The Vests

My Monkeys

2011-07-27T09:13:00.005-06:00

It's been a busy summer so far. Kids are doing good.

The boys had good birthdays. I can't believe how

big they are.

Tahiti

2011-03-01T20:28:00.006-07:00

In February we went to Moorea, a small island off of

Tahiti. It was a trip of a life time. Here are a few pics

of many. Eli had a great vacation from the cold and his

two loud obnoxious brothers. Thank you Jenna and

everyone else who made this trip possible. What a great

way to spend Valentines! Shane how are you ever going

to top this?

our view from our over water bungalow

Belvedere lookout

pictures from our deck around sunset

At night the hotel would feed sharks from the crepe bar

p.s. don't swim at night

Rice Cereal, Yummy Yummy!

2011-01-27T16:45:00.005-07:00

Brody's a goof. Lately he loves to do the dishes.

Eli had a try at some rice cereal recently this face pretty

much sums up his experience with solids. Poor guys been

sick but is doing much better now. Can't believe how big

he's getting.

Dec-Jan

2011-01-27T16:09:00.006-07:00

Coming down the stairs Christmas morning

We got together with the Udalls for Christmas Eve to

act out the Nativity

Brody getting ready for the Nativity, can you hear his

sssshhhsh like an airplane?

Bostons rice crispy house

sledding in Midway

Wrestling

2010-12-22T15:25:00.005-07:00

Boston getting a take down

trying to pin him

Bostons half nelson

Boston has been wrestling these last couple months. It's been fun.

One of my favorite stories about wrestling is: Shane and Boston

were on there way home from practice and Shane was reinforcing

how much fun wrestling is, Boston agreed and asked "what are

you going to sign me up for next Dad?" Shane replied that he

didn't know. "I have a good idea, how about tag?" Boston exclaims.

That story pretty much sums up our wrestling season. Boston did

great but is really wiggly and just wants to run. He always has

this cute grin on his face during his matches and I love his over

dramatic hand shake with his competitor lifting their hands up

high over their heads before the match starts.

Here are a few of many pictures.

Brody's Stitches

2010-11-21T21:37:00.005-07:00

Brody got 3 stitches while playing at a friends house.

He was diving into a bean bag and hit the edge of the

table on the way. Putting in the stitches was very

traumatic. Hopefully taking them out won't be as bad.

Hawaii

2010-11-21T14:09:00.010-07:00

Eli enjoying the scene (shown below) at Wiamea

We were able to visit the open house at the temple, AMAZING!

We had a wonderful opportunity to go to Hawaii with some

of Shane's family, to celebrate Grandmas 80Th birthday. We

had a blast and it was nice to just relax with one boy, Eli. He

enjoyed all the attention and lovin' since he was the only

child on the trip. I loved just being able to stare at him all

day, like I was able to with Boston. Although we kept busy

with Shane as our official tour guide. The boys did good here

with friends and my parents. THANKS to everyone who made

this trip possible.

Halloween

2010-11-21T12:57:00.007-07:00

We had fun with our friends this Halloween season!

...and ELI DARREN

2010-10-29T14:19:00.010-06:00

Coming home, 8 hours after birth

first bath, given by Grandma Deanie

Our Eli is so precious. We love him so much! He was born late

September 15th, weighing in at 6' 14". Thankfully everything

went great. We made it to the birthing center with plenty of time.

Which was a huge concern because Shane almost delivered Brody.

Although it was still a fairly short labor. He scored a 10 on the

Apgar test right after coming out and wasn't even screaming,

but was very calm and alert. He is doing so good, and learning to

smile which is the highlight of my day.

Brody

2010-10-29T12:18:00.008-06:00

First Day of Pre-school

Brody is sure growing up fast, I guess thats what a new baby does.

He started school at the same school Boston goes to, he thinks he's

pretty big. Brody loves to dress up. He is always sporting something

silly, from a conductors hat to hotpads as shoes. Brody has a tendancy

to find the oldest person in the room and make them their best friend.

