Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Desperate Attempt...

...to catch up! I am going to do my best to bring this blog to current in the next few days, so be looking for a lot of new posts. Here is a whirlwind of just some of the things that have been happening lately!
One Sunday evening we went to the visitor's center on Temple Square. Jenna kept pointing at all the pictures saying, "Jesus loves them!" Notice how she's crouching at the end of the video and then yells, "Jesus!" She just spotted the Christus statue. She. was. excited.

Last month my brother also came to visit for a week. We got to do lots of fun things, including go to the aquarium. Thanks for visiting, Uncle Brian! We love you!

The same week my brother visited, Dan's cousin came home from her mission. Her name is also Jenna. Everytime our Jenna looks at this picture, she'll point to herself and Dan's cousin and say, "Two Jennas!"

There is also a park that pretty much backs our house that we go to frequently. Last month Lucy experienced her first ride in one of the swings.

We've had some really great days here that are nice and warm. I take advantage of the fantastic back yard and lay out a blanket for us to get some fresh air and some sun!



Jenna has this fantastic song that she will sing about anything. It pretty much says,
"I love (insert thing), yes I do" over and over. On our first venture into our backyard, she sang it to our trees. It took a little prompting for her to do it again in front of the camera, but it was so cute!


That's it for now, but be prepared for many more to come!

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

We are raising a Democrat...

See how she supports Obama in the State of the Union Address? Jenna actually stood and clapped several times... uh-oh. We better avoid politics at family dinners.

Lucy

I am desperately trying to play catch up! These are from January of Lucy sitting up. She's not very good at it, but what a valiant effort! We love our little Lucy!
More to come...
Baby bright eyes!


I can do it!

That's right. She spit up and immediately face planted in it. Yum.


The boppy helps her sit.


Our spit up queen greets you by burping and launching some. Don't you love how when she sits up on her arms, she looks like one of those "big-head, little body" things?

Monday, February 22, 2010

A Bargain Worth Blogging About

You don't have to read this if you don't want to hear me brag- because that is what I'm totally doing. Those of you who know me well know that I enjoy shopping. Dan is kind enough to put up with me going every once in a while, probably because I am also INCREDIBLY cheap. I'm one of those girls that likes to brag about how inexpensive something was, as opposed to how much something cost. Hence this post.
Now, I love Ross Dress for Less, because you can always get a great deal. This was probably one of the best I've ever come across.
First up, is this cute little pairing for a 9 month old (aka, Lucy soon)
Had I bought it at Carters for full price...

I got it for...



































Boo ya! Fity cent.


Next, I found this sweet little party dress for a 3 year old (aka Jenna, not super soon, but soon enough)


Had I bought it at Macy's for full price...
I got it for...


















































Bam! Buck fity.



That's like a savings of like 97.something percent! Can you imagine ever walking into Macy's or Carter's and seeing a sign that says 97% off? Oh Ross, how I love thee.


Jenna's Photography

Jenna loves to play with our camera. Okay, okay, we're usually kind of scared that she'll break it, but it is so darn cute when she holds it up and says, "Cheese... click... good one." These pictures were taken completely by Jenna with no ones help- some of them are pretty good!


Are you ready for your close up, Uncle Brian?
I'm not sleeping, really. Although it does look like Dan has enough energy for the both of us!

Not quite centered... and yes, I'm in my pajamas and it's probably noon.

Feet!

Jenna's point of view

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Dan's Job


So, this is Dan posting here...I know it's Karla's blog, but people keep asking us how my new job is going out here in Salt Lake so I figured I've give an update. I am working as the Marketing Manager for MainStreet Tax & Accounting Services. We have 4 locations, all in Utah. The company is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year since its start in Vernal in 1960. My biggest task since starting in November was to really brand the company and create an effective website. We launched our new website the first week of January and I continually add to it. Check it out at http://www.msftaxes.com/ and give me some feedback. I've also created a facebook page for the company. Since November I have had 5-6 press releases published in major newspapers, magazines and on TV, that's pretty exciting for me. I'm having a lot of fun and feel like I am a good fit with the rest of the company. Now, we just need to draw in as many clients for tax returns as we can. Heck, if any of you need your taxes done, give us a call. We actually charge less than HR Block for basic tax preparation...and get larger returns than you can get alone on Turbo Tax...oops, the marketer in me is running loose. Just let me know what you think of the website. Thanks!

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

A couple of things...

Jenna says some really funny things. These are just a couple that I want to share and not forget...
Jenna's new chorus to "I Am A Child of God"
'Lead me, guide me, walk beside me
Help me find the way.
Teach me all that I must do,
To listen to Mama and Dada.'

And let's not forget the classic moment in the car yesterday-

Jenna was picking her nose (I try to discourage it, but what can you do?) in her carseat as we were driving and she said to me "I need a tissue! I need a tissue!" I told her I didn't have a tissue. Jenna thoughtfully pondered this and then said, "I need a little piece of paper!" Yup, my resourceful little daughter decided the next best thing to a kleenex would be a piece of paper to wipe her booger on.

Since I've posted so much on Jenna, I feel I should update on Lucy too. She is definitely going to suffer from second child syndrome, I need to make sure I keep lots of updates on her! She can now roll over from her tummy to her back! Lucy is so sweet and we just love her. She loves to play with her feet and drool and spit up on EVERYTHING. Lucy also loves baby food. At least getting it all over. We can't wait until she can sit up her own- she's pretty stable but not quite there yet. Soon. We love those little girls!
Here are some pictures and videos for your viewing pleasure...
Jenna was an angel at the Hatch Family Christmas party
Daddy and Jenna playing in the snow in the back yard
On one of our Saturday morning trips to Einstein Bagels around the corner
Jenna is really obsessed with pockets lately and loves to have her hands in them

Lucy's first taste of baby food

Hokey Pokey