Baby steps

I'm sitting here watching Berg take brave little steps around the porch. The walking skill seems to have really kicked in today. He's been taking steps since Easter when he spontaneously walked from me to his uncle Curtis, about 5 steps. Curtis, who loves to play with all the babies, was very proud to be the object of Berg's direction.

Since then the interest in walking has come and gone...until today. Today he has been taking off from the furniture toward other objects. At Silvi's school he launched from the picnic bench to where some kids were playing in the mud. Of course, nothing like some dirt and excitment to encourage the kid to go.

Silvi often calls to me to "Come see Berg walk" but its always been him walking hand in hand with her, which of course melts my heart, but not the sight I was planning on seeing when hearing the initial statement. Now I get to exclaim, "Come see Berg walk" as he sets out on the new adventure of Toddlerhood.

A mom can't help but be proud of her growing child!

Big ONE

Being one is lots of fun.

Accept when its not!

Happy Birthday Bergren!

You are the sweetest mama's boy a girl could have!

One for good measure...

I have not looked at a blog in about 2 months...mine included. My life has gone from wandering around trying to be productive to collapsing at the end of the night exhausted from all the days activities. It was hard for me to forsee the "busy" mom role, but its here now. I blame 4 days of preschool and 3 hour conference calls!

Anywhooo... I'll try to be back, if not for my blog nation but in an attempt to capture some sort of family history. In the meantime here are some pics for your viewing pleasure!

Check out those chompers!!!

Until next time.....

Santa Baby

*Photo taken by our resident photog, Silvia

Good times here!

Happy Holidays!

Moving for the 8th and last time!

Did you know that in my eight years of marriage I have moved eight times. Ridiculous, right?!
Well, we moved for what I am hoping is the eighth and last time. We bought a home in SLC and we are close to everything. So far I'm really loving it. The other day I locked myself and Berg out of the car and house so while I waited for my hubby to come save me I took a little stroll up to the coffee shop for some hot cocoa. It was awesome!
Anyway, thought I would put it out there that I am no longer in my grumpy place in Murray. (not that there is anything wrong with Murray per say...It just made me grumpy)

Salt Lake is having a pleasant effect on me thus far and I'm hoping it keeps working as I build a happy life here in my new abode!

So, now that I survived holding Thanksgiving in this place (4 days after we moved in!) I will now endevor to put a few pictures on the walls, hang some curtains, fix the bum plumbing, order some blinds, fix the stairwell overhang, rake leaves, sweep the spiderwebs off the side of the house, etc....need I continue. Lots to do now that I'm supposed to be a responsible homeowner! Responsible.... Ha....ha ha ha....

Halloween and other scary things

Halloween was a success, not that a holiday/tradition filled with dressing up and loads of candy would be anything but, just saying. We all had a good time this year including Jon who is a self proclaimed Halloween Scrooge! After a fun birthday party in the afternoon we headed to the neighborhood Trunk or Treat (which turned out not to be "lame" like I was anticipating.) We had Silv's cousin's join us in begging for candy around the parking lot, enjoyed some chili, and headed to another gathering in the evening. All in all, very fun, very exhausting!




Now for the scary...

Fall is Fun

I love October. I don't necessarily love Halloween, just all the fun activities, great weather, and of course the treats.

It's only half way through the month and we've already been to a pumpkin patch and to visit witches at Gardner Village.


Here's the best friend/auntie a kid could have!

The best part of fall thus far is seeing my sweet boy grow up.

Peace Out!