It Won't Be Long

Spoiled...

S got to share in her cousins second birthday party this weekend. Since all the family was together we decided to celebrate S's birthday a little early so everyone could be together for her 1'st Birthday too.


S got her own little cupcake. We wondered if she would like it since she isn't one to like to get her hands dirty.


As you can see after one taste of the frosting she had no problems digging in. We wanted to take it away, but by the time Mom had finished taking all the cute pictures she was pretty much done with it anyway.



Back off uncle Jerry this is mine.


Afterwards she opened presents and went up to the park to swing and test out her new Radio Flyer Wagon with her cousin Carly.


She will have another little party when her first Birthday comes next month, but we might have to hold off on the sugar. She looks like she could get addicted.

Camping at Carp....

Last month we took Sienna Camping for her second time. The first time at three months she didn't do so well and we only lasted one night. Sienna did great this time and enjoyed herself much more.

The first night the trains woke her up a few times, but by the third night she didn't even budge. This was her waking us up on the last day.



All the kids did great even though it got very chilly each night. The camp fire was a must each day. Smores were a favorite each night.



We even got a little hiking in. We found a cool hike to some waterfalls in Santa Barbara and headed up the trail.

Some hikers were more willing than others as you can see. Ariah and Sienna had a great time in their backpacks and everyone got some good exercise.

WHAT . . .

I HAVE THREE NEW COUSINS BORN ALL IN THE SAME DAY!!!!!!!

Congratulations Gretchen and Heath, Joyce and Mike on the delivery of your little ones. We are so happy for you.

Gretchen gave birth to
Hayden Parry and Kapri Parry @ 12:09 & 12:12
Hayden was 4lbs 4oz
Kapri was 4lbs 14oz

Then just a short time later Joyce gave birth at @ 3:30 to
Blake Hanchett (7lbs 7oz)

We are so excited to meet them and to see pictures!

Happy Easter

Sienna's First Easter - Ten Months Old

Looking for Easter Eggs.

She found one.

Looking good in her bunny ears.

Picnic in the park

On Saturday S and I met our friends Leilani, A and B at the park for a picnic. S and A played happily on the blanket until S decided she wanted A's hat.

S reached and pulled A back on to her and then decided she really did not want the hat.

Luckily they made up a couple of minutes later.

We then tried to take some photos as they played on the swings and slide, but they had other ideas.


It was a beautiful day to be outside. It is days like this that make me happy to be living in Southern California.

Our new purchase

My good dependable old Corolla. This car was the very first car I ever purchased. It has been with me since I graduated BYU some ten years ago. I drove it down to California when I decided to up and move here nine years ago, and it has kept me save through all the crazy LA traffic. I love this car, but it was time for a change.

Last night Steve and I went to pick up our new Toyota 4Runner. A buddy from work was selling it for a very good price and Steve just couldn't pass up the opportunity to get a more "Macho" looking car (even though I will be driving it most of the time).

We are lucky the guy that owned it was obsessive about keeping it clean and running good.

Sienna even liked the look of her new wheels. She is already begging her daddy to let her drive.

Sienna and I decided to pose for a picture in front of our new car. I think it's a good fit for us.

I'm not tired yet......

It is so fun cuddling up with Sienna when she is tired and she wants to go to sleep. Not so fun when it is nap time and she fights with you, pinches you and pulls your hair to try and avoid going to sleep.

We are getting her used to just reading a story and laying down in her crib. It usually ends up with her standing up and crying for a few minutes before she realizes Mom and Dad aren't coming to save her and she nods off.


Today she is still recovering from bronchitis and was being stubborn, but after five minutes I went in to check on her and she was out cold. I don't know how this is a comfortable position, but she didn't seem to mind. Kids are so cute.

Crazy Hair

Oh, Hello mom . . . is it time to get up yet?

Ok, I would love to get up from my nap . . . but wait what about my hair?Closer mom, get a closer shot and show all my fans what my hair looks like after my nap.

Great! I have hair that can really be styled.

To pierce or not to pierce . . .

We decided to pierce and doesn't she look adorable!