By the Way

Just so you know, our camera is dead. I had it in the diaper bag, and the sippy cup wasn't shut all the way, and the snack bag was open, talk about graham cracker mud. Sooo you get the idea. No pics for a while. I think when/if we get a new one, I'll have a snack baggie all for it's own.

On the Lookout

My friend, Nancy McMurtrey and her sweet husband, Josh, are waiting for a baby. They have made the wonderful decision to adopt, and are waiting for a birth mother to choose them. I am adding their adoption profile to my blog, so if you know of anyone who is looking for two loving parents for her baby, please refer her here. Nancy has been a special friend to me for almost ten years, and I will always love her for her ready smile, silly giggle, and listening ear. She is such a sweet example to all those who come in contact with her, and I hope that she knows just how special she is. Nancy, I love you.

About us.

So I feel like I am constantly chatting about my little girl, so I thought I'd write a bit about Mo and myself.

Mo is still in school majoring in Communications with an emphasis in Broadcasting and minoring in Graphic design. Here is a link to his blog where some of his videos are. He dreams of being a sports anchor for ESPN. He recently landed an internship with Local news 8 in Idaho Falls where he will be an assistant to the sports anchor Scott. He is also the coach for one of the soccer teams on campus, the Zwakalaz. He is the first counselor in a bishopric for a student ward on campus, which means Zuki and I go to our ward alone. I don't mind it at all. After all, it's been this way since Zuki was born, and he does get to come visit every once in a while. Mo is a full time anchor for I-News, our school's news program. I am so proud of my sweet man, he works so hard, and is always dreaming big. He is so motivated and appreciates what he has, and is always willing to do spontaneous things with me. I know he will go far in life, and I am anxious to see his dreams come true.

As for me, I am very grateful and happy to be at home with our little girl. She is such a joy and a blessing to us, and is constantly showing us what life is all about. I graduated from BYU-I April of 2008, with a degree in Sociology and a minor in Psychology. I plan on being a stay at home mom as long as I can, and once the kids are all in school, I will begin my Masters program in marriage and family therapy.

The Lord has truly blessed us beyond anything either one of us ever hoped for, and we strive everyday to show Him our appreciation by doing what we can to live the gospel and help others. Everyday is a lesson of life, and we take the good from it. We believe that this is what life is about.

Climbing Baby.

In the dishwasher...

In the oven drawer...

And on the couch.

In The 'Hood Hair

So I tried dreadlocks for the first time today. Took forever. Zuki was crying and wanting to cuddle with everything in sight, so I ended up with two towels, a blanket, and four stuffed animals in my lap with "Handy Manny" blaring on TV, just so that she would sit still for me to finish her hair. She is so funny.

New Place

This is the back yard.

This is the front yard and storage shed.

This is what you see when/if you come to visit.

And here is the living room and kitchen. I will post pics of the other rooms when I get them cleaned. What do ya think?

Cuddle bug Daddy!

Somebody loves her daddy!

Just Like Mommy

So, I was folding the laundry, and things got quiet in my room, and this is what I found. I have no idea how she knew to put the bag on like that. She also put one of my necklaces on the same way, under one arm. soooo cute.

Graham Snackies!

So, graham crackers are good snacks, right?

It's just Like a Cloud!

Zuki loves the movement of fabric, it's like she can't breathe she is so excited. This is the bottom sheet as I was fluffing it out to fold it. She went crazy for a half an hour. needless to say, she slept very well last night.

Hair Stylin'

So, I am always amazed at how long her hair is. I can only wash it once or twice a week because if I did more, her hair would dry out an d break. We have to comb it out when it has shampoo in it, because it is CRAZY curly. Love love love it. I can't wait until its super long and her pigtails look like mickey mouse ears. Sooo Excited.