Mr. and Mrs. Weldon

Special Visitor- KAT!!!

2012-02-15T16:28:00.000-08:00

Katarina Mollerstrom, my gorgeousness missionary trainer from Sweden (currently residing in Denmark), came to visit our family this past weekend. It was a wonderful visit because we were able to connect and talk about a lot of important things in our lives. I am still tired from staying up late talking. :)

She arrived on Friday night. In the morning, we took her to Bellingham's famous- "The Bagelry." She had a Lox and Cream Cheese bagel. Enoch refused to eat his...so she got to sample the strawberry cream cheese too.

Kat asked Shaun and I about things no one has ever asked us about- regarding our relationship and SHE GOT ANSWERS! We then went to Mallards Ice Cream next door--ate LOTS of ice cream...Kat sampled probably half of the flavors before deciding which made the final cut.

Then we headed to Seattle to show her the Pacific Science Center. Lots of interactive displays and water to spray...

Enoch in the Dinosaur Foot Print...which he get's his picture in every year.

Getting to play with a bug puzzle.

Kat looking at a butterfly in the Butterfly Dome.

THE WATER!!! This was hard to pull away from for Enoch.

The music room was fun...

We walked around to get some pictures of the Seattle Space Needle.

Then we rode the Monorail! Enoch was delighted...because it's just like a train....and HE LOVED Kat!! She made sure he could see what was going on.

Then on Sunday, we brought Kat to church with us. We enjoyed a several very uplifting talks and lessons. Kat said we had a great ward. Enoch made some great Heart Art in Nursery. Then we came home. Enoch took a nap. Kat made lunch---and dinner. Lunch was pesto stuffed chicken breasts, roasted vegetables, and sauted vegetables.

Dinner (or should I say dessert) was Swedish Pancakes! (Pictured below) They were like crapes. Toppings included ice cream, whipped cream, blueberries, strawberries, Nutella, blackberry jam, and bananas. It was special "healthy" treat!

Please note the brownie looking dish. This was a recipe made to come out like an under cooked brownie-- partially liquidy. It was really good. Kat really knows her desserts!

Then on Monday morning, I took her to the Bellingham Airport, where she caught a shuttle bus down to Seattle. We all already miss her! Thanks for visiting Kat. You are welcome anytime!!!

Zoo

2012-02-15T16:00:00.000-08:00

We took Enoch to the zoo for the first time on the first Saturday of February. It was a beautiful sunny day....and a lot of other families had the same idea. Despite the crowd, we had a great time. Here are a few pictures....

Fun trip. Enoch now asks if we can go to the zoo again. That's how we know he liked it!

New Suit

2012-01-28T15:28:00.001-08:00

2011 for the Weldons

2011-12-31T13:34:00.000-08:00

Enoch with friend, Emma
- Dec. '11

Shaun and I talked yesterday about what happened in 2011 for our little family. For our own sake, I am recording it here in this post so I don't forget.

Family Photos (January)
Harry Potter Exhibit at the Pacific Science Center (Feb)
Test Drove Mini-Vans (Feb.)
Shaun turned 31 (Feb)
Shaun Lost Job at Bellingham Cold Storage because he continued to take classes at WWU (March)

Shaun got an Internship at the Institute for Watershed Studies at WWU (March)
Shaun started getting REALLY good grades after loosing his job (immediately)
Enoch really enjoyed Easter Egg Hunting (April)
My dad came up to visit by himself (April)
Sarah babysat for us for a quarter (Winter)
Katherine babysat for a for a quarter (Spring)
Natalie babysat for a quarter (Summer)
Brooke babysat all year (Mon,Wed, Fri.)
We went to the temple in Vancouver, BC.
Lindsay assisted (for job) on a 6 day civil jury Trial in Everett, WA -- LONG days! (May)
Enoch saw his first movie in a theater -- Cars 2 (June)
Shaun and I made a complicated cake together after Enoch went to bed (June)
Enoch turned 2 and we had a family party (June/July)
Shaun's Grandpa Weldon passed away (June 30, 2011)
We went to Wenatchee, WA, for the funeral (July)
Lindsay turned 28 (July)
Shaun and I went on a 3 hour cruise around Bellingham Bay on the Lady Washington (a boat used in the Pirates of the Carribean Movie) (July)
The Tuppers came up to visit and we all toured the boats (July)
We spent time with my step-grandma, Masako, who was visiting from Japan (August)
Shaun's Internship turned into a paying part-time job! (August)
Enoch got a lot better at speaking.
We went camping at Ensign Ranch (September)
Enoch burned his hand while camping at Ensign Ranch. He got a huge blister and we left early. (September)
Enoch started wearing a bow-tie to church (September)
Lynden Fair (September)
Puallup Fair (September)
Blackberry picking and made freezer jam for first time (September)
We got released from our calling at church as Nursery leaders (October)
Enoch was a pirate for Halloween and got to go trick-or-treating at the church party. (October)
We had a lady bug infestation (October)
We all went through 3 different corn mazes (October)
Enoch rode on a "train" [30 gallon bucket with whole cut out- with wheels- pulled by train looking tractor] (October)
Shaun was called as a Ward Membership Clerk at church (Nov)
Went to Covington, WA for Thanksgiving and then to Kirkland, WA for Thanksgiving 2 (November)
Shaun started applying to jobs in anticipation of graduation in March (November)
Made Baklava for first time (December)
Christmas in Kirkland, WA with Shaun's family (December)
Christmas night was in Kirkland hotel...were we found a room filled with treats from a secret santa (December)
Day after Christmas, we checked out of hotel and found out that the decorations were meant for another hotel guest--who was upset that we got them. (December)
Christmas #2 in Covington, WA with Lindsay's family
First time going to Whatcom County Museum-Lightcatcher Building (December)

So, 2011 was a good year.

We anticipate some changes will come in 2012, such as:

Shaun will go to LA to buy a couple suits from my uncle Alan (Jan)

Shaun will graduate (March)

Shaun will get a new job (???)

Lindsay will retire from working to be a stay at home mom (???)

Move (???)

Enoch will turn 3

Enoch will become potty trained (??!)

New baby may come (???? we don't know???)

We hope for the best next year and hope to remain grounded to what's important in life, our family..and the gospel of Jesus Christ!

Planning for my friends' future....

2011-12-11T22:34:00.001-08:00

I don't mean to sound insensitive, but I have a many friends who are very beautiful, smart, creative, funny, educated, talented, and women of integrity...but for some reason, despite their valiant efforts, are not married yet. It seems to baffle us all...but to pass the time and for fun, I have started to plan 2 friends' weddings. t's kind of a game....to see if I can pick out the good stuff they'll like.

E. Pool - She is woman who has a retro sense of taste in music and artwork (Rosie the Riveter), who works with as a student counselor in a high school, lover of Harry Potter stories, is mature, and has does everything with a pleasant simplicity. She is my age...and I anticipate she won't have a huge budget to throw down when her Mr. Darcy comes along, so, I have tried to pick out things that are pretty, but special, retro dress, and cool.

K. White- She is my other friend, whom I still need to plan out her future reception. Alas, without a groom (so far)-- the plans are focused around her likes and needs. She is a smart middle/ high school science teacher with the height of a runway model. She is a subtle redhead with a silly sense of humor and a warm inviting heart (& hug). She e-mailed me 2 inspiration pictures-- to help in my search. Please see below.

She has a sense of humor that will add whimsy and joy to the selections I will make. She likes yellow and other bright colors. She loves chocolate, baking, and math.

If any of you know of a righteous man who might like a gal like Pool or White, make sure to let me know! But...for now, I will PIN.

A Conversation and Belly-Button Wiggle

2011-12-04T21:37:00.001-08:00

Yesterday, Enoch was sitting on the couch talking to his dad, my husband, about his belly-button. Here's what I could capture afterwards.

Gingerbread Houses, Christmas Tree, and Belly Button

2011-12-04T17:06:00.001-08:00

We went to the Port of Bellingham's Holiday event on Saturday. Gingerbread houses made by people in the community were out for display, children's choirs sang, there were horse carriage rides, firetruck rides, the Maritime Museum (tiny) was open for Enoch to grab the ship wheel of. We had a good time.

We have also gotten our Christmas tree up (last Monday).

I should also like to add some cute pictures of Enoch showing us his belly-button.

Yeah for Christmas time with Enoch!!!!

What else-- Thanksgiving!

2011-11-27T13:34:00.001-08:00

We made a two day trip down to family near Seattle for Thanksgiving. Enoch was the most popular one in our family--- and we are so glad! He was well received and loved by his family! Thursday, we were at my family's house, then Friday, we went to Shaun's family's house.
THURSDAY....

Shawn Murray & Enoch in back of car on ride to my dad's house.

Saya, Noah, Laurel, Shawn, Shaun & Enoch, Lindsay, and Dad--- in front of The Big Meal

My dad-- who doesn't like getting his picture taken.

Resting Turkey. It was cooked in pieces...with a sage and parsley puree for flavor---hence the green color.

Me...with Yuko (my dad's wife) cooking in the background.

Enoch, Lindsay, Shaun (husband), Shawn (brother)...and dad in back.

Yuko making gravy.

Shawn- the brother- posing as a though he knows YOU!!!

Enoch's dinner-- he never ate.

Enoch played with some watering cans.

Yuko-- not cooking....ALMOST eating!

Shawn and Laurel enjoying the PIE.

My plate.

Enoch and my dad.

Finger in front of the flash-- but this is a group picture with Yuko.

FRIDAY.....Shaun's parent's house.

Enoch playing cars with his cousins, Andrew (left) & Richie (right).

