The Winter that Just Won't Die...

Waking up to a foot of snow on my car this morning really makes me question why I live in Utah?! What happened to the first day of spring and where is that spring weather hiding?? Take me back to the beach!!

My Mom is Engaged!!

Congratulations to my mom and Jace who recently got engaged!! We are so happy that Jace will be joining our family for good - he's a great guy and we're lucky to have him in our lives (especially Christian who adores him)!

Happy Easter

All Dressed Up in Our Easter Best

Whatever happened to the days where kids actually had to "hunt" for the eggs?? The Easter Egg Hunts were more like busted pinatas of candy dumped on the grass while parents tackled each other for the candy until it was gone in 30 seconds! Very ENTERTAINING and great people watching!

Grandma Jody's egg hunt never fails to impress - the kids (and adults) truly had to hunt for treasures and we all came home with big bucks! Good times...

Look what the Easter Bunny brought me! All he cared about was his new Thomas trains, he loves "choo choos!" We hope you all had a wonderful Easter weekend!!

First Haircut and Battered Child!

Christian got his first haircut last weekend with cousins Kiley and Irelyn. It was finally time to lose the mullet (even though I hated to see all those ringlets go). I didn't let them go too short so he still has some curls. :) We went to Cookie Cutters where they can sit in cars, watch a movie, get a balloon and sucker - all while tricking them into a haircut...such a great idea!

This is what happens when you run away from mom (or Aunt Alli) and trip and fall on pavement - OUCH!!

Beautiful Maui

My belly doubled in size during our trip-Hawaiian air makes for good "baby growing!"

Another year in beautiful Maui, we are so spoiled! It was perfect weather for bumming on the beach every day. Christian had a blast swimming in the pirate ship kiddie pool, playing in the sand (throwing it and wrestling with Jace) and chasing the waves - he'd yell "here comes one" then squeal and splash in it. He thought he was so big that he didn't want to wear his floaties after day 2. We took a ride on the Sugar Cane Train (twice), something we used to do each year when I was a kid. Christian has a new obsession with Thomas the Train so he loved the "choo choo."

In all my years going to Hawaii, I've never seen so many whales - at least 5 a day right in front of our hotel - mommies with babies jumping out of the water together, it was so amazing! We took a fun boat trip and ate lots of yummy, fresh seafood. We ventured the long, windy drive to Hana, which was beautiful but we later dubbed it the road to hell - the 50 mile single lane, cliffside stretch took about 4 hours to get there! Christian swam in the 7 sacred pools at the top with Nana and Jace. It was really pretty but we definitely don't need to go back for another 20 years! It was so hard leaving Paradise and coming back to reality and cold weather...I'm already planning my next trip, hopefully next year?

Scoping out chicks at the kiddie pool!

Brek, Christian & Nana (my mom) lounging on the boat.

Christian catching the waves with his favorite buddy Jace (mom's fiance).

St. George & Vegas Trip

Oh how the sunshine works wonders for my soul! We hit St. George and Vegas over President's weekend for a break from the cold, dreadful weather. My step-mom Linda, 2 brothers and sister joined us. Troy golfed all weekend with my brother Dallin and friends (John Frank and Jon Morgan). Christian has become obsessed with his mini skateboard (thanks to watching my brother Connor skate). He wouldn't put it down the entire weekend - he would throw it down and jump on it, trying to do tricks. So entertaining!!

Little Skate Punk throwing down some tricks! Read the shirt...

We went to the see the dolphins and tiger exhibit at the Mirage and did some shopping at the Aladdin shops (now Planet Hollywood). Christian enjoyed trying on the heels and bras, I think I take him shopping too much!!

Ultrasound PIcs

We had our big ultrasound today and our boy is still a boy...everything looks perfect so far! We're grateful for 10 fingers and 10 toes and all the rest. The ultrasound place took 3D images but Jr. wouldn't move his hands away from his face or hold still. The tech kept saying "he's a mover and a shaker!" That's for sure, I've been feeling him kick for awhile now. We're almost half-way there, hard to believe!

Full Body Side View and Partial Profile


Money shot - Showing off his goods!

I'm the Big Brother (wearing my favorite hat)!

Remembering Chad...February 5, 2006

Troy's brother Chad passed away 2 years ago yesterday, it's hard to believe 2 years have already gone by. We spent the evening hanging with the family and looking at old family videos and pictures of Chad. We will forever miss his great sense of humor and sweet spirit. We love you Chad!!

Potty Hat & New Hot Rod

Christian got his potty seat stuck on his head! No he's not potty trained but he's obsessed with his potty and thought it would make a nice hat. He was bawling and I couldn't stop laughing! I couldn't pull it off for the life of me. After I called Troy to come home from work and cut it off, Christian finally wedged it off, leaving a couple big grooves in his forehead. Of course I had to capture the moment...

Grandpa John got him this new hot rod trike - late Christmas present, he can't reach the peddles but he's figured out how to ring the bell over and over again!

We're having a...

BOY!!! Our friend who is a labor and delivery nurse gave us an early ultrasound last week, however the baby wouldn't spread 'em! We tried again yesterday and thanks to Holly's great advise to drink a Coke first, the baby was much more active and showed us his goods. Christian is having a brother! It will be so fun having two boys close together and the best part is that now I definitely get to have 3 kids (Troy is pretty set on 2). I can also justify all the nice clothes I buy Christian since they'll get worn again. So exciting! I'll try to scan the ultrasound pics and add them to the post later...

Check Me Out - What a Stud!

Christmas Morning

Annual Christmas Morning PJ Pic

My mom buys us all matching PJs that we open on Christmas Eve...

Christmas was so fun this year now that Christian is starting to get it. He loved opening all his presents and handing presents out to everyone else. His favorite gifts included his "Hoopball" (as he calls it), his new Elmo backpack and tool set (especially the electric drill that he won't put down). Troy and I got a resort & spa package from my mom, hence the robe & wine glasses shot...can't wait to endulge! We had a great holiday and were able to spend time with all our families, we are truly blessed!





Slam Dunk!!

Scary Santa & Cousin Nativity Scene

Christian loved Santa (from afar that is), he would point and chant "Ho Ho Ho" but as soon as he got too close, he freaked out!

OK, I can see how Santa's a bit scary. I found it thoroughly entertaining watching my child scream on Santa's lap, am I a mean mom?? :)

The Morgan Family attempted to recreate the Nativity at a family party, however it looked more like the Herdmans with screaming angels and crying shepherds. Christian refused to wear the shepherd hat so he was a "king shepherd" instead, quite amusing!

San Diego Trip - Thanksgiving

Playing with the starfish at Sea World, Christian's favorite! He thought they were magnets and tried to stick them to everything. We went to Cali to visit Troy's sister over Thanksgiving. We took our cute niece, Kiley Grace, with us. It was a good time!

Daddy & son playing at the beach and our adorable DAUGHTER?? Nat (Troy's sister) dolled up our poor child, he took one look at his pigtails and pink dress in the mirror and screamed! He ran crying to Daddy to save him...so sad. :(