So naturaly grandmas and grandpas are his favorite. When playing

pretend he wants to be the grandma. He also loves his new baby

brother, always giving him full attention. Brody has a great little laugh

that is contagious and everyone loves.

Boston

2010-10-27T23:14:00.014-06:00

First day of school, what a little stud!

Kick ball team

We have the cutest kindergardener you ever saw. Boston is a

busy little boy. He has started playing sports this year with

kickball in the spring, soccer in the fall and just started

wrestling. He even ran in a little race in Midway this spring.

He quite the athlete and learned how to ride a "two wheeler"

bike. He loves playing with his friends and has made many

new friends because many of his friends left him all at the

same time, moving out of state or country, poor guy. He is silly

and loves to tease. I can't believe how big he is.

Update

2010-02-09T10:46:00.007-07:00

Shanes been traveling lots.
Boston has turned into the most delightful boy (with a few exceptions). Please let me explain: I feel like he's finely coming out of the annoying 2-3 year old thing. Example he goes to bed without a yelp.
This gives me hope for Brody because he is smack in the middle of this stage. With Boston I just assumed this would last forever I didn't get it really was a stage.
I am obsessed with the Redemption Song by Rhianna. Also Pinks performance at the latest awards show.
My kids are always singing the Diaper Dance Song, thanks Jenna. Although their dancing along makes it all worth it.
We've been eating Costco muffins like you wouldn't believe, unless you saw my kitchen floor.
Brody is in the WHY stage.
Brody's skin is doing so much better.
Boston is one of the best in his pre-school class.
We have hardly any snow here. I can't believe it. Last year we didn't see our grass from Nov.-Jun. Hope we at least get some more rain, for drought reasons.
I cannot believe I am into the Bachelor. So not my thing.
I haven't updated the blog because once I got family pictures done I stopped taking pictures, thinking oh I'm covered. 5 months later I realize oops. The batteries are charging now, I better get clickin.

Family Pictures!

2009-09-03T14:21:00.005-06:00

Last weekend we went to Oregon. Shane ran in a 200 mile relay race called Hood to Coast. Running from Mt. Hood to the ocean. He ran with some family and some of their friends. His brother and his wife Angela did a wonderful job putting it together and essentially hosting it for the team. Thanks guys! In total Shane ran 20 miles in something like 30 hours (your my hero, Babe). While this was transpiring I got to visit with one of my most favorite people in the whole world, Leah Remillet Stimmell. Amongst many talents Leah happens to be an AMAZING Photographer, lucky for me. She took our family pictures for us this year while we were there. Here is a sneak peek. Leahremilletphotography.blogspot.com
Don't forget to leave a comment for her.

Random Florida Pictures

2009-08-31T08:48:00.003-06:00

This is the last of the Florida pictures. To the left we are waiting for the Endeavor space shuttle launch. We actually went 3 times to see it only to come home disappointed due to weather. The time we didn't make it, because the weather forecast gave no hope, they actually launched it. We were very disappointed.

We made some friends at church that invited me and the kids to their apartment pool. This was Bostons favorite thing to do in Florida. Brody preferred the beach to the pool. We went to both plenty.

Boston Turned 4!

2009-08-26T21:15:00.002-06:00

End of July was Boston's birthday. We celebrated by opening presents, as soon as we all got up then had his favorite cereal apple jacks. We then sang Happy Birthday and ate a yummy ice cream cake. We hung out at the house and let him play with his new presents then went to the beach. We all had a great day celebrating BOSTON. We love you so much kid!

Home Sweet Home

2009-08-25T09:08:00.008-06:00

We have been home for a little over a week now. We've had so much fun in Florida for the past two months, however it is so nice to be home. I forgot my cord for the camera at home so that's why I haven't been posting. So I'll try to catch up.

Here we are at St. Augustine beach. We were here about every other day, except on weekends we would explore some place new.

Oh Yes We Did...

2009-07-24T09:58:00.013-06:00

... go to a Daytona Nascar race. On the 4th of July we went to the race with some of Shane's family. It was so fun, and Boston thought we were at the "Piston Cup Race." We had great box suite seats, which was a life saver for Boston, as the noise was just too much for him(understandably). It was so loud. However I was disappointed with the lack of mullets I was expecting. The lack of teeth made up for it though. The race was exciting with crashes right in front of us and even one at the finish line.

