Why my wife is awesome: 2007

She really likes to bake.

She talks to squash.

THE green sweater (engagement night with baby octopi).

I don't need a caption for this one.

Clean teeth!

Goats are great!

Grand champion showman three times!

Dog dreams

What do dogs dream about?



I don't know, but I would guess they dream about chasing varmints.

Hazel's Tea Party

Hazel hosted a tea party yesterday and I was lucky enough to be invited.

 

It was a dress up party, so I made sure to wear my great-grandmother's very sparkly earrings - it was the perfect occasion.

Hazel tried them on too.

I think they look better on her.

Here are some things I learned about Hazel yesterday:

Her favorite letter is R.
She is very good at making letters out of pretzels.
She really likes cotton candy (wait - I already knew that).
G-Bug (her fish) gets scared when Asher and Boomhauer play because he thinks they are going to knock over his bowl.

Hazel! I had a great time. Thanks for inviting me!

Reason #546 to be in vet school

 You get to use power tools! Good job Kiki. Our minimal Type II looks awesome.

Christmas 2009

Alex had to work hard to keep his ears warm.

Sledding with the Gammons. Keira is the cutest little munchkin.

Christmas morning. Did I already say that my niece and nephew are the cutest kids on the planet?

The present of the year: vodka vanilla extract!

I like the bow tie Ben!

We know how to reach your heart, dad.  (chocolate)

 

 

 Lola had a run-in with something sharp.

Back in Utah... This is what we did with the kids when we had to leave. Have I already said I have the cutest nieces and nephews in the world?

We also celebrated Boomhauer's second birthday. Thanks for sharing your cake, man!

Um, Roger? How can I ever express my gratitude? My life now has meaning, direction, purpose. Heaven help the day we use up the last chocolate bar...

This must be hereditary.

Definitely not in Illinois anymore...

Cross country skiing is a new love in my life.

Not Illinois.

About sums it up...

Why can't Christmas happen twice a year?

All I Want for Christmas is...

A new door!!!

Before: 

 

After:

And all the work in between (we won't tell you how long it took...)

Thanks mom and dad!!

(How we made it ) Home for the Holidays

Distance: 1436 miles
Start time: 11 pm Central Time
End time: 9 pm Mountain Standard Time
Vehicle: Honda Odessey
Passengers: 4 adults, 3 children (4, 3, and 1.5 years), and three dogs.

Hi Amy! You were a great driver.

Boomhauer was very patient considering he was the most cramped of all...

Did I already mention that it was a little crowded? Can anyone find Lola's ear sticking up?

Happy Daphne. Daphne deserves kudos for being a very agreeable 1.5 year old and having to sit in her car seat for 24 hours straight. What a trooper.

Thanks everyone for a great trip!