Still playing cars. Uncle Ree on the couch and Gramoo on back left chair.

Getting Gas-- Enoch ate a bagel.

SATURDAY....OUR HOME... the next morning...a tower was built. I will call it-- Turkey Tower.

Thanksgiving 2011!!

Bite a Baguette

2011-11-01T22:03:00.000-07:00

This is a moment caught in October when Enoch preferred to eat directly from the baguette rather than a torn off piece. Super cute.

Acting!

Enoch calls bread "pahn." (Sound like he's speaking Spanish- bread = pan)

(Also- Japanese sounding--- pao)

We sure love bread in our house!

Costumes from 2009-2011

2011-10-31T22:38:00.000-07:00

Enoch was able to celebrate Halloween with a tiny bit of candy this year... about six pieces after going to a church trick or treat event the Saturday before. Tonight, he was not interested in getting more. He just enjoyed seeing the "kids" at the church event. We tempted him into his costume by giving him M&M's this evening so we could take pictures. He was quickly out of it thereafter. He was a pirate and was good at saying "R."

Speaking of letters, Enoch points them out on signs now. He's still learning his alphabet and counting-- but he is driven and interested. It's amazing to watch him grow up! We love him sooooo much!

Kill the Ladybugs

2011-10-18T21:08:00.000-07:00

I used to like ladybugs, but now I don't. I am trying to rid myself of them...and have been forced to kill them. The last few weeks, we've had a ton of lady bugs coming into our house through two windows. It is gross. I keep vacuuming up patches of them hiding in the window sill in the living room-- like 25 in a clump. WHY!!? I recently a clip on Hulu of Sesame Street's classic "Ladybug Picnic" and I cringed. Shaun just informed me there are now there are 3 on the wall behind me. I just said, "Please, get the Vacuum."

Another Wonderful Year at Stoney Ridge Farm

2011-10-16T22:33:00.000-07:00

Saturday was a wonderful day! We really enjoyed each other's company and the adventure to Stoney Ridge Farms in Everson, WA. We ended up being the first ones in line when they opened and rushed to get fresh Apple Cider Donuts and hot chocolate when from the little store. We were going to see the ANIMALS---Enoch's anticipated favorite part-- but decided to put Enoch on a "train" ride by himself. He did soooo well. We have a video as proof on our computer. When he watches the video he points at the screen and calls it the Tickle Train. (?? I don't know why.???) Then we saw animals. Enoch liked the bunny, cow, and birds. He doesn't like horses yet. We think size is intimidating for him.

Then We rode in an trailer-ish thing- pulled by a real tractor down to the pumpkin patch. We had to convince Enoch to leave the tractor. He really wanted to ride the actual tractor. He loves them. After some carrying, we got him distracted enough to look at some pumpkins and then walk around a corn maze. He likes being able to decide where to go. Then we got out, had some pumpkin donuts...and rode the tractor ride back up to the main area. Enoch rode the train one more time...and we left. We stopped by Bellwood Arces on the way home to get some killer apple cider....then hit our favorite taco truck for lunch. Enoch took a nap at home...and we relaxed a bit.

Shaun put my new bike handle grips on my bike (They work great) and fixed the MP3 jack I broke on our elliptical. (I tried getting my laptop to rest on the console...but it slipped and pushed the jack into the console. But it works now. When Enoch woke up, we watched some Shrek 3 and made dinner. While it was cooking (Grilled burgers), we went on a quick bike ride. SOOOOOO fun. With my new handles, I actually enjoy getting on my bike. (They were gross cheap falling apart ones previously.) We played a game in a dirt field on our bikes where we played chase on the bikes (Enoch was in a bike trailer). Super great because Enoch was laughing a bunch. OH...and Shaun tried to save a cold gardener snake in our road by picking it up and putting it in the grass. How nice. (It was so cold it wasn't moving.)

Then we got a Redbox movie, put Enoch to bed happy, and watched the movie. It was a fun family day!!

The Real Housewives of Bellingham

2011-10-11T22:34:00.000-07:00

I was cruzing around the internet this evening after Enoch went to bed and happened upon Bravo TV. I watched a clip from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (California). It apparently was on autoplay-- so as I started talking to Shaun, I heard the next videos....which were poor quality videos with the women in the cast talking about how much they love their nice fans and being recognized. I was amazed that they would allow themselves to answer these questions. They sounded so narcissistic. So, I whipped out my camera and made a quick video this evening to show you my version of how they sounded. (I did only one take--so don't expect perfection.).....

Food Websites Worth Mentioning

2011-10-05T23:17:00.000-07:00

I have recently noticed some food websites that I had not seen before. They look pretty neat. I thought I would share two with you.

Budget Bytes - Recipes that priced out for you.

Start Cooking - Fun videos - positive- simple.

Let me know if you have any favorites!

Bow Tie

2011-09-29T22:49:00.000-07:00

Enoch IS so cute!

Shaun put his old bow tie on him before we slipped off to church last Sunday. Enoch didn't put up a fight-- and kept it on the whole time. Shaun was talking to Enoch today and church came up. Shaun said, "Do you remember wearing your church clothes?" Enoch put a hand on his neck and said, "Bow." (He remembers!)

I will be keeping my eyes out for more in the future.

The Alphabet Photo Game: A- Z & the Puyallup Fair

2011-09-18T21:25:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Sarah's post, I had a fun thing to do this week. Although, I didn't do it with my child...just me ...and I invited my friend Emily Pool to join me on Wednesday around the mall for a part of my hunt. We did a fun search for letters that aren't letters. I am going to continue to add to my collection...F, G, M, N are really hard to find. Here's my collection so far.

Enoch might enjoy this game in a few months. Try it, you may LOVE it!

For My Dear Confused Husband...

2011-09-12T23:42:00.000-07:00

Gift Ideas ...for when you say how hard it is to shop for me.

· Baking Silpat, 11.6" x 16.5"

· Collection Magnetic Measuring Spoons

· Pyrex Prepware 4-Cup Measuring Cup

· Soft Grip Tongs, 12", & 9"(multiples)

· Icing Spatula

· Silicone spatula (multiples, in different sizes)

· Charter Club Bedding, Damask Dobby 500 Thread Count SheetSet (Queen- Color:Platinum)

· Gourmet Basics by Mikasa Flatware, Satin Tanner 50 Piece Set

· Oneida Flatware 18/10, Aero 6 Piece Hostess Set

· Le Creuset Enamel Cast Iron Round French Oven, 7.25Qt. (Colbat Blue)

· Arthur (Three-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy) (2011)

· Mega Mind (Movie- 2010)

Enoch's Owie on Day 3

2011-09-11T16:03:00.000-07:00

Last night Enoch and I watched Shrek on the couch and he let me take pictures of his burned hand. The lines on his hands have faded quite a bit, but the blister remains big and intimidating. (Read on for graphic picture.)

Last thing, here's the Duplos flower Shaun made me this morning!!! How nice.

I've Gotta Try This....

2011-09-11T14:12:00.000-07:00

I saw a recipe for Homemade GoldfishCrackers. Wow. This could be very interesting to do with Enoch. I think I would put tape around the whole "cookie cutter" to cut down on sharp edges for my 2 year old. Hummmmmm....has anyone else tried this?

Camping at Ensign Ranch

2011-09-10T15:14:00.000-07:00

We went camping on Thursday, but came home early on Friday morning to take Enoch to the doctor. He burned his left hand the night before after grabbing a metal telescoping smores stick that was hot. We put his hand in water for 20 minutes, then took him to the store to buy baby Tylenol. He fell asleep. In the morning he had a huge blister and burn lines. We got back to Bellingham and took him to see his doctor. It appears that his blister was pretty firm--and likely won't pop. That's great...but he gets to wear a bandage on his hand to keep the area protected and clean.

Yesterday, when we came back, was our 5th wedding anniversary. We took a picture of us coming back from camping in the car....dirty from camping and getting very little sleep on our uncomfortable bed.

BUT...we got that super happy clean feeling after taking showers when we got home. We did go out an get some Greek food for dinner because camp food--which we have yet to make all of-- isn't as good when we aren't camping.

PS We will camp again someday...but will bring an amazing bed....and will be using wood smores sticks.

Catching up on the Fun... End August- Early September 2011

2011-09-10T14:28:00.000-07:00

Why Enoch Ate His Dinner

2011-08-17T08:43:00.000-07:00

Enoch is two (2) years old and he has already discovered the joy of finding & gobbling up free food samples at Costco and Trader Joes. He will eat samples of foods he has refused to eat at home, or things we didn’t even think to offer him.

Recently, while at Trader Joes, they had a sample that Enoch liked—so, we bought it and took it home. I cut it up so he could handle it easier, but when he saw it, he wouldn’t eat it. An idea came to my mind.... “Put it in a cupcake paper.” I did.

SUCCESS!!! He eat it all up and we just kept refilling the cupcake paper and offering him another sample. It was hilarious! We will be trying this again in the future.

Visting Teaching

2011-08-14T22:53:00.000-07:00

Today, I was planning my visiting teaching message for the month, and saw this video on You Tube. For those of you who are member's of of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS), you may relate. For those of you who aren't, "Visiting Teaching" is something the women of the church 18 and older are asked to participate in. Every woman gets assigned some women to visit in the church and someone to visit them also. Once a month, we are asked to visit and share a message of faith with those women and check in on how their doing personally. It's a great opportunity to make friends and strengthen our testimonies together-- as well as provide service for those who may need it (look out for each other).

