TuRnInG 2

My little boy turns 2 next week and I can hardly believe it. I took these pictures of him a couple of months ago and just from then to now it seems like he is a different boy. I could list for hours the things he does and the reasons we love him, don't worry I won't. But I will say he has been nothing but entertainment everyday and has taught us so much. It's been so fun watching him become his own little man and I can't wait to see how he sprouts over the next few years.

Jason and Eliza Ruys

We traveled back to Idaho Falls this weekend for my sisters wedding. Jason was dashing in his suit and Eliza made such a beautiful bride. They couldn't have picked a prettier day, everything turned out just as planned. We're so happy for them.

It's a GIRL!

I have a good friend who has been performing ultrasounds on me. A few weeks ago she called me a told me to come in for an ultrasound to determine the sex of the baby. I never thought I'd find out without Devin there. But since it was so sudden and he was already at work, I thought I'd go without him then surprise him with the news. So that night after Devin got off work this is what he came home to. He was so shocked. He thought at first I was lying so he made me call my mom to tell her. She wasn't able to answer her phone so then he made me call my sister. It was great. And once it sunk in he was thrilled with the news. 

Now that Crew has to share a room with his sister, I'm going to have to figure out how to mix boy stuff with girl stuff. What do I do? Half of the room in one and half in the other. She has to have her girly stuff and I have to be able to decorate with girly stuff. If anyone has suggestions for me please share. 

The Audacity of Crew

Election night November 4, 2008. President elect Barrack Obama delivers his first presidential speech following his landslide victory. Crew immediately felt the excitement and magnitude of the moment as the thousands of people at Grant Park in Chicago put their hands together for the future President of the United States of America. Crew jumped off the couch and climbed onto the table and began to act as Presidential as one could be without pants and a yellow Carhartt shirt.

If one could understand the non-sense syllables that Crew spit fires like a auctioneer they would have heard a message of change and hope. With arms waving, and veins bulging Crew was motivating a economically depressed country. Crew promised chocolate milk three times a day, remote controlled helicopters, battery powered Tonka garbage trucks for every little boy, and pink bicycles for every little girl. He challenged the adults to cling to timeless values, and to continue to work at leaving America as a place of opportunity. He closed his message by saying let "Freedom Ring and God bless America!"

Obama's message was powerful and his delivery, presence on stage, and demeanor was one for the ages. Obama did not get my vote. I wasn't sure what he would do for the economy and health care. During this speech the message was clear in my heart and mind that Obama is the right candidate for the job in a world that hates America more than ever before. I know there are those that will disagree with that statement. So be-it. If McCain would have won, the world would have seen another white dude who drops bombs on people. I am not sure how long we could have traveled abroad if the anti-America sentiment got any worse.

After Crew delivered his Presidential Speech (It lasted longer than Obama's) he invited me to share the stage (moment) with him. I did my best but Crew is a tough act to follow. Just for the record, Crew I know you would make an awesome President because of your smile, your way with people, your kind heart, your intensity, and your passion for attention. I love you.

Halloween

We got together with a few friends for pizza and trick or treating. We walked the perfect route for Crew and by the end of the night he was dragging his pumpkin it was so full and heavy. One of the homes had a spook alley set up outside. Devin took Crew threw it and for the 10 minutes following he wouldn't let us leave his side. We felt so bad, it totally creeped him out. I can't believe Halloween has come and gone. We have 4 trips back to Idaho in the next 2 months for weddings and more Holidays. I'm already craving Thanksgiving dinner. Can't wait to see everybody.