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Thursday, December 30, 2010
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Soy Nog
Yes it exists. And although the texture is not there the taste is exact. Matt is happy.
The baby shower went well! It was so fun to see all baby girl stuff. These pictures are for you mom! :)
Look how handsome Matt is in his birthday dress shirt! I love it. More of a present for me I think. :)
...on another note ...
No-shave-November yet again turned into DON'T-shave-December because of finals. Once Matt had passed all of his finals he decided that STAR-burns were the novelty of choice. I have to say ... they were pretty sweet, but I'm grateful they only lasted two days.
We bought a new car!! For a few months now we have been searching for something a little bigger than the Focus, and, lets say ... something that is a bit of an upgrade from the Mountaineer. Well, we finally found it! And it's my Christmas present ... I'm so happy! Matt flew to pick it up on Monday, and met his dad for the drive back.
Matt was grateful for the company.
(And Preston is grateful for the treats having a grandparent here brings.)
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Howdy Howdy Howdy
The Toy Story viewing is beyond human ability to count. Preston has figured out how to turn on the TV, and PS3 himself. He loves Buzz and Woody, and honestly I'm glad he likes them instead of Barney. I will, and have done everything in my ability to save this child from Barney. I threw away another book today that somehow showed up in his bookcase. (sorry if you were the one who gifted that Barney book, but it has found a better place to rest...alone...) And as always, I have digressed....
So, we set up our Christmas tree just yesterday!
We had to move the piano to make room for the Tree. Reagan has a high pain tolerance. She didn't even cry when I smashed her hand between the wall and piano, nor did she complain as I went to get the camera in stead of helping free her hand. What could she do? She was stuck!
We had Uncle Brody come over, or as Preston says "Blolodee" and join us in the 1st annual Christmas tree set up.
It was thrilling. We decided to get a real tree because we will not be going home to CO or ID for Christmas. Reagan is scheduled to have the baby on December 29th. My closet of clothes escapes me 2x as fast now because of her ginormousness amongst men. (I just read Reagan the last sentence and she made a sad face and said "ohhhh....its truuue...")
I think I may have mentioned before about Preston's superb use of the word "No". Well I have some documentation included in the following video that you can enjoy. I love his little voice. He also impressed me so much with his reading that I had to put that on there too. I was hangin out with him in his room and he brought me a book with cars and trucks in it, and then proceded to tell me which car was fast, slow, big, small, full, empty.....I went and told Reagan. Apparently that was old news...
So, we set up our Christmas tree just yesterday!
We had to move the piano to make room for the Tree. Reagan has a high pain tolerance. She didn't even cry when I smashed her hand between the wall and piano, nor did she complain as I went to get the camera in stead of helping free her hand. What could she do? She was stuck!
We had Uncle Brody come over, or as Preston says "Blolodee" and join us in the 1st annual Christmas tree set up.
It was thrilling. We decided to get a real tree because we will not be going home to CO or ID for Christmas. Reagan is scheduled to have the baby on December 29th. My closet of clothes escapes me 2x as fast now because of her ginormousness amongst men. (I just read Reagan the last sentence and she made a sad face and said "ohhhh....its truuue...")
I think I may have mentioned before about Preston's superb use of the word "No". Well I have some documentation included in the following video that you can enjoy. I love his little voice. He also impressed me so much with his reading that I had to put that on there too. I was hangin out with him in his room and he brought me a book with cars and trucks in it, and then proceded to tell me which car was fast, slow, big, small, full, empty.....I went and told Reagan. Apparently that was old news...
Thursday, November 25, 2010
HAPPY BIRTHDAY & THANKSGIVING!!
Preston was really excited to blow out the candles on Matt's birthday brownies, so Matt let him. It was very cute.
Happy Birthday Daddy!!
We are very grateful for the wonderful family we have and for the home that we have here in Kansas. Here are pictures of our Thanksgiving dinner...
Matt and I had a romantic dinner during Preston's nap time. Although Preston has experienced two Thanksgivings this was the first that we was old enough to eat the true turkey dinner. So once he woke up and tried it he voted it out ... WAAAAYYY out. He only likes the rolls.
After dinner Matt's job was to finish carving the turkey ... well it turned in to a dissection. He found the traditional wishbone, and the less traditional spinal cord, brachial plexus, and multiple vertebrae. What a biological doctorate student :)
Preston has been so happy to have dad home from school. He really loves his daddy. No one else can get Preston to laugh quite as hard as Matt can.
Happy Birthday Daddy!!
We are very grateful for the wonderful family we have and for the home that we have here in Kansas. Here are pictures of our Thanksgiving dinner...
Matt and I had a romantic dinner during Preston's nap time. Although Preston has experienced two Thanksgivings this was the first that we was old enough to eat the true turkey dinner. So once he woke up and tried it he voted it out ... WAAAAYYY out. He only likes the rolls.