I have gained a better testimony of visiting teaching as I have really taken the time to dive into the lessons and make a VERY special effort to personalize the lesson for the woman I am sharing it with. This has helped me to reclaim my individual identity as Lindsay--who can be humorous, and who can critically think and expand on ideas.

Lately, my routine has caused me to feel like a very bland and muted person. I just, sleep, go to work, make dinner, play with Enoch, put Enoch to bed, let Shaun do his homework--take a shower, dry my hair, watch a show on Hulu, go to bed...start again. Planning my visiting teaching messages has proven to be an exhilaration excercise for my mind to reinterpret and process the message from the church to suit the needs of Julia (The woman I visit teach). I have felt really happy and it has shaken up my routine and made me more aware of how to use my free time in a rewarding manner. Yeah!

Highlights of Our Week

2011-08-14T17:32:00.000-07:00

Highlights of the week...Delicious Taco Salad. We cooked our own taco shell bowls in the oven with some cooking spray and two bowls. REALLY good, simple, and light.

Start with your homemade shell, romaine lettuce, spinach, add pan cooked chicken breasts- shredded, organic pinto beans with a little cumin, pico de gallo, olives, cojito cheese, avacado, sour cream mixed with Chalula hot sauce, then drizzel with some El Pato Tomato and Jalapeno Sauce! Really tasty!

Next thing, Enoch was finally captured on "film" wearing my high heels. He's actually good at shuffling around in them.

Third highlight this week: Enoch sitting on his "potty again." He didn't "go" but he sat down for a long time. I eventually just moved it to the living room so I wouldn't have to sit on the bathroom floor anymore waiting.

Fourth and last highlight, Shaun and I cleaned our room. It was a big mess before...and now, you can practically hear an echo.

BEFORE...

AFTER....

Well, that's our week.

Our Silly Son

2011-08-07T23:18:00.000-07:00

Enoch has learned to pose with meaning...like exaggeration for humor's sake.

I think I must be rubbing off on him.

Visit with Lindsay's Side of the Family

2011-08-07T23:14:00.000-07:00

Saturday, we ventured down to Kirkland, WA, and visited with my brother Shawn outside his work place before heading to Covington, WA, to see my dad, Yuko (my step-mom), and Yuko's mother, Masako, who was visiting from Japan. It was nice seeing Shawn again. He works on Saturdays so, it's hard to do anything together. He hadn't seen Enoch since he was 6 months old. (19 months ago) Enoch warmed up to him---eventually, and handed him leaves he found in the parking lot.

Don't we look alike! I'm one of four kids born to my mom and dad. Shawn is #2 and passed me in height long ago. He tells me he wants to be Enoch's favorite uncle.

Playing in the car can only help build a bond.

When we arrived in Covington, Enoch explored the house and then was willing to take some pictures on the stairs with Masako.

She was SUPER nice and paid special attention to him. He was very well loved by everyone! My sister, Laurel, even made it over. Yeah! Enoch spent about 45 minutes going around the house with 2 watering cans pretending to water every plant in the house. He would recruit someone new each time to help him. Grandpa, Masako, Yuko, Laurel, Daddy, and even Mommy.

Yuko made a tasty lunch which included HOMEMADE French Bread! Delicious.

We went to the neighbor hood park. This is the only picture we took there. Enoch really likes rocks. He sat on this one (below).

Lindsay and Dad! He doesn't like pictures so he makes crazy faces.

I was showing him how crazy I can be too.

Thanks for the fun! We love seeing our families!

Enoch Loves a Good Hat...

2011-08-07T22:40:00.000-07:00

Check out the Sombrero Enoch tried on at Value Village this last week. Love it!

Armys of a Little Boy

2011-08-03T22:27:00.000-07:00

This is Enoch's Ball army.

This is Enoch's Stuffed Animal Army.

This is Enoch's Car Army--most of them.

And Enoch is the Captain of these armies. It's great being a mom to Enoch!

Cruising in Style Around Bellingham Bay

2011-07-24T14:50:00.000-07:00

Friday, July 22nd, we went on an evening 3 hour sail on the Lady Washington. It was great. It was calming and beautiful and fun to be on a replica of an old ship. This ship was used in the Pirates of the Caribbean as the Interceptor. Shaun and I even touched the "boom" that Orlando Bloom hung onto. We heard little bits about shooting the movie, but mostly we enjoyed being out on the water and watching the crew shuffle around deck to get all the sails out. We had ALL but the "royals" out. It was a PERFECT night for sailing. It was a medium wind and sunny--but not hot.

The funnest part for me was when they shot the cannon (with blanks). The first one was towards an approaching whale cruise boat that was taking pictures of us....and then they circled around us closer and stopped their engines so we could shoot at them again. See the video for that....

Saturday, our friends the Tuppers were up from Lynnwood. We took them to the daily tour of the boat and took some pictures with Enoch. He liked go up and down the stairs on the ship. We actually toured 2 boats-- the Lady Washington AND the Hawaiian Chieftain, which is another replica ship that's not as tall...nor as precise in its replicating. Both were very cool to see.

The boats are in town until the 1st of August. I would suggest people make time to go on a sailing if they can!

Lady Washington and the Hawaiian Chieftan

2011-07-21T13:57:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow evening, I get to go on a evening sail around Bellingham Bay with Shaun for 2 hours on the Lady Washington (bigger one on right)!!! Happy Birthday to me! (July 20th)

I haven't been on a sail boat before--and defiantly not a old looking boat. It will get me excited to see the 4th Pirates of the Caribbean movie.

Gifts from Japan

2011-07-20T18:35:00.000-07:00

We received gifts from my Japanese Step-Grandmother today in the mail. Enoch loved the snacks. There was a rice cracker wrapped in seaweed and some cake that we caught him on video eating.

Thank you very much!

Inspiration for a bathroom....

2011-07-16T22:48:00.000-07:00

We are not homeowners and have never been. Sometimes I think about how I would design our house if we built one...or remodeled one. It's my great jigsaw puzzle that I've thought about since I was maybe 8....so, like 20 years. It is an ever changing labyrinth of ideas since I like so many things. I saw these tiles and got excited.

And temperature sensitive glass tile!!! What?! I would love this in a guest bathroom.

Love it!

Leaps in Speech

2011-07-13T23:05:00.000-07:00

Today, Enoch was put in timeout for hitting Shaun. At the end, we always ask him to say sorry and give us a hug. He's never said the word sorry before, but has smiled or said something I don't' understand--then hugs us. Well, he actually said "Sorry" really clearly today. We were impressed!

He also had a clear nightmare. When he woke up from his nap today--he started crying- which is pretty normal. What was sad was when Shaun went in to get him, he was standing and backing away into a corner of his crib--pointing at the other side of the crib and crying. He had to be held and comforted for about 5 minutes before he could return to play mode.

Lastly, Enoch loves showing us that he knows the words, "UP" and "DOWN." He demonstrates it constantly with many things--including his body, toys, and even when we're walking on an incline or decline. We're loving his enthusiasm for opposites.

Playing with the Cousins

2011-07-08T20:25:00.000-07:00

We went to Wenatchee, WA, for Shaun's Grandpa Weldon's funeral this past week. It was a lovely funeral with many well wishers.

One exciting part about a funeral is the mini-family reunions it generates in a day or two. Enoch had the chance to really develop a love for his cousins as he played with them this week. He especially enjoyed a new game called "Mr./Ms. Wolf." He liked playing the wolf. See Enoch's attempt to be frightening! So cute.

Also, here's a few pictures of Enoch playing cars at his Grandma Johnson's house.

He liked attempting to escape the house, and play outside. He found out where grandma's stool was....and that was also part of one attempted escape (and was used to unlock the deadbolt).

It was like 100 degrees F in Wenatchee. We melted. When we got back to Bellingham, we were so happy to have cool weather. A friend wrote on her blog that the Northwest is like the AC of America. I totally agree!

Party Down for Enoch- The Newest Toddler in Town

2011-07-03T14:14:00.000-07:00

Enoch turned 2 on June 29th. Saturday, July 1st, my family was able to make it for a small party for Enoch. Friday night, I made Enoch a birthday cake and had decorated it with Disney's Cars movie characters. I simply found the images on the internet, re-sized them in "Paint" and printed them off. I then cut them out and taped a toothpick into the bottom of each of them. They ended up looking a lot like the Cars movie poster.

I was delighted to see how excited he was when he saw it. He was quite and his mouth dropped open and his eyes got big. I've never seen him react like that. It gave me so much joy to see him enjoy the cake. He then wanted to touch it and name all the characters.

Our happy 2 year old!

Here's Enoch being sung to---the third time. He really liked being sung to by everyone, blowing out the candles, and then he'd say, "More." Adorable!

For me, as a mom, I am really enjoying the fun that we can have with Enoch, and his happiness gives me more reason to try every time to make sure everything is done with thought and love. Since Shaun is in school and not working, we couldn't afford presents this year, so, we made a cake, made decorations, and our family supplied the presents. Its really been a blessing and a wonderful opportunity to see Enoch making connections with the traditions of birthdays and figuring out that people are treating him with a new type of attention and seeing him warm up to others quickly.

Yuko, my step-mom (my father married her about a month after I was married to Shaun), revealed a new side of herself this weekend on her visit. She's an ARTIST!!! Look at this drawing she did of Enoch! It's beautiful, fun, and captures Enoch's image so well. All Enoch's gifts were very kind and thoughtful! Thank you everyone.

PS It should be noted that Shaun's family couldn't make it up to Bellingham this weekend because Shaun's grandpa Weldon passed away after a long fight with cancer. Our love is with Shaun's family as they process and adjust to this change and loss in their lives.

