New Years Eve-ning...

Though I wish I could stay up and just PARTY HARD ALL NIGHT LONG!!! ...I made the decision that that wasn't going to be an option for a long long time when I chose to have Jack.
However, despite the fact that we went to bed around 10:30 or so, we had a BLAST at the Okubo's beforehand.
To explain who the Okubo's are, those of you who know Jen, my BFF for life, has a boyfriend named BRICE who has an awesome family that so generously took us in. It has sort of become a tradish, since we did the same thing last year.
The house is always full of yummy smells and every hall is decked with holiday fun and the people are always a hoot.
The Guitar Hero doesn't hurt either. But since we only had two guitars amongst the 25 people, we settled for good old fashioned "Round the World" ping-pong.

Thank you to the Okubo's, for your cookies, conversation and electricity. Here are some highlights:

Jen watchin Brice ROCK the fake guitar.


Chris and her soon to be pretty cookies.


The Pretty Cookies


Okubo Clan


Adorable Teagan "Stop taking pictures you're FREAKIN ME OUT!"


Jen and Teags

Good Times, Good Times.

Happy New Year to all, and to all a good night.

"Well that was a very nice Christmas"

Due to the fablous gift from Josh, my images will be more crisp, colorful, and accurate from now on.
Yes, I got my DLSR.
Christmas was more chaotic this year than ever before. I think it's the 5 parties we have in a row this week- 3 down, 2 to go.
Jack was pleasantly surprised Christmas morning and immediately begn opening everything in front of him (mind you, Santa doesn't wrap presents in the Trent home.) So Jack broke through to his toys quite quickly.
Josh surprised me with my camera which he lead me to believe that I wasn't getting, and also an iPod Nano. Which was totally unexpected, but much appreciated.
Josh's guitar arrived promptly on Christmas Eve, so it was here just in time for Christmas morning, he is such the Johnny Cash.
We had alot of fun, alot of food, and obviously- alot of snow.
Merry Christmas everyone-
Are you ready? a-break it down: (Gabba reference.)

Happy Birthday Baby Bum

Two years is quite the Milestone..

In all reality Jack won't be two till 11:32pm. But this time two years ago I was still laboring on my own, and had been since 1:00. I will get my epidural in an hour and be good by 6:30. Jack had quite the first year..so let's just remember the second. This was the beginning, LAST year's birthday:


Jack had a great year, we moved a few times, went to San Diego, visited friends and finally settled into our own special place here in Holladay. We celebrated his birthday last night with some friends and family. Jack was a little overwhelmed with presents and everytime he opened one he was pretty upset that it was set aside. But the distraction of a new one kept him moving.



He wasn't in the mood to listen to everyone sing, but we did anyway.
But it was a great night. Thank you everyone who came.

We love you Jack, it is a miracle you are here and we are grateful everyday. KEEP THRIVING BUDDYY!

What Happened to Steve?

Due to my discussion with Jessica about our "Steve versus Joe" conflict, I was inclined to do some research and find out what exactly DID happen to Steve.

Steve Burns auditioned for Nickelodeon thinking he'd be a voice-over. That wasn't the case, and somehow the grungy rocker made the part. For six years, he acted in front of a blue screen playing around with a blue, felt puppy.

One night, on his way to pick up a date, he saw a mailbox with a blue pawprint on it that said "You figured it out! It's Jonathan's Birthday!" So he picked up his date, changed his clothes into the fruitstripe outfit, and made a surprise appearance at Jonathan's birthday party.

Though it was a hit, he realized that he could keep doing this forever and make THAT who he was, or go do many other exciting things. So he made the decision. Now, he is a rockstar, and stupid annoying "Joe" took his place, leaving kids with someone who talks to them like they're idiots, and could possibly be eaten alive by his own eyebrows.

To learn more about Steve, go to http://steveburnsrocks.us/

I feel a good sense of closure.

Sledding...

We decided with all the fun snow that we'd take Jack sledding for his first time ever. After going to three or four establishments, we finally found a sled. For some reason, all the K-Marts and Targets and Walmarts were out of sleds. The apparently didn't stock up. "Utah! The Best Snow On Earth" (hintiddy hint hint...)


So we headed to Sugarhouse Park. We actually found our own secluded place to enjoy the snow and the hills. Jack didn't do much walking.

Jack wasn't a fan of all the snow that hit his face on the way down.

After about three or four runs...it was pretty much time to go.



So we went home, and tried to warm up our little blue legs...

Better Late Than Never

So due to the difficulty of Jack's halloween costume...it was quite hard to get a picture of him with the FULL effect of the lion, because the hood was about 12 lbs and he hated it on his head...



But this will give you the gist of it.

"Puppy!"

Big Dog, Little Boy.

This is "Enzo" my sister-in-law's Great Dane.

He is huge. Standing up...he is taller than josh...




Though he gives a rather strong impression, he is very sweet, and thinks he's a lap dog. I don't have a picture for that. Wish I did. It would have finished this off quite well.

Gene's, Heredities and Such

So it's understood that people think we are "pretty" but it is important to know where we came from. In a search for specific photo's, I was lucky enough to come across HUNDREDS of little gems. Firstly, my Grandma Bonnie.


I can only hope that when I turn gray I can do it gracefully, and still look as gorgeous as she did. She always had the same smile that really defines her. Really it's hard to find many pictures of her because she is usually the one taking them.

Then there is my mom-


I could post a picture of what I looked like when I was 14, but I will spare you all, and you can just use your imaginations. But this is simply described as ADORABLE. I truly am jealous of how cute she was in 1966 and wish I could achieve the same look with a bandanna.

Now there are other pieces that put us together, and sometimes we wonder how it all worked out. But I do know where we all got our sexy legs.


Now the explainiation for why Tom is wearing a really snazzy blazer over his super nice button-up without slacks, is simple. It was July, and very hot in Payson. Knowing full well that he was going to be posing for a picture that was going to be taken from the waist up, he kept himself cool by wearing his very fashionable shorts, and knew full well that no one would know the difference.

Thus- Carter, Laura and I, were created by only the cutest of folk.

I'm Ready For My Close Up Mr. Deville....

Jack is sort of ALL Hollywood- which goes really well with his new attitude he has of being quite demanding and throwing fits when he doesn't get when he wants...

For those of you who are interested, we are having our now annual Halloween Party. All who came last year, have been blessed, and may return for more blessings. Those who are new to the event, are sad. Cause they missed an awesome party last year. The date has been determined, and we are planning on Friday, October 26. Most likey around 7. Yeah, 7:00pm sounds good.

Requirements are as follows:

Please come in costume. It's the whole point. If you don't have a costume, put a hat on, draw something on your face, or write something on a tee-shirt.

Bring family and friends. The more the merrier.

Please come.

I hope to see you all there. Here are some of last years attendees: