Bowling

Ryan and I decided to go bowling for our date night at the local bowling alley. It was a pretty fun time. Of course Ryan bowled much better than I did, but at least I had fun. I did bowl a few good frames. Of course Ryan got lots of strikes which produced smiles and happy dances, I of course got some gutter balls which produced pouty faces. It was a good time and I loved doing something different with my husband.

 

Happy First Birthday Morgan

Morgan turned one year old! WOW! I can't believe she's been in our family for a year. We celebrated with dinner, presents and cake. Morgan loved the Minnie Mouse we got her---almost as much as Emily did. She did love her cake, and really got into eating it--and smearing it everywhere. We love you Mo-mo!!!!

 

Bad example

Ok, this probably shouldn't be blogged about, but I want to remember how funny Josh thinks he is. At Morgan's party, Cameron took a plastic banana out of the kids' play kitchen and started making jokes with Ryan O about a banana in his pocket. Josh thought it was so funny he actually put the banana in Missy's pocket and then asked her if that was a banana in her pocket. We all laughed and he thought he was being so funny and actually "got" what his dad and uncle were doing.

First Knit Hat

I knitted a hat for Max--the first one I've tried. It turned out OK, pretty good I guess for my first hat. I think it's great that this little guy came along so I could stretch my knitting talents :) I made it as small as I could and it was still pretty big on the little guy---and Kimi thinks her kids have big heads---obviously not big enough for my knitting projects--ha ha ha. He'll grow, right?

Maxwell Andrew

Kimi's third little boy---Maxwell Andrew---I love his bald little head! He's a cutie and we love having him in our family. Good job Kimi and Andy

Sugar Bowl Champs! 13-0! Perfect Season! 2x BCS Busters

This year we again had season tickets to the U of U football games! WHAT A SEASON! It was fabulous watching the UTES inch closer and closer to a perfect season with each win---especially the games that went down to the wire. I don't think I've ever screamed so much as I did at the TCU game or the BYU game. Missy and Ryan organized some tailgating parties which are always a fun way to start a game---and get a good parking spot. The BYU game was crazy, the atmosphere had a charge to it and the victory was oh so sweet! The UTES were invited to play in a BCS game---2x BCS busters!!!---this time it was the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. Of course the U was the underdog against Alabama and of course the UTES came out ready to play, scored 3 touchdowns in the first quarter and Bama never could catch up. GO UTES!!!
I am already excited for next season and have been practicing yelling "1-2-3 Utah firstdown!" I'm so lucky Ryan was easily converted to cheer for the U and loves going to football games.

Welcome 2009

We welcomed in the the New Year in Las Vegas. Our friends, Allan, Neira, and their daughter Andrea joined us for a few days in Vegas as well. I had a great time showing them the strip and the more touristy parts of Vegas. We even got to eat at this little Cuban restaurant in downtown that I used to go to while working at the US Attorney's Office. It was fun being a tourist and remembering all the things I did when I was young, crazy and in law school. I thought it was funny that I knew more about things to do than my husband who lived in Vegas much longer than I did.

Ryan's parents threw their traditional New Year's party with (too much) yummy food and games. Ryan's niece Heather had a baby December 17 so we got to meet our great nephew! I'm freaking out a little that I'm a great aunt---aren't you supposed to be old before you get that title??! It was nice to see family and to get away from the snow for a bit too.
Here's to a great 2009!!