Pumpkin Patch

How to choose a pumpkin.

First, make sure it's not a chair disguised as a pumpkin.

Next, make sure no one is going to steal your pumpkin (or chair if you're still undecided).

If you decide said "pumpkin" is in fact a chair and not a real pumpkin go find a "real pumpkin."

Then, check to see if the pumpkin will play peek-a-boo with you.

If it won't- don't completely rule it out..there are still other tests to see if it's right for you.

For example, make sure it can hold your weight (just in case you WANT to use it as a chair)

Check to see if it's good for drumming.

Of course, you should PROBABLY make sure you can pick it up.

And THE most important test of all-making sure it has a belly button like yours..thus the first ever photographed "belly button comparison test."

And that's how you properly test a pumpkin to see if it's right for you.

I sure love this little girl. Everyday she learns to do something new that most of the time we have NO idea where she learned it. She thinks that Luke and I are hands down the funniest people alive. I don't know what we did without her.

Goodbye.

Tonight we said goodbye to Ashley, Scott, and Avery. This ended up being a lot harder than I liked to believe it would be. We are so excited for them and this next chapter in their lives.

Law School.

New Baby.
New state.
New home.
Over 1600 miles away from home.

They have such a bright road ahead of them and we know without a shadow of a doubt they will be great in Omaha. We are very sad that we won't be able to see their new baby boy for a few months after he's born but knowing that Scott is finishing school to take the best care of his family is what makes all of us know this is for the best. Besides our game nights and family dinners, I think what we'll miss the most is seeing Avery and Dallace grow and play together everyday. It's been such a blessing to have them around for as long as they were and though we are extremely sad to see them leave Washington we couldn't be more excited for them. They are a strong, loving, and oh so happy growing family and we know there is nothing that they can't do together.

UGH...this thing.

Here's a quick confession for you (because of something I read on Tasha's blogger)..I love reading other people's blogs but DESPISE working on my own. I think mainly this hatred comes from the fact that my camera takes pictures that are apparently rather large. (?) if that makes sense. I am pretty illiterate with most of computer issues. Because these pictures & videos are so large they take FOREVER to load. I get impatient, frustrated, distracted, and bored with the whole thing and how long they take to get on here. So that's why I don't do it. But deep down I would like to work on my blogger..so if anyone is computer savvy and wants to share a tip or two with me..you would be helping me keep some kind of record of my little family's life.

Recap of 2009

2009 was by far the fastest year I've lived through. There were so many exciting changes.

• First, and foremost, our perfect baby girl, Dallace, was born on June 23.
• Luke and I were sealed in the Columbia River Temple.
• Luke quit Skywest and Tank took over for him.
• Luke got two different jobs at Hanford that make him glow in the dark..oh wait, it's just the shirt.
• We bought a wonderfully reliable car.
• Dallace and Avery began what will be sure to grow into a perfect friendship as cousins.
• Dallace met Santa and LOVED him!
• Luke learned he can eat 100 wings in about 1 1/2 hours.
• Had our first family photo shoot.

Without a doubt 2010 will be just as exciting as our new little family grows together and move on to bigger things.
This year we plan to:
DEFY GRAVITY

That's right, Defy gravity. The lyrics of the "Wicked" song will be our theme for this year.
There are so many things, people, events, and concepts that can bring all of us down so easily. Well not this year. This year we will:

• Attend the temple regularly-regardless of how busy we get.
• Pray and read TOGETHER everyday-there's always at least 5 minutes available.
• Eat healthy & exercise-No food tastes as good as being in shape feels.
• Show each other every day how much more we love one another than the day before-there's no excuse why we shouldn't.
• We will make the hard choices with school/work/etc.-Failure isn't possible as long as we are together as a family and have the Gospel in our lives, because there is ALWAYS a way for us to succeed, even if that means a change in plans.

Nothing will keep us down this year. As a family we will try defying gravity.

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6 Months

I can't believe it. Dallace is already 6 months old. She's been such a blessing in our lives and we love all the new little things she does each and everyday. She's starting to develop quite the funny little personality (definitely gets that from her dad). I just feel like it was yesterday that we brought her home from the hospital and I was so nervous for my mom to leave, because then I would be alone with this baby, MY baby!! Now, I can't imagine a moment without her. We love you, Dallace!

Day One

One Month Old
2 Months Old
3 Months Old
4 Months Old
5 Months Old
6 Months Old

The blanket.

This is the story of Dallace, Tank, and The Blanket.

Dallace:mmm..this blanket sure is nice to chew on
Tank:alright, little person, it's picture time-Let's go!

Dallace:I'll sit up for the picture but I'm not letting go of this blanket it's SO good!
Tank: Maybe I'll get a treat if I pose for the picture.

Dallace: Hey Tank, do you want to chew on the blanket, it's really nice. Really-you should try it
Tank:I don't know what you're talking about, little person.

Tank:wow, it does smell pretty good.
Dallace:See I told you!

Dallace:what's wrong, where are you going, Tank?
Tank:I shouldn't chew on that, the big people don't like it when I chew on stuff.

Dallace: it's okay, Tank. I still love you.
Tank: I love you, too, little person.