Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Viva Mexico!

M and I just got back from an 8 day cruise to the Mexican Riviera with our friends Kevin and Chelsey. E was with Aunt Tash, Grandma and Great Grandma...I think she had a major vacation to! We Rented a Honda Rino in Mazatlan ...

Hiked up this stupid mountain. BTW I am six months pregnant and have been having serious hip problems with this one so naturally I didn't want to go on the hike. I said, you guys go ahead and I will wait here in the Rino. But after major peer pressure "Oh just come on MQ, you will regret it when we get back and tell you how awesome it was!" I went. I hated every minute (I don't handle heat very well either) and frankly had a major bad attitude (sorry M and K&C), ran down the mountain only to find at the bottom of the hike a HUGE 6 foot black snake!! Yes, you know how snakes do that hissing thing and lift their head up and open their huge mouths?? Yeah, it did that to me accompanied by a large chomp to indicate it was going to eat me alive. So, naturally I screamed, ran to the Rino, and jumped in without even opening the door. K said he didn't know a pregnant woman could run that fast. Its funny now, but at the time I was terrified!

We went to an awesome glass factory in Cabo San Lucus and M got to blow glass.


Ate at the Hard Rock Cafe, bought a pin...



And ordered Nachos. What I didn't realize was that they were Nachos Grande! Seriously the plate was bigger than my 6 month prego belly, but oh so delicious.
We loved Puerto Villarta, its absolutely beautiful. Sorry no pics, we cant find our camera. Thanks M for such a fun time! I love spending time with you!





Monday, November 2, 2009

Meet E

We Love this Girl. Happy 2nd Birthday!














































Thank you Cousin Kylie, we love the photos! www.kylienixon.com



















Thursday, October 29, 2009

Hello world....Are you there?

I don't even know where to start.

Scared
Overwhelmed

How do I start? E is 2 now.

Does anyone even read this anymore?

Friday, November 14, 2008

Staying Safe

The time has come (thanks to the nagging of my sister,) to take this thing private. I don't even care if you are a blog stalker, I want to add you to my list. Please leave your email in a comment, or send it to me at vandfamily (at) gmail. We really want to keep in touch with you all, but want to protect at the same time. I will leave this up for 2 weeks, so don't forget!

Friday, October 31, 2008

E's First Birthday!!!

Happy Birthday E!
We Celebrated E's birthday this past week! Thanks to all that came!


She Loved opening her presents.....(for about 2 seconds)
And Loved Eating her Minnie Mouse Cake from Aunt Tash!!

And Sharing it with Grandpa!!

Look how DANG CUTE THIS CAKE IS!!
Aunt Tash even made E her very own cake that she could dig right into!
Tash, you are so Talented!!
Check out Tasha's other fabulous cakes ----->
Ohhh....E is such a good sharer!!

"I think I am going to be sick..."

Saturday, October 11, 2008

Hair Do, and Costumes

We went to the Lake house for Conference weekend, and Aunt T got busy with E's hair. Not sure if she liked the idea?



But Stinking Adorable.



PREVIEW FOR HALLOWEEN....

E had fun trying it on at Aunt Tash's House.



Come back and see us after the big day for big reveal! I have been working tirelessly making the costume. Hope all goes well!

Friday, September 5, 2008

Curlers Gone Bad



A few obvious things:
  1. E does not have curly hair
  2. MQ does not have any experience with curlers
  3. MQ is very sad


Thursday, July 17, 2008

Baby Face!!

These are the adorably funny faces E makes at me every day! Thanks sis for the fabulous collage!

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Where did the summer go?....

1) To the endless hours in our yard!
  • We Hydroseeded our grass
  • Planted our huge garden


  • Bought and Planted 28 trees!

  • Tilled, tilled, tilled the flowerbeds....

2) To MQ's 'sudo' Masters Graduation



3) To Beautiful, Wonderful, E's First time, Fabulous, Fun, Awesome, We LOVE YOU Lake Powell!




4) To Bee's Games at Franklin Covey




5) To E is learning to crawl!



6) To our 3rd Anniversary and my 23rd Birthday!



7) To the classic Kaysville 4th of July Parade


Sorry its been so long!









Monday, May 5, 2008

A new discovery!

E Has a TOOTH!!

Sunday, April 20, 2008

Catching UP! E's 1st's, Ode to The Office, #1 Man

Okay, so it has been a while....Sorry! Here are a few new things in the lives of the VanD's!

First...E of course. This hilarious video of her in her jumper while she rambles away.... I recommend jumpers to any of you new or soon-to-be moms!






Next....E is now eating solid foods! She is such a big girl!









Yum....Carrots!












And Her first Car Driving Experience!





Vrooom!

"What? I'm just lounging while I watch Baby Einstein"






ODE to 'The Office' We love you.

(MQ's Office back on air party)

Menu included...

  1. A Nutcracker Christmas star-wand rice crispy treats

  2. Angela's Fudge brownies...(Angela...Angela's Fudge Brownies....Angela...)

  3. Lemonade with the I don't know how to spell 'ennyay'?

  4. Jello

  5. 'Big Tuna' Sandwiches




















I have the BEST Husband Ever!

2 days ago he brought me home flowers...Just Because!

Welcome Spring!


M in his 8 foot hole...

He is so talented! He can do anything...include put in our sprinkler system!

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

My Mr. Handiman!!!



My Husband is AMAZING! M decided that he wanted a shed in our new yard, and so he just built one!! He is the handiest man I know. That was one of the first things that I fell in love with. He can look at anything, figure it out and fix it or build it. AND he is so cute with his tool belt on!
A casualty of the process!! Whoops!