Food=medicine

Just sent Rob to the store for an "extra-large-chocolate-something."

Yeah...it's been one of those days.

Impromptu-itiveness

This is how I found Isaac this morning. Isn't he a little young for the game "perfection"? Not that he was racing the timer or anything but man...how does a 2 year old recognize all of those shapes? Smart little dude! He's definitely a visual learner.

We had the opportunity to go on an impromptu trip to Spokane this weekend. Rob's sister Amber, who lives in Idaho, just had a baby (almost two weeks ago) and was in Spokane for a visit. We were so glad we got to go. We don't get to see Amber often and couldn't wait to meet little Aidan. Isn't he so cute?

The proud mama

Grandma G and Aidan

He could totally be one of my kids. Not that he looks like me but his hair is a beautiful red. It was so much fun to hold him and feel of his sweet innocent spirit.

Besides....I don't have to stay up at night feeding him.

I can't believe I will have another one of my own in three months.

Goal #1

I'm going to be posting some of my goals for this year. They are, in no way, going to be listed in priotorial order (okay...not a word but it means according to priority...I just made it up) because organizing my goals in order of priority would definitely be last on my list of priorities.

Are you confused yet?

Goal:
A form of "nesting".....cleaning out and organizing every, and all, closet(s) in the house. I have one done.....did it in October. Therefore, I already have a HUGE head start. :)

2009-Our Year In A Nuthouse...I mean, Nutshell

*Rob done with Master's program...no job

*Moved in with Rob's parents

*Sanity hangs by a thread (flaxen cord...if you will)

*Isaac cracks head open...seven staples


*Mel and Rob weekend away

*Weekend away results in job interview with CH2MHILL

*Easter in Utah


*Rob accepts job for CH2MHILL...trip to Chuck E Cheese

*May--super busy month:
--Rob graduation commencement (So proud...way to go Roberto)

--7 years....wow....
--Wedding trip to Utah (Congrats Andrew and Lessa)

--Move to Tri-Cities


*Life starts to settle down--Melanie gets on medication (it's about time)

*Andrew and Lessa visit for 4th of July

*Conrads come for a visit--talk about a nuthouse...but totally worth it (4 adults, 9 kids)

*Baby #4 on the way


*Rob goes to San Fran....Mom and Christy come to visit...lots of visitors...we LOVE IT!

*School starts--all heck breaks loose


*Heck is somewhat contained

*Still pregnant


*Life still getting better---family starts smiling and laughing together :)


*Baby Brogan is born---rough start...all is well

*Baby #4...ANOTHER BOY!

*Fun holiday season (October-December) with lots of traditions



*Thanksgiving in Utah--LOVE MY FAMILY--annual turkey bowl, talent show and hike

*Wonderful (Star Wars themed) Christmas--trip to Spokane....FUN!



*Still pregnant...another Ultrasound---everything looks good


*Baby Aidan is born--mother and baby doing well

*Plans for New Years Eve....quiet, relaxing movie night at home....bed around 10PM.



Are we ready for a new year?

I don't know,

but HERE IT COMES!

Happy 2010 to everyone!

" I am going to PUMP YOU UP!"

The kids and I had a grand time this morning. We put on a bit of hyperactive aerobi-sized Christmas music and lifted weights together. What with it being Christmas break and I in desperate need to help the children "burn off some energy" (thanks for the idea Amy), I thought it was a good plan.

Good Times...Noodle Salad.

Gabe was quite impressive. I voted on him bowing out long before Cael but that was not the case. He stuck through...clear to the end.

His favorite moves:
Push-ups
Tricep dips
and most of all...lateral pull downs (he used THREE pound-ers baby)

It was fun. I hope I'm sore tomorrow.

Sign of a hard days work.