"We're Not in Kansas Anymore Toto"

2009-06-25T19:22:00.009-06:00

We recently relocated from Utah to Florida! It's just temporary for a couple of months. We did a house swap with a guy Shane works with for the summer. I can't believe we are crazy enough to do something like this but we made the swap and are loving it here. I happen to LOVE the beach, It's up there on the list with family, friends, and my faith. It's so fun for me to share my love of the beach with my children. I've always dreamed of having little beach baby's. Although they are staying nice and white with hats, sunscreen, rash gaurds, and the whole bit. It has been a huge adjustment having Shane work from home, we are still working out the kinks. The boys like all the new adventures, but of course are a little confused by such a BIG change. We are trying to get them into some sort of a routine.
More pictures to come.

Day Out With Thomas

2009-06-04T10:38:00.004-06:00

Here are some photos taken by Jenna(Thanks so Much, they turned out wonderful) of our day in Heber with some of our favorite things. Namely Thomas and Friends, Grandma, Grandpa, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Graduation!

2009-05-20T14:48:00.006-06:00

Yep, Boston graduated from 3 year old preschool. It was really cute, I even almost cried. No, I'm not kidding. At the end they played a slide show with a country song about "let them stay little"or something, anyone know what I am talking about? I'd love to download it, so if you know let me know. Anyway, they just sang songs and did a little gymnastics to show a little bit of what they learned. During the songs he plugged his ears as you can see in the picture. Then he actually ran through the little obstacle course they had set up, which I was shocked, especially after the ear plugging. He was really excited when they gave him the trophy, he ran to me exclaiming, "I got the Piston Cup, Mommy!"

This is what his teacher wrote to him:

As shy as you try to be, I learned the truth. You are ready to make friends and learn with them. Thank you for all your help this year. Keep practicing your name and pretty soon you'll have it perfect. Miss Ashley 2009

Mexico!

2009-05-19T22:25:00.011-06:00

The boys loved the beach

Boston lived in this raft at the pool

Shane was determined not to get burnt so this is how

he was even in the pool. Yep, he's that guy.

I know, I know it's been a long time coming, but I'm finally blogging about our Mexico family vacation. It just took us so long to get over the swine flu, just kidding. We had a blast and it is the way to vacation with children. It was a direct flight, and an all inclusive resort. Believe it or not it was cheaper than our southern California trips with camping and staying with family. Really! We could have taken day trips from the resort, but it was more money, and frankly it sounded too much like work. So for a week we just swam at the pool and played at the beach, eating whenever and whatever we wanted.

Easter

2009-04-14T22:29:00.005-06:00

We had a great Easter. On Saturday we went to the high school and did an Easter Egg hunt with the kids. It was very entertaining. They had the field roped off into age groups, both of our kids were in the youngest group. There are tons of people standing around the field waiting for them to say go. As we are waiting and waiting trying to explain to Boston why we have to wait for the candy, I look around to observe who else came out for this wonderful event. I was so touched by so many of the little young family's who brought their baby's for their first Easter egg hunt all decked out Easter outfits, (as our were still practicaly in there pjs, mommy guilt trip) ah so cute I thought to myself. The candy is just thrown all over the field for easy pick up. Finally, they say "GO" and there is this mad dash of parents holding their young children. It took us a while to get to any candy, we eventually found a few here and there and it was very exiting. In less then 3 minutes it was over, like lotus eating a field. So, Boston and I find Shane and Brody and start heading back. As I look around I see all those same parents holding their baby's with full to the brim baskets of candy. I had to laugh. Now keep in mind there are stickers on select candy that lead you to prices from the local rotary club. We are not talking new cars or college educations here, but chocolate bunnies and other small prizes. It's like that bit the comedian Brian Regan does about "the cup of dirt." He jokes about the science projects in Elementary school, the one he rememberd as he was leaving for school the day it was due, grabs a cup and puts dirt into it. The teacher asks "Brian what do you have there?" he replies "It's a cup of dirt." Please explain Brian, "Well, it's a cup with dirt in it." Then he talks about the kid who brings in whole rotating solar systems, who keep repeating, "The big yellow one is the sun." The kid can't even zip up his pants, but can make a whole solar system, RIGHT. I remind Shane of this little skit he does and we could not stop laughing as we saw parent after parent walk by leaving with their only child to young to even have sugar with mounds of candy. Shane added a little something from Jay Leno, " the economy is bad, it's real bad."