Toddler-2 and Cars 2

2011-06-26T13:21:00.000-07:00

As an adventure and gift for Enoch's birthday Wednesday, we took him to see Cars 2.
He LOVES the first Cars movie, so, we thought this would be easy. It wasn't exactly easy. He didn't want to sit still, he wanted to sit on the stairs in the theater. He wanted to stand in the back of the theater, and eventually, he wanted to leave. Good try. We think he was too distracted by the new setting. We'll wait a while before we do that again, hoping he'll be more prepared.

Reasons why I might be a Secret Princess

2011-06-22T21:40:00.000-07:00

You know the movies where a girl/woman finds out that she's a princess. Well, it hasn't happened yet, but I have my suspicions. Here they are:

1. I only need to touch a monkey-bar and I get a blister (very delicate hands)
2. I am difficult for others to shop for (or so I'm told every year)
3. I am told I'm a little food snob--and enjoy good food. (no thank you Pork Rinds)
4. I say please and thank you....like a pro.
5. I seem to always get the chore of washing the bathroom (Cinderella-like, right?)
6. I know I have European royalty in my genealogy very far back....
Well, I guess after writing it down, it doesn't look like a very good list. I don't think I'm a real princess. I'd rather be myself anyway.

The 5 Second Rule

2011-06-18T19:12:00.000-07:00

By Blair Koenig

The Lie I Choose to Live as Truth (...unless it's a wet thing).

Lindsay's Dream Kitchens

2011-06-17T22:36:00.000-07:00

What's your kitchen dream?

Couples Late Night Baking

2011-06-15T00:20:00.000-07:00

Shaun noticed a pretty cake on a website-- a Chocolate Truffle Raspberry one. We made it tonight after we put Enoch to bed.
See...

Did you notice all the butter for this recipe?

Here Shaun has mixed together coco powder and boiling water. That's sour cream in the 3/4 cup that he's about to add. It's part of the cake batter.

We had to thaw some frozen raspberries and collect the juices.... that would all become the raspberry filling.

We had to take out some for the frosting's puree --used later.

Running low on sugar....

Chopping chocolate for Ganache....

Shaun adding the raspberries to the filling mixture...

Making the Ganache.... chopped chocolate with warm cream on top.....start to mix....

and it gets creamier....

...and then add some butter for shine...and refrigerate to set.

Shaun starting on the buttercream frosting...with egg whites and sugar on the stove in a double boiler set up... (kills the bacteria in eggs when you heat them to 160 F.

Transfer to mixer and attempt to get stiff egg white peaks...

Raspberry puree for frosting....

Cakes are done-- three 9 inch rounds.

Add 21 tbspn butter to frosting....but try not to think about it. (Its a big cake...)

Chop MORE chocolate in prepartation for chocolate drizzle at end...

Frosting is whipped....and done.

While waiting for our cakes to cool, we found out that our counter-top is NOT flat...please note the 1/4 cup of light cornsyrup in background is leaning to the right. Shaun got out his Level -app for his phone...and proved his theory.

Putting together the cake. Ganache- with a piping of it around the edge--then fill in with raspberry filling. Layer again...

Frost....with knife...not bumpy spatula....or else it ruins your work!!! Then refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Then drizzle with chocolate again, add a little ganache decoration on top (mine looked like chocolate turds.) Then refrigerate again...and eat.

It was very moist...very rich...light cake...strong dark chocolate flavor. Take tiny bites. I was really glad Shaun and I made it together. It was a labor intensive cake, but really fun to do together! If you want some, call Shaun--he's home this week---and we have TOO MUCH!!

My Cupcake Shaun Loves His Cayenne Cupcakes....

2011-06-08T23:07:00.000-07:00

Shaun made a request Monday night for cupcakes. Tonight, I finally made chocolate cupcakes --with four different flavored chocolate frostings.

1) Orange

2) Maple

3) Cayenne Pepper

4) Peppermint

It's a really great cake and frosting recipe and making up the frosting flavors is my favorite part. Cayenne is a staple in our house. So fun! It's hot, but it goes away quickly. It doesn't last long. It's not like eating spicy food that forces you to drink water. You get the burn with the sweetness, but then it's gone when you swallow. Try it and/or make up your own! It turns something normal into something unique and different! (It's also an excuse to eat more than one.)

Summer Wish List

2011-06-02T22:03:00.000-07:00

Mother's Day 2010

Western Washington is a green lush place--known for its rain most of the year. Well, after waiting long enough, we do get a beautiful summer--or end of summer at least. With Enoch turning 2 at the end of the month, I am excited for the potential opportunities to enjoy some time together outside. Also, this weekend we're suppose to get some sun!

Our budget is VERY tight over the summer, but I've put together a activity wish list...even if we can't do everything right now.

ACTIVITY WISH LIST
1. Go to Whistler in British Columbia for 3 nights. We had so much fun last year.
2. Go on a Whale Watching Cruise.
3. Go Camping.
4. Have a picnic in a park.
5. Take Enoch swimming
6. Woodland Park Zoo
7. Disney Cars 2 movie
8. Go to Children's Museum
9. Spray bottle water chases
10. Sidewalk chalk
11. Northwest WA Fair
12. Puyallup State Fair
13. Teach Enoch how to crack an egg
14. Cornwall Park water play area with Enoch
15. Read a book outside
16. Buy food at the Farmer's Market
17. Go To Mallards Ice Cream
18. Go on walks after dinner
19. Buy good bubbles....and use them
20. Potty Train Enoch
21. Fix our bikes and buy baby bike attachment--and ride around more
22. Let Enoch play with dried beans and lentils/dried peas etc outside in a bucket

Not all of these (the ones that cost money) will be possible, but many will be and variations can be adapted as well. Summer is a calling and I'm going to pick-up the phone!

What are your summer wishes?

10 Things About Enoch

2011-05-30T13:22:00.000-07:00

1. Loves the movie Cars. Loves to point out all car, trucks, and buses. AND... says, "Go, go, go, go!" when we get in our car. (Like in the movie when the cars are racing.)

2. We have annoying ants that have some nest under our whole apartment (here when we moved in and are here all but winter)---and must have a tunnel system under the carpet. Enoch has learned to announce every time he sees them, and says, "Uckie!" or "Ahnz." He will kill them if we don't get to them fast enough.

3. Enoch knows his body parts. (Head, hair, belly-button, eyes, teeth, lips, tongue, ears...etc)

4. Enoch really wants me to let him crack more eggs. I let him do 1 or 2--but it so much work to pick out the egg shells....and wash his hands....so, he cries when I won't let him now.

5. The layers of pillows on our bed are Enoch's favorite place to hang out. He will sit on one, put on behind his back, then let 2 sit on his lap....and then we pretend we can't see him...until he yells, "BOO!" Adorable.

6. Rocks. The collecting and throwing of rocks, are Enoch's favorite hobby! We have a pile of rocks he's collected outside near our patio. He also likes to find LARGE rocks, pull them out of the earth, and then throw them in a short stubby ground bush--where we'll never see them again.

7. "Run! Run! Run!"--- is a common phrase at our house which means, I'm going to chase you now...so, get going.

8. Naked Baby makes an appearance throughout the house after his bath. We ALWAYS have to chase him. Always. He's annoyed when we make him put on clothes....but he doesn't know how to get them off himself yet.

9. Reading is become a more enjoyed activity....well looking at books. He doesn't have the patience to listen to us read anything yet. He likes finding things in books...such as doors, windows, and puppies.

10. Phones are a fun thing for him and he likes to talk. Lucky for him, in this technology time we have entered--he gets to see at least a picture of mom or dad when we're on the phone (on speaker) or gets to Skype with family. He even likes playing with his toy phone if we're around and being silly. When we pretend to laugh on the play-phone, so will he.

Secret Murray Family Recipe REVEALED!

2011-05-27T15:16:00.000-07:00

This Memorial weekend marks the anniversary of when Shaun and I really met in Bothell, WA at a Memorial Day BBQ. Shaun needed to "home teach" (LDS church thing) my friend, Annika, who brought me, after the BBQ.
I sat through her lesson on General Conference talks from April 2006. We all went to someone's house afterwards to watch a movie (Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventures) and Shaun and I sat near eachother and talked. Bill and Ted isn't exactly a movie I need silence for.... At the end of the night, I asked the room if anyone wanted my cell number to put in their contacts--(wink wink Shaun). Shaun took it down and invited me to another church activity that week. We went on a date each night that week and by the end of the week--went to a movie (X-Men 3) and none of our friends showed up. We held hands and later that night, had our first kiss. The following week, we said "I love you," and the third week, we got engaged. So, this is a special time of year when I remember my quick decision to commit to Shaun and am always so happy it worked out so well.

Anyway, since I'm in such a happy mood, I want to share with you a salad recipe I got from my great grandmother when I was in high school. She made it at a Family Reunion when I was 14. Its a simple sweet salad...but the dressing is what makes it.

Mango Chutney- Salad
Chutney Dressing

1 cup salad oil
1/3 cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic, grated
1 cup mango chutney (buy in store by salad dressings in little jar)

Put all ingredients in jar and shake well, and refrigerate. Serve in a bowl.

Salad for Chutney Dressing
1 head of Romaine (or other green), washed, dried
1 can pineapple Rings ( or use fresh)
Paprika

Break up lettuce leaves, keeping them rather small. Put them in a large flat serving bowl. Take pineapple rings and roll the edge of them in paprika. Then arrange them on top of the greens. Let each person take some greens and pineapple, and put the chutney dressing on themselves.

