"Ummm...So this is life? I don't think I signed up for this."

"...Maybe its gonna be ok after all..."

Morning Hair

This is how Simi's hair looks every morning--or anytime she puts on a shirt, hat or lays a finger on her head. That is why I love her hair. Its just like mine. Misery loves company, right?

911 HELP! Calling all mothers of two or more children: I have a question. And I'm getting desperate...How do you get your second child to sleep through the night?? I'm looking for advice, tips, ideas...ANYTHING! How is it done when "crying it out" isn't an option anymore? Though I'm sleep deprived, and a bit psychotic, be frank with me. I'm ready for the truth.

VadaWe wanted to let everyone know that Vada is alive. Queen of Mustangs, she still rules the road...that is when Robb's not driving the mini-van.

Our big girls...

for those who get excited about well-child check statistics, we'll share the numbers. Apparently we have big girls. Simi was prounounced "well", weighing 31 lbs (99%tile) and 32 inches tall (85%tile). Ven was pretty well herself at almost 13 lbs (51%tile) and 24 inches (75%tile). Maybe Robb will have his volleyball players after all.

Ladies and Gents...Benny Boo. And the Dimple

Here is Venice after her baby blessing. In this picture she just found out that dinner wasn't quiet ready yet.

July 14, 2001 This month we celebrated 6 years of matrimony. So lets take a walk down memory lane and give tribute to our first kiss! Rewind to 1999's fall semester at Rick's college. Seven students were packed in Matt M.'s white Ford Taurus (hot). The name of the game was Truth or Dare. Jessica, Bonnie, Drew, and Matt created a secret combination against us and dared Dalee to kiss Robb. The dare was accepted. Lips were happy. Thanks guys for getting things started.

Road Trippin'
Our summer vacation this year was a family reunion "double header." We met up with both families in one 10-day extravaganza requiring 34+ hours of road-trip action in our mini-van. Needless to say, the madness brought out of me some "colors" of motherhood I never have before shown. But I can honestly say it was all worth it because of the fun we had with our family and a few bright spots in the car like the one captured above.

4th of July 3-year Flashback. After the Stadium of Fire that night, Lance and Robb cruised University Avenue in the white T-Bird squirting people with the windshield wiper fluid. Every year Provo residence spend the night on the street saving good seats along the curb for the parade the next morning. It was the perfect opportunity to soak some BYU Barneys. They also annoyed the Provo spectators by lighting bottle rockets in the car and throwing them out the window. More T-bird memories to come. oh...by the way, notice Robb's shirt? yeah, it was a little less faded back then. Don't worry, he still wears this same "Proud to be an American" shirt at least twice a week. The classics never die.

Cousins gather 'round at Grandma and Grandpa's

"Our Fathers' God, to thee,

Author of liberty, To thee we
sing;

Long may our Land be bright
With freedom's holy light.

Protect us by thy might, Great
God, our King!"--

Samuel F. Smith

Happy Independance Day

7.4.2007

Girls In White

These are my precious jewels--Simeon Swan and Venice Somer

This is us...prior to children that is. Don't we look happy? Peaceful? Tranquil! LOOK! No bags under our eyes. A restful state indeed. Fastforward 6 years. We have 2 daughters. Life is now a roller coaster ride...you can't get off, and there are no refunds for rainy days. But hey, life is a lot more interesting!