Happy (Early) Birthday Brody

2009-04-02T11:10:00.004-06:00

My Dad came to town for work yesterday so he took us to dinner. We never know when his work schedule will bring him back so he went ahead and got Brody an early (a month early) birthday present. Brody really wanted a tricycle, really, he did. Bostons bike is to big, although he tries to make it work. Also, he always tries to take the neighbor kids tricycle and throws the biggest fit when I have to pull him off because the kid wants it back. So we went to WalMart after dinner and got him this new tricycle. We also got Boston some new cars to pacify him, which he was so grateful for. Brody LOVES his new tricycle! He went crazy when it was time for him to go to bed because he didn't want to leave the bike. Brody likes it when we lay down next to his crib and hold his little hand through the bars, so I put the bikes handle bars through the crib bars and told him to hold his hand. He held on tight and I didn't hear a peep. Thank You Grandpa and Grandma!

My Sweet Boys

2009-03-16T11:26:00.002-06:00

Does it get any cuter than that?

Thomas and Friends Live!

2009-03-13T20:46:00.006-06:00

On Thursday we took the kids to the E-Center in SLC to watch Thomas save the circus on the Island of Sodor. The kids loved it, and we had great seats. It was acually pretty well done, we were impressed. The highlight to the show had to be the end when all parents had to just throw their toddler over their shoulder and hall out of there because all the kids went bolistic that it was over and time to go home, ours included.

Creative!

2009-01-31T22:06:00.002-07:00

A couple days ago Boston was found standing on the sink counter next to the toilet peeing into the toilet. You got to give him credit for the creativity, but man where does he come up with these things? Quite the twist on relieving yourself.

What a Stud!

2009-01-11T22:58:00.002-07:00

Boston did great for our family pictures before Christmas, as you can tell here. If you are looking for a great affordable photographer, Heather Taylor comes highly recommended(correction, Shane is informing me she is NOT affordable. My argument is she is compared to the others I wanted and we bought a LOT of prints). Boston started sunbeams this year. He got busted today trying to skip out on class, going the bathroom 5 times in 10 minutes. I can't believe this starts already. He also started pre-school this year. I feel like this is the perfect one for him, addressing his physical needs. He has some physical aggression that I'm trying to encourage in a positive way with a pre-school who emphasizes in physical fitness.

Shane and the Kids Playing in the Snow

2008-12-18T21:19:00.003-07:00

Brody Loves to Dress Up

2008-12-11T23:42:00.004-07:00

One of the funny things about Brody is that he loves to accessorize. Daily he adds to his outfit, if he can't do it himself he brings it to me sweetly asking, "on, on." Today this is what he looked like for most of the day.

We Have So Much To Be Grateful For

2008-12-01T23:37:00.005-07:00

My parents flew us home for Thanksgiving. Our long weekend was full to the brim, and we saw nearly everyone(with exeption of Eric and family). It was wonderful seeing so many people, many whom I haven't seen for a very long time(even though it was hard on the kids). I am especially thankful this year for the wonderful people in my life, through out my whole life. Even if I only get to see you once a year or perhaps it has been even longer. I have such fond memories of all of you and everyone I know has taught me something. Something that has changed me for the better. Thanks Mom and Dad for the great visit.

A home visit would never feel complete without going to the Selfs.

This is my second home for sure. Congrats to Josh and his brand new fiance!

What a party!

Randy flirting with Tifs awesome roommate, Michelle

We had a nice visit with the Workmon side.

Me and Grandma Jane

I saw lots of great old friends at Jennys little gathering.