When choosing a chutney, each tastes VERY different...and may affect if you like the dressing or LOVE the dressing. I suggest the two following brands.

I like Crosse & Blackwell Genuine Major Grey's Chutney
This chutney will be at your grocery store.

Stone Wall Kitchen's Major Grey's Chutney
This chutney I've only found in specialty fancy kitchen stores.

NOTE: Expect to pay 7-10 dollars for a 9 oz. bottle of Chutney. (Expensive) But you don't have a lot of other ingredients in the salad--so it balances out.

I've been very secretive with the recipe in the past--but now, I'll share with you---my friends. Enjoy!!!!!

10 Things About Shaun

2011-05-21T13:40:00.000-07:00

1. Shaun loves fall spices-- like nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, molasses, and allspice. So, pumpkin pie, molasses cookies, and apple cider gets him drooling.

2. Shaun served a mission for our church (LDS) from 1999-2001 in Kobe, Japan. He can still speak, read, and write in Japanese. He also has a strong fondness for Japanese food and traditions--like tatami mats. He'd like to live there for some span of time again.

American Foxhound

3. Shaun made a deal with Lindsay when he got married--that he wouldn't EVER try to bring a cat into the Weldon home. In return, Lindsay agreed to have a dog named Porthos--someday.

4. Shaun's dream is to live on a small farm...and learn how to take care of animals and have a big garden. He would also like a biodiesel truck to pull things around.

5. Ever since Shaun was a child, he's wanted to learn how to be a falconer. He's very good at pointing out ALL falcons he sees. Next step, get the glove....and a license....and a class.

6. Shaun is very interested in his ancestry and would love to go to Ireland and Norway.

7. Shaun is always warm. Somehow his body maintains a very high heat and is always interested in turning the AC on in the car and rarely wears a coat unless he's going to get wet.

8. Shaun has a knife and sword collection. It includes several pocket knives, skinning knives, machete three musketeers sword--a rapier, two samurai swords- katanas, and others. Lindsay has hidden the collection away in the closet since he married her. He's waiting for his own office --when he can display them again.

9. Shaun is actually quite musical. He has played the saxophone (8 years), guitar (6 years), bass (4 years), & sang in choir, jazz choir, and in church.

10. When Shaun switched elementary schools (in fourth grade), he told the kids at the new school to call him "Bug." It caught on--and BUG stuck around until high school.

10 Things About Lindsay

2011-05-18T22:26:00.000-07:00

1. I have NEVER mowed a lawn in my life. I grew up with two brothers who always got that weekend chore. (I think my sister, Laurel, is in the same boat as me.) Both of us learned to just stay quite and keep volunteering to vacuum. (We got the inside chores.)

2. I don't really like sweet gooey pastries-- like danishes and glazed scones. I like breads--but without the extra sugar. I get a headache if I eat a pastry for breakfast. (If I'm in the mood for a donut- or a cinnamon roll-- I'll request something warm and specialized.)

Finch Elementary School in Spokane, WA

3. In 4th grade I moved across town during the school year. My old class had been writing to a "pen pal" class in the city. I moved into the very 4th grade class we'd be writing to. At the end of the year we had a party and I knew everyone. I felt soooo cool.

Audubon Elementary School, Spokane, WA

4. My first kiss was in a play in college--age 18. So, it wasn't a REAL relationship kiss (that came when I was 20), but it was a great way to practice. But, I was really nervous for rehearsal. My director found out and ended up telling the boy. Anyway, I thought it felt like sticky rice. Not that great... but honestly, very educational.

5. My parents got divorced the last few months of my senior year of high school. I was busy --in the middle of "hell week" (drama term for the long and late rehearsals before opening the show) of my senior year musical, Anything Goes. I came home one evening to find my dad moving out at 10 pm. I cried and asked him to stay. He said he would for one more night. The next day I hugged him goodbye, went to school and right into opening night of our play-- knowing that he wouldn't be there when I got home. I cried off my makeup before our group warm up, had to excuse myself to reapply it and refocus--forgetting what was going on in my home life for a few hours. It all worked out--the show went on, and so did I. I am glad I did. It gave me joy to connect with the audience and my cast rather than feel sad at home. To this day, I have a very close connection with my dad.

6. Shaun and I got engaged after three weeks of dating. Then married in 3 months. Why? Because I knew I was suppose to marry him. Because I prayed about it, and because I couldn't find anything wrong with him--and I didn't want to be in a serious relationship if I was going back to college in a few months. The Lord's timing was very precise. Looking back, everything in our lives fell into place days before we met. It was our chance to fall in love and commit for eternity.

7. I like spicy food! I won't pretend I want to eat hot peppers or anything, but I like a good 4 out of 5 stars from my Thai Food orders. Luckily, so does my husband!

8. I like to draw! I really like to do cartoon-y images. I don't get to do enough of it. Unfourtunately, in elementary school, I had to pick ONE type of art--and I chose theater/drama. They won't let you take drawing/painting/ceramics too. But, I've REALLY found from a very young age- that I liked architecture and have always drawn house floorplans to relax. (I like to create new ones.) So, imagine little 11 year old Lindsay at the grocery store with her mom--looking at the shelves of magazines--an then asking her mom if she's buy her the most recent residential floorplan magazine instead of Tiger Beat or Seventeen. (the usual suspects) In fact, in high school, if I was in a play and had a small role, I'd use my rehearsal time interviewing my friends to see what they would want in there dream home. THEN, I'd draw it for them during the week. I thought it was so fun!

9. I never liked reading in school because of the deadlines. In middle school I skimmed "Matilda" by Ronald Dahl and wrote a book report on it. I got an A. A few years later, the movie came out and I was blow away because I hadn't realized she had special powers (allowing her to use her mind to cause things to move) when I'd written the report. I remember thinking, "It's a good thing my teacher let us pick our own books and she hadn't read mine." So, sad.

10. I really like Family Feud and Boggle. For my 20th birthday, I had a Family Feud themed college party at my apartment. It was epic! Really fun!! I even gave away toy cars to the winners of the live game-show all party members got to play. In the past, I have taken the Family Feud board-game questions with me camping to keep the fun going in the boring moments. Boggle is fun because there are so many words to find...with only short spurts of focus. That's good for my brain. I don't get excited for long games of RISK or Chess. I quickly loose on purpose and go get a snack while others play the long games.

That's a little more about me!

Motherhood

2011-05-08T17:19:00.000-07:00

Me as a young 20 year old--before my mission. Likely considering my future.

My friend, Karen, posted on her blog a some beautiful reflections about motherhood in her own life. She referenced an LDS talk, which I read over and loved too. I wanted to share a few things from the talk as well.

Karen is on the left. Taken at my pre-mission party.

A FEW THINGS ABOUT KAREN: I met her when I started college (when I was 18) and she soon was my friend. Karen has a very soothing voice, great height for enveloping friend hugs, and best of all--a desire to seek out humor and joy. I liked going over to her house back then. Currently, she's a middle school math teacher who will post about some of the student's middle school drama from the teacher's perspective. She makes me wonder what my teachers were saying about me. (I could be weird sometimes...)

Now onto my thoughts on motherhood. Honestly, I don't have a relationship of trust with my mother. So, when people talk about the role of a mother- I think of an imaginary woman in my head, not my own mother. I see the ideal mother...made up of all the traits I liked from different women in my life. When people say, "It was so good to talk to my mother..." I say, "Yeah." I say it not because I relate, but because I could IMAGINE how that could be nice with the ideal mother. I didn't realize I was doing this until I was married.

Karen, and several other women in my life, have given me the nurturing I needed. I deeply appreciate mentors and strong women who pass though my life--sometimes just for a few days. I've had protectors, nurturers, coaches, pushers, jesters all whom weren't my own mother.

Now here I am, a mother of a 22 month old little boy. I feel so blessed to have been able to have gotten married to the perfect husband for me--someone who I get along with, who I trust, who loves me, who shares the same big goals with me. Without him, I can't picture being a mom.

A quote I often think of as a woman is the following from a October 2000, General Conference Talk by Maragret Nadauld:
Women of God can never be like women of the world. The world has enough women who are tough; we need women who are tender. There are enough women who are coarse; we need women who are kind. There are enough women who are rude; we need women who are refined. We have enough women of fame and fortune; we need more women of faith. We have enough greed; we need more goodness. We have enough vanity; we need more virtue. We have enough popularity; we need more purity.

The guidance from this quote humbles me and causes me to reflect on my intentions, and reset my focus towards my eternal goals. I feel energized and ready to take action again.

The talk that Karen referenced was by Sheri Dew. She said:
Have you ever wondered why prophets have taught the doctrine of motherhood—and it is doctrine—again and again? I have. I have thought long and hard about the work of women of God. And I have wrestled with what the doctrine of motherhood means for all of us. This issue has driven me to my knees, to the scriptures, and to the temple—all of which teach an ennobling doctrine regarding our most crucial role as women. It is a doctrine about which we must be clear if we hope to stand “steadfast and immovable”²regarding the issues that swirl around our gender. For Satan has declared war on motherhood. He knows that those who rock the cradle can rock his earthly empire. And he knows that without righteous mothers loving and leading the next generation, the kingdom of God will fail.

Shaun and I have read this talk and agree that mothers have a great influence for good---and for bad if they are not careful. As Enoch gets older, I know the problems will get more complicated. I am glad to have the gospel of Jesus Christ in my life. I know that I am loved and that I have an responsibility to make a good faith effort to positively impact in the life of my son, and also in the lives of those meet.

I wasn't thinking much about mother's day until this last hour, but am glad I did.

Easter Egg Hunt- Probably only interesting to watch if you're us...

