The Beus'

Courtesy of Lane

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Soccer, School & a little dance this boy has been entertianing since he was born we love you Lane!!!

Family Pictures

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Here are some more of our family pictures that we took this spring these were my favorites. This summer just flew by. I am trying to get it doccumented and it is already fall.

Memorial Weekend

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It is spring!!! Mike and Aubrey came over to Idaho for our annual memorial day weekend. We always have so much fun.

Birthay Bash

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We partied at grandmas in Washington to celebrate with Dallin, family & friends. We also had a soccer Party in the Park on Palmer's birthday here in Idaho.

All the Birthday boys, Dallin, Lane & Palmer.

Anniversary May 5, 2010

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This is how we celebrated our fourth anniversary. It was my first time flying in a small plane. Very cool and a little scary.

Lane's first soccer game

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This was Lanes First time playing REAL soccer. He was so excited to get to play this year. This video is so cute you can see what a good little player he is too, we are so proud. The score was Lane's team 11 which is the lions to tigers 8. Lane made all the goals for his team.

My Boys

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If you're like me and can't get enough of these cute boys, I finally updated my blog so you can see them.

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This is a picture of Palmer and Lane both doing the same thing what smart boys I have.

Photo shoot

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The boys have these cute towels so I thought I would take some cute pictures in them. So this is our photo shoot this is where I ended with our final and best shot.

The Boys

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Here are some of the newest pictures of our lives.

Palmer's Walking

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Palmer has started walking at ten and a half months, he also loves to play fetch (who needs a dog watch this.)

Another Decade Older

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This is a quick review of the last ten years, things that have shaped my life and things that are memorable to me. I had to document it so I can feel like my life has meant something. I know 30 is the new 20 but somehow it feels like a time to reflect and make sure I am going in the right direction one I will be proud of in 50 years.

20-Lived with the coolest roomies ever in hot booty 207 finished my last semester at Ricks college. Went to Europe for the first time (I put first not because there has been a second but there will be).

21- Started my waitress career, lived in Jackson, Wyoming for the summer had the best babysitting gig ever. Got my first kiss and an associate degree all at Weber State in Ogden,Utah

22-Moved in with two cool musicians, shared our love of China then went to teach English in China. Wrecked the Taurus kind of a blessing but a little traumatic.

23-Graduated college with a B.S. in sociology and family studies. Met some more way cool and memorable friends living in the Eccles house. Received a mission call to Cebu Philippines.

24- Prepared for and left on a mission. Fell in love with the Philippines and so grateful to have been called there to serve a mission.

25- Returned from the Philippines. Met and fell in love with a man named Travis, kissed and got engaged all before my 26th birthday.

26-Got married had receptions in Alaska and Washington. Honeymoon in Kauai, Hawaii. Hot booty 207 was reunited for a short time. Found out I was pregnant. Travis was doing trim carpentry and I was teaching all while living in a lovely 400 sq ft garage apt.

27- Baby Lane was born in Alaska then we all made the trip down to live in Oklahoma for a little while. Travis trained for his new job With the FAA. We endured OK and settled in Boise for a few months why we looked into buying our first house. Lane and I took a quick trip to Alaska.

28- After we looked at every house in this valley we finally bought one in Nampa Idaho. The Beus girls all got new last names, we had three weddings in 10 days. I got to use my degree and worked a little as a life coach. Lane and I went to Alaska again I can't stay away. We also took a really cool camping trip to Blue Lake while Allie was living with us.

29-Baby Palmer was the highlight of this year. We had a Phelan Reunion in Idaho it was great to all get together. We took a Family trip to Las Vegas and Lake Tahoe. We traveled to Washington to spend Christmas and my birthday with the Beus clan.
30- So that brings us to year thirty who knows what it will bring We have some great events planned that I am looking forward to. So happy new year and hope 2010 is a good year for you all.

Christmas

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Thanksgiving this year was not much to talk about when most people are enjoying the holidays we are usually stuck at home. But I am grateful for Travis' job and that he loves it, that makes me happy. I am also happy that we got to travel for a short time and spend Christmas with family in Washington. All Travis' siblings were there and we have doubled grand kids since we last all got together. There are now six almost seven. This was one of my favorite pictures. Lane and Carter gazing at the presents. So cute!
Here is our family Christmas morning

Lanes motorcycle jacket

Palmer's love of paper and wrapping continued as it was flying everywhere Christmas morning

Our family of snowmen

Palmers crawling

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This is Palmers first day crawling it was so cute and robotic. I am glad we got such a good video. December 17, 2009.

