My mind is blank, well, not really. But it is full of stuff boring to the blogging world so I asked Kevin to give me a topic to blog about. His response, "pie". Ok. Pie. It is one of his all time favorites and I could go without. I prefer pudding style or frozen desserts. We get along just fine with this difference because I will still occasionally make him pie and he will always join me in eating my kind of desserts. Today I am grateful for Kevin and for his love of pie amongst other things like his family :). I love you sweet man of mine!

Update: Kevin just informed me that he had pie for breakfast. He also taught me that ice cream has a lot of protein, so it's "good for you." So glad to have this guy who thinks outside of the box!

Happiness is listening to your hunk of a baby chat with all of his crib friends (Mr. Owly, Horse, and Ruff Dog) as he wakes up cheerfully from a full night's rest!

That sound is something I wish I could bottle up for rainy days.

Andy's favorite...umm, no...FAVORITE movie is Toy Story. I think he really loves those loyal toys. From about 5 months to 8 months Andy had a loyal toy. It was his rubber snake. He'd take it in his stroller while we would go to yard sales, he would hold onto it tightly as we would grocery shop, and he would keep it close for road trips.

That toy brightened the saddest moments. We lost it on a road trip to Aunt Lisa's house and when they were finally reunited a few months later, the flame was gone {sigh}. Things are going to come and go out of Andy's life but one things for sure, we will always be there!

Today I am so grateful for my testimony of the Gospel. I'm grateful for God's love for me and His hand in my life. I kick myself for sometimes standing in His way when He's trying so hard to help me out with something. But, when I pray for patience He is my perfect example because I've never met someone more patient with me than Him. I'm grateful that I can teach Andy about his Heavenly Father and that we can be an eternal family. If I had to pick just one favorite thing about the Gospel, it would be eternal families. They rock! And I am so grateful for mine!

Per Gran's Request

Good morning!!!

Yeah, I walk now. It's pretty rad.

Have a fabulous day!!! XXXXXXXOOOOOOO,

The two-thless cowboy ;)

Andy took his first step today out of the blue! And then he took 3!!! No poking, proding, or bribing involved. He just decided, 'Hey, this time I think I'll stay vertical instead of falling to my knees.' Or at least that's what it look like he thought. Oh man, this growing up business isn't for sissies! And I'm talking about me. With every big new milestone I'm torn, asking myself, "Am I okay with this? Am I okay with him doing all this toddler stuff?" And then I assure myself that it's quite alright. Andy is shaping into quite the toddler and we are very proud of him! Perhaps we will take him to get a kids cone at McDonald's this weekend :).

(p.s. meant for Lisa...I keep forgetting to ask, could you pretty please send me my camera? blogging is a little lamo without it :/)

"It is not good for {wo}man to be alone."

Dear Kevin,

It's cold back here and we're a little jealous that you are still in Hawaii. Will you please come home and cuddle with us? It's been 18 days since we've all been together, but...who's counting? Oh, right, I am. If you come home I'll make you dinner and Andy will let you read him a book and change his diaper. It's been a long time since you've changed his diaper~18 days~but who's counting? We like you, we miss you, and we love you even more! Can't wait to have you home again!

Love,

Kristen and Andy