2011-04-30T15:39:00.000-07:00

Easter and Cars

2011-04-25T21:03:00.000-07:00

Saturday we checked our mail and saw a package from our old babysitter Sarah--who watched Enoch for one quarter she was out of college. She sent a sweet card and two special gifts for Enoch. Enoch LOVES the Disney movie Cars. Sarah sent him Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater. He has made them his special friends. They are the toy he carries around everywhere and have kept his attention the longest. They're well loved and already Mater has lost his right, side view mirror from being played with so much. I was in the living room this morning by myself before everyone woke up, and I heard "Cars?" come from Enoch's room. He was awake---and his new toys were the first thing he thought of. Very cute.

Easter weekend, my father came up to visit. We had an indoor easter egg hunt on Saturday, a walk in the beautiful weather around Lake Padden, and a low key homemade dinner. It was a nice two days to catch up with my dad and for Enoch to continue to establish a relationship with. They were good friends by the time he left on Sunday. That makes me very happy.

In case, I didn't mention it before, in March- Shaun was laid off from work. He has gotten an unpaid internship...and we are happy. Shaun has time to focus on school and is getting the classwork he needs finished. Shaun is planning on taking 7 credits this summer, then 20 in Fall and Winter...then graduating in March 2012 with a BS in Environmental Science. We're excited for him to finish and get working in an area he's passionate about.

That's all for now!

Work Update

2011-04-22T21:51:00.000-07:00

So, I've been a legal assistant for about 3.5 years. I have had the opportunity to work with a great bunch of people and have enjoyed their sense of humor throughout. I have assisted in helping my boss with deciding on marketing decisions.

Today, my boss pulled me into his office and shared this commercial with me---and said we needed to do a marketing campaign like this one. (joking)

Funny Stuff. Clever ad.

Life is slowly changing ...outlook is good.

2011-04-15T23:28:00.000-07:00

Baths, playing in boxes, reading, running, playing with cars, trip to Wenatchee, Enoch fell/jumped out of his crib for the first time---last time?, lemon cake, Shaun's internship collecting algae from local lakes, and the words "go, go, go, go!!!" firmly exclaimed to us from Enoch (meaning, run, I want to play chase).

More Family Photos

2011-02-09T23:18:00.000-08:00

When we got family photos taken 1-22-11, it was Enoch's lucky day because he got to run around, be chased by a photographer, his parents, and he even jumped into a crowd of kids running and was SOOOO happy. As I look at the pictures, I think about how special these pictures are. These weren't posed pictures, they were action shots---and I love how uninhibited Enoch is. I imagine, someday he'll fake a smile for a family picture--and I'll have to resort to silly clown antics to get a natural smile out of my little guy.

Here he is doing some warm-up laps before Shaun and I joined in.

Catch me if you can! (He may look still--but his teasing pause.) He was running in and out of a little chained up eating area.

As soon as we sat, Enoch ran away...to our delight. (We like to see him happy.) Also, strangers see a photographer and think, "Oh, their child is running everywhere for pictures....well, that's okay!"

None of our shots really "worked" since Enoch was suppose to sit. So, off we went.

Shaun thought, "Maybe we can put him on our shoulders....that will be fun and we don't have to chase him." Yep!

But, soon enough, Enoch was released from daddy's shoulders and up we climbed a hidden staircase...to trespass. Nobody seemed to mind....just stay quiet...and be sneaky.

A door to try and open...he's an opportunist. (It didn't open.- Phew!)

Can I catch you? (Note:magic hands are funner to run away from than towards.)

Hey Enoch, lets act natural and talk about how cute you are before we put you down and chase you some more.

Curiosity? Yes, please!

Adorable!

We ran into a doggie! Oh boy! Enoch was thrilled! So, was the doggie.

Now let's go into an area full of breakable pretty things. Right after this picture was taken, Enoch threw the glass ball ($17) he's holding. Lucky me, it didn't break. We decided this was a better area for Senior Pictures.

Awe! Shaun and Enoch chilling out.

Looking inside an old mail box.

This is in front of a commercial garage door on a hill. Cool huh!!!

Back to the Fairhaven Green. Did I mention that I can catch Enoch if I really want to...but I didn't. (I wanted him to have fun.)

Here's where some birthday party group of kids (9 yrs old maybe) were running around for a game--and Enoch joined in without hesitating. We had to grab him and carry him off--and he expressed his disapointment.

Enoch liked the water fountain here. Also, he kept trying to get down and explore the public bathrooms around the corner.

Enoch trying to escape our grip.

Do you see the little girl in the left corner. She and her sister were fascinated with Enoch...and he with them. The girl's father awkarding stood nearby trying to get his girls to get out of the pictures....Bellingham people are so nice. We told him his girls were actually helping to get Enoch to smile!

Second to last shot...tickling Enoch in our arms...fighting off his nap-time crankies.

It was a very memorable experience. I am so glad we made an event out of getting pictures. It captured an hour of our lives together. It was beautiful.

Tie Down Your Tie!

2011-02-09T22:35:00.000-08:00

Genius! I saw this smart idea-- and am going to share. Shaun thought it was clever too--and he would use this smart idea if I crafted this up for him. Its a way to keep a man's tie from moving around--w/o having to use a tie tack (aka- putting a HOLE in your nice tie). You just use part of an old button shirt, string it though the back of the tie, and then button it to the worn shirt. Cheap, nice, perfect!

My uncle (my dad's sister, Loretta, married him) Alan's father has a sweet suit store in Beverly Hills--which he helps run and does marketing for. I wonder if he knows about this. They could sell them in their store.

Family Photos with Courtney Price!!

2011-01-26T22:28:00.000-08:00

This last weekend we headed down to Fairhaven (touristy part of Bellingham) to meet up with our new favorite photographer--Courtney Price. She took some time to capture our family on film and do it with her own artistic eye. We've been checking everyday for sneak peeks of her work, and tonight, they were finally posted!! I got the chance to chat with Courtney a little as we walked from place to place and really liked her as a person, not just a talented photographer. I'd totally hang out with her! We give her an A+++ and highly recommend her.

COMPLETED: Pillows

2011-01-17T20:38:00.000-08:00

I blogged about this craft earlier this weekend--I made 2 pillow cases. Well, I have added to that and redone all the pillows for our bed. The old pillowcases were fading (had since 2002 in college), had torn seams, and changing color.

Now, I have:
  1.Grey Kingsize pillows;
  2. Standard flat pillows with an abstract fingerprint-like pattern;
  3. Soft down pillows with a thin light-blue and white strip; ....and a
  4. Small lumbar pillow in a blue and white kaleidescope-ish print.
I may get around to making a duvet...but the fabric I'd like is expensive---so, it may be cheaper to just buy one.

Also, I tried to make new headboard-replacement. I had some pictures above our bed...and I replaced in with spray painted paper-machie letters.

Next project: tackle organizing the sides of the bed...mostly finding a place for all the stuff that gets put there. (Garbage, old textbooks, old pregnancy books--unhelpful since I had a baby 18 months ago, receipts, boxes from moving...etc.)

Hopeful for the future...

2011-01-14T22:25:00.000-08:00

This may sound dramatic--but I made two pillowcases tonight. I've never made one before and I think I'm going to finally have matching pillowcases! So, I was changing the sheets on Enoch's bed this evening and I noticed that his pillowcase was dirty...and it was one we'd been having him use from our queen sheet set....so, I was stealing another one from another set---and anyway, it was messing up the pillowcase washing schedule. None of the pillowcases were ever clean all at the same time....and I wanted them to be.

I'm rambling. Back to the point, I decided to see if I could throw together a pillowcase before bedtime...and I did!!! I cut around the existing pillowcase as a pattern...and stared at the edging for a few minutes until I came up with a plan to replicate it. Well, it worked. Also, I figured out that it MUST be easy to make since I could create a useful item in a half an hour! Enoch's pillow (not pictured) is light blue with green, gray, white, and darker blue little dots all over it. It creates a cool mixed matched look with all three of his different crib sheets. (I'm not too matchy-matchy with decorating.)

After he went to bed, I decided to use my FAVORITE fabric--a simple white with thin light blue strips-- and made myself an even BETTER pillowcase. (I learned how to do it even faster and prettier if you can believe it.) I might just be a domestic woman in the making!

Night, Night!

We're alive and disease free

2010-12-13T23:38:00.000-08:00

Well, we had a nice Thanksgiving in Bellingham alone. Sadly, because of the snow we didn't venture down south to our Seattle-ish area families for Thanksgiving.

We did get to Skype though. I made a meal for 15 and--we had lots to leftovers. Enoch didn't eat the meal though. He ate the crackers from the cheese plate (appetizer).

Enoch is progressing on learning to speak and says a few words well--and some understandable--and the others are really good tries! "Apple" is spoken like a true Washington born babe.

We are preparing for Christmas--have a paper chain counting us down until Christmas, a tree with homemade and value village ornaments--and just need 'nifty giftties' for the big day.

Here's a picture of Enoch last year at Christmas 2009!

Here's Enoch now! (still my baby)

We've gotten a new calling in church---we're Nursery leaders. We work with all the 18 month old-- 3 year olds in the ward. Enoch got to start early since we're in there. He'll be 18 months old at the end of December. Below is a picture of the animal in Nursery on Sunday that were set up by a child (not Enoch) as to look like they all wanted to get back into the bin they came from. I found it to be artistic and took a picture.

