Piggies

Jillian's hair is getting so long and out of control so yesterday we attempted piggytails. They were pretty darn cute if you ask me. The only problem was as soon as I turned my back out they came! I put them in about three times and finally gave up. That must be one thing she inherited from me. I hate to wear my hair up.

Oh, well. She was cute while it lasted!

Tagged

EIGHT's

8 things I am looking forward to this Summer.
1. Spending some time in Washington with my family
2. Glen graduating from HS and going to college
3. Warmer weather
4. Taking Jillian swimming for the first time
5. Sean graduating from ITT (finally!)
6. The Porter Family reunion
7. My first niece being born
8. Just relaxing

8 Things I did yesterday
1. Went to work
2. Went to Scouts
3. Sat in waiting rooms at doctor's offices
4. Watched American Idol
5. Watched Dancing with the Stars
6. Fell asleep on my couch at 9pm
7. Played with Jillian
8. Started a new book

8 Things I wish I could Do
1. Fly (like by myself, not in an airplane)
2. Be really motivated
3. Write a best selling novel
4. Take Sean and Jillian to Disneyland
5. Buy a house
6. Be a better person
7. Be a few inches taller and a few pounds lighter
8. Live closer to family


8 Favorite Shows
1. Lost
2. American Idol
3. Dancing with the Stars
4. America's Next Top Model
5. Buffy the Vampire Slayer
6. Angel
7. Alias
8. The Office

8 people I tag
Baaa...I don't feel like tagging people. If you want to play go ahead. I look forward to reading your eights.

Check-up

Jillian had her...uhem... 12 month check up today (yeah, we're three months late! We have a good excuse though, we've been insurance-less for the last 3 months). Here are her stats:

Jillian is 30 inches long which puts her in the 31st percentile and is 19 lbs 14 oz which puts her in the 8th percentile. So, she's still pretty shrimpy. And in case you are concerned we still have her in a backwards facing carseat even though I can get her to weigh 20.5 lbs on my home scale. She is looking good and is healthy even though she's a bit small. We were at the doctor's office for two hours today because her appointment took a long time and then I had to get some bloodwork done. I felt bad that I had to bring her in with me to get some blood drawn because as soon as she saw the needle go into my arm she started to cry. I guess the memory of her shots were way too fresh. I assured her that I was ok but that didn't console her. I did whip out a piece of candy and that made things all better. Amazing what a little bit of sugar can do.

Zonked Out

No matter how much you fight off the nap......sleep always catches up with you!

Spongebob

Jillian talks a lot. However, I'm usually the only one that can understand her. If you listen close you can hear her say "who is it" and "Spongebob". Usually when she says Spongebob it is much clearer but of course when you try to catch it on video it never is as good as in person.

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter to one and all. Of course the day had to start out with a scrambled egg breakfast.

Then we checked out what the Easter Bunny had brought.

Oooo...look at all the fun stuff!

Doesn't she look super chic in her new sunglasses?

What mean parents! We got Jillian a chocolate bunny that she can't eat.

Ready for church.

Eating a Peep.

"More Peeps please!"

Family Visit

Some of my family came to visit last week while they were on spring break. Glen got into BYU this summer and so they went to tour the campus. GO COUGS! I forgot to bring my camera so no pictures of BYU. I can't believe how much has changed since I graduated not that long ago...ok, ok, it was seven years ago. Man, I'm getting old. But I'm getting off track. We had lunch at Brick Oven, one of my favorite places in Provo. After lunch we went up to campus and went on the tour. We got to ride in one of those cool covered golf carts. We had the stretch cart so it could seat all five adults, plus Jillian.

On Wednesday we went to temple square. Bingo, I remembered my camera this time! Jilly with Aunt Rose and Grandma Porter. I have no idea what they're all looking at. One minute they were looking at me and right as I took the picture they all looked away.

Jillian with Rose. I don't think Jilly wanted to be held. She's got the "I'm going to wiggle out of your arms" face.

Rose and Glen. Why do they always look like a couple when they're in pictures together?

Rose, Dad, and Mom chatting about the building of the SLC temple.

Jilly checking out the displays.

We had a really good time while they were here. Come back any time, we miss you guys! And lucky for Jilly and me, we are flying up to spend a few weeks in Washington next month!