The Fabulous Four. Oh how I miss you guys, you have no idea.

Does life get any better than this for a 3 year old boy? I dare say not.

Brody gets a kick out of the dogs.

SHANE'S MISCELLANEOUS PICS, BY SHANE

2008-11-23T20:07:00.008-07:00

JOE AND THE KIDS AT SAN CLEMENTE PIER
BOSTON AT THE BOISE ZOO

OUR FUTURE "JOE THE PLUMBER"

BRODY LOVIN' THE WATER IN SAN DIEGO

BOSSMAN PLAYIN' AT THE BEACH

ADI TAKING ADVANTAGE OF INNOCENT LITTLE BOSTON,

TAYLOR, LETS TALK ARRANGED MARRIAGE.

BOSTON AND I AT THE DEMOLITION DERBY IN HEBER, I THOUGHT THE CUT-OFF WAS APPROPRIATE

BRODY, DOIN' WHAT HE LOVES TO DO

You Sexist Little PIG!!!

2008-11-15T20:55:00.003-07:00

The other night Shane and I were talking about him going to pick up icecream at our favorite place. Boston butts in to the conversation with exitment including himself in the ride to pick it up. Shane then looked at me for the ok to take Boston, I said only if you take Brody(Poor Brody gets left out sometimes). Shane looks at Boston and asks," should we go get icecream and take Brody with us?" Boston shakes his head up and down overexagerated and says, "Yes, Boston, Brody, and Daddy(pointing to each person) go get icecream, Mommy stay here wash kitchen." Then I of course yell out pointing my finger "You sexist little pig!"

note: For our ward trunker treat Shane was the big bad wolf and the boys and I were the three little pigs. Hence, the ears and nose.

This is what I'm going for

2008-11-11T10:25:00.003-07:00

I have been trying to get my bedroom to look similar to this with a master bedroom twist. I am about half way there. Any helpful ideas?

Hair Cuts!

2008-11-11T10:19:00.003-07:00

Shane buzzed the boys hair a week or so ago. Here is the finished products... pretty good huh?

Ya, it's been a while...

2008-11-06T11:24:00.004-07:00

I've been catching flack about my lack of blog entrys. As Shane's brother, Devan said," We know you won your softball game!" I think part of the problem is our family camera doesn't do as well as it use to in it's prime. Everything turns out fuzzy, I can't figure out if it's my kids who are constantly in motion or the camera. Shane takes pictures on his phone but the pictures don't end up downloaded on this computer. However, I am recomitted to try and do better.

These pictures are from my Mom, who is amazing at getting beautiful shots of my kids. We met them up in Boise for the weekend of my cousins wedding last month. We had a great visit with my parents and my Aunt Marians family. We were also able to see our friends who recently moved from Utah to Boise, Bryce, Stacey, and Aiden. It was so nice to be in their company again, thanks for putting up with us even when you were sick. On the drive up we stayed the night with Shane's sister Jenna and her husband Justin in Twin Falls. Unfortunatly Jace wasn't here yet, but we can't wait to see him soon.

Summer Catch Up

2008-09-22T14:14:00.006-06:00

We have been very busy. Here is a little update.
Co-Ed Church Regional Softball Champions...

Tiffinys vist...

Our San Diego trip...

And us at the park.

"DADA"

2008-07-21T22:16:00.002-06:00

Brody's coming along with his signing.

Kids Say the Darndest Things, Everyday!

2008-07-02T13:10:00.002-06:00

Boston is talking quite well now and with that comes some very funny moments. For example: Boston has always loved the, "where is Boston?" game. We have been playing it for years with hundreds of variations. Yesterday he was standing right in front of Shane all of a sudden plugged his ears with his fingers and yells, "Where is Boston." Shane and I of course couldn't help but laugh, and then he takes one hand away from an ear and points to his chest with it and says, "Right here!"
Today as I was getting Boston ready for his nap, I was changing his poowee pants and he started whining, "Don't like it, STINKY." We then had a short conversation about how I didn't like it either and he needs to go poowee oowee lowee in the potty, like Daddy. By then I was done changing him and had tucked him into his bed. With hopes that he would not get out out of his crib and bang on the door and yell for me and wake Brody up I explained to him that he needed to stay in his bed and go to sleep, because I was going to go take a shower because I stink. Without another word, He takes a big sniff with his nose, makes a disgusted face and says, "I don't like it either Mommy." Thanks kid!

2008-07-02T13:10:00.001-06:00

Changes

2008-05-21T10:15:00.005-06:00

As I anticipate Shane's soon arrival, my thoughts turned to what is different from when he left. In three weeks there are so many things that have changed from Brody's new love for walking and Boston's short du to much smaller things like our furniture's new arrangement. We have been keeping busy getting the garden up and running for the season, Day out with Thomas (Boston and I got to ride on Thomas the Train), learning to go peepee in the potty standing up (Boston that is), and so much more. We all are ready for you to come home Daddy, the house is even clean, well clean in our standards.

Teammates

2008-05-21T10:15:00.003-06:00

Thank you Aunt "Nenna" for the matching uniforms!

Bathing Buddys

2008-05-19T14:39:00.005-06:00

As you can see in this picture directly above, Brody has an ichy bum. Does anyone know how to help egzema? I have tried everything I could think of, and what the doctors have given me. If anyone has any suggestions, please chime in.

Grandma's Here!

2008-05-19T14:39:00.002-06:00

Yay, my mom is here visiting. She is here to help and enjoy her grandkids. She is a very talented photographer so my blog will benefit from her stay.

"Dody"

2008-05-08T23:14:00.002-06:00

Brody is such a sweet baby! I can't believe he's one. It's not just that it has gone by so fast, but he is still such a baby. Perhaps he seems such a baby compared to our big boy Boston. Brody is still a moma's boy, and yes I love it(although it would be nice to go into the bathroom by myself sometimes, fighting him off from eating the toilet paper and trying to play in the toilet bowl is quite a challenge). He is going to others now, grandma's really are where it's at. He loves to be mobile, however he isn't walking yet, even though he can, just won't(it frustrates Shane). He loves to climb, anything. He hates getting changed, whether it's just a diaper or clothes, he fights and screams the whole time. His favorite game would have to be peek-a-boo. If he hears a "Yay," even if it's down the street, he claps. He loves feeling different textures and I love this because I get the softest hand petting me while I nurse him. He didn't have any teeth at 11 months and now has like 6, ya it's been a crazy month. I was pleased at his birthday party at our house to see him SO happy when we sang the happy birthday song. I'll get those pictures up soon. I am so thankful for my loveing baby boy, and his wet kisses melt my heart. Oh ya, I have to mention his "head bonking." It's like his way of comunicating, you know he loves you if he'll head bonk you. This is no light tapping with one another but continues hard shots to your head with his. And if he misses because you wern't paying attention, you'll be sorry with your eyes watering like crazy because it felt like he just broke your nose.

California

2008-05-07T13:35:00.002-06:00

It has been a crazy last couple of weeks. Brody has been sick, twice. We went to California to see my parents and for Heathers wedding. Brody turned one and Shane has been traveling tons. It's been intense, but I got some pictures from my mom and had to post a few really quick. We had a great time in California visiting with friends and family and of course playing.

Momma's Boy

2008-04-12T11:10:00.002-06:00

Bruised Blue Eyes

2008-04-08T15:34:00.000-06:00

Brody's First Shiner! How sad is that! It's difficult to explain all that went into this black eye, but basicly he fell on a toy on his face or eye rather. Suprisingly Boston had nothing to do with it. Arn't their blue eyes amazing? I took these pictures yesterday and was pleased how their blue eyes came through. I never thought I would have blue eyed children. Shane has hassel and I have brown, who would have guest it? Shane left again today for work, California I think. I know he just got home yesterday from Az. He has been so busy with work. If he's not at work he's working at home. He has been gone for the work week for the last month, at least. I acually don't mind as much when we are able to go outside. So needless to say, I CAN'T WAIT for it to warm up! It is so cold this week so far, snow and rain. Aaah I think I hear, yep, Bostons up, I better go.

The Hogle Zoo

2008-04-06T16:34:00.001-06:00

We had tons of fun last week at the zoo. The Hogle Zoo definatly not the best zoo I've ever been to, but it worked fine for us for the afternoon. It was acually really sad to see all the animals in such small cages. The bald eagles didn't even have room to fly. Anyways, it was nice to be outside. They had a train there you could ride on so of course that was the big highlight for Boston. For me my favorite was the baby giraffe.

Freezing!

2008-03-31T22:33:00.000-06:00

Well, we finally got our new fridge working. The repair man came and fixed it today. I love the fridge, it's a LG stainless steel. It has two doors on top for the fridge and there is a big drawer on the bottom for the freezer. We wern't planning on getting a new fridge till our old one went out A WEEK ago and was $600 to fix. We went grocery shopping this evening, YAY we don't have to eat pancakes without butter anymore!

This is a picture of the boys last week at the park right by our house. They are the cutest!

A Train! A Train! A Train! A Train!

2008-03-26T15:01:00.003-06:00

I thought I'd give a little Boston update today. If you know one thing about Boston it's that he is obsessed with "choo choo ains." For Christmas he got toys from Santa that weren't trains (since he already had plenty of them) after he got done unwrapping everything he just layed down next to the train under the tree and proceeded to play with that, leaving the brand new toys just sitting there not played with (Shane's thinking he will return them). Where ever we go he sees something to do with trains. White picked fence, there is an excited point and a yell, "CHOO CHOO TRACKS!" Literally a one track mind.

All he ever wants to eat is pancakes although he loves chips in his sandwiches. The worry about his unquenchable thirst have been put to rest by two blood samples and a urine sample. NO diabetes! It still makes potty training very difficult, considering he has a constant stream. I've tryed many different things but have to just accept the fact we are spending a fortune in diapers. As a mother, I just can't deny him water.

His speech is coming along very quickly. He says new words everyday, or maybe I'm just understanding new words every day. I have to say it is hilarious to hear what is in that little brain of his. When he was a baby Shane and I always wondered what he was thinking about, now we know, TRAINS. His favorite book is Green Eggs and Ham. As I wake up in the morning it runs through my head. He also quotes Polar Express, which is pretty funny.

He obviously looks just like Shane, and has his temper to. I know what your thinking, Shane doesn't have a temper, put him around me or Boston and yes he does (there is something about us that really ruffles his feathers). Boston will be playing in the basement and all of a sudden you'll here screaming and big crashes. He has thrown his train and all across the room and against the wall, usually because it's not cooperating with his wishes. Sometimes he'll just go on playing without another word.

I love to watch him learn and figure things out himself. He is so smart! He copy's us very well. For example; he'll put his toy of the moment down with a blanket then come to me whispering "shshshs, choo choo ninite." Then about 5 seconds later a surprised look and "choo choo crying" then runs over to the train and holds it on his chest, "choo choo, numies." It's so funny! I have to say my favorite is when he thinks it all up himself, thinking out of the box. He still is sensitive to rough housing and even PDA, he has gotten better at not getting upset when I get my hug and kisses when Shane has come home from work. Anything more than that is a disaster. Any ideas why? Jealousy? Well, here is a picture of him at our Easter egg hunt at the house.

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Existance!

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I recently heard someone say, "If you don't blog you don't exist." Well, the Vests finally got the internet! Hopefully now we can stay in better contact with all of our friends and family that feel so far away. I asked for the internet for my birthday, in hopes that I can be a better friend and family member. It's also for very selfish reasons of still having made no new friends in Utah, and feeling like I don't exist of course. This summer we will have been here for 2 years. I have worked very hard at trying to make new friends, most of the time. However, I still feel very discouraged still NO new friends. The bright side is that, I have so many amazing friends across the world that I have already made, so perhaps this (and email) at the tips of my fingers will help bring me closer to the friends I already have because I really do love and miss you all so much! So, please visit the site often and drop me a line or two, I'd love to hear from you. As soon as I figure it out I'll get pics up of the boys.