Stockings stuffed with candy, Annie, and a yellow kazoo!
So many presents and The Girl wanted to play with each one right after she opened it!
The Girl loved playing play-doh with Nauna and kitchen time with Bompa!
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Christmas morning
So many presents and The Girl wanted to play with each one right after she opened it!
The Girl loved playing play-doh with Nauna and kitchen time with Bompa!
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Merry Christmas to All!
We want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. We hope you enjoy reading about what we have been up to this year through a clever way I stole from a friend (thanks Kristen!).
Here are a few of our favorite things from 2007! Thank you to all our friends and family for the love and happiness you share with us.
T: playing with The Girl and enjoying more firsts, partying with M (even if it's just the two of us), working with a bunch of fun guys, passing CFA Level III exam, watching The Office, hosting Trading Group parties, getting a PS3 and playing NCAA Football, watching Angels baseball, playing Diamond Mind Baseball (nerdier than fantasy baseball), cheering for the Cougars, getting psyched for an heir to the Wolfe name in '08, traveling to NY, FL, CA, and SC for work to grill utility CEOs and CFOs, all-time best vacation at Lake Powell, picking up racquetball again, duck hunting for the first time and bringing home a mallard (The Girl petted it before Daddy cut off its head), starting to watch House, betting pints of Ben and Jerry's with co-workers, learning to be a better husband and father, and looking forward to a great Christmas with family in California!
M: learning to quilt, watching The Girl laugh, a week of summer fun at Laguna Beach, relaxing at Lake Powell with family and friends (so lucky to have Shannon come too!), teaching The Girl new songs, shopping, playing games with T or just spending time together, cheesecake, preparing for a baby boy, serving in my church and helping out friends, cooking up new treats, meeting my two new nephews, massages and pampering, spending a fun Thanksgiving weekend with my family in Utah, watching a great Cougar victory against the Utes, dreaming of going on a cruise, being appreciated, Godiva, hearing The Girl say "I love you", Ts kiss good-bye each morning, flowers, game night with friends, eating out, watching the stars, making a difference, reading a great book, and having a reason to get dressed up.
The Girl: jumping, running, climbing, sliding, gummy bears, Curious George, laughing, singing, painting, drawing, playing with play-doh, Dora, playing with other kids at the park, suckers, going to the zoo, mixing and pouring, playing games on the "puter", playing with stickers, going to my first Angels' baseball game, jelly beans, reading stories, playing in my sand box, going to nursery time at church, dancing, playing Hide-and-Go-Seek, gum, lots and lots of stuffed animals, feeding my dollies, brushing my teeth, Mama painting my nails, "pink" milk, sprinkles, swimming (Mommy and Me class at YMCA and especially at Lake Powell), ABC's, Elmo's World, having a tea party, Super Why (PBS kids show), Mama singing me songs at night, fireworks!, our fishies, calling daddy at work, presents, center of attention, tickles, puddles, "snipping" with scissors, puzzles, helping Mama, and making others laugh.
Here are a few of our favorite things from 2007! Thank you to all our friends and family for the love and happiness you share with us.
T: playing with The Girl and enjoying more firsts, partying with M (even if it's just the two of us), working with a bunch of fun guys, passing CFA Level III exam, watching The Office, hosting Trading Group parties, getting a PS3 and playing NCAA Football, watching Angels baseball, playing Diamond Mind Baseball (nerdier than fantasy baseball), cheering for the Cougars, getting psyched for an heir to the Wolfe name in '08, traveling to NY, FL, CA, and SC for work to grill utility CEOs and CFOs, all-time best vacation at Lake Powell, picking up racquetball again, duck hunting for the first time and bringing home a mallard (The Girl petted it before Daddy cut off its head), starting to watch House, betting pints of Ben and Jerry's with co-workers, learning to be a better husband and father, and looking forward to a great Christmas with family in California!
M: learning to quilt, watching The Girl laugh, a week of summer fun at Laguna Beach, relaxing at Lake Powell with family and friends (so lucky to have Shannon come too!), teaching The Girl new songs, shopping, playing games with T or just spending time together, cheesecake, preparing for a baby boy, serving in my church and helping out friends, cooking up new treats, meeting my two new nephews, massages and pampering, spending a fun Thanksgiving weekend with my family in Utah, watching a great Cougar victory against the Utes, dreaming of going on a cruise, being appreciated, Godiva, hearing The Girl say "I love you", Ts kiss good-bye each morning, flowers, game night with friends, eating out, watching the stars, making a difference, reading a great book, and having a reason to get dressed up.
The Girl: jumping, running, climbing, sliding, gummy bears, Curious George, laughing, singing, painting, drawing, playing with play-doh, Dora, playing with other kids at the park, suckers, going to the zoo, mixing and pouring, playing games on the "puter", playing with stickers, going to my first Angels' baseball game, jelly beans, reading stories, playing in my sand box, going to nursery time at church, dancing, playing Hide-and-Go-Seek, gum, lots and lots of stuffed animals, feeding my dollies, brushing my teeth, Mama painting my nails, "pink" milk, sprinkles, swimming (Mommy and Me class at YMCA and especially at Lake Powell), ABC's, Elmo's World, having a tea party, Super Why (PBS kids show), Mama singing me songs at night, fireworks!, our fishies, calling daddy at work, presents, center of attention, tickles, puddles, "snipping" with scissors, puzzles, helping Mama, and making others laugh.
Friday, December 21, 2007
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Our Little Artist
The Girl has been getting better and better at coloring. When coloring pre-printed images she is very detail conscious. Here are some of her free hand drawings. Hope you enjoy! Click on the image to see it larger.
Sunday, December 16, 2007
It's Beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
On Saturday we went to the Botanical Gardens. They had their gardens all lit up with Christmas lights. Santa was there and one of his reindeer! The Girl really likes to sit on Santa's lap now. She told Santa she wanted a yellow flute but then corrected herself and said "I already have one at home. I want treats!" We loved walking around looking at all the lights and hearing the choir sing Christmas songs. It even started to snow really lightly. It was totally wonderful!
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
The Yellow Flute
The Girl got to see Santa on Saturday at our Ward Christmas party. She was not afraid of him at all. She smiled and sat on his lap. He asked her what she wanted and she said, "a lellow flute."Here's the story behind that. Earlier this week we were shopping and she found this yellow recorder and carried around the whole store asking me to open it so she could play with it, etc. I finally told her that we had to put it back, but that she could ask Santa for it for Christmas. She wasn't too happy about it and cried as we were leaving the store. Well, she remembered!!!
Our neighbor Sara heard about what she asked for from Santa so later this week she brought The Girl an early Christmas gift. It was a yellow recorder. The Girl loves playing it and I try to tell her it is really pretty when she blows softly, though I don't think she believes me.
Monday, November 26, 2007
Four Generations
On Sunday we went to visit with my Grandma, The Girl's Great-Grandma. It was her birthday! The Girl sang her "Happy Birthday" with us, along with "Jingle Bells" and a few other songs. She also showed off her dancing moves and somersaults. She was quite the busy body at the nursing home, making everyone smile as we passed them in the halls, but still very sweet and fun. I know she made my Grandma's day and we are so glad we took the time to visit with her.
First Adventure with Ice Skating
On Saturday we took The Girl on her first time ice skating at the Seven Peaks Ice Arena. She had so much fun! She loved holding our hands as we helped her glide across the ice. She loved jumping and doing "woopsie-daisies" on the ice. T and I got pretty tired of holding her up so we took a few brakes to watch the other skaters. The Girl saw one girl do a spin and said "okay, (I'll) try it." Later she watched another skater do a jump and she said "I want to do a jump now." She was not afraid to go fast or try to go on her own. We even let her fall a couple times to see what it was like. It was such a fun family activity! T is ready to take her skiing next!
Sunday, November 25, 2007
The Girl is funny!
Last week, The Girl was enjoying playing with her Daddy when she suddenly got a little rub from his rough cheek.
Girl: "Oow."
T: "Oh, I'm sorry. Is my face scratchy?"
Girl: "Yeah. I think you need to mow your cheek."
Well, I told my family this story at Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone laughed. After the laugher stopped The Girl said, "Mow your cheek, ha ha. Laugh everyone! Ha ha! Laugh everyone!"
She figured out that she was pretty funny and thought we would all just keep laughing at her. So cute!
Girl: "Oow."
T: "Oh, I'm sorry. Is my face scratchy?"
Girl: "Yeah. I think you need to mow your cheek."
Well, I told my family this story at Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone laughed. After the laugher stopped The Girl said, "Mow your cheek, ha ha. Laugh everyone! Ha ha! Laugh everyone!"
She figured out that she was pretty funny and thought we would all just keep laughing at her. So cute!
