Thanks Dad!

Can you tell if Maya liked what Daddy fed her for dinner????

FINALLY!!!!!

After 3 long months.., Dan started work today at the University of Utah. He'll be working at the Neurobehavior HOME clinic as a behaviorist. These last few months have been a challenge for our little family. But along the way, we've felt incredibly lucky and blessed to have such great family and friends who helped and supported through out it all. We are are ecstatic about so many aspects of this new job. We are thrilled that in this economy, Dan's found a job making about what his salary used to be and even a touch more. We LOVE that the job is 7 miles from our home and Dan will not have a 40 minute commute every day! We are excited for the benefit of half off tuition to the University. Dan can eventually get his doctorate he's always wanted and who knows.., maybe when the kids are a bit bigger..., I'll even go back and get my masters. We can't wait to be able to get back into our routine and schedules now that Dan's back working. We are elated for the discount to the University's bookstore.., especially when football season starts and we are stocking up on the new garb for the games. We are excited for the flexibility of the job and the ability to work four ten hour shifts if desired. And let's be honest..., being huge Utah fans..., we're thrilled to be working for the U!

Daddy's Little Helper

Our addition is almost done and Mason has been by Dad's side every step of the way!He loves helping out when ever he's asked and especially when it's helping Dad.

Really Son???

Why is it SO hard to say, "Mom, I'd rather not have strawberries for breakfast today." Is fruit thrown across the floor really a better option than using your words!?!?!?!

Distressing

Some folks I'm sure think I distress everything..., and I pretty much do these. The fact of the matter is.., I distress out of necessity and not always because I like the look. Mason and Maya are incredibly hard on everything they touch. Maya gnaws on the edge of the coffee table daily...., Mason slams his cars into the kitchen chairs...., and that's just the start of it all. I distressed Mason's bed (which I actually like the look for his bed) in hopes that it'd hide the nicks and scratches that would inevitably come.

I didn't think they'd come so fast. This is a quarter size gouge I found on the side of Mason's bed!?!?!?! Really son? How????I like to think it just adds to the charm now. Remember my cool shiny black table I loved...., well, it has also taken a distressing turn.....,

..., it's ok looking..., not my first choice..., but there's only so many knife dents one table can handle from a 2 year old before you opt to distress.

Mornings

How could you not have a good start to your day, when you walk into to this EVERY morning?!?!?! Mason with arms stretch out wide and an excited 'Mamma' from his mouth.