There's No Place Like Home...and PJs

Thanks to good friends, the Amideis, Lily wakes up every morning and has her dreams come true! She gets to put on her fancy red squeaky shoes...pajamas and all! Ken and I "get" to be awakened by Lily yelling out to us...when we walk in, she's standing in the crib with a big smile and then, we either see her signing "eat" (this kid is a garbage disposal!) or pointing to her closet "eh-eh-eh"'ing for none other than her red shoes. We oblige and help her put them on...and the rest of the morning consists of loud squeaks (more of a honk at this hour!) and dancing...could be loudly annoying in the a.m., however, then when you see that smile, somehow the squeaking becomes hilarious and almost welcomed!

Squeaking in the kitchen!

This particular morning, her shoes needed an accessory...her red Christmas coat given by Auntie Sydney

At her best, dancing in the kitchen!

I Got My 2 Front Teeffff

Finally! Lily has two more teeth! Her two front teeth broke through last week and Ken is nervous that she will have his same middle gap. I told him there is time for those to push together, however, if they don't, and his fake little piece of tooth should fall out...oh the jokes that will fly in this house. (I'm secretly hoping it all happens...but then for Lil's sake and our pocket book, hers will push together and somehow Kenny can pop his piece back in!)

A quick look back at Winter '09

Watching the tube with Grandpa Jim...some really educational kids cartoon, I'm sure! Or, my money is on a duck hunting show...well at least we know Lily will be able to shoot a duck 500 yards away!

So much fun with Auntie Laura!

Cohen has no idea why his Cousin Lily is so loud??? Just sit there and smile like me & Grammie, he says!
Of course Grandma Linda spoiled the grandkids (and kids for that matter) way, way too much! Thank you Grandma Linda and Grandpa Bill!
Christmas time ='s Christmas outfit! provided by Auntie Sydney and the squeaky shoes from great friends Brooke, Tom, and Vaughn Amidei! Way, way too cute!

"I got your nose!" A great game Great Grandma Jay taught Lil who still plays this with Ken and I...in fact, when we look at photos of Great Grandma Jay Lily starts leaning into my hand to grab her nose! Ahhh the trickery we play on kids...whatever, if it keeps them entertained, go for it!

I turned one! Here's Lil at her one-year-old doctor's appointment...holy big girl! I cannot even believe it!

Chillin' with Cousin T (Tristan)...before the weather went cold for winter, we were able to have brunch at our house for (if my memory serves me right, yes yes I know I should keep up on this blog stuff better - i hear ya Grandpa Jim and Grandma Sheryl!) Laura and Bob's birthdays in November. Lil absolutely adores her cousins!!

Lily Turns One!

Sneak Peak on Lily's TWO birthday parties she had! more to come!

Sundance in the Fall, ahhhh beautiful!

Thank goodness for rich people that make impractical decisions! So one of Ken's clients bought this crazy big pick up truck which serves no real purpose except that it's cool...but because of that, we get to stay at his cool, quaint cabin-like condo in Sundance! Thank you Boyd! Actually, he's a very nice guy and he has been generous enough to let us use his condo twice now and we've enjoyed it tremendously. Here's a few photos (or a lot) of a gorgeous October weekend and an even more gorgeous little girl (not bias at all!).

Sportin' her cute new snow hat...she's looks so innocent and passive in this photo. Looks can be deceiving!
We had a fantastic view from the deck of the condo...amazing what Mother Nature can create, all natural, of course.

Our mornings were quite relaxing (especially after a few of those tasty beverages above) and peaceful. Who knew picking up leaves and dropping them into the hot tub could be so entertaining?! Drop your bagged leaves at our house!

Although, not so relaxing...chasing her and fishing out those leaves and sticks and dirt and pretty much anything she could pick up out of her mouth. Did I say relaxing??But with one active baby, comes one nice, long nap equaling a nice time to kick back in the sun, read a magazine with a delish' morning drink in hand!

Ken skipped the magazine and focused his attention to a bloody mary...

Afternoons were filled with hikes up into the mountains - absolutely beautiful!

While Cash and I walked briskly through the trees...

Lily and Ken carried on some amazing conversations...

One of our hikes ended in this incredible waterfall. Cash especially liked this part!

After a long hike, we thought Lily would be tired...not so much. Apparently, she was so amped up, she just had to pull out her old man face. What in the world???

And as her craziness rose, so did her hair. The mohawk is back!

Yikes, I think someone snuck some of her father's and mother's morning cocktails. What can we say? The girl likes to party!

The next morning all was fun and games...

...until that dang hang over kicked in! Oh boy, I feel your pain Lil!!

And Cash? Well, I think he got cabin fever with all the chaos.

As I was saying, the colors of Fall were everywhere and just plain awesome...here's a few pics from our hikes, which would never come close to doing it justice, but to give an idea...

Not too bad of a view...my two favorite people and one lovable pup.

I think I can I think I can I think I can

Lil is much more advanced now, but taking a look back as our lil' engine was determined not to give up!

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween from the Stink! I mean, the Skunk!

We celebrated Lily's first Halloween which consisted of me rushing back from the airport, only to be rushed by Kenny to Real Salt Lake's playoff game, then scampering over to Laura's house for some yummy chili and treats, and quickly getting Lily into her costume really for the sake of only her parents and photos for the relatives! Happy frickin' Trick or Treat!

Actually we were wondering how long Lil would stay in the Skunk costume (thank you, by the way, to Laura and Brockbank boys for letting us borrow this oh-so-cute costume!) since it consisted of a hat, which usually stay on for about 1.2 seconds. However, she must have sensed our eagerness to snap some pics for the photobook because she left it on for a good 10 minutes as she crawled around and went up and down the stairs. The tail of the costume actually waved back and forth as she scooted along the floor - too cute, really.

And the tugging and pulling of the hat began...

Lily 1...parents 0...hat came off.

A great night with the Bartons and Brockbanks - Tristan went as a nerd, Will went as a devil (I think??), and Luke went as the sweetest elephant I think I've ever seen! Happy 1st Halloween Lily. And with that...

This Skunk is outta' here!