After dinner Matt's job was to finish carving the turkey ... well it turned in to a dissection. He found the traditional wishbone, and the less traditional spinal cord, brachial plexus, and multiple vertebrae. What a biological doctorate student :)
Preston has been so happy to have dad home from school. He really loves his daddy. No one else can get Preston to laugh quite as hard as Matt can.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Adding to the noise
I haven't posted in a while...hmm. Well, this is as good as it gets right here.
Preston is pretty much a big boy now, and he enjoys throwing his face on the floor, along with his body...but mostly his face. I'm not sure why but I think it may have something to do with a sister coming...life changing event...something er other. Besides being an occasional punk, he's still pretty rad.
It's fun for me to see the things he picks up on without me teaching him, but that also makes me nervous. The other day I was fixing our back door. After examination I realized there was nothing I could do to fix it. This whole time Preston was rollin around at my feet thinking he was being a big helper. I said "hmmm, that sucks." Then I looked down and saw Preston put his finger to his lip and say "Hmmmmm, et suts" Yeaaaaaaa, it was pretty hilarious...yea, I'm a bit more careful now. I don't want Preston to be "that kid."
I'm pretty excited about school right now and the different people I am working with. Preston seems to be picking up the role of the family chiropractor pretty well. He is my prodigy child...
I should add...The video is called Preston Thompson because the adjustment technique that Preston used with the leg check is called Thompson Technique. Yes Preston's name is still Preston Matthew. Come on.
Preston is pretty much a big boy now, and he enjoys throwing his face on the floor, along with his body...but mostly his face. I'm not sure why but I think it may have something to do with a sister coming...life changing event...something er other. Besides being an occasional punk, he's still pretty rad.
It's fun for me to see the things he picks up on without me teaching him, but that also makes me nervous. The other day I was fixing our back door. After examination I realized there was nothing I could do to fix it. This whole time Preston was rollin around at my feet thinking he was being a big helper. I said "hmmm, that sucks." Then I looked down and saw Preston put his finger to his lip and say "Hmmmmm, et suts" Yeaaaaaaa, it was pretty hilarious...yea, I'm a bit more careful now. I don't want Preston to be "that kid."
I'm pretty excited about school right now and the different people I am working with. Preston seems to be picking up the role of the family chiropractor pretty well. He is my prodigy child...
I should add...The video is called Preston Thompson because the adjustment technique that Preston used with the leg check is called Thompson Technique. Yes Preston's name is still Preston Matthew. Come on.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Thankful
As Thanksgiving is approaching I can't help but count my blessings. Not only is Thanksgiving a day to concentrate on what we're thankful for, be with family and friends, eat lots of food, bundle up, drink apple cider, have roasting marshmallow nights ... but it is also a time of year that holds a very special place in my heart for many reasons. Yet, there is one reason that stands out above all other reasons.
Just after Thanksgiving break was when, as a sophomore at BYU, I was FORCED (not really, although I acted like it) to memorize a boys phone number that I didn't know at the time I would remember for the rest of my life. I was bought at a service auction for way more than expected by that same boy. I was asked to the Christmas Devotional, two of my favorite things, by that same boy who would be my favorite forever. I remember after these first few encounters with Matt I talked to my mom about this handsome and very persistent young man.
She told me, "OOO! He is SOOO going to hold your hand at the Christmas Devotional!"
Our first date?!? I was shocked. "No mom. Of course he won't."
Well ... mom's are always right ... and I am glad. Thanksgiving is my time to be extra grateful for the wonderful man, husband, and father to my babies I am so lucky to have in my life.
While it is fun to reminisce ... first date, first kiss, proposal night, wedding day, first apartment ... I am WAY more excited for everyday that is yet to come with Matt. At this time of year I can't help but be thankful for that persistent young man who became a husband who will forever make me laugh, smile, feel fearless, feel strong, and feel like the most beautiful girl in the world.
Just after Thanksgiving break was when, as a sophomore at BYU, I was FORCED (not really, although I acted like it) to memorize a boys phone number that I didn't know at the time I would remember for the rest of my life. I was bought at a service auction for way more than expected by that same boy. I was asked to the Christmas Devotional, two of my favorite things, by that same boy who would be my favorite forever. I remember after these first few encounters with Matt I talked to my mom about this handsome and very persistent young man.
She told me, "OOO! He is SOOO going to hold your hand at the Christmas Devotional!"
Our first date?!? I was shocked. "No mom. Of course he won't."
Well ... mom's are always right ... and I am glad. Thanksgiving is my time to be extra grateful for the wonderful man, husband, and father to my babies I am so lucky to have in my life.
While it is fun to reminisce ... first date, first kiss, proposal night, wedding day, first apartment ... I am WAY more excited for everyday that is yet to come with Matt. At this time of year I can't help but be thankful for that persistent young man who became a husband who will forever make me laugh, smile, feel fearless, feel strong, and feel like the most beautiful girl in the world.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Thursday, November 4, 2010
I just want everyone to know three things ...
