Andy the Great is 8

Andy is now 8! We spent a glorious day together.
Morning madness.

He received scriptures and a BB gun.


Austin set up a firing range in the backyard.

We hiked Buffalo Peak.

Followed by swimming.

Kung Fu panda cake.


We love our Andy-boy!

Blank Spaces

Copied Natalie on this one. Each print is 20x20, so the prints are huge. I love 'em! (Kimmie made them for me, because she is nice and I love her.)
Blank Wall

Covered Wall

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If any person knows the location of the following items, please enlighten me.

1. My eyelash curler. Last seen one week ago on my bathroom counter.
2. Nick's Buzz Lightyear blanket. Last seen 5 days ago in the car.
3. $20 cash. Last seen two days ago at the pool.
4. 2 gallons milk. Last seen 24 hours ago, prior to the cold cereal for dinner.
5. A full night's sleep. Last seen 10 years ago when I had but 1 baby.

Rodeo Dr.

We found our own little Rodeo Dr. right here in Utah! This rodeo was a first for Austin, he liked the bull-riding. I liked the cow milking best. Three teams of three chased after three cows, had to lasso a cow, then milk that cow. Fantastic!

Maddie's #2

Maddie, our baby, is 2! We had a birthday dinner -- hambergers, her favorite -- and birthday dessert -- cream, not cake.

We love Maddie because she hums the "Harry Potter" theme while playing in her kitchen or sitting on her potty. We also love that she never forgets to give Nick a potty treat when she has earned one. And, we love Maddie because she gives the greatest kisses by smashing her face into yours while making a loud MWAH sound.

We are happy she is belongs to us.

No Naps

I wanted to nap today, but the Bernina sisters were calling me (Bernie the sewing machine and Beatrice the surger). I succumbed.

Ahem.

All I know is that I didn't share, not even one.

Plastic Surgery

Maddie has had some drastic plastic surgery -- NO MORE DIAPERS!