Tag...

I was tagged by April, I guess that's her subtle way of telling me I need to get on the ball since I've been a lazy blogger lately....

1. Where is your cell phone? front pocket of my scrub top
2. Where is your significant other? at home watching Alex
3. Your hair color? 3/4 blonde, 1/4 dark roots (my hairdresser's been on maternity leave!)
4. Your mother? a great example, very Christlike
5. Your father? quiet strength, loves his family
6. Your favorite thing? the sun (got the wrinkles to show for it!)
7. Your dream last night? I rarely remember them
8. Your dream/goal? This is kinda funny, but I told Steve I figured out my life's callling is to be a cheerleader coach and director of activities advisor at a high school. I figured this out after many years of sitting at the games he coaches thinking to myself, "Those cheerleaders suck, someone needs to whip them into shape!" or "When I was in high school we did it this way..."
9. The room you're in? nurse's station (any old LDS Hospital employees reading this would not believe the poop we're enduring during this remodel!)
10. Your hobby? my hobby is wishing I had the time and energy to have a hobby
11. Your fear? children being hurt
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? back in California
13. Where were you last night? Kearns High football game
14. What you're not? disciplined
15. One of your wish-list items? new bedroom furniture
16. Where you grew up? Napa
17. The last thing you ate? pumpkin chocolate chip cookie (refer back to #14)
18. What are you wearing? purple scrubs
19. Your TV? probably showing Backyardigans right now
20. Your pet? since I call Alex "puppy", I guess you can consider him my pet
21. Your computer? usually occupied by Steph
22. Your mood? anxious
23. Missing someone? yes, my "puppy"
24. Your car? silver
25. Something you're not wearing? oops, just realized that would be my wedding ring!
26. Favorite store? Tarje' (Target)
27. Your summer? gone too soon with not much to show for...
28. Love someone? of course
29. Your favorite color? green
30. When is the last time you laughed? today
31. Last time you cried? Wednesday (that's what looking for a homecoming dress for your teenager does to you...reduces you to tears!)

I now tag Candace H. and my niece Kristin

Time Outs Already?

My sweet little cuddly baby is now a full fledged feisty toddler. He has started hitting already! Usually when big sister is squeezing the life out of him and trying to kiss and cuddle. (When he was a little baby Steph wished he was bigger so he would do more. Now she wishes he were a little baby again!) So the other day Steve put him in time out. Yeah, I know a 14 month old probably doesn't really "get it" but I can't bear slapping his little hands or anything, yet am trying to teach him that's not nice behavior. A raised voice works for a second or two. Anybody have any suggestions?

My Little Sous Chef

I usually have about 3.5 seconds from the time I leave a room until Alex is hot on my heels to see where I am and what I'm doing. Consequently, our kitchen becomes a war zone whenever I'm trying to cook because every pot, pan, utensil or anything that will keep him happy for a few minutes ends up on the floor. The other day I thought it was pretty cute when he took a skillet, spoon and spices and pretended he was cooking.

Sunday Afternoon at the Park

Knowing that winter is lurking around the corner, we're trying to take advantage of the warm weather while it lasts. It was nice to spend some much needed "family time" at the park today.

Alex does not take after his mother, he loves dogs and is not the least bit afraid of them.
I love this shot of Bubbies and Sissy (as I like to call them). Alex looks more and more like Steph every day.

Are You Ready For Some Football?

I can't believe it's that time of year again, high school football season.
We had our first game last Friday against Brighton. We won, and a win against Brighton is always sweet. We've had some problems with them in the past, I won't go into the gory details, suffice it to say they seem to have an eastsider uppercrust mentality and I'm sure it stings to lose to us lowly westsiders, ha ha...(no offense if any of you are Brighton alumni!) Anyhoo...here's Steve in action on the sidelines.
Steph showing her Cougar pride...
Alex leading the crowd in a cheer...."give me a K!"

Alex and I were too tired and grouchy to go to tonight's game, but the report is that we won again, so we're off to a good start. (A happy coach makes me a happy wifey!)

One Year Old Pics...

I finally got around to getting Alex's one year old pictures done. He was such a doll and so happy that all the pictures turned out beautifully which made it excruciating for me to choose which ones to buy. (Pictures are my weakness, thus I made a huge contribution to the struggling economy via Target!) I reminded myself that when he's all grown up I'll be glad that I bought so many pictures...

Daddy's Little Steeler

Here is Alex, demonstrating some basic football fundamentals...first, hiking the ball.
Second, as a quarterback getting ready to hand the ball off to his running back.
Third, going after the ball for a fumble recovery.
Big congratulations from Coach Daddy on a game well played!
Believe it or not, Steve really hasn't started molding Alex into a future football star, we just lucked out with some great timing in some of these shots where it looks like he's actually playing. Too cute!