Halloween 2009

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This is our Halloween pictures pretty skimpy I know.
Palmer was a build a bear if you can't tell.

Lake Tahoe

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We went Lake Tahoe in October and just had the best time.
That is our hotel high on the mountain.

We saw this huge full rainbow I couldn't even get it all.

We went to the fish hatchery a popular site here.

The viewing area.

Having a little picnic.

The only island on the lake.

It was warm enough to swim so we did it two days in a row we loved this beach.

The first day we were not prepared.

Lane love jumping off the rocks

The next day we were ready with our tube.

Travis and I took the dinner cruise.

It was a beautiful view of the lake.

This was the boat.

We also went to old Virginia city.

And took a train ride.

We passed another train on the ride.

We also went to an animal rescue zoo and this was the playground there.

Lane & Palmer fall 2009

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Kisses

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So I was making these yummy, yummy peanut blossoms because I had some kisses in my cupboard I wanted to do something with. Lane wanted to help, I like him to help me in the kitchen and probably trust him more than a 2 year old should be trusted. I gave him the job of unwrapping the kisses while I hurried to mix up the dough. As much as he wanted to be of service I think this was more than he could bare.Because this what I found when I went to put the kisses on the cookies. When I questioned him why did you eat them all he said "mom I just had a little bite k."

Grandma Sandy

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We did a lot of traveling this summer and it was a lot of fun this was a trip to see family in Othello this is lane and grandma picking tomatoes. When we got home grandma wrote Lane a letter after I had read it to him a couple of times he wanted to read it to me. so this is what we got on video.

Utah

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The kids and I went down to Utah to visit my friend Mary. I forgot my camera so if you want to see the fun we had go here bdnmj.blogspot.com/2009/10/superhero-moms.html. Travis was able to meet up with us at the end of the week and go to my mission reunion. I also got to get together with some of the girls I went to china with, and crash an old roommates wedding reception, so fun. My life has been blessed with great friends.

Youth Temple Trip

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The youth in our ward worked hard selling things at an auction so they could go to salt lake.
This is the whole crazy group.

We were able to meet with Elder Ballard he was our bishop's mission President.

This girl was playing this so pretty.

This is a small part of the cubes of clothes at desseret industries.

Trip to Spokane

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This was a trip we took to Spokane one of my roommates from college was getting sealed. It was so neat cause her whole family was there.
That is Dallas in the middle who got sealed to her hubby Harry and another roomie Annie on the left.

Me and Trav at the Spokane temple

Dallas holding the baby

We also had a little fun while we were there

Jake and Lane

Swimming at the log dog on Hayden lake

Boys Summer 2009

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Palmer lounging
The boys

Lane is such a good big brother

I love this picture

Lane loves these glasses & nose

This bowl is as big as him

Phelan Grandkids

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So Cute that is all I have to say

family pictures

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Family Pictures
The kids

The girls

The boys

All the boys

The Pyrah kids

The Phelan Kids

The parents

The Beus'

Allie & Julio

The whole clan

Visitors

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Grandma Lynda and the boys

Grandpa Al washed all the cars Lane "helped"

This was so funny,
Lane was watching these girls then he started to
sneak up on them they were waving and laughing.
How old is he?

This is our picnic at the zoo

Lanes new sunglasses that he broke two days later
On the slide at the park

This is a traditional picture we take a the zoo, in the jeep

The kids waiting for Grandma and Grandpa to pull in

Fun in the sun

Palmer's first...

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Palmer's first bath and first few days home
Lane learning how to soothe Palmer

A visit from Grandma Sandy

let's tuddle

Lane is so happy to have Palmer home

Palmer & Lane @ hospital

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I'm bloggin' now

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My Blog was not bloggin' but now it is so.... stay tuned.

