Happy Birthday Cohen!!!

I can't believe that Cohen is 2, where has the time gone?! He is such an amazing little guy and both Paul and I feel so blessed that he was sent into our lives. I can't believe what a sweet little personality he has, yes he can be pretty stubborn and rambunctious, but those can definitely be positive traits.

Some of my favorite things about Cohen are his crazy laugh, his super cute face, his energy, his determination & eagerness to learn, the way that he really concentrates on things, the way he wraps his arms around my neck, the way he says "w", the way that he loves me with all my imperfections as a mother. He is an incredible little boy.

As hard as it is to see him grow up so fast, I look forward to seeing what he will come up with next.

Happy Birthday Cohen, Mommy & Daddy love you!!

Life Has Changed Dramatically

Last week I was working on some new valances for my kitchen and when I was ready to climb back down off the counter onto the chair I was using Cohen was sitting there in my place. I didn't think much of it, even with our kitchen chairs being so tall, I just thought it was just a one time thing.


Unfortunately it wasn't. All I do all day now is get him down of the table and the counter and anything he can get on. We're trying to teach him how to climb down himself because otherwise he screams until we get him down and we just can't keep up with him!

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Today I took a shower and thought he would be safe locked in our bedroom when I got out I found him on the bathroom counter.


Look at that little stinker!!!

The Crandals

Paul and I have been trying to spend some time with and keep in touch with the Crandals with all the health problems that they have been experiencing. They are such great people and are in such need at this time in their lives. None of their kids live close so I feel like we need to step up our game and help out.

Fortunately Paul's Mom, Annette, and her brother, Ray, were in town this weekend so some of the feelings of responsibility let up. We did still head up to Bountiful to see them and to hang out with Mac, Brynn, & Co. and had a great time! Thanks everyone!

Paul thinks he's so funny stepping in front of the camera!

Not Pregnant

Hey I just wanted to set the record straight, I'm not pregnant just fat! I had two people ask me if I was pregnant at church today, one even touched my gut. I have also had several members of extended family ask me. So I just wanted to let you all know that if you're questioning it, the answer is no.
No comments please.

Pioneer Day

I'm sure all states have their own individualized holidays, but I've gotta say that Pioneer Day is pretty fantastic. You just can't go wrong with family, bbq's, and fireworks. Paul, Cohen, and I had a two day celebration.

On Wednesday we went to Bountiful to have dinner with Paul's Grandma Crandal and then to visit Grandpa Crandal in the hospital. He is getting between 3 and 4 hours of physical therapy a day and seems to be recovering well. While we were at the hospital Ruth was good enough to give Cohen a ride on her leg like she always does and he absolutely loved it. I tried to do it to give her a break and I had a really hard time, she is one tough grandma!!


We also went up to Paul's aunt and uncle's (Reed and Syd's) for fireworks, they have the BEST view from their spectacular back yard. It was hard keeping Cohen entertained while we waited for it to get dark, but once the fireworks came on he was in heaven oohing and aahing. It was a really fun day.

Thursday we had my family over for a little bbq and our own little fireworks show, the kids loved it. After dinner the boys went out to play croquet, I didn't know it was such a violent game.


It was so fun to spend time with both of our families, I look forward to getting together with both of them again soon.

Cohen the Ham

So as early as I can remember Cohen has been hamming it up for the camera. He squints his eyes and says, "cheese" and it's about the cutest and funniest thing I've ever seen. Unfortunately I don't always catch the look because of the slight lag of our digital camera, but here are a few that I have caught recently at bath time... Enjoy!!

We're Home!

I can't believe it, but ten weeks in St. George have come and gone and we are now home in Lehi. It feels so good to get back to our "normal" daily routine. The state of isolation we were in has been replaced with almost a bombardment of social engagements and it is fantastic!

Unfortunately one of those engagements was going to visit Paul's Grandpa Crandal in a rehab facility in Bountiful because he fell and broke his left hip and shoulder last Monday. Our thoughts and prayers are with him for a speedy recovery.

Tonight we had nothing but fun at my aunt and uncles, it was so great to see everyone on my dad's side of the family. We really do have such a great group and I am so looking forward to Thanksgiving in St. George with everyone.

I really am so thankful to be home, but am so grateful for the opportunity we had to have a little adventure as a family for ten weeks. Here are a few pics from our last family outing by the pool. Cohen loves Paul tossing him into the air. It's a good thing my mom wasn't there to see this for real, I think she would have had a heart attack!