1. Preston talked in his sleep last night. I wish we could understand what he said, even still it's funny.
2. We only have one more Halloween before Matt graduates.
3. Only five more Halloween's before I graduate.
2. We only have one more Halloween before Matt graduates.
3. Only five more Halloween's before I graduate.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Dear Lauren,
Preston went to nursery on Sunday. He loved it! It was weird being able to listen to lessons without having to chase a child around as well. Soon enough I will be back to my chasing.
He has also started talking a lot! Copying things we say, and learning words that we didn't even teach him. "shhhh ... quiet" is his new favorite, while holding his finger to his lips. He yells "DADDY!" when Matt walks in the door and says hi to everyone while we are shopping. Here are the words he knows (that I can think of at least): Hi, Hello, Bye-bye, blanket, book, dog, cat, bear, truck, stuck, shirt, sock, shoes, toes, foot, elbow, eyes, belly button, ouch, ow, no-no, please, thank you, you're welcome, kick it, throw, ball, hold you, bath, dirt, rock, slide, weee, water, crash, push, on, off, light, phone, hot, stir, baby, love you, cheeeeese!, beep-beep, vroom, pretty, ... two three GO! (he always starts on two), jump, whoa, wow ...
Here are some new pictures and a little video for you ...
Love,
Reagan
He has also started talking a lot! Copying things we say, and learning words that we didn't even teach him. "shhhh ... quiet" is his new favorite, while holding his finger to his lips. He yells "DADDY!" when Matt walks in the door and says hi to everyone while we are shopping. Here are the words he knows (that I can think of at least): Hi, Hello, Bye-bye, blanket, book, dog, cat, bear, truck, stuck, shirt, sock, shoes, toes, foot, elbow, eyes, belly button, ouch, ow, no-no, please, thank you, you're welcome, kick it, throw, ball, hold you, bath, dirt, rock, slide, weee, water, crash, push, on, off, light, phone, hot, stir, baby, love you, cheeeeese!, beep-beep, vroom, pretty, ... two three GO! (he always starts on two), jump, whoa, wow ...
Here are some new pictures and a little video for you ...
Love,
Reagan
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Grandma Linda
I am doing this small little post for Grandma Linda because I love her and I know she is an avid follower of our blog, along with her friends at work;)
you know when you have so much happen that the thought of recounting all the awesomeness is just intimidating.... well, thats why we haven't blogged in so long. :)
We have been blessed indeed. We traveled up to Seattle for Lance's wedding, which was absolutely amazing.
We got to stay with Grandma and Grandpa Ogle and relive the days of when we used to live and work in Seattle. My parents came up and wore Preston out, which we were VERY grateful for. They played, gardened and chased Rambo the cat, or should I say "tat".
Dork.
This picture is blurry, but its just precious.
We went to Puyallup fair and had a great time touching goats in their eyeballs and making them angry...
We finally got me and Preston some matching jeans...
I spent some time as a bubble boy on water.
The experience is, I say, a must for every person in the world. Don't worry, if you are wondering, "Where can I go to have such an experience? I don't live in Seattle." To you my friend, I say look no further. For I have vowed that I will have such equipment at my house post graduation, post having my own house, post having enough money. Yes, come to me.
Anyway, Reagan told me I need to go to bed. I told her "Ok" so that gives me about 8 minutes and 17 seconds until she comes back into the room and drags me away...
Hm, turns out I don't need more time, cuz thats all I have to say for now....
Wait, one more thing. This was a gift to Preston from Grandma MJ Ogle... I want to hear your captions for this picture. I have too many for it. Each one of them make me laugh to myself a lot, and out loud. Reagan thinks I'm special...
Cheers
you know when you have so much happen that the thought of recounting all the awesomeness is just intimidating.... well, thats why we haven't blogged in so long. :)
We have been blessed indeed. We traveled up to Seattle for Lance's wedding, which was absolutely amazing.
We got to stay with Grandma and Grandpa Ogle and relive the days of when we used to live and work in Seattle. My parents came up and wore Preston out, which we were VERY grateful for. They played, gardened and chased Rambo the cat, or should I say "tat".
Dork.
This picture is blurry, but its just precious.
We went to Puyallup fair and had a great time touching goats in their eyeballs and making them angry...
We finally got me and Preston some matching jeans...
I spent some time as a bubble boy on water.
The experience is, I say, a must for every person in the world. Don't worry, if you are wondering, "Where can I go to have such an experience? I don't live in Seattle." To you my friend, I say look no further. For I have vowed that I will have such equipment at my house post graduation, post having my own house, post having enough money. Yes, come to me.
Anyway, Reagan told me I need to go to bed. I told her "Ok" so that gives me about 8 minutes and 17 seconds until she comes back into the room and drags me away...
Hm, turns out I don't need more time, cuz thats all I have to say for now....
Wait, one more thing. This was a gift to Preston from Grandma MJ Ogle... I want to hear your captions for this picture. I have too many for it. Each one of them make me laugh to myself a lot, and out loud. Reagan thinks I'm special...
Cheers
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