Welcome Palmer Evan Beus

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Lane's 2nd Birthday

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Lake Lowell Outing

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April

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Just like daddy

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Las Vegas Trip

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We took a little family trip to Vegas in January. Here is a cool fish tank we saw.

We were determined to swim and hiked like a mile to find an open pool. Lane was freezing so we did not stay long.

This is Travis' 15 min of of fame in Vegas he was called out of the audience to be in this guys show.

We got to see Allie and Ryan while we were in town too. We stopped by our cousin Paige's shop hoping to get to see her. She was in town judging for the miss America contest.

Here is her name in lights, on the Vegas strip. So cool!!!

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Christmas 2008 we had lots of visitors at all different times. There were bad snow storms this year at Christmas. We had visits from Shawn and Michelle, grandpa Kevin and grandma Sandy during the holiday season. Dallin was with us on Christmas day and stayed a little while. Lane got to play in snow for the first time. he could barely walk in all the snow stuff.

Lane enjoyed trying on all the Christmas gifts.

2009-04-26T19:59:00.000-07:00

This was our trip for thanksgiving we went down to st George and stayed with grandma and grandpa Beus and then to Las Vegas to see Ryan and Allie. Ryan Had never met Lane so that was fun. He was giving him rides on the dog, Lane loved it.

Mom's Visit & Halloween

2009-01-10T13:26:00.000-08:00

This is Lane's second Halloween my mom came to visit and we had such a fun time. we went to the zoo and a church Halloween party.

We got a dog

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So we got a dog his name is Gunner and he is like 3 times that size now he was cute but now he is so crazy. Lane loves him. We just went to Marley and me it was such a cute show it made me like the dog more for like a day hopefully he will calm down as he gets older.

We miss Allie

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Allie left in October we had a lot of fun with her living with us. Lane just loved her.
Two weeks after she left my mom came to visit for Halloween.

How I miss the summer here are some pictures Allie took last summer while she was here. I thought they were so cute and never got posted

family pictures

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We took these family pictures last week I think They turned out pretty good. My little boy is growing up.

Our first house

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Here are the picture of our house I wanted to record a picture of every room so I could remember it some day. I really do love this house. My favorite room is the baby room.

Mike and Aubrey

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Touring Boise.
Travis' best friend from high school Mike and his wife Aubrey came to visit so we took them to tour around Boise. We went to the old state penn. I thought it was really cool. We learned some new ideas for decorating Lane's room.

We had a picnic at camels back park and then went down town to the Saturday market were Lane played in the water fountains

Mike using the facilities at the State Penn.

camping blue lake

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We are definitely making this an annual trip it is up close to Lake Cascade 2hours north of boise but without all the crazy campers.

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update

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So here is a quick update my blog was having problems. Every once in a while we disagree. Lane and I went to Alaska while Travis was in Oklahoma for some more training. Lane was able to ride a train,ride a dog and dress up as a dog. Lane learned a lot of words and how to master the stairs while we were there. We had a great time I miss our family up there and wish they could be closer. After the weddings we lost Michelle as our house guest and have recently gained my sister Allie as our new house guest. She is getting married in march and just came to hang out for a couple of months. We have tried to show her the sites like an awesome camping trip we took to blue lake (I will put pictures of that it is too pretty to pass up), a Drive in movie, a camel in the park and she gave us endless days of help with Lane. We also went wedding dress shopping and are going to a bridal fair this Saturday. So we are going to Alaska in march hopefully I will be able to see all my brothers and sisters. I also just found out that I am pregnant so baby #2 here we come I am due on may 10th. We also just recently went to Washington Travis' brother Bo's family are refugees of hurricane IKE. They had a new baby two days before the storm it was a girl otherwise her name may have been Ike. Travis' parents also came down. so it was fun to see them even in unfortunate circumstances. We forgot our camera so I will post pictures of the 3 cousins later.

ABC's

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ABC's

A= ADVOCATE FOR: People with mental illnesses, especially children.

B = BEST FEATURE: The color of my eyes.

C = COULDN'T DO WITHOUT: My babies (Trav & Lane)

D = DREAMS AND DESIRES: To own a home and have a family with lots of little munchkins (dreams do come true)

E= ESSENTIAL ITEM: Flip flops OR new socks depending on the weather

F= FAVORITE PAST TIME: Being in the outdoors with those I love

G = GOOD AT: Making something from nothing

H = HAVE NEVER TRIED: bungee jumping (I've had a couple opportunities but have always been afraid of wetting my pants!)

