First Time for Everything

JW got his first taste of baby cereal today. He wasn't impressed.

How do you feel about Seattle?

I'm pretty sure it's time for me to move and here is my new house. Want to come visit? I wonder if G's job can relocate him to Seattle...

Happy Birthday JW!

JW turned 4 months old today! Instead of a party hat and birthday cake, this little duffer got his second round of immunizations. Oh he felt so betrayed.

1/2 Marathon 2010

I don't really have red hair, even though it looks as if...

This past Saturday I finished my third SLC 1/2 Marathon. My time was the worst ever (the guy who won the MARATHON passed me in the last mile. Yeah, I was basically on all fours crawling down the street at that point), but considering I had a baby 4 months ago and I didn't train, I'm pretty happy I finished the race without serious injury or death. Although, I practically broke my arm patting myself on the back.

Kate ran with G's number since he ended up being out of town for work. She's hardcore. She ran her best race yet. Too bad she's on the roster as a 36 year old male.

Big hugs to Auntie Em for loving JW while I ran...er...crawled to the finish line.

Donate to a Good Cause - National MS Society

JW and I are walking in the MS Walk on Saturday, April 24th, for a co-worker who was recently diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. I need to raise money! Click here to donate to the National MS Society (once on the website, click on "Donate to Walking for Ren" above the thermometer). No donation is too small! The firm I work for will match your donation dollar for dollar. Plus, your donation is tax deductible. Bonus!

Thank you for your support! Pass it on!

Mover and a Shaker

Taking a picture of JW is like trying to take a picture of a wild flower on a windy day. He is always moving, which just means one of his body parts is always a blurrrrrr...

It's not all his fault though. I'm kind of short bus with the camera. I always wonder if I get the $1,000 Nikon if my pictures will be awesome. I'm pretty sure the pic has little to do with the camera, something to do with the skills of the photographer...

and everything to do with the subject. He's dang cute.
Mr. Chappy Cheeks

Growing Boy

As I put JW to bed tonight I was suddenly overcome with emotion. Today a friend of ours had a baby-her first-a little girl. Looking at her sweet pictures, just hours old, reminded me of the day JW was born just a few months ago. Though it seems like a lifetime ago, the memory of that day is still so vivid. I never want to forget how I felt the moment he touched my skin-feelings too personal to share with the world. His presence has been life altering. I can remember my life before my sweet boy was here, but I can't imagine life without him.

Happiest Baby on the Block

When JW was born, he had a very serious disposition. I was a bit concerned so I've taken every possible measure to try and nurture him out of his seriousness. I'd say I've done a fine job* as he's become quite the happy baby. Big smiles and laughs. JW lovin' his Auntie.
JW thinks Auntie is hilarious!

*Yeah right. Babies come hard wired. If he's going to be serious, he's going to be serious. That comes straight from his dad. The smiles and laughs, that's all me! :D

Peanuts

I'm feeling a little frumpy. Actually, a lot frumpy. I see pictures of myself, some when I think I'm looking my "best*," and think wow, could I look anymore like Peppermint Patty? Please, call me "sir."

It's my hair. I hate my hair.

The other day JW was accused of looking like Charlie Brown with that super round head of his with two hairs on top. We do sort of have a Chuck and Patty relationship - I have a crush on him, but he's not quite sure what to think of me. I suppose I can be a little bossy.

*this picture is not an good example of me looking my best.

Swinging

The G family took a road trip to sunny Arizona to visit some of our favorite people.

While there JW gave the new swing set a test drive.

Loved it so much he started to drool.

Auntie, Sydney & Noelle take flight on the teeter-totter.

Me and Sydney: swing set self portrait.