"Dos"

"I'm 2!"

Yes, Owen is a big boy now...

Here he is singing Happy Birthday to himself

in English...and then in Spanish.

Happy Birthday, Owen. You are the joy of our lives:)

sTacKiNG

Owen has been experimenting with stacking...

Owen enjoys stacking

and we have had fun watching

him use his creativity:)

August happenings...

Where did August go? Luckily, we were able

to do some fun things in August...

I ran my first race ever ...

Owen traveled and traveled and traveled some more...

We visited family in Utah...

...and got to know new relatives!

Sent my parents off on their LDS medical mission

..and after everything we decided to

makeover Owen's hair!

Fun with family!

Recently we got to spend time with my brother, Omar,

and his family...we enjoyed our time together

and we were so happy to see all of them! Thanks for coming, guys!

Here are some of the highlights...

...sleeping in the hammock...

...exhausted from fishing...

The boys caught fish the first time!

Enjoying a boat ride :)

Happy family!

Summer fun...

This summer we have been busy!!

So far we have been...

...visited by our Auntie CJ...

...daily checking the 'pajaritos' living under our deck...

...learning about fishing...

...swimming...

...and spending time with those we love!

There's more fun in store this summer but we

have had a really beautiful one so far :)

decor...

First off, I need to say thank you,

to my sister-in-law, Andrea,

for this AweSomE craft idea...

and a big Thanks to my sister, CJ,

who was the artist of this magnificent wall decor

that's now in my home...

It is a beautiful way to add art and color!

Do you like cake?

Owen helps me taste the cake...

California trip...

Quick trip to Fisherman's Wharf

My nephews: Joseph, Seth, and Sam

My nieces Liesl and Gracie

Ron and his new wife, Jen

Kenny and I had a fun, SUPER quick, trip

to California to see my brother Ron get

married. We are happy for him and Jen!

We had a nice time and it was

great to see family again:D

not tired

Owen "says" he is not tired...

Getting to know you...

Mason getting used to having a male cousin in his presence...

Owen enjoying being outside...refreshing!

Mason sweeping in the backyard:)

Mason sharing his cars with Owen during snack time...

Cousins Owen and Mason hadn't seen each

other for 7 months...It was so fun to see

them play with and get to knoweach other:D

We can't wait to see you again Mason!

discovery...

For Christmas, Owen was given an airplane, which he loves!

He recently discovered balancing himself on top of the seat

of his airplane and he really liked this.

Here's a look into his discovery!

The Man Your Man Could Smell Like...

Watch this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owGykVbfgUE&feature=player_embedded

Our little man...

Owen has sure been a fun little guy to get to know...

Right now his some of his favorite words are "pato" (shoes in Spanish), cracker, deer, and car...

I can't wait to hear what he says next:D

Here are recent some pics of our little man!

You know you live in a small town when you...

1. ...and your friends lift weights with your local high school principal at the gym every week.

2. ...and the mayor are coworkers because he is also a local respiratory therapist.

3. ...have an emergency appendectomy and the surgeon and anesthesiologist are both in your ward.

What are the odds?! I love my little town of Buffalo!

Christmas 2009...

We begin here with Owen showing us a smile

despite all the traveling he had been through...

...cousins reuniting after yet another 6 months, a lot had changed!

Leilani, Ron, and CJ just chillin...

...and the sisters together again:)

We enjoyed our time in California with family

and hope all of you also had a Merry Christmas!

Bring the new year ON!

the big UNO!

1st birthday party!!!

Owen having fun with his cupcake...

Spending time with Grandma and Grandpa

Grampy and Owen

(I have no idea how this tie got on Owen! Guess he didn't mind wearing it!)

Happy Birthday, Owen!!!

Momma and Daddy love you to pieces:D