nicole is hogging it though. (Jesse) - "Go Grizzlys, lets have another great season." "See you at Denny's, double the yolk in my egg scrambler."

The annual gingerbread house contest at my mom's on Christmas Eve.

We get pretty competitive. Just for the record those ski lift chairs, on the ski lift and lodge gingerbread house, are suspended in the air. The whole concept was genius. PJ and Julie did the trailer park Christmas with the blow up snowman in yard. Steph and Mike did Whooville and the Grinch Who Stole Christmas with the Whoos circling the town Christmas tree. Keri did Christmas in the Hamptons with her mansion. Judge for yourself who won, the mountain or the mole hills.
Christmas at the Hansens with Mr. hansome himself. Who writes this stuff.

(Kip)- he can help you hitch up your trailer and find directions to Santaquin or Classic Skating, or Brigham City.
Christmas at Nana and Grandpa's. We split into groups and wrote limericks about my Nana and Grandpa. If my Grandpa like them then we got cash, and of course he did. We miss you Nana.

More Christmas at the Hansens.

Keep scrollin.

Sophie Nicole Holland's big day.

Some of the Holland family that attended. Many were late to the blessing because of a snow storm. Luckily the bishop made Sophie's parents bare their testimonies, so at least they made it for that.
The punctual Hansen family.

The little princess.
Nana and Sophie.

We were too lazy to cook and entertain at our own house so we went across the street and let Subway do the work. It is really a healthy alternative the greasy burger and fries. They offer fresh fit sides, a variety of low fat sandwiches, baked chips, and flavored water. With those cheap dollar and value meal offered by the "other guys" you could end up paying more in the end. So EAT FRESH, and choose life and liberty, not love handles and bypass surgery. Oh, and yes Jared did stand in the blessing circle.

Oh what a day!

It's my Birthday and I can cry if I want to. Nicole has some serious frown skills. Her niece got the winning cupcake with the nut and won 20 large, o.k. small, but you would cry too if that happened to you.

Indian food at Bombay House was a hit for me and Nicole, unfortunately for everyone else it was only the hit with a, -s- at the beginning and end, shortly afterward.

Nicole seriously couldn't blow the three candles on her birthday cupcakes.

Kate and Sophie are the next Julie and Stacey. They are going to be best friends and occasionally fight like dogs.
You are almost 1/4 of the way through. Keep scrollin.
On MLK day we went to lunch with just our family then Enchanted. Feels like we are becoming our own family. Kate loved Enchanted until the 10 min cartoon part ended, then the whole rest of the movie she just whined, "I wanna watch Enchanted," thinking that the movie changed titles once the cartoon part ended. (Willie)- Regular at KFC. Original recipe please. F350's increase in value.
From pretty princess to puking pukinator. We had to throw those dolls away. Nicole wanted to throw the whole car seat away but Dave was like no way. So he cleaned the car seat and Nicole cleaned Kate.
Barbara bought this hair moat, yes moat, out of this catalog with crazy inventions. She put in on and was laughing so hard she was crying. If you get your hair cut by Nicole from now on you have to wear it. (Have you ever spelled something so wrong that when you right click on the misspelled word it doesn't even pull up the correct word you wanted on the list from which it is guessing what you are trying to spell. That's what it did to me on catalog. It was pulling up scatological and hematologic, that's how bad I am. Unbelievably frustrating.)

(Toby's gonna knock on you door, he's waiting for you.)

hAPPy b-DAY Julie

2007-12-06T21:38:00.001-07:00

Snow Show

2007-12-01T19:51:00.001-07:00

I'm about to go play in our first real snow storm of the year. My cheap parents have me in sweats, cowboy boots, a rasta hat, and Micheal Jackson gloves, but I'm still excited.

You ready dad? You're upper lip should stay warm. Let do dis!

Can you believe I'm so cute that I'm pulling this outfit off. Nice pose, Davey Crocket.

Dad started to shovel the walk and then went to play with the dogs.

My mom and I ended up finishing the shoveling cause my dad is A.D.D.

Ya, you would cry too if your Dad hit you in the face with a snowball. He thinks he is so tough with his new beard.

Wiggum isn't exactly a snow dog like Zo. His hair clumps with snow until his legs look like pom-poms.
Have fun making snow angels by yourself dad. Bullies don't have many friends.

Tagged

2007-11-06T23:38:00.000-07:00

Okay Nicole has yet to do a blog, so she is tagged to do this also after me. Here is a list of six facts or habits about me.

1 - My wife says that I have never changed the toilet paper roll in my life, and that may very well be true. (My dad will back her up.)

