Movin', Talkin', and Eatin'

I said I would post holiday pics...so here are they are...in February:) The holiday season was more enjoyable this year as Derek celebrated his first "everything". Derek didn't think Christmas was too great because he gets spoiled everyday!!! The month of January had many highlights. Derek began to eat solid foods. It was funny to see his face as he tried, and is trying, new foods (peas...yuck!). He finally has rolled from his back to his tummy and from his tummy to his back and is sitting up quite well. Derek has been a non-stop babbler for the past three weeks. He's always been a noise maker...now those sounds have become more distinct. He does say "da da"...though some may think that they're coincidental blabbings...I think he knows exactly what he's saying. In regard to work, Heidi has said farewell to her commute to Park City and is starting to work in Heber! Good bye 25 minute commute, hello 1 minute bike ride! My commute is 3.1 miles (5k), Heidi's is .5 miles (the distance I accumulate walking to the fridge and back in a day)...sweet! We've been busy getting our house ready to put on the market. We know the market isn't as strong as we would like, but we know that we would be better off financially if we sold it.


yummy! I like the taste of this!!

Sledding on new years day

Derek and Daddy

first christmas!

classic baby food picture yum!

May I Have Your Autograph, Please?

Yesterday, I gave the students a card (with our family picture) and some gifts. They were so excited when I told them that Derek's pictue was on the card. They asked if they could get Derek's autograph. I laughed...not thinking they were serious. However, Heidi and Derek showed up after lunch. Again, they asked if Derek could sign their cards. When I asked who wanted an autograph from Derek, every hand went up. So, Derek spent 10-15 minutes signing autographs. One student did ask for my autograph...he must have felt sorry for me:)



Family Photo


Derek is five months old today. Here are just a few, random pics of him. We are excited for his first Christmas. He can grab and pull on paper, so it will be fun to see him open up his presents. We will have a new post soon with holiday pics.

Derek's first Thanksgiving

Derek celebrated his first Thanksgiving visiting both grandparents' houses. He missed Thanksgiving dinner because he was sleeping. His favorite part was his mommy's pumpkin pie:) Yummy!
Last Saturday Derek was excited for his first BYU Utah game. He imagined an action packed game full of highlights and big plays...he was wrong. It was so boring that he slept through the game...which is what his parents wanted to do as well. The game was BORING! To make up for the lack of excitement, Derek decided to have some fun of his own. During the game, Heidi was playing airplane with Derek above her head. As Heidi was talking to him, Derek decided to share some of his digested lunch with her...He spewed into Heidi's mouth and on her face. Keith laughed and laughed and laughed. Keith's dad had that happen to him with one of Keith's sisters. Heidi brushed her teeth and we got both Heidi and Derek cleaned up...it was certainly the highlight of the game.
Derek is 4 months old and weighs approximately 13 pounds and is 24 inches long. He has starting laughing...a lot. He must think his parents are silly because he laughs with them...and at them. Derek's latest adventure is snooping around the Christmas tree to see what he's getting for Christmas...he's just like his mommy!:)
Keith and Heidi are excited for Derek's first Christmas! HO HO HO!

A Whole New World

Yesterday we had the Atwood Halloween Party. Here are a few pics of us...we'll let the others post their own pics of their costumes so we don't ruin their surprise:)

Derek's First Haircut

A few days shy of his three month birthday, Derek had his first haircut. He was very patient and entertained us with some gas rumblings. He continues to always smile and is quite the talker. Heidi and I enjoy our conversations with him. Derek is sleeping from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m which we greatly appreciate. It is amazing to see him grow. We still stare at him and feel so much love for him.

Good Luck Keith!!

It's finally here! After months and months of sweat and hard work, keith will be running in the top of utah marathon tomorrow. All we can say is good luck! We know you'll do great!! Love Heidi and Derek

Labor Day Outing

On labor Day we went on a hike to Bridal Veil Falls. It was so much fun!! We went with Keiths sister Kristi and her kids and Keiths brother Kyle, and his family and keiths mom. It was so fun to see the kids accomplish the hike, and boy was it worth it. It was beautiful!! It was Dereks first hike!! he looked so cute it the carrier. Everyone that walked by commented on how cute he looked. We think you'll agree.