Him

HE is a Good Dad
HE tickles me when I deserve it
HE just turned 25 and devoured every marinated ounce of tri tip and coconut shrimp I made him
HE taught Grace to say "SASSY!"- I need to record this
HE knows his scripture stories like the back of his hand
HE has the entire "I have a Dream" speech by MLK memorized, and can recite it perfectly
HE ate with nothing but chopsticks (even his cereal) the entire year of 1995
HE attacked me with a sharpie while we were dating and gave me eyelashes that went to the middle of my forehead. Oh! and whiskers!
HE can long board like its nobodies business
HE has someone named after him- an adorable 15 month old tongan baby
HE has completed a triathlon
HE Loves Grace

HE made me mow the lawn and rake leaves on Saturdays- Josh thanks him every time they chat
HE baptized me when I was 8
HE loves his family and ancestors
HE made me my very own desk when I was 9
HE taught me my assertive bargaining/not letting people take advantage of me "skills"
HE has read the BOM cover to cover in 24 hours multiple times!
HE is the Ebay king!
HE ordered a 200 lb shipment of walnuts to our house when I was 12. We shelled them and used them as Christmas gifts for others.
HE makes cool sound effects when he holds his grandkids. They LOVE it, just like I did when I was little
HE gave me his car when I turned 16. 1986 Chevy Nova. And then bought 3 more for the rest of his girls. ( I have 5 sisters, 4 of which can drive)
HE gave me my nose
HE looked like superman
HE worked at the marina on Lake minnetonka renting and selling boats
HE loves all 5 of HIS girls and my Mom with all of his heart
HE is a great Dad.
(this post is about 2 weeks late!)

Sneaky

Not a Baby Anymore

- Opens front door and leaves when she pleases
- Asks to play with her friends and cousins on a regular basis
- Folds her arms for the prayer and says "amen"
- Has used the big girl potty 1 time
- Saw me eating a cookie and asked if she could just "hold it"
- Said " No touch it" today after she got in trouble for banging on the computer key board
- Will sit still for an entire hour and a half to watch " Wo Wo" (nemo)
- Thinks trail mix should be served at every meal. Yes, she devours cashews, almonds, raisins and dried fruit. Also loves olives and GREEN ONIONS! What!
- Will be a big sister on Jan 7th 2010!

Eastern Market. Down town

This last Saturday we went down to the Market. It was the highlight of my week as it brought back some perfect memories of going with Grandma Mixa when I was little. She always bought fresh nuts, bread and jam.

I went a little crazy on the pictures but I had to take in all the colors, smells, and sights. I will be going again soon.

Aunt Buff

We LOVE our Aunt Beth. Look how beautiful and grown up she is.