Front Facers

Venice turns 12 months shortly and one of the joys of being 1-years old is getting to sit like a person, front-facing. And Simi is sporting her Gwen-do (thats what I call it). Her bangs do this natural 40's-style-pin-curls-type thing so I jazz it with hair spray and there ya have it, instant Gwen Stephani.

So here is more compare and contrast. This time Father-Daughter. This picture of Robb reminds me of Simi. The "unimpressed look", the blonde curls, the BIG chuncky face!

Happy Easter

Ricks Forever! This coming Spring/Summer marks 10 years since I first entered Ricks College as a Freshmen. So HAPPY 10 YEARS LADIES! Ricks was my favorite part of my whole academic career. (this picture was actually from 1999 which was an especially fun year)

On a less sentimental note: those who were in this picture or attended this "banquet" will remember it was like the Ricks College 235th ward or something...and we got awards at the end of the year based on our personalities. I remember being angry to say the least that I got "Best Airhead" or something like that. I think I burned the certificate. Correct me if I'm wrong: Jessica got: Best Smile. Bonnie got "City Slicker" (LOVE that), Holly got "Best Hair" and Lisa and Melissa I don't remember your awards...please someone fill me in! Am I psycho that I remember the awards from so long ago?

The Primaries have been CRAZY, huh? A very intense election year. Because I hang out at the local park with babies for a large portion of the day, I generally don't get many opportunities to talk politics with people. Except for yesterday. A young girl (no older than 7) said,

"hello"

"Hi" I replied.

"So who did YOU vote for??!" she said, with a bit of sassiness that made me giggle.

"...well, I..." (I didn't expect such a heavy question at the jungle gym. I was speechless.)

my stammering, frustrated the young girl and she blurted--

"Well, I voted for OBAMA!"

The Funky-Fresh Christmas of 1982 This one is for the Coons. For those who are confused, this is Matthew Coons and Robb, doubling up on Santa. My favorite part is Santa pointing.

Nudist Colony...? simi's newest favorite thing to do is take off all her clothes when friends come over to play. ummmm. Not sure what else to say about that. Never a dull moment with Simi.

Another new fav. is her bed.

Nothing comes easily for a Princess. In the following post are pictures of Venice trying to crawl. It is much easier to have a scream fest, right?

Compare and Contrast

These are my girls both pictured at about 7 months. I post this because I forgot to mention that at Venice's 9month check up the doctor actually asked if my children were "fathered by the same person." Yes, and not jokingly either.

Prophetic Passing
Anna M. Molgard January 27, 2008
I imagine he's running to Marjorie now,
Yes, running, not waving his cane.
I see him embracing his father and mother
While they keep repeating his name.
I see him now meeting his forebears,
Brother Brigham and Joseph are there.
Sweet reunion of prophets, united by service
That only such noble men share.
I see him embraced by the Savior
While Father says, "Good and well done.
So faithful in stalwart endurance, I welcome
My noble, most excellent son."
I then hear the ripples of laughter
As he says the reception's just fine,
But he hopes that he'll get an assignment or two
Since there's no need to waste any time.
I can hear his clear voice in the stillness
At the close of this sweet Sabbath day,
Have faith and move forward - there's work to be done.
President Hinckley would want it that way.

"9 month shots?!"

Yes, Venice turned 9 months and got her shots. She isn't very tough when it comes to doctors appointments...who are we kidding? She's a wimp about everything. That is why we love our Bindi-Boo! (we ironically call her "knuckles" because she's so sensitive) But how can we resist that sweet gummy smile??

Happy Birthday Daddy!

Happy Birthday Robb! 30 years old! But you are only as old as you feel and look right? If that is the case...just 3 years ago robb was mistaken for a highschool student. true story.

Pictured above is Simi's drawing of herself with Robb. I've been meaning to put some of her art work on the blog for a long time. I know I'm her mom, but she really does amazing artwork. The detail of her pictures/people look like a kindergardener's not a 2 year old's. the other picture is Robb playing with the girls and his train set on his b-day...didn't I say 'there is always a train'?

Their Favorite Things: The girls have 2 favorite things to do together. Number 1 is Tickle Time with Daddy. They both have the same shriek and its a daily ritual when robb comes home.

Coming in at a close 2nd is Bath Time together. Simi now requires that Venice bathe with her...little sisters are good to have around to laugh at your jokes! (as pictured).

Spoiled??...NO!

Pictured outside of Nana and Poppy's home Christmas Day. As you can see Simi put on all her gifts immediately and had to go on a wagon ride with doll in hand. Thank you MacDonalds for sharing Christmas with us.

Sleeping Beauty on Crack? From infancy Simi has had an obsession with hair...a hair fetish you could say. Grandma and Grandpa Somerville got her a Sleeping Beauty wig...looks more like the Princess on Crack to us. (she was quite angry in the picture because she wanted to play with the train).

"...What? I'm feeding myself today...and these blues say that's final!"

Sexy is Back I know, you are thinking: 'not another car posting', but I couldn't resist to share that we broke down and got a paint job on the civic. I think Robb was tired of getting $500 offers to have it taken off our hands. Some have said it was good we chose the original red color too, that way the guys who stole it will recognize it! (we are always thinking of others).

Happy Birthday DAD! Its Grandpa Somerville's birthday today. We just wanted to say we love you and hope your day is great. This is a picture of the Somerville's with the girls when they visited in October.

Cloudy in AZ? This is not a Lake...this is the park 1 block from our house! Most parks and soccer fields in the Valley in AZ are designed to collect the whole neighborhood's rain run-off just like this (for those who were unaware). Within a day or so ducks always find their way to our neighborhood and people bring out their canoes and paddle around the park. Its hysterical! We are grateful for the rain this weekend.

Happy Thanksgiving For Thanksgiving we visited Uncle Corey's house (his trampoline was a blast...at first Simi didn't know what it was called and said, "Wanna jump on dat big Cherrio!").

Here is Ven enjoying some Turkey...J/K, its a cracker.