I = IF I HAD A MILLION DOLLARS: Hawaii, no question, Then adopt more kids, then we will probably need a new house, then my kids will need clothes, then the kids need to go to hawaii, then college, missions, weddings, is that a million dollars yet? I have no concept of that type of cash

J = JUNKIE FOR: Ice Cream and Yarn?

K = KINDRED SPIRIT: My oldest and dear friend Colleen

Burr-Hafen-Ito

L = LITTLE KNOWN FACT: I turn into a monster if I don't get enough sleep!

M = MEMORABLE MOMENT: Cinco de mayo (our wedding day)

N = NEVER AGAIN WILL I: Take a toddler to LOOK at the river (he wants to get in )

O = OCCASIONAL INDULGENCE: Shopping

P= PROVOKING THOUGHT: Why the heck did we leave out P

Q = QUOTE:" You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightening about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine."

R = REASON TO SMILE: I have people who love me, near and far.

S = SORRY ABOUT: Holding grudges

T = TAG SOME FRIENDS: Everyone on my blog list, IF you want I like to learn more about people and this was kinda fun

U = UNINTERESTED IN: Lord of the rings

V = VERY SCARED OF: Burglars

W = WORST HABIT: Talking when others are talking

X = X MARKS MY IDEAL VACATION SPOT: I'm down with a family vacation in Italy I just love vacations

Y = YESTERYEAR DECADE OF CHOICE: Life is Good right now!

Z = ZODIAC SIGN: Capricorn

Jesus Christ

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Last night Travis and I were playing a game. Lane was sitting by us, occasionally climbing on us while we played. It is a game of questions. So it was Trav's turn and his question was who is the most loving person you know. He started to give it a lot of thought. I was of course offended that he didn't just blurt out that he thought I was the most loving person. Then he said "Jesus Christ" to which Lane folded his arms and added amen. He thought we were praying. Then Trav and I just started laughing. It was so sweet. They pay attention more than we think they do.

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Tagged- All About The Boy
1. What is his name? Travis Scott

2. Who eats more? Him

3. Who said, "I love you" first? Me

4. Who is taller? Him

5. Who is smarter? Practicaly,book smarts, memorizing-Him, With people, decorating, shopping-Me. All are equally important!

6. Who is more sensitive? Me

7. Who does the laundry? Both

8. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? Him

9. Who pays the bills? Both

10. Who cooks more? Me

11. Who is more stubborn? We are both very stubborn

12. Who is the first to admit they are wrong? Him

13. Who has more siblings? Same

14. Who wears the pants in the relationship? The pants fit us both so it depends on the subject who gets to wear them.

15. What do you like to do together? So many things, play games, talk sitting in the yard, road trips, cooking, watching movies, I know we both love different cultures and would love to travel more, the time will come.

16. Who eats more sweets? Me

17. Guilty Pleasures? Me-crocheting, reading,sudoku and eating chocolate mint sticks, Him-fantasy sport leauges, mind games on the computer, watching sports and eating mac'N'cheese.

18. How did you meet? Singles ward. I had just gotten back from a mission,before that I was at school his family had moved to Alaska while I was away but our families all knew each other.

19. Who asked whom out first? He asked me out 3x (I was busy and he never gave me enough notice)

20. Who kissed who first? He kissed me

21. Who proposed? He did

22. His best features and qualities? He has good teeth and a great smile. He is very strong. He was born with common sense and a strong sense of who he is and why we are here. He is very calming to me. He has soft feet.

23. Tag you’re it. Who do you tag? The three newly wed Beus girls and anyone else who wants to

The little munchkins

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Lane was teasing Carter by touching his arm rest so he was fussing and it was an hour and a half drive and I know everyone in the van was hoping they would not have to listen to that the whole way. Then all the sudden they were both asleep. Ahh sweet memories of family fun and bonding!

Brides & Grooms

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Matt & Amanda Boyce married June 14,2008

Shawn & Michelle Taylor
Married June 21,2008

Jordan & Terra Weyand married June 24,2008

Wedding pic's

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Here are some other fun pictures from the weddings.