Lastly, I've included a picture of a big fort we made that wrapped around the couch---at some point in the Thanksgiving break. Enoch was interested for about 10 minutes...and we took it down pretty soon after since we wanted our living room back if he wasn't interested. The cardboard box tunnel holds his attention a little longer since we throw balls in side--passing them through to someone waiting to toss them right back (mom and dad's game).

That's all the update for now!

Do we really need this toy?

2010-11-22T20:24:00.000-08:00

I went on Amazon.com to look at the Black Friday Specials tonight and saw that they make a toilet for Barbie! A toliet? Really?! It seems like a game of pretend can suspend reality to forgo potty breaks for a doll? Are people using Barbie as a potty training role model? Well, the toy is $14.99 for anyone who knows the little girl with everything Barbie...but maybe doesn't have this yet.

Hope your Holidays shape up beautifully!

SNL Skit-- Audition for Bon Jovi (Cracks me up every time!)

2010-10-30T22:07:00.000-07:00

Here's on Skit Shaun LOVES...the Pepper Skit!!!

Halloween 2010

2010-10-30T21:58:00.000-07:00

Unfortunately, Enoch has gotten Hand, foot, and Mouth Disease--from somewhere this week and now I also have it. I have it worse than him--blisters on my hands and feet. Its awful. (Symptoms don't appear until you've had time to spread it to others.--1-6 days.)

So, we're celebrating this Halloween inside. Here's what Enoch was this year....a mini Shaun! Please note the eyeliner beard! It wasn't the easiest to put on...nor the easiest to take off...but it was cute.

For dinner--Shaun picked us up some Banditos from downtown.

(FYI: Since its gotten new owners, it doesn't taste as good. My taste-buds are in mourning.)

Pumpkin Patch--Stoney Ridge Farm--Whatcom County's favorite pumpkin haunt

2010-10-26T22:10:00.000-07:00

This is Enoch waiting by the door for us to go. He loves to get out of the house...so, Saturday, October 16, we went to Stoney Ridge Farm. (His first time...Shaun & I's third.)

It had opened about 10 minutes before we got there--and there was a line to get in. (I've never been "clubbing"--but it was like the line in movies--without bouncers--and people were nice...and it was morning...and there were lots of kids...and--ya'know, it's not probably like a club line.)

Enoch's da-da getting an ear rub.

Enoch didn't really like the cow...as you can see...the cow was interested in him and started coming closer...and he/she was too big for Enoch. He whined and grabbed my legs--asking for reassurance and protection. In all--he liked the small animals, like the goats, birds, bunny, but not the large animals like the cows and horses.

More interested in the rocks, Enoch takes a moment to enjoy himself in the pumpkin patch.

Shaun locating a wheelbarrow.

Ma-ma got to hold hands with Enoch! Lucky lady!

"Ooo, oh, da-da." (He saw the miniature goats)

Final ride to the car. He thought it was okay.

All in all, an awesome outing!

Wenatchee--Been There, Done That---Weldon Get Together

2010-10-11T20:53:00.000-07:00

We went to Wenatchee this weekend to have a dinner with Shaun's family--to enjoy his Grandpa, who is suffering from prostate cancer. Almost all of the extended family made it to the event, and Lindsay and Enoch got to meet many people for the first time. But before we saw them, we checked into our hotel, and Enoch had fun checking out the closet. Daddy even got in on the fun.

This was our room at the Coast Hotel

Enoch enjoyed watching the train go by.

Shaun's dad and his 6 siblings, surrounding their parents for a picture.

Enoch meeting daddy's cousin Joseph.

Enoch absolutely loved Auntie Critt's sugar free Oreo cheesecakes. They were yummy.

The cousins and Enoch had a great time playing together.

Enoch had fun with the puppies. I think it was the first time that he played with puppies smaller than he was. This one is named Bueno.

Great Grandpa and Enoch share a moment.

Lots to play with and lots to look at.

Extreme close up!

Keeping Enoch away from the breakables at Great Grandma Johnson's house.

Setting up for another family photo.

Goodbye Wenatchee.

We had a very fun visit and are very grateful for the hard work and planning that went into this get together. It was so great to see everyone and have them meet Enoch and Lindsay.

Tupperware Cabinet

2010-10-11T20:20:00.000-07:00

Enoch just realized that he can sit inside the tupperware cabinet-- "his cabinet."

By the end, Enoch was throwing stuff out of the cabinet to make more room for him. I was glad he was having fun. After I finished taking these pictures, Enoch started to wrap up his play time. I turned around and saw him putting the stuff he'd thrown out previously--BACK IN THE CABINET!! He melted my heart!!! I was so hopeful for the future--a tidy child!!

In preparation of nursery at church when he turns 18 months, we started teaching Enoch the "clean up" song. There's not much to it:
   Clean Up, Clean Up --everybody everywhere
   Clean Up, Clean Up-- everybody do your share
    Clean Up, Clean Up-- everybody everywhere
(The end--or repeat until mess is resolved.)

Enoch seems to like the song, but at the end, he dumps everything out--and leaves. Its a trick to try and swipe the toys up and away before he thinks to make a mess again. Really--its the wood blocks that I must keep track of--and keep together while he's playing. There really easy to step on...and Enoch likes to throw them.

Bellingham's Newest Love Rap

2010-09-14T16:31:00.000-07:00

This video sums up my college experience and observations in Bellingham. Its a good thing I live here now, or else I'd be homesick! (I actually know the man in this video from the Theatre department when I was in college--in fact, I've directed him.)
Enjoy! Tell me what you think.

Whistler Weekend--and Caviar Dreams...

2010-09-06T20:54:00.000-07:00

Shaun and I took some time off this week. We couldn't decide what special thing we should do. We don't have money to travel very far...but wanted to do SOMETHING. Wednesday night, I ran into a friend--K. Holman-- at Phad Thai while we were both picking up to-go orders. We chatted and she said they (her family) were going to Whislter that weekend. I thought, "what a good idea!" So, Shaun and I looked online--found a good deal for a 1 bedroom place with a full kitchen in the Bear Lodge. Anyway, we packed up groceries and planned to make most our food in our room. (Spaghetti and salad for 2 days.) None of us have ever gone that far into Canada before--and neither I nor Enoch have spent the night in Canada...so, it was an adventure.

Here's Shaun and Enoch shortly after we departed Friday afternoon.
After we checked in, we put Enoch in the stroller and grabbed some groceries at the local market--tomato, salad (stuff we couldn't take over the border) and saw these pretty treats. We didn't buy them--goat cheese with special flavorings.
Back at the hotel room, we all put our shoes under the bench by the front door. It's so great that Enoch can, and LOVES, to wear shoes. It makes me so happy to see images of our family all in one place. By the way, Enoch got to eat all his meals in the room at the table---without a highchair! He sat on a seat by himself--and ate his food, which was basically was at mouth level. He did really well and enjoyed copying us.
We soaked up the local energy on the Village Stroll. (Many stores full of food and ski clothes.) We held off buying much...but did make a few select purchases as a treat.
Saturday we purchased the Peak to Peak tickets. We rode up one mountain and over to another in little enclosed baskets and gondolas. It was worth the $42 a person price. [SIDE NOTE: We were offered the opportunity to listen to a 90 minute time share presentation--and receive FREE tickets and a $25 pre-paid VISA card. I thought it would be a great way to save some money ($84 plus tax), but --we didn't make enough money to qualify. It's ironic. We had to make AT LEAST $74k...but they really wanted you to make over $100k. Ya know, if I made $100k a year, I don't think I would be as worried about spending the money. I would buy my own tickets on the Peak to Peak--and using the 90 minutes to go to a spa treatment....or something more fun.]
Here's the Gondola from the Whistler Peak--going towards the Blackcomb Peak. It was foggy on the other side--but it burned off before we left.
Looking down. It reminded me of the final views before I landed the first (and only) time I went sky-diving. (Age 21)
I told you it was foggy. If I wasn't so trusting and naive, I might have been concerned.
We ate lunch at the fancy restaurant on Blackcomb Mountain--a place called Christine's. We knew we wanted to eat out once--and when we got to the top of the mountain around 12:30 pm--(40 minute ride), we also knew this was the time to buy. Enoch was getting fussy and hungry. What's a parent to do? Right?
Everyone enjoyed the view!
Well...at least most of the time.

Here's the chicken I got...with a tomato-ratatouille, fingerling potatoes, & grilled zucchini. It was comforting and tasty.
Shaun had this master piece! It was a organic free range beef burger--with fried leeks, sautéed mushrooms, and sweet potato fries. Enoch indulged on those fries. Love em. They were crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. Yum. I gave him some of my chicken, but he put it on his tongue--didn't like it--and put it back on my plate.
By the end of the meal, Enoch was ready to go! See below.
He fell asleep during the decent down the hill.
Lovely!
You can't tell, but I promise--we saw a black bear on our way down. I thought I was got a picture of him/her ---but I don't see it now. He/her was just a black smudge in the grass below.
When we got off the mountain--since Enoch was asleep-- we decided to get a few treats. Wouldn't you?
On our way back through the village--we saw a college age Asian man dressed up as HE-MAN. He proved to be very loud and obnoxious---or rather his friends who I think paid him to do this--were annoying. They yelled, "A quarter to ride on He-man's back! Who will let him take you over Greyskull's bridge?!" He woke up Enoch. (Boooooooo!)
We eventually left Whistler Sunday morning...and crossed the border after an hour wait. FYI: Enoch makes crossing a breeze. He smiles at the patrol officer's and confirms to them that we are not a threat.

He's one last shot of my handsome husband in the long border-crossing line up. One thing good that came out of waiting in the line was Enoch learned to mimic me stretching my arms and back...and grunting a little. Enoch started doing it too. ADORABLE!

