too long

I have been in Rexburg for 8 years and on Saturday was the first time anyone asked if they could bag my milk. In Ohio where I am from they usually ask everytime. I always thought it was odd that no one ever asked here, not that I need a bag it is just nice to hear someone ask.

"Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain"

Apparently I wasn't blogging fast enough because my husband decided to step up to the plate and give an out of control blog! Good thing I love him even though he is very silly sometimes.

Lately nothing really is going on and when something does happen my camera is M.I.A. I did however get some really good pictures of Riley eating biter biscuits. P.S. am I the only Mom out there that thinks these things are yummy! Call me crazy but they are a good snack. Talk about taking candy(biscuits) from a baby. I have to buy more because Riley only ate two and I had the rest. Do the math people there are 12 in the box! I actually have just left this post to go get one because it sounded so good. I am pathetic. We took Riley to his six month appointment on Thursday. He is 18.6lbs, 27 1/2 inches and his head is 18 inches. So actually very average and normal. Have any of you ever loved a doctor so much that you want to take him to every city you live in. We will miss him when we leave. Speaking of leaving. We have decided to up our moving plans because Ryan has to be in Ohio and a resident by June 1 so that his second year of dental school will only cost us a Ohio residents rate which is like 30-40,000 dollars less than we are going to pay this year! The oil companies aren't the only ones making billions these days folks. We are lucky to get in, we just might have to sell everything we own or pay loans back until we die then our kids will take over our debts sad:(.

Pet Names

I have let my blog be over run and turned into a communication form that has been questionably unhealthy. In light of this blogging metamorphosis I make a stand and post after a long absence. Interestingly I have noticed the massive amount of people who view our blog since it's conception last September and the names of 50+ friends and families that have been added by The Better Half to the "FRIENDS" listing. To all of you who view - listed or not I would like some feed back. We recently celebrated our 2-year Anniversary. Upon reflection of marriage, a inconspicuous by-product has come to light. Once married I was owned by another. This blissful bondage was chosen and welcomed. However, I became a pet. My evidence is the many names by which I have called:

• Homy
• Puppy
• Pony
• Honey
• Babe
• Ry

The list does go on. The most recent pet name intrigues me; mainly because I accept it. "Poo", yes poo. I think it evolved from 'Puppy' to a Latin accent pronunciation of the plural form: 'Puppies'. If you've seen Nacho Libre you know what I'm talking about. From there it was shortened to Poop then poo. This new name is used frequently. I do not think there is any malicious intent, but it is perplexing that I am okay with it. My question is to each of you bloggers. What weird names has your significant other created to claim ownership of you?

I'll be looking forward to your responses.

Hooray for Ryan!!!

Ryan graduated this past weekend! We are so proud of him!!! I am so grateful for him and his hard work and determination! Ryan and his parents our surrogate parents

all dressed up Our good friends the Johnson's Our little boy already imitating his daddy Our family Ryan's siblings minus Amy (we missed you!!!)

What's round on both ends and high in the middle??..........OHIO

This last week we took a vacation to Ohio. We were only there for a couple days so sorry friends in Ohio if we didn't get to visit.We were busy every single hour..literally! OK so one day we went to my Grandma's ,now I knew my family was crazy but I realized just how crazy they could be if egged on(thanks to my husband). Ryan challenged my Mom to an arm wrestling contest on the floor of all places. Anyway my Mom being the competitive person that she is accepted(notice that she is trying with all her might while Ryan just chills. Then my Mom challenged my Grandma because she wanted to win of course and thought she had it in the bag, well it was a close one but my Mom won. Then we challenged the two oldest people in the house. My grandma and my great aunt.(yes Trask this is the Aunt that left a surprise on your air mattress) I couldn't believe that they accepted so with much help getting them on the floor and off the floor my grandma came off victorious! I have never been so proud! My handsome men! Our family, it was 73 degrees this day!! Now we are back to snow.

Riley at five months old!

Yesterday Riley turned five months old! Time goes so fast it seems like just yesterday I was bringing him home. He has started to talk and babble so much and has almost mastered sitting up. He is such a joy and a very happy baby. I feel so blessed that Heavenly father gave him to Ryan and I, but don't most parents feel that way about their kids? My friend Carly took these amazing pics of Riley. He was pretty sleepy but iIthought they turned out awesome! This month she is trying to build up her portfolio so she is looking for people to photograph for FREE!!! So if you live in or near Rexburg let me know I will give you her info. She has a website it is carlysphotog.blogspot.com

Happy Anniversary!!!

Today is our two year anniversary! I am so grateful for Ryan! He makes me very happy:) Time flies it seems like just yesterday we were getting married and now we have been married two years with a baby! Crazy.