Surprise Birthday Party!

My Dad and Nancy have been dating for a year or so now and the night was a dual surprise for Nancy first a bday party -but also a marriage proposal!!! Nancy accepted and so we will be gaining a step-mother and step-sister to the clan and we couldnt be more excited. Nancy and her daughter are wonderful additions to the family - Im sure its duanting to consider taking on 4 older sisters and 1 older brother - and being an instant grandmother- but I know they will be up to the task! Anyway Congratulations Dad and Nancy!

On to the event however- Dad planned a surprise party with some of Nancys friends and it turned out to be a lot of fun. I think he pulled it off with some help of course, but it was great to get out and forget about the weeks events for a few hours.

The happy couple!

Party planners 2 and 3

Surprise!!!!
Mother and Daughter...

Can't ever resist putting a shot of us up-good memories

Photo dump

this kid is captivated by baby einstein videos...
the Christmas outfit

Elijiahs drawing(bad guy robbing a jewlery store)

my bugs with me in the kitchen while im cooking...such a happy boy...

Crazy Hair Day

Ive fallen behind on the blogging with the week weve had, and there is lots of posting to catch up on. Elijiah had a fun day at school with a crazy hair day, and I thought I should post the pictures. Jonathan is the master of hair. While he doesnt have his to do anymore( sorry honey!!!) he can do Elijiahs better than I can, so I delegated the chore to him. Elijiah was pleased, and thought Jonathan was quite the superhero step dad.

I thought it turned out great considering Elijiahs hair is pretty short right now. Lookin' good kiddo!

Tough Week So Far

Its a tough week around our house...

A terrible thing has happened to Jonathans Uncle this week. He is currently up at the University of Utah hospital and the news is not good. Besides his Dad- Jay is Jonathans hero. Jay is someone who Jonathan talks about with great respect, honor without a doubt incredible love. Jonathan has been at the hospital the last two nights(with all of the extended family). We dont know what will happen, what the outcome will be. They are running lots of tests. Jay and his family has seen and been through incredible heartache. They lost a VERY young son to cancer. This current situation came out of the blue. He was healthy and fine last week. This week he may very well loose his life. Im emotionally on thin ice for I know what this family has been through. I know how this will effect Jonathan. Jonathan says I sometimes get in "getter done" mode...well that is my coping method. Its just easier. For the moment...

Hair Cut!!

The blonde(ish) lions mane is now replaced by a shorter, darker style. I must say I like it. I think it will stay for a while. I havent seen the curly version yet- but I still say its an improvement :)

Dentist

Elijiahs first "big" tooth made its debut,(lets just say shark teeth) however no little tooth was made loose in its appearance- sooo a trip to the dentist was in order. Lucky for us Aunt Jessica works for a dentist, and we got in with short notice. Elijiah was nervous about the event not knowing what to expect, but he was brave and said the shot didnt hurt at all. I held his hand and took all the photos I was allowed by my growing child.
We debated all night whether the tooth was for the tooth fairy - and Elijiah decided it was too cool and that he wanted to keep it. "The next one" he said. So- he officially lost his first tooth and we know we are on our way to braces! ek!

Trying to look oh so cool in the chair

I wish I could have gotten a better shot of the "shark" tooth
See the dentist??? I could barely watch! Hes pulling the tooth right there!!! Elijiah- my brave brave boy!
Its all done!

Mothers little helper

Thanks to my great Mother-in-law, Elijiahs apron problem has been solved. He no longer has to wear my frilly flower aprons while helping in the kitchen. Cindy was willing to make Elijiah something much more "manly" to wear and he loves it. While you cant tell from the photo, as he was done smiling for the day, he really does like it and has to wear it while helping in the kitchen. Thanks so much Cindy!