New house

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So here we are standing in front of our house the day we bought it May 30, 2008. We got into it a little later than planned so after a few nights in a hotel it is ours. We have been out of it more than we have been in it because of the three Beus weddings this summer(more to come on that) and Trav went to Oklahoma for some training for a month and I to Alaska. I am now home and still lonely and awaiting my hubby's return.

Grandpa's present

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This is Lane enjoying a present sent in the mail from g-pa Beus. I love the hat.

Lane's Birthday Party

2008-07-03T22:07:00.000-07:00

Okay so here is the party we had for Lane the day after his birthday. Yes it was more than two months ago for my faithful readers life has been so crazy then I have been having technical difficulties with myblog. So this will all be fast so I can catch up and live in the present.

Happy Birthday Lane! WE LOVE YOU!

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Lane turned one year old yesterday. We are having a party for him today at winstead park. All who are close or will travel are invited. That is him with the little cake I made for him and the cupcakes for his party. He will get to dig into it today. That's why we are making it a water party, with toddlers and food you always need water! Lane I just wanted to let you know what a joy you have been to dad and I you are such an even tempered child. You have been so patient as we have learned to be parents I am glad you have been my traveling partner on many trips it has been so fun you are a well traveled tot! I am glad you are part of our family thanks for the fun year I hope to have many more.

Walking

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Lane is walking but he is not always stable. When he is with older kids he tries to mimic them by walking, but when he is trying to get away from mom and dad crawling is much faster.

Family Pictures

2008-05-03T12:04:00.000-07:00

We took some family pictures for Lanes first birthday. It looked like a beautiful day but it was windy and cold. I think we still got some good ones.
Lane is such a daddy's boy. He just barley started to say mama and it is more of a distress call. When Lane and I are playing and having fun he still calls me Daddy!

Smelling the flowers

2008-05-03T11:56:00.000-07:00

This is lane smelling the flowers at the temple. Amanda and her friend Hannah came to stay with us for a couple days when school got out. Terra and Michelle(sorry girls we forgot to take a picture) came the next weekend it was so nice to have them come visit.

My First Sucker

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Easter

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Shortly after Easter Lane got realy sick with RSV and we had to stay a couple days in the hospital.
Happy Easter Lane!

Throw The Ball

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Dad just got home and started throwing the ball with Lane. Lane just adores Travis. He gets so excited when Travis gets home. He loves to play with dad.

Pa-mel-a

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Michelle and her boyfriend (now fiance)came to visit us the other day and I was trying to get Lane to do all his tricks. This is one of his favorite songs I sing it to him all the time. It is a Filipino song about a pomelo fruit but they call it pamela. I didn't want to embarrass Michelle with my singing so I put on the CD and Lane went crazy. So after they left I got out the camera and he was still into it. I had to try not to laugh it was distracting him.

Trip to spokane

2008-03-20T17:22:00.000-07:00

So we went to Spokane last week and had a great time. My parents are thinking of moving there so they came to house hunt. We got to see our good friends Mike and Aubrey . They took us to The Onion where we met up with Travis' cousins Jason and Cami we had a great time and it all ended too soon.
Dinner at Villagio's. This is a really cool Italian Place if you go to Spokane. You feel like VIP. It has a cool atmosphere and only about ten tables. Though we did get the table by the bathroom we might just be IP. Regardless it was fun.

Dad and mom couldn't get enough of Lane They were so cute with him and he warmed right up to them.

This is pretty cool play yard stuff I want it in my house or back yard. It is a cool rubbery plastic stuff. It always looks newly painted. Lane was all over it climbing, sliding and following all the big kids around people couldn't believe how old he was and that he was playing so well with the big kids. He loved it and wouldn't have it any other way.
That's my boy.

Help

2008-03-20T15:43:00.000-07:00

I have created a play list and such but I can't get it to just play on my site. If anyone can help the would be great. OK Finally I got it. I need to take a computer class it is all foreign to me

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My Sweet Baby

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I Thought he looked so cute. We had just gotten back from a walk it was about nap time and I know he was tired. I started taking pictures and he was laughing and smiling so I got some good ones of my sweet baby. He is 10 months old in this picture.

