Mike's new "toy"

We got our tax refund yesterday. We've discussed what to get and decided on a certain something. Mike was so excited last night that he ran out to Costco after the kids were in bed to get it.

This is the most excited picture that I could get.

And here it is!!
I've always had a hard time getting Emma to watch anything, but not this morning. I think she was mezmerized that the pictures were as big as she is.

Look at her face!

Pink and yellow to honor Rachel and Rebecca

My best friend from high school lost her two youngest girls this last week. To honor them, we all wore pink and yellow, thier favorite colors, Sunday to church.

(oops, my fault you can't quite see Ethan's yellow tie!)

I asked Mike to wear a yellow tie because I didn't think he had a pink tie, but he pulled out his Valentie's Day tie that had pink on it!

We will definetely miss Rachel and Rebecca, especially because Rebecca and Ethan had an arranged marriage. I guess he'll have to wait for her.

Love you both!

30!!!

A year older and wiser too? I'm not sure. But I did have a GREAT birthday this year. It all started the weekend before. Mike and I went to the temple for the first time in a few months. It was really nice to go back and feel the peace that comes to me and my home when we go to the temple.

Sunday, we had dinner at my parents' house and my mom made me a cake. Mmmm.

Here is Ethan helping her bring me the cake. Yup, there are only 3 candles on the cake because there weren't enough candles in the house. Do I need to buy 2 packs from now on?

Monday, my birthday, Mike took the day off and let me kick back and relax. He fed Emma, changed Emma and even brought me these flowers.
I only got rid of them today. But they smelled oh so good and made my house smell so good all the time.
And then I got a great present from Tina. She knows me all too well. It was for me, but really for Ethan...

My little "Butt Rocker!"

Thanks to all my friends and family who helped this birthday be one of the bests yet!

2nd

Now on to seconds...

Ethan went sledding with Mike and this time it was a success. The last time he went was 2 years ago in Minnesota. It was a bad experience from the time we got out of the car. Ethan fell and got cold snow on his hands. Then on his first run down the hill, snow flew up in his face. This time however, Ethan had a BLAST!

(I don't have any more pictures but here goes the rest of the list)

*We are almost done reading the Book of Mormon with Ethan for the second time.

*I watched "Mall Cop" for the second time this weekend-very funny movie.

*Mike and I missed the temple session we were waiting for and had to wait another half hour in the chapel for just the second time, it was worth the wait.

*I'm in the middle of trying to lose baby weight for the second time-I need you Jenessa!!

*As Tina would say-I am 29 for the second time.

*Ethan and I watched "Bolt" for the second time and shared it with Mike.

*I got a calling in relief society in the second ward we've been in since we've been married.