Sunday, November 4, 2007
Have you heard?
Yes, we are expecting! The Girl is going to be a big sister! I am due on April 29 and super excited. I was pretty sick the first three months but it seems to be getting better as long as I eat continuously. T has been a wonderful help around the house and with The Girl, and many of my friends have brought dinners and taken The Girl for a few hours to give her some much needed attention. She likes to talk to my belly and give it kisses. She is going to be a great big sister!
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Happy Halloween!
The Girl had a great time trick or treating last night. It was a cold night, but not as cold as last year. Luckily The Girl's costume included gloves! :D She was the cutest girl out there!She loved getting lots of candy. We would be leaving one house and The Girl would say "Okay, let's go get some more candy." The Girl would sometimes run to the next house. She only asked one person for more candy after they had given her some. That's pretty good! She loved seeing all the other kids out all dressed up and even ran into some friends as we were trick or treating.
Then after ward we got to have homemade donuts with our friends. YUMMY! I had my pregnant share and The Girl's share. It was a really fun Halloween night. The Girl asked me what I was dressed as and I said I was just going to be a mommy tonight. She seemed okay with that idea too.
We also have pictures of carving our pumpkins the night before and how great they all turned out. And if you can't tell... The Girl's is a cat and mine is a witch with crazy hair.
Last weekend, The Girl got to go to a costume birthday party! They decorated pumpkins and went trick or treating at the neighbor's house. The Girl also enjoyed telling all the kids what to do. They started the party with coloring but after a few kids arrived The Girl announced it was time to clean up so they could party. Then she got up and said "it's time to dance" and started dancing. She seemed to know all about how this party was supposed to go. It was cute.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
More about M
Hey, I've been tagged by my friend Tammy so here are some silly things about me:
Four Movies that I can watch over and over:
I can watch any movie over and over... T doesn't like to see anything twice. Some of my favorites would be: Superman series, Matilda, Jane Austin stories, and 13 Going on 30. Strange mix, I know.
Four Places I have lived:
Utah, Wisconsin, Texas, and California
Four T.V. Shows I watch:
Heroes, Survivor, The Office, House
(Sorry I could only list four... I'm saying sorry to all the other pathetic shows I watch that I didn't list).
Four Favorite Vacation Spots
California, Lake Powell, Utah, Hawaii
(I have only been to Hawaii with my family 6 years ago, so hopefully I can go with T someday!)
Four Favorite Foods:
Well, I don't really like food right now... thanks to being pregnant and nauseous. But if it were normal me I would say: CHEESECAKE, Chocolate Covered Cinnamon Bears (gummy bears or raisins are also great), Tuna Melt sandwich from Wolfe's Market, and... Pickles. Yummy!
Four Websites I visit:
Gmail, checking my email 5 billion times a day
Craigslist, like to look for new good deals
My friends' blogs, keep up to date
MSN gmaes, to play Settlers of Catan online... though I haven't played in months!
Four Movies that I can watch over and over:
I can watch any movie over and over... T doesn't like to see anything twice. Some of my favorites would be: Superman series, Matilda, Jane Austin stories, and 13 Going on 30. Strange mix, I know.
Four Places I have lived:
Utah, Wisconsin, Texas, and California
Four T.V. Shows I watch:
Heroes, Survivor, The Office, House
(Sorry I could only list four... I'm saying sorry to all the other pathetic shows I watch that I didn't list).
Four Favorite Vacation Spots
California, Lake Powell, Utah, Hawaii
(I have only been to Hawaii with my family 6 years ago, so hopefully I can go with T someday!)
Four Favorite Foods:
Well, I don't really like food right now... thanks to being pregnant and nauseous. But if it were normal me I would say: CHEESECAKE, Chocolate Covered Cinnamon Bears (gummy bears or raisins are also great), Tuna Melt sandwich from Wolfe's Market, and... Pickles. Yummy!
Four Websites I visit:
Gmail, checking my email 5 billion times a day
Craigslist, like to look for new good deals
My friends' blogs, keep up to date
MSN gmaes, to play Settlers of Catan online... though I haven't played in months!
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Minnie Mouse
Here's my sweet little Minnie Mouse all ready for Halloween Trick or Treating! :D She is such a doll in this homemade costume. My mother helped me learn how to make the tutu skirt, continued to impress me with her expert bow-tying skills, and glued on each pompom with extra love! Thanks mom!
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