2 - Through the month of November, I am growing a beard for the first time in my life. I've never had facial hair. Feel free to join Jeff, Mike, PJ, and Chris.

3- I love for someone to take off my shoes and socks. Nicole refuses to, so I have trained Kate to do it on occasion. When I do take them off myself, I have the habit of smelling my socks to see how hard I've worked or played.

4 - I hate, hate to get gas. Nothing is more annoying then having to go get gas. I'm always late and don't have the patience for it. I've never filled up all the way, cause I hate to spend money and I can't stand to wait for tank to fill.

5 - My employees at Subway call me Micheal Scott. I take it as the highest compliment. (They call Nicole Angela. j/k.)

6 - I won field day in elementary school as a fifth grader, and finished 8th in the nation on two different occasions in track when I was nine and eleven. Our team may still own the state record for ten and eleven year old boys in the 4x400 relay. Oh, and I won the only Holland Obstacle Course Challenge, (the H.O.O.C.) when I was thirty. Take that and rewind it back!

Birthdays, Pumpkins, and Eggs Oh My!

2007-10-30T20:44:00.000-06:00

This is a long blog, please hang on til the finale it will blow your mind dude!
Happy Birthday ! Kate turned three at 12:12p.m. on Oct, 29 2007Kate and Cake.
What's more magical than Cinderella, Ariel, Bell and Aurora. Aurora is Sleeping Beauty for those of you that don't know. Kate taught me that. I didn't know she had a name.
Some of the party animals.
Kate opening and playing with her presents. I counted all toys including accessories and there are 792 pieces, equating to 42 mins of clean up by dad every two hours, taking 1.3 years of relaxation out of his life. Thanks everyone. Special thanks to Matell and Disney. Oh and 8,500 beads. Thanks Droubays.
At least Kate got a shopping cart to throw everything in. You think I'm kidding when I say 792, there are 83 items in this picture alone. Forget the express check out.

And what is Dad's reward, I slap in the face, literally, by the birthday girl, and then some kicks to the gut as I carry her to timeout.

Pumpkin Carving

In your faces Julie and PJ. Who are the Champs now. Nicole did the star face. Stacey did the Rooster and I did the other two. Don't tell me that doesn't look like the Mona Lisa foo! Oh, and for the record there were absolutely no templates involved. That is just pure artistry.
Better luck next year. Domination!

What you are about to see next is going to blow your mind. Scroll down slowly. These pictures are from Nicole.

Yes, that is a twin yolk. Very rare and very special. The person who cracks a twin egg is rewarded with 17 years of indescribable bounty, plenty, and riches. Hopefully Nic doesn't leave me, and I can hang on for the ride of my life. Eat your heart out Willy Wonka we just found our golden ticket. After the seventeen years if up, you just coast through retirement on a plush annuity plan.

Family Fun

2007-10-27T23:07:00.000-06:00

Kate is becoming a little ham, turkey and pepperoni. She has started to pose for pictures. The bottom middle look is 'Blue Steel.'

These two dress up and dance on Nana's ping-pong stage every week. That's the most play that ping-pong table has ever seen. Good thinking Nana.

Great Grandpa Beech with his great grand daughters Kate Marilyn and Sophie Nicole.

Gramps with his newest grandkid.

Josh with his best bud Skippy.

Jake with his best bud Harvey.

Sophie Nicole Holland

2007-09-27T01:21:00.000-06:00

Ya, we finally named her. Hope all you Hailey fans aren't disappointed. We just thought she looked more like a Sophie.

Sophie's first bath. Her big sister Kate was washing her feet.

Sophie's first adjustment. What a proud momma. Nic was ticked that I included her head in these photos.

Sophie hanging out with her cousin Niels. Niels is giving the Dr. Evil pinky in the last one. Sophie has got the gay arm going on.

Sophie being held by family. Look at her hands in the top picture. She was blessing the food.

I'm so cute!

Kate's Baby Sis

2007-09-18T21:38:00.001-06:00

Here she is. She arrived at 9:22 a. m. on Sept 18th. She weighed 7lbs 10oz and was 18 inches long.

Here are the first pictures right after her birth. Nicole made it look easy. We got to the birth center at seven thirty and had her a 9:22. The midwife and nurse were seriously impressed at how well Nicole handled the laboring and birth. She was so tough. Even Nicole was shocked when she was ready to push, and the midwife said a baby would be here in few minutes. Nicole was ready to leave at one and we were home by about two. I didn't have an excuse to go back into work (Subway) for a few minutes. "It's not a race Nicole. You won. Is that what you want to hear."