Sneaky boy

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Lane figured out how to open my cupboards. Luckily this is all he got into and this is where I found him.

Pojo's

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Some racing game
Future pilot
Bumper cars
Merry go round

We have this fun place by us called Pojo's is is a Chucky Cheese of sorts. I was dying to go there and take Lane I have the tendency to think he is older than he is. Travis thought we should also bring the neighbor boy Adian so at least SOMEONE could enjoy it. I think when all was said and done I think everyone had fun I even saw Travis smile a little.

Catch

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This is how an only child plays catch. He figured this out on his own even the camera did not distract him he was having so much fun. Lane loves balls he likes to throw them too! We applaud him for his efforts now he is starting to throw everything. How do you teach a child it is OK to throw a ball and not a toy !?! Hummmm mixed messages. He also really enjoys video's of himself (who doesn't ) so we just watched this about 5 times with him waving and clapping in all the right spots.

Rockin'

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This is Lane's Christmas Present this year. He loves to get on it but most the time he just walks around it and pushes the ear to make the noise.

A new friend

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I got this mirror out to hang it on the wall but Lane has enjoyed playing with it so much i just left it on the floor for him.

I want to be like Dad

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Here Lane is starting to copy Dad I thought It was so cute them eating together. Lane loves to eat all kinds of fruit nectarines, plums, peaches whatever. Mom loves it when it is bath day!

Trip to Oregon

2008-03-01T17:51:00.000-08:00

We took a trip to Oregon last month to see my brother and my roommate from college Annie. Her husband Jake was there too and her sister Lindsey happened to be in town so it was great to see them all

We spent the day with Nic when we first got in Portland and he showed us around the town. Then we went to Eugene. The weather was beautiful and they took us to the coast.
We had a lot of fun it was nice for Travis to get to take his first paid vacation. He was not going to let us stay home. So we thought of a place and took off.

That is lane in his ridiculously cute snow suit. It was a cold day but I put him in it more often than necessary. unfortunately the pictures of my brother are all on my phone and I can't get them off.

The girls!

Moving On

2008-03-01T17:34:00.000-08:00

This is my sweet little baby! I have finally decided to give up on documenting all the things I missed while I was trying to figure this thing out and just move on to the most current. He will just have to forgive me that I am not very good at this or much of anything else but I try. His whole life has been so fun for us as we have filed it in our minds. I crept in while he was sleeping one day and I couldn't resist. He had been sleeping longer than normal so I thought it was worth a shot. It was so cute and he didn't even wake up.

2 Whole Months of Life

2008-02-02T19:23:00.000-08:00

Lane found his fist and loves to watch it. He would just sit and stare at his own fist. What would it be like to experience the world as a baby. So simple.

2008-02-02T19:17:00.000-08:00

This is Lane's baby blessing picture. Alot of people were there but all of them forgot their cameras including us. So we reinacted the day two weeks later.

Family Picture

2008-02-02T18:53:00.000-08:00

This is one of our first family pictures it is one of my favorites. I miss my long hair. This was mothers day so Lane was about two weeks old. It was my first mothers day what a great gift.

Grandmas

2008-02-02T18:51:00.000-08:00

Here are the two Proud grandmas. Lane is exausted it is his first birthday.

Baby Makes Three

2008-01-26T12:35:00.000-08:00

We could not have been happier when we found out we were going to have a baby. We were so excited awaiting our little arrival. We lived in a one room loft awaiting our assignment for Travis' job. That is it all in one room. After much waiting Lane was born on May 2, 2007 at 4:25pm, 21" and 8.5lbs. Needless to say we had take out for our one year anniversary.

Welcome to our Blog

2008-01-18T11:00:00.000-08:00

So this is our wedding day and how our story begins. Travis and I met in Alaska in the singles ward. We were married six months later on May 5, 2006. For our first date we went to dinner at Sabi and bowling after. When we were bowling he went to go find me the right ball cause I was having a hard time and the song"She is his only need" by Wynnona Judd started playing in my head. That's when I knew he was the one for me. It took me a little while to convince him that I liked him. After that we were not apart. He purposed on December 27, 2005 with a huge green jeweled ring. We went the next day to pick out the real ring on my birthday.