Utah

Several weeks ago we were able to take a trip back home for a visit. It was nice to see the family and we were lucky enough to get warm weather. It was great!



Jen and I managed to wear the same shirt in this photo.

We also spent some time at the park where Krissy, Larry and Jen were able to be a kid again on the swings.


Olivia, bless her heart, spent time trying out different slides. By the look on her face, you would have thought that she didn't like it but she couldn't get enough of it.




Grandma and Grandpa Weekley were able to take Olivia to the park and feed the ducks too.





Olivia and her cousin Grant spending quality time together. Oh, we miss him!!


Overall, it was a great trip and we can't wait to come and visit again.

Trip to Seattle

Sarah took us to a great little restaurant called Zippy's, we even met "Zippy" the dog.

We were able to take advantage of the great sunny weather and went down to the Olympic park and walked the wharf. It was absolutely beautiful!

Then we headed to the Children's Science Museum where we were able to do all kinds of cool things. We checked out the dinosaurs, Olivia learned how to drive a car
and we walked in a room full of butterflies. It really was a cool place.

Chris and I had a chance to walk around the city and hit up Pike's Market.

And before we left we were able to get out the kayaks and kayak on Lake Stevens.
Thanks to Mike and Sarah for being great hosts.

Settling In

Since we have moved up here to Moscow, We have been very busy. Especially me. I have been to many U of I basketball games, where I even met "Joe Vandal"

I've found a place behind the couch that I like to hide,
and Grandma lets me put on all her pretty necklaces!

And although some of you many think that Idaho isn't up to speed with the 21st Century, I must say that I seem to be adapting well with today's technology!
(Grandma let me put on some of her necklaces again:))



Not too long ago, my cousin Avery came over to stay with us from Seattle and we got to do all kinds of fun things together!



And the other day, It snowed a TON!! So mommy took me sledding on our front lawn. It was a lot of fun, but I think I am ready for it to be spring so I can wear something that is more slimming to my figure!



Over all, Life in Idaho has been Great!

3 Years in the Making

3 Years ago today.

The happiest day of my life

when we were made Husband and Wife.

As we walk thru life a little longer

each day my love for him grows stronger

Before long two became three...

and life was better then I knew it could be

Our daughter Olivia is such a treasure

Our thanks to God, we cannot measure

One happy little family our we

Happy Aniversary!

Thank you Chris, for all that you do

I cannot imagine my life without you.

It's official... We are moving to Moscow

Many of you already know, but for those who don't know, we are moving to Moscow. Not Moscow, Russia but Moscow, ID, Chris' hometown. Chris is going to work for Northwestern Mutual Financial Network as a financial representative. He will be selling life insurance and investments. He gave his employer his notice this last week and he'll be going to Moscow this weekend. He will fly back next week to pick Olivia and me up. We are excited for the move but a little nervous too. We are going to miss Utah and all of our friends and family. We hope to stay in touch with all of you.

We also had a great Christmas and I've included some pictures from the holidays. We got to ride on Adam and Krissy's snowmobiles, we went sledding, and Olivia got to wear the Olympic gold thanks to cousin Suzanne and Ryan Millar.

Belated Birthday Post

Olivia is officially ONE!!
(well she has been for a while now, hence the title)



Yes, we stripped her down so that she could dive into her cake.. but she really didn't. I wasn't too disappointed about that either.
We celebrated Olivia's birthday with her cousin Sydney, who's birthday is the day after hers

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Olivia looks a little unsure about those candles.




Then a few days after we celebrated Olivia's birthday with my family we headed up to Moscow, Idaho to celebrate Thanksgiving and many other festivities that we had going on.

Then after the holiday we celebrated Olivia's birthday, again, with Chris' side of the family.
This time we decided not to strip her down and let her do her own cake eating. It was just much easier.

There is one thing I know Olivia likes now that she is one. That is riding front facing in her car seat. It has made the traveling in the car much better for everyone.
Happy (late posted) Birthday Princess!
You have added so much happiness to our lives.
We love you!