I'm a family man now. Alway was a ladies man. Hopefully she doesn't get dad's lazy eye.

The girls, Nic's parents, and Becky Nic's midwife.

Baby sister weighed in 1lbs 3oz bigger than her older sister did. Sorry not too many pictures with eyes open.
Kate getting restless. She was so tired, but really cute with the baby. She was a little shocked at the beginning, and couldn't believe that a real baby came from mom's stomach. I couldn't believe it either and I've seen it happen once before.

So does she look like a Hailey or Sophie or something else? Kate says Hailey.

Hailey Rae Holland or Sophie Nicole Holland

My Many Faces

2007-08-28T21:01:00.001-06:00

Face 1 - "How dare you leave Utah, Julie and Stephanie."
Face 2 - "I look just like my Mom."
Face 3 - "Um, I love Cocoa Pebbles."
Face 4 - "No way! Like, you totally like think he like likes me."
Face 5 - "Bless this home and bless my Dad's jokes that they may become funny."
Face 6 - "I'll take a chunk out of your ear with my teeth!"
Face 7 - "Unbreak my heart, say you'll love me forever!"
Face 8 - "Your telling me that Mom is having another baby, and I will no longer get all the attention."
Face 9 - "Who's cuter? I won this contest."
Face 10 - "Stop right there Dad, your breath is killing me."
Face 11 - "I pull this face out when I want my Grandparents to spoil me."
Face 12 - "Beam me up Scottie."
Face 13 - "I'm tasting a hint of Rosemarry. Great palette cleanser."
Face 14 - "Don't make me say 'nursing home' Dad. Stop the tickling now!"
Face 15 - "Um ya Nana, that outfit is. . . a. . .really workin for you"
Face 16 -"Oh, wait til Dad sees what he is going to have to clean up. Zo, pinch it off."

"Mom, Dad, I'm ready to hit the town"

2007-08-09T22:27:00.001-06:00

Kate was playing with this purse the other day. She set it down by our back door for a few minutes and then picked it up again and put it on our couch. She then came running into our room, yelling, "daddy, daddy a spider." A spider the size of a fifty cent piece (picture doesn't do justice, its legs are curled under cause it's dead now), had clung onto the purse she was playing with. We caught it in tupperware and sure enough the pest guys said it was a Hobo. We are lucky it didn't get her. Their poison eats your flesh away.

The Ultimate Dog Run

2007-08-09T11:24:00.001-06:00

We got tired of letting out dogs in and out, so we built a dog run that goes up and outside from the basement. There was already a existing vent for the furnace, so we turned it into a doggie door. People discouraged me and said it wouldn't work and couldn't be done, but I followed the dream in my heart, and now no more sweeping up dog mess in the basement.

Bootiful Ballerina

2007-08-04T21:59:00.001-06:00

You've really come a long way Kate.
All those lessons from your aunt Amy have really paid off. Look at that turnout. Padasha, padasha, pleea, gronjutaa.

Class Act

2007-07-21T00:17:00.003-06:00

Pardon, what did you say? What is the square root of 7,921? 89 I believe. No the capital of Iceland is not Iceberg, it's Reykjavik. The 'j' is actually pronounced 'ha'. Anything else?

If you have a few moments, I can show you the ins and outs of a flex compassitor.

No I didn't just return from church, this is what I wear now when I'm lounging around the house reading Dostoevsky or Tolstoy, in their native tongue of course.

Wiggum (Yorkie) and Zo (Eskimo)

2007-07-21T00:17:00.001-06:00

Wiggum is our oldest son. He just turned four years old. Wiggum (4), Kate (2 and 1/2), Zo (about 8 or 9 months), and one baby girl in the oven. He is the only boy just like I was growing up, so we relate and connect on so many levels. He and I share alot of guy time and just chill when we are fed

up with the up and down roller

coaster that is the female. You've gotten me through alot of tough times son. Stay strong, Wiggum ol pal.

Kate and Her Pajama Dress

2007-07-21T00:17:00.000-06:00

This is how I live, messy hair in a messy house.
My Parents don't do jack! I'm on my own.

Lucky Number 30

2007-07-13T23:17:00.002-06:00

7-7-07 Big birthday bash in St. George. Nic surprised me with a tennis camp with friends in St. George. Lucky in love and life. I've grown so much as a person and a human being, and I will continue personally growing and being human.
You may want to put that in your quote book.

We da crazy family

2007-07-13T23:17:00.001-06:00

We da bloggin now! Here we are in Hawaii. I can only imagine this picture ten years from now with me, (Dave) in the middle of six daughters and Nicole all in matching outfits. Da coolest Dad ever!