Better Late Than Never

Malia's first day of school, new glasses, and Aidan's birthday. I can't believe Malia is in first grade and Aidan is 2. Can they just stop growing!!!

Family Picutres #2

Family Picutres #1

Snow White

So Malia's ballet recital was tonight. Didn't get amazing pictures, but hoping to be able to post a video clip as soon as eric gets home. We did get some real photos taken, but I thought she was adorable anyway. She did so good and got to be the line leader and the curtsy leader. I was so proud of her tears welled up in my eyes. it was like a dream to see my daughter out there performing. She loved it and wants to do it again next year!!!!

And of course - i was so lucky to have a great babysitter take Aidan - and wouldn't you know it - didn't miss me at all (or the ballet!)

Aidan Nursery

18 months!!

So Aidan had his first day of nursery yesterday. I can't believe he is 18 months already. He is so much fun. He loves Malia and she is so great at taking care of him. He went right in to the nursery when he saw the balls bouncing around. He loved snack time and our primary chorister said he just went crazy singing and dancing during singing time. He got a little cranky the last 10 minutes and kept looking at the door like he was ready to go. Of course by then toys were put away, snack time over, singing time done and just getting ready for parents so who wouldn't be bored!!

here are a few pics from the day. not the best shots for me - i have lost 37 lbs and will be doing it again come may. will post some better pictures later!!

Last Year

I hope that we can be better at updating the blog this year. Some of my friends have printed their blog into kind of a family journal. That would be a great idea if I can keep up on things. So here is a rundown of the last year.

Eric is still working at Delorum. They have done really well this year and he has enjoyed some fun projects. Their biggest clients right now are Zumiez and Potandon. You can check out their work at www.delorum.com Eric is the Elders Quorum President in our ward and definitely magnifies his calling. He is such a wonderful example of the priesthood to our children. He has had many opportunities to serve others as well as family. He does a great job at helping out at home and never complaining. We were able to get a sprinkler system set up in the front yard just in time for winter. So he is anxious to put it to work this summer and get some stuff done for our yard.

HyDee has decided to go back to school and finish her Bachelor’s degree online at BYU-I. She has about 30 credits left and looks forward to the spring of 2012 for graduation. She is still working a few hours a week at IBEX and is so grateful to have an opportunity to work with and for great people. She decided to embark on her greatest trial yet and started the HCG protocol in the middle of January. This phase goes about 40 days and hopes to be able to lose 40 pounds. Then she has three weeks of maintenance before it goes back to regular daily eating. Then starting again around the first of May for another 40 days and hopefully another 35 pounds or so. It has been extremely hard but so far very rewarding.

Malia is 6 yrs old, in kindergarten and loves school. In the summer she got to play t-ball and do swimming lessons. She is excited to do swimming again this summer. We gave gymnastics a rest this year and she has been doing ballet. She was in the Nutcracker performance in December dancing The Chinese Dance and was very successful. She didn’t even get stage fright. She will be performing in Snow White June 2nd and we are all looking forward to that. She likes to play barbies, games, anything with friends, and watching movies. Right now her favorite pastime is to play the Indiana Jones wii game with daddy. She is a wonderful sister to Aidan. She always plays with him and makes him laugh. She is a great help to her mother.

Aidan is growing like crazy. He is almost 18 months. My how time flies. He walks (or runs) all over and is VERY busy. He loves balls, cars, and his sister. He says a few words like mom, dad, ball, car, dog, woof, sister, baa (for bottle), and makes some really great sounds. He hates wearing shoes but loves to play with them. He loves cheese and fruit. He hates the snow (hopefully next year that will change).

Our family has had some really great visits this last year with our family and are excited this year to get to go to Egypt at the end of March and to California at the end of August.

That’s all for now. Hope everyone else is good and happy and hopefully we will post a little more often. We love you all!

Stay tuned!

We are up and running again - I hope - give me a few days and I'll have a good one for ya!! Happy Valentine's Day!