Update

Hello! We'll, I've announced myself to family and friends that I'm officially blogging. So here's our little life synopsis: My husband and I have been married since May 2002. During that time I have graduated from BYU-Hawaii with a BS in International Business Management; we were then blessed with a little girl in November of 2005; my husband then graduated from Weber State University with a BS in Marketing; he then started working for the CW30 television station and is half-way done with obtaining his MBA at University of Phoenix; since then I've been blessed to stay home with my daughter, the Bug; and finally we're expecting a baby boy in November 2007.

In the mean time we are finishing our basement and have Church callings that require our time. Needless to say, we're keeping busy, which is the way it should be. We would love to keep in touch so please refer back to this blog often and give us your news as well! Have a wonderful, HOT, day!

Cooking with Vegetables

I'm not much of a vegetable person and neither is my husband. But we both have a desire to eat healthier so our kids will eat healthier. However, I don't like many vegetables, and therefore don't use them too often. I want to learn to like them, but need to learn how to use them first. Any ideas or websites?

Serenity now! Serenity now!

Well I must say the Bug is driving me bonkers! She's going through the "I can't tell you how I'm feeling, but I can be aggressive" phase. She'll hit me and even after I tell her "we don't hit because it hurts," she does it again. Even if I raise my voice a little she gets this smirk on her face like it's all a big joke. I try to talk to her and put a name to what she's feeling. It's driving me nuts! Any advice?

Also, as I said in a previous post she's been in her toddler bed for 1.5 weeks now and had been doing great - she has always been good at going down for naps. But in the past few days she'll play for 1-2 hours before falling asleep on the floor somewhere - twice in front of her door. She doesn't cry, but plays quietly. Even if I go in and lay her back down it's the same story. Selfishly I must admit that it's nice - gives me a little extra alone time, but I want to do what is right for her. Will this pass? Any advice?

I was talking to my mother today and she suggested a swap with another mom, so we both have a couple of hours of alone time during the week. I think I'll look into that and maybe a playgroup. That will give Ella and I time with other people, instead of just the two of us all the time. I'll keep you updated.

Life

The Bug's Nap

The Bug has been sleeping in her toddler bed for a week now. Today I went to check on her during nap time and found her bed covered with toys and she was asleep on the floor. Go figure!

"That's a Joke"

My grandfather just turned 90-years-old. To celebrate this happy occasion my family helped me compile a book of jokes and memories inspired by Grandpa. I am so grateful for my family who contributed - thanks to you it turned out wonderful. Below is a link to the site where you can check out the book and purchase it, if you'd like.

"That's a Joke"

Jokes and memories ...

By Compiled by Krist...

Purpose

I finally have a blog! I'm not sure where to begin. My daughter, the Bug, has been sleeping in her "big girl bed" for a week now and is doing amazingly well. She's 21.5 months old. The transition went quite easy, actually. I was really dreading it.

The crib is now free for baby boy in November. However, before we can get his room ready we have to finish the basement and move all of our office furniture to the basement. So, let's just say my "nesting phase" is all pending on that. This baby is giving us the drive to finish it...finally.