freedom of expression

Azure has been going through this "it's my choice" phase. So for about a week her "choice" was to wear underwear for a hat. Don't worry we didn't leave the house and they were clean. She is definitely her own person and we love her for it.

New Baby

Wow I am so behind! Ethan was born January 18th @ 11:25 p.m. He was a little guy @ 6# 15oz. He is much bigger now. We love having him in our family. So far we have been blessed with very mellow babies. Azure has become quite the drama-queen, however. Maybe Ethan will remain calm throughout life, cuz really, Azure creates about all of the drama we can handle. More updates to come.

Christmas was awesome! For some reason the stress of the season never came. Possibly due to keeping it simple. Azure loved everything about Christmas. We don't really do the "Santa Claus" thing, but she doesn't seem to be missing out. Her cousins talk about him... we try to keep it more focused on our Savior. Anyway, I marvel that her favorite gift each year is the least expensive and most simple of them all. Kids are fabulous!!! Now our focus is completely on Baby Noodle's arrival, hope it's soon. Hope all is well with y'all. THANKS GIGI for your comments. I am unsure of how to respond to them...kind of a computer dummy- I am.

First Halloween

Azure was so excited to be a scarecrow for halloween. I think she would have worn her costume for the next month, had I let her. This was her first halloween that she knows of. We still didn't do the trick or treat thing. Our ward was involved with a tri-ward carnival put on by all the YM & YW. So, she ended up with about 8 pieces of candy. And she was completely content with that. We are so glad that we did NO SUGAR until 2 yrs old... she will actually choose broccoli over cookies. That is all.

A.J. the Co-pilot

So Azure went for her first plane ride a few weeks back. Ever since she has been able to speak she has asked "when it is my turn to fly plane". Kenyon decided that would be a great daddy/daughter date. And I had no fears, since I wouldn't be required to be on that very small airplane. She loved all 30 minutes of her flight. The pilot was even kind enough to let her fly the plane for about half the time. She did a dive and stalled out, but righted it without any problems-the pilot told her what to do. She is such a smart girl. I continue to be amazed by just how much small children pick up on. So upon exiting the airplane, she asked Kenyon if she could have a turn flying the helicopter,located just down the runway. But she does seem to be satisfied with her one flight, for now.