Provo Tabernacle

Mom and Dad came up to Evanston to pick me and the kids up for the Blackburn family party tonight. When we got into Provo they drove by the Tabernacle that had caught fire during the night. It was so sad to see this beautiful building destroyed. I'm glad I got the chance to see it in person and take some pictures.
The tree's outside are weighed down with all the water spraying on them that has turned to ice
Lots of spectators watching and taking pictures.

Chatting with Santa

Zoe asked for a pink computer

Maggie asked for a Liv doll
Wyatt asked to not be tortured by the big guy
Merry Christmas!

One Con of the New Job

I woke up this morning to find Glenn still at home. I asked what was going on and he informed me that the freeway was closed and he was unable to get to work. We took a drive to see if it was open yet and this is what we found...

Semi's backed up for miles on the freeway

and along the road leading to the on-ramp
and lined up along the off-ramp as well

Looks like he's not going anywhere anytime soon!!

I'm Lazy

I've been so lazy lately about documenting our events. I just wanted to note that Wyatt is walking. He's not completely stable, but he can make it pretty far without falling. He's eleven months now and is just the most handsome boy ever!!
We had a couple of minutes of huge snowflakes falling and Wyatt was in awe! He was making all kinds of cute noises while watching them fall.

The First Snow Fall

Wyatt was totally amazed by the first snow fall. He wanted to get out in it.

An Official Wave

Wyatt just started to really wave today. The look-at-you-with-a-huge-smile-and-wave wave. It was too cute! He also likes to point at things. I'm not sure yet what that means. Does he want what he's pointing at or is he just pointing something out?

I keep forgetting to write this down, but the other day I was teasing Wyatt and calling him little man or something and Zoe chimes in and tells me we should call him shadow man. What? Where in the world did she get that? She proceeded to call him shadow man for several days before she shared with me where she got that name. Apparently it's a character in the Princess and the Frog. So Wyatt now has one more nickname to add to his list.

I love my Shadow Man!!

School Picture Fall 2010

She made sure her hair did not get messed up before pictures. It was easier this year since her class got pictures done BEFORE recess.
A bang trim was overdue but she's pretty dang cute anyway!

Jolly Roger Obsession

Thank you Target for contributing to my Jolly Roger obsession...I don't like to wear slippers very often since my feet are always hot, but I couldn't resist these. I still can't figure out where this fascination with pirates came from, but I can't get enough! I never realized how fun Halloween decorations could be until I caught the pirate bug! Now all I need is money and we'd be decked out.

I finally finished Wyatt's pirate quilt...I hope he likes pirates too! I would love to have this cake for his birthday...but since I'm not all that talented it won't happen! (photo and inspiration courtesy of Wilton)

9 Months

I told myself a long time ago that I would not be one of those Mom's that got to her third kid and stopped taking pictures. I have turned into one. Wyatt is 9 months old and we don't have nearly as many pictures of him as we do the girls. SO, even though it was kind of chilly this weekend I decided to take the time and get some pictures of him.After we got some good shots at the Round House on the trains we headed over to Bear river. He must have been done with the smiles or he didn't like the venue. We couldn't get him to smile anymore.

After a few shots he was done and started trying to get away. He lunged forward and hit his face on the rock. He busted his lip and burst into tears. Poor guy!After we got him calmed down I decided to see if our neighbors would let us use their yard for a few shots. They agreed and we tried again to get a couple of smiles. He was done!9 month stats
21 pounds 8 ounces - 50th %
28 inches - 50th %

Wyatt,

We have loved every minute of your first nine months. Well...there were a few dicey moments the first week, but ever since has been a fun and exciting adventure. You are full of personality and love. You light up when you hear your sisters voices and get so excited when you see Zoe coming toward you. I get so many cute and slobbery kisses during the day I feel so loved and needed. Your smile is just so cute with your six tiny teeth, chubby cheeks and gorgeous sparkling blue eyes. I can only imagine the kind of mischief you will get away with in the next 18 years. You are my little buddy and I love having you with me. I am so grateful to my Heavenly Father for letting you stay with us. I love you more than I ever thought I could.

With all the love in my heart,
Mom

What Is Clean

I try to keep our sliding glass door clean, but for some reason I just can't...
This is while I was cleaning. But, it happens several times a day. I give up on a clean window!