The Catch-up Post

Yes, we're alive. I can't believe it's been 2 months since my last blog post. Where did the time go? Here's what we've been up to...

Lily the butterfly: last seen fluttering around a certain Spiderman (aka Isaac)

Thanksgiving came & went. We had delicious turkey dinner with all the trimmings with my family. We had about 20 people (aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, etc.). I always wonder how there's ever any leftovers with appetites that never end! Truly a Thanksgiving miracle...

This Christmas we celebrated by buying our first Christmas tree. Loved it! Brian & I decorated with lots of lights & our first set of Disney ornaments. They're really fun. We will do a better job next year of taking more pictures. Picture this: snowflakes on the ceiling, stockings on our fireplace (Pluto was Lily's & Dillon got Buzz Lightyear), & presents under the tree.

We opted to stay at home & make gingerbread houses/sugar cookies. The gingerbread dough had a little trouble. It somehow became a brick! This is why we practice these things. We'll do better next year.

We got downtown to enjoy Temple Square and all the lights. The Wyatt's came with us & Sofia was bundled up tight. She looked so cute in her little snowsuit. Lily loved her &kissed her all over. (She's gonna be a good big sister to Dillon.)

Lily with her new Minnie Mouse blanket

Brian & I totally got skunked on fantasy football this year. How did that happen? We're the ones "in the know!" Next year, we'll totally take it (as long as I stop losing to Travis EVERY TIME!!!).

The new year came with celebrations at Cathy's house. We always have TONS of food & play games with the family. "Apples to Apples" is a winner with that crowd.

It was an awesome holiday with everyone. And it zoomed by without any time to focus on my growing belly. (Read on to the next post: all about baby Dillon!)

New Boots...

Disclaimer: No animals were harmed in the making of this video. There may have been uncontrollable laughter.

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween, everyone! Since we celebrated ahead of time, I'm finally posting pictures of our awesome Disneyland trip. If you ever have a chance to go to Disneyland in October, we highly recommend it! And you might be lucky & have record HEAT like we did (100 degrees). Mickey's Halloween Party was really fun. Best fireworks show EVER! We'll definitely take our kiddies there when they can dress up & trick-or-treat. So fun!

Donald Duck pumpkin head at the entrance

City Hall decked out in autumn colors

Halloween Time...yeah, baby!

I made it through the Wilderness Explorer's Challenge Trail. This was a really cool area.

I loved the Little Mermaid ride; so awesome!

Paradise Pier at night

Brian & preggy Tam

Can you tell this was the 100 degree day?

Newport Beach pose

Cooling off in the ocean; glasses were missing shortly afterward (ocean ate them)

Sunset at Newport

Big Thunder Ranch (they had the most decorations all over)

Showdown w/Mr. Toad

Round & round...

...on King Arthur's Carousel

Captain Brian

At Mickey's house

Disneyland train station

L.L. Cool Tam (nice hat!)

Love the Pier; check out the delicious soup bowls sometime

Mickey's Halloween Party

Halloween Tree at Frontierland

Mr. Incredible saves local family from Splash Mountain typhoon

How Time Flies

We recently celebrated our 5th anniversary. I can't believe it's already been that long! It's even longer considering we've been together for 11 years. We wouldn't trade it for anything in the world! Instead of getting mushy, enjoy some music & snapshots about our life together so far. Can't wait for the next 5 years! I love you, Brian.

Engaged March 22, 2006

Married September 21, 2006

Survived a neighbor fire in our apartment building

Belated honeymoon 2006

Sealed in the Salt Lake Temple - February 2008

Purchased our condo - February 2009

Welcomed Lily - Summer 2009

Finally graduated from Weber State - April 2010

The Incredibles - Halloween 2010

Lily's 2nd birthday - June 12, 2011

Baby Dillon - due February 8th, 2012