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I used a quarter of an onion for dinner. Jake picked up the other quarter and started to eat each layer individually. We sat down to play Cooties after dinner and he was still munching away on his "treat". I thought it would be fun to archive this... but I had no idea ...:)

Got Dressed by Myself!!!

We have the rule at our house that we have to have 4 things done before we can watch cartoons in the morning. Eat breakfast, get dressed, do our hair, and make our bed... Jake was so excited to get dressed all by himself... and I giggled as he came to show me his accomplishment! What a cutie!!!

2 Months and smiling!!

It has been so fun to have Cole! He had his 2 month check up this week and weighs 12 lbs. That puts him in the 65%. He has been smiling for a while, but he just started coo-ing and "talking". So fun!

Welcome Little Cole!!!

10 - 11 - 12 !!!! Yahoo

COLE IS HERE!!!
We are going to party all week now! Matt's Birthday is on the 10th, Cole on the 11th, and Sherrie's on the 12th.
Cole arrived at 9:04 a.m. he was 7 lbs. 1 oz. and 19 1/2 inches long. He has dark hair and a small dimple on his cheek when he smiles or moves his lips just right:) It was a quiet peaceful time in the hospital. Because of the flu season we couldn't have more than 2 visitors the whole time we were there.
Mattina and Jake met Cole on Monday and I will always treasure the excitement and glow in their eye's as they saw him and got to hold him... it was priceless. They have been talking to my tummy and giving him hugs for a while, so it was fun to have a baby to hug and give kisses to. It's fun how Cole just fits in and we wonder how we ever were a family without him here. I'm looking forward to a wonderful Christmas season. Hope everyone has a happy Christmas!!! Love ya!

Short or Long?

So, I've been debating on cutting my hair. I get excited about having it short and styled - I think it's fun, but then I remember that I won't have the convience of pulling it in a bun (which happens frequently). So, what do you guys think? What are the pro's and con's of both? ...I've also been pondering the post pregnant hair loss, which might be more easily handled in a short style... humnn... what to do?

So much has happened...

It seems like forever ago that we were in Nauvoo. So much has changed and happened in our lives. This post goes from current back to Nauvoo. There are a million stories and people that have played a part in all this. I have learned in my personal journal keeping that I am not good at going back and catching up, it's better just to take the loss and start where I'm at and go forward. So, this is my febal attempt to catch up, and I'll do better and posting. I'm looking forward to the holiday's though I am not sure what adventures they will hold. This little guy is due December 20th. If he is anything like his siblings he might be here as soon as the Sunday after thanksgiving... So, we will get ready and play the holiday's by ear. So... here is the catch up...


Oct 2-9, 2009 Matt and I were able to go to florida! We had airplane vouchers, a timeshare that was about to exire, Mattina was off track, and I could still travel. It seemed like the perfect opportunity and we couldn't pass it up. We spent a wonderful week together and enjoyed the ocean and snorkling. The weather was fantastic!

Septemper 28, 2009 We bought a van... We have known this was coming with the addition of #3 to our home. The trick was getting the van I wanted in the price range Matt wanted. I think we did pretty good:) We are happy to have that off of our "to do before the baby gets here" list. The funny thing is, we fit right into our new ward... there is the whole row of mini vans, and we park in that row too... crazy.

August 21, 2009 We attended our last ward overnighter with the Clinton 8th ward. We spent all day Saturday tubing down the stream with several families that were able to stay. Saying goodbye has been beyond difficult...

August 17, 2009 Mattina started Kindergarten. Syracuse Elementary is a year round school, so her class had been going for a few weeks. She has jumped right in and loves it! Her teacher got married unexpectedly while they were off track and turned in her two week notice last week. Her last day is December 4th. So, Mattina will get a new teacher... A crazy way to start school.

August 12, 2009 We moved from Clinton to Syracuse, not very far, but a whole world away.