That was our labor day weekend in Whislter.

Library Book Sale

2010-09-06T20:15:00.001-07:00

Shaun and I took some vacation days this last week --giving us several days off in a row together. We went to the library...for the first time as a family. I have actually walked inside all of 2 times in my 8 years of living in Bellingham. I don't even have a library card. (I was a WWU student when I first arrived here and only used the university library. Then I got a job and didn't really know where it was.)

So, it happened to be the library book sale---so, I found an old LIFE magazine from the 1940's. It's fascinating! There's a big article on what it was like inside a Japanese Internment Camp during WWII. It was so interesting to read the articles with a historical perspective. It was awful how the Japanese were treated---and yet in most every picture in the magazine's article--they had smiling pictures of the "prisoners." It was an educational gem for me to hold onto to show Enoch what life was like 70 years before he was born.

I did find a funny children's book that made me concerned--yet smile. It's called, "Fortunately." It was written in 1964 I think. Take a look at the front and back cover.

The whole book is full of these...happy fortunate things, followed by unfortunate things. It's about a little boy who's invited to a party---and the journey that unfold's to get him there. I love it!!!!

Sunday Afternoon

2010-08-22T21:40:00.000-07:00

We took Enoch to Boulevard Park. Here's some of my favorite pictures.

Enoch hasn't gotten a really great view of the ocean for a while. We went down to the boat tie-up area at the Fairhaven (tourist-y south end of Bellingham) side of the boardwalk...and let Enoch feel the movement of the ocean from his stroller.
Then we walked down to the park to play on the grass. There were a lot of people out today. Enoch took advantage to explore with Shaun. (Below is Shaun helping Enoch to get his shoe back on.)
He gave up on dad and took off with only one shoe.

Shaun played the retriever and brought back our little boy.
Ans gave him a free ride on his shoulders! Fantastic!
Enoch gave Shaun's head a hug as a thank you. I really enjoy watching the two of them play and grow together! I love being a mom!

PS Shaun was stopped by two men who complimented him on his shirt and asked where he got it. (Girls--it's a "Green Lantern" comic t-shirt. Google it if you're still confused.) Shaun has many comic shirts--and he is often stopped. I told Shaun he should open a store called "Things you didn't know you wanted until you saw it" or "Things you can buy now that you've found that special someone--who will love you anyway--store." He can sell all the shirts that he has to go on the Internet to find to his following of comic loving men. I'm not sure what else he can sell--any ideas?

Lynden Fair

2010-08-22T21:18:00.000-07:00

We walked in the gates of the fair in Lynden and the first thing we saw was a booth for PRAISE 106.5 FM-- radio station. Aaahhh, Lynden! (For those of you who don't know--the movie Footloose's conservative town is Lynden's thing. You have to drive through a cemetery to get here....and if you don't mow your lawn--and it gets to high, you get a ticket, and there's a lot of Dutch food.)

After we took a right, we headed straight for the animals before Enoch got to tired. (We went last Thursday night after work.) We wandered into the milk cow barn and were quickly met by a friendly farmer who asked us if we wanted to pet a cow. Sure thing! I was so thrilled for Enoch to get the opportunity at such a young age--but he was more interested in the hay. He touched the cow....but really liked putting hay on the cow. Her name was chocolate....I suppose because her owners have a sense of humor. :) Love it!Enoch is below my head on the right...his hand is the one holding straw.

Then we wandered over to the reptile tent and some friends spotted us....almost every Holman in the county! It was awesome...and I was pleased to know most of them thanks to college---and spying on blogs. Enoch was able to see snakes and a parrot...(I don't know why it was there)...and spiders. He started to get anxious as to why we weren't letting him run around...so, we got out of there before he got to jealous of the other kids.We saw some other animals--like lambs, llamas, pigs, boy cows --aka meat cows, and then saw some empty cat cages. (Lamest part---but I guess they were out getting judged or something.) We looked at the booths with urgency--scoped out the food situation and decided on Fish and chips---and a burger. Shaun waited in line while Enoch ate his healthy food from home. See how happy he is with his banana and cheese?
If you look closely, you can see Shaun to the left of the Pepsi-branded garbage can. (Sidenote: Why garbage cans Pepsi? Its like a giant sticky soda can. Or maybe this is just me....after all, I don't even drink soda.) All in all, it was more fun because we saw people we knew...and the nice farmer who let us pet a cow! Next month we're going to the Puallup Fair. This was all in training us for the BIG one with Enoch.

Hot Weekend Activities

2010-08-17T21:33:00.000-07:00

Despite the heat, we went to Cornwall Park to give Enoch some practice walking on uneven terrain. He did fantastic. He found a new task he enjoys doing, pushing the stroller! Isn't this classic kid stuff?

Sunday, we went to church, and after his nap...we took Enoch outside to play in the shade with a bowl of water. We all got wet, especially him. This was also a first. We were attempting to give him mentally stimulating and development opportunities.

Shaun and I also made grilled pizza for the first time--and had a great time! Anybody have any favorite pizza dough recipes?

If you've had a birthday, shout "Hooray!"

2010-08-09T22:37:00.001-07:00

July 20th, I turned 27. Shaun made it a very special day...including flowers delivered to me at work, dinner at Nimbus, Emily Pool--the official date-night babysitter, and cake. At the end of the day, I realized I hadn't gotten many pictures of myself--and took one more while I lay in bed before I turned off the light. It's my morbid --death face. I thought, maybe this will help people to remember what I looked like with my eyes closed. Enough. Done. No more death...I am 27 and I don't have to round up or down...I'll just be 27. Thank goodness Shaun is older than me! No old jokes...for me. (Even though I sometimes jest with him about his charming age.--Love you babe!)
I have been told that I am a difficult person to shop for. I guess I strike fear into others to some degree. I realize I don't have any REAL hobbies that require PROPS--so, its not a natural decision to get me a new canoe or scrapbook paper--etc... but, thank you family for the many gift cards and cash. I enjoy shopping with the freeing idea--"If I don't use this gift card, it's going to be a waste of money."

Thanks friends!

Fan of Peppy Music

2010-08-09T22:33:00.000-07:00

Enoch loves a good beat. His favorite is the theme song for the office. If he's cranky or focused on doing things I'd rather he stop--we only need turn on The Office theme song--and we've got a bouncing baby boy in our living room! Adorable.

The Next Steps...walking!

2010-08-09T22:18:00.000-07:00

Enoch is 13 months old---and he's walking now! He started by taking a few steps every now and then... until it was his preferred mode of transportation. He gets shaky when he's laughing...and falls a lot, but he's getting better everyday! It's amazing how much he's changed in a year.

It reminds me of the potential I have to change, grow, and progress in a year if I really want to.

Funeral in Utah

2010-07-28T20:05:00.001-07:00

My great grandma passed away. We took some time off and drove to Utah for the funeral. It was a long drive---the longest for Shaun since we drove through the night---and it was basically Shaun driving.

We brought a cooler with milk for Enoch...and he loved his milk.
The funeral was in Logan. My dad flew and so I got to see him too....along with all my cool family!!!

We ate at the Blue Bird in Logan afterwards with the family. Shaun and I had a sleepy baby--so, we took turns eating...and sitting.
Then we went to Bountiful to stay with my Uncle John's house. We did some tourist stuff on Temple Square. We went inside the South Visitor Center to see the new peek inside the temple display. Very cool (no pictures)!! And then we took Enoch into the Tabernacle--where he starting to enjoy speaking--and hearing his echo. (See video below)
Shaun had never been in the conference center...so, we did the tour. My Uncle John was along for the tour. It was VERY HOT...so the roof-top was a bit uncomfortable.

This is Peter (my cousin) holding Enoch. Enoch really liked him!
We went to the Pioneer Village in Salt Lake. Here's a picture inside of Bringham Young's Farm House.

Weird chair at another house.

Later we saw Shaun's Uncle Mike--(AKA Guido) and he bought us lunch at the California Pizza Kitchen.

ENOCH IN THE TABERNACLE on TEMPLE SQUARE!!

Then we drove home...

The rest of Enoch's birthday-- in photos

2010-07-28T19:30:00.001-07:00

I can't believe it's been a year!

2010-06-29T22:24:00.000-07:00

Newborn sucking on Shaun's finger because we didn't own a pacifier (at the time).

Enoch turned one year old today! We celebrated with family on Saturday (I'll post that later). Today, we gave Enoch a balloon, whole milk, and a special birthday dessert--whipped cream...from the can. We didn't start out planning on giving it to him this way, he just was so interested...and he liked it! So, who were we to deny him a little fun on his birthday?

We love your Enoch and are astonished at how much you've grown this last year!

Daddy Turns into Volcano

2010-06-02T21:23:00.000-07:00

So, I put Enoch to bed and he wasn't very happy. He kept crying and I'd go in an lay him down again. Well, around the millionth time Shaun opened up his heart to Enoch's cry for attention. I heard a lot of laughing...A LOT of laughing! I went in and this is what I found!

I love these boys!

Vroom Vvrooom...beep beep, eerrrkkk...!

2010-06-02T20:42:00.000-07:00

Enoch may not be completely a year old yet...3 more weeks...but we couldn't resist. He's met the forward facing weight and height qualifications since he was 7 months old. So, we installed the new seat we bought yesterday. I think he liked it. What do you think?

New I-Pad... I live here pad...

2010-05-26T22:01:00.001-07:00

This is a big place for us. Our new apt. is 1400 square feet. We love it. It's clean and has room for all our baby stuff...and then some. We've already made friends with our above neighbors.Take a look.