Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

I recently took part in a blog swap hosted by this cute girl! I've never done anything of the sort but let me tell you this... Getting mail is the greatest thing in the world. I think it's even better than getting comments on your blog! And what is better than getting mail? How about getting a whole package full of goodies to enjoy! This woman who was assigned to me is so sweet and she sent me the best package! Thanks so much Michelle! This woman is obviously very talented and even though she doesn't know me, she picked so many things I enjoy so much! Including Candy, because I have a major sweet tooth, a gift certificate for JITB, which I used last night and treated the family to Chocolate shakes that she recommended (they were divine BTW), a book, Which I have already finished. I love a good read and especially one that makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. It was an inspiring story. She also included a puzzle book. I have personally never tried Sudoku, and so far I'm not very good, but the challenge is just what I need to get my mind moving! Last, but most definitely not least is one of her adorable hand made bags! The details are so cute and I love it! Just perfect for keeping Jonas' tiny fingers away from my scissors! Thanks again Michelle! I hope to one day be as talented as you.

Welcome Home Uncle Mike!

Well, we are home from a wonderful (Hot) trip in Las Vegas!! We left Super early (3 am) on Wednesday so we could suprise everyone and see Mike get off the plane from New York! It was a busy and very fun week and Jonas was an Angel the whole time! I know sometimes I complain that he isn't very attached to us but I think I prefer it. It's nice not having to worry about him getting passed from person to person because he loves it! Just give this kid your undivided attention and he is in heaven! Anyway Mike we are so glad you're back!

Now go grow up... Or not!

Uncle Mike meeting his Nephew for the first time! I don't think either of them knew how to react! But by the end of the week they were great pals!Jonas loved Mikes balloons!

Helping carry the banner...The balloons again... It was great because we always knew where he was in the busy airport.Jonas had his first experience on a trampoline too! I wish we had a place for one because he had a blast! And it wore him out, after an evening on this he slept until amost 9 am the next morning.Oh and I cut my hair. This isn't a great shot of it, but I really like it (thanks again Stephanie!). I'll post about my hair another day.

Suprise Mail and another critter!

We are about to take off to Vegas for an extended weekend but first I thought I would do a quick post before we leave. Again not to much has been going on. But we did have a couple surprises this weekend! On Sunday we took our traditional walk around, and also locked ourselves out of our house!! Anyway while trying to wrangle up another key, we ended up spotting this fella! I have never seen one in real life before, well except at bird places and maybe a zoo I think. Anyway it was totally cool! I didn't realize how big they were until he spread his wings to fly away!! Jonas has been totally enthralled by all the little birds that hang around on our lawn, it rained last night so all the birds are picking at the worms and Jonas can't get enough of watching them, he has been at the window all morning!
Also I received a package in the mail on Monday which wasn't really unexpected because I've been waiting for it for a few weeks now, I was just delighted to find, along with the sweater my mom sent (thank you Mom!!), 3 pictures lovingly colored for me from my very sweet Niece and Nephew!! Thank you Hadley and Rawley, I have them proudly displayed on my refrigerator right now!! Anyway not too much, but enough to make me want to tell the world! Also Rob, I'm pretty sure Matt wanted to show you this!
Anyway we are off to enjoy some especially warm weather, and see a long lost someone whom we have missed terribly for the last two years *wink*. Actually I think he was far from lost, I'm pretty sure he knew exactly where he was and the great work he was doing! He probably wont read this but, Uncle Mike, we are so excited to see you and can't wait for Jonas to finally meet you!

Lazy and Boring...

That is what we have been for the past week or so, nothing has really happened and the rain has been no fun. We did have a couple days of sunshine but nothing really awesome happened. I guess here are just a couple of shots over the last week, although it has been so boring I still managed to get the camera out.

For everyone who knew us as new parents, you all know how we didn't want Jonas to watch a lot of T.V., so instead he watches a lot of movies. Anyway I don't think there's really a difference between the two because he looks spaced out no matter what he watches!Jonas went through a two day phase, whenever he would let Wyatt out of his kennel, he would crawl in. He only did it a few times so I'm glad I got a picture of it!Trying to walk in Moms moose slippers.On one sunny occasion we decided to go out and eat some of the watermelon thats been sitting in the fridge since our rained out picnic, it was yummy!We went and checked out the stage for one of the shows, Jonas thought is was pretty cool, but I think he just liked the attention he was getting from the people there.We can't forget shots from our traditional Sunday walk!

Oh and on Monday we went to the sand dunes so Matt could try and take a picture of dirt. I don't think he got the shot he wanted but man oh man did we have fun getting dirty. It wasreally windy but we still survived. We're totally going back when the wind isn't blowing so hard.

Life's a Holiday

Well it's the holiday weekend here and can I say it's been so nice having Matt around for a whole extra day! Jonas really loves playing around with Dad. We didn't really do anything too exciting because of the rain on Saturday and Monday... (Sunday was beautiful, go figure!) We had big plans for the zoo and a picnic but both got rained out. Oh well. We did get to go to the Legacy flight museum which Matt adored, Jonas had fun running around the hangar, and I had fun keeping him out of trouble while Matt chatted with our tour guide! Here are just a couple shots from this weekend!

P.S. We also have a video that I need to post later because it's on the video camera and not the camera, we seriously had a buttefly stampede. On Sunday while Jonas was napping I looked out the window and there were tons of Monarch butterflys flying past our windows! I don't know why they did it or where they were going but they didn't slow down for anything it was so cool, a total freak of nature.

Matt and Jonas on our Sunday walk.

We found all this cool old farm equipment on our property... Another reason not to let Jonas stray too far on our walks!

Jonas loves taking Wyatt for a walk, Whenever we go out he wants to hold the leash even if he's running to keep up, it's really funny!

Matt sitting in the Albatros, it's actually a training plane for the MIG pilots in Russia

Jonas and I in front of the King Cobra, it's one of 3 in the whole world that still flies!
Matt sitting in a P-51, it was a WWII fighter plane but now it's used for acrobatics!

Wow I learned a lot about these planes while we were there! It's amazing what sticks in your head while chasing a toddler!

Anyway this last video is super long but Matt wanted everyone to see our Babies mad dancing skills!! (which by the way he totally demonstrated for the relief society on Sunday during a musical presentation by the teacher!!) He's such a Ham by the way... He only started dancing because he saw me filming him!

Tasty Sensations

Check out this cookbook giveaway! mmmmmm Yummy! I'm always on the lookout for new Recipes.

Home again, Home again jiggity jig

Happy Belated Anniversary!!

Well we've been home for a few days now and I am finally getting back into the swing of things here. Not to mention, I am so thrilled! I think spring has finally arrived!! Anyway just a quick recap. We got home Friday night and we've been playing ever since. Canada was a blast but I was thrilled to get home! I have a few photos of Mothers Day and my anniversary considering I was away for both of them. Matt and I did get to celebrate a week late, but it was still great! Can you believe it's been 5 years!! I can't.
Mothers Day!!

I got to spend my Anniversary just the way I wanted to... Eating at my favorite resuraunt in Lethbridge. It was almost the perfect day... Except Matt couldn't be there.

Aunt Mary and Uncle Trevor

Me and MomMe and Jessie

Jonas helping Papa mow the lawn.Jonas with Great Grandma.Jonas was so pooped by the end of our trip that he just conked out on the couch while I loaded up the car to leave!! He never does that! He must have been worn out.

We miss you !!

For Daddy, because we miss him terribly!! We love you and we can't wait to get home to you... Although we sure are having lots of fun here!