LET'S PARTY!!

Happy Chloe after consuming more sugar in one day than in the year leading up to the party!

What a great eater.

Chloe loves sharing all her meals with Dad and Brandon is always a great sport. Most of the meals Chloe is feeding Dad more than the other way around!

Chloe's good friend Wes

These two have so much fun together.

"I am so excited for the party, are these all for ME?!?" Grandma Sally knows how to give the people what they want.

RIDING WEEKEND

Chloe and cousin Landon seemed to love the dirt more than the blanket.

Wearing down or just getting her second wind?

I can't ride much while pregnant but glad my bike is still getting good use.

Sorry about the long span between updates. My neighbors moved and took their internet with them! (the nerve) Still working on talking Brandon into getting our own, but you know him "why pay for it when everyone we know already has it?". Good thing he is so handsome otherwise this would be grounds for an argument.

Chloe is doing great and loves to make cow and duck noises. She is excellent at waving, loves the word "DAD" and says it all day long. She even calls all the greeters at the stores or anyone out for a smoke break "DAD". I choose to laugh about it rather than have it be awkward. Walking is just on the horizon. Chloe is most motivated while outdoors but can walk about 10' when she is really in her groove. Applause is a must, and if you don't reckognize her accomplishments she will be her own cheerleader until you catch on.

We adore our little girl and this first year has been just MARVELOUS. I really am excited to see her as a BIG sister. Chloe now has half a dozen dolls and is very loving with them. For all who may not know I am having a BOY and am scheduled for deliver Monday, January 19. One of Brandon's top pics is "KIMBALL" and we've been trying it our but still taking suggestions.

MONTEZUMA'S CASTLE

I don't want to be home...where is Nora?
I know this shouldn't be funny, but I see so much of myself in this little drama queen. Everything is life or death and I know the tricks all too well. Better luck with dad.

Happy Chloe giggling with Daddy over the rain.

We spent a warm weekend in Flagstaff and it wasn't until we were on our way out did it storm. Thought about waiting it out and then decided it was warm enough to just play in it. So much for escaping the heat for a cool weekend in the mountains. :)

Montezuma's Castle

Chloe really enjoying all the history. This is her, "did that really happened, Daddy?" face. My little girl is always so dainty and I have no idea why her hands are always in that position?

FISHING IN FLAGSTAFF

These are the fish we are about to catch and eat!
I caught a fish in 5 sec. FLAT! I've never been very good and staying quiet and being patient for the fish to bite, but with a sure thing like this and no waiting who wouldn't like fishing?!?

My rugged husband with the largest catch out of the bunch!

The group went to NAU to watch the Cardinals game and get some autographs.

Fasionista Chloe actually leaving her shades on!!!

CHLOE LOVES G-MA SALLY

G-ma Sally we are all proud of you for attending BYU summer term, but can't wait to have you back in the valley where you belong! Chloe loves her tu-tu and enjoys naked time or minimal dress up. This crazy girl can get out of skirts, pants, and diapers. WARNING do not put her down in just a diaper or you will wake up to a bare bum! (photos not appropriate for blog)

Chloe has not been a BIG fan of her room and can pull in the water works if needed. Dad is a sucker for this and usually takes him an hour and a few attempts to get her to go down. You may be able to see a small tear in her right eye, but her face says differently.

Chloe +1 Daddy 0 ... and the scoring continues.

We haven't really met any food we don't like. Finger foods a best, because she is very self-reliant and wants to do everything herself! (i.e. the undressing) Favorite foods lately... blueberries, gingersnaps, organic cheese puffs, cold green licorice, pretzels, steamed carrots, pizza crust any olives, and really any fruit.

As you can see everyone has taken down my defenses of foods I didn't think she would have until she is over 1 yr old. I try to stick to my guns on processed sugars and she will hopefully not be given soda for many more years! So back off all that already have their own caffiene addictions, please don't pass it on to Chloe. :)

"Don't I look so pretty! Can't wait untill I can twirl around in this singing 'Some day my prince will come'. When do I get shoes to go with this?"

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAPA JOHN

We all had a great dinner at RA
Chloe is doing so well in public restaraunts!

We miss and love you G-ma Sally. Study hard at BYU.

We went camping over the 4th and Brandon was in charge of the camera. Some how the only photos he took were of the pups, so check out Dotties blog for photos of the 4th.

"THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID"

We're all giggles over this!

Chloe's T-shirt reads..."I'm going to be a BIG SISTER"

Proud Papa to bee

Come end of January Chloe will be a big sister. The two will be just over 15 mos. apart. Many of you may think us crazy, but we couldn't be more excited! Brandon has been having an even harder time keeping this one a secret and been pestering me to make the announcement on the blog, but you know that I require more naps then Chloe these days. Now that, that's past here is our announcement!

LONG JOURNEY!!!

We had a 9 hr journey to Mexico. Here we are trapped in "WHY" and that is what we continued to ask ourselves. Sadly there was an accident a few miles ahead with 3 fatalities. Kids didn't seem to mind too much, I think the one that took it the hardest is the one standing. Poor dad.

It was all worth it once we got our fish tacos. May look scary but Brandon on our first stay 3 years ago got the whole fam HOOKED! They deep fry the whole fish and then top peels of easily and there is no fishy taste to it, just pure heaven.