Sunday, April 20, 2008

Outdated? Here is the Update

IF you don't really want to read what we have been up to, I made and abreviated version in a slide show. You can simply skip down and watch that - it won't hurt my feelings.

Starbucks: An older event, Matt is a good friend and he and Annabelle really do get along. He'll be a great dad (THIS FALL) Congrats again Matt and Jordyn. We took a little day trip with them and I never got around to posting these pictures but don't worry - Annabelle was really having hot chocolate.
Best Hair Day: I have no idea what happened, I just washed her hair and brushed it out and look it turned out in gorgeous little golden ringlets! So for any of you who know Annabelle only as 'that Sherwood kid with bed head' . . . hair miracles do happen :)
Rex Lee Run: Well for our walking group it was the Rex Lee WALK, but a brisk pace at that. We aimed at finishing the 5 k in under an hour and ended up just over 54 mins. Woo HOo!(And yes it was freezing cold). Thanks for pushing me to try something new Keri-Anne!
Happy Birthday Mike: Mike turned 25 last month. To celebrate we went up in the mountains and he made some delicious dutch oven goodness. We set up his new tent, ate cheesecake and even longboarded around a bit. A fun night for sure!
Easter: We dyed eggs, ate deviled eggs, tried to get Annabelle to pose in her new Easter dress.
Girls Week in Colorado: The Sherwood girls (My mother-in-law, Jessi, Kristin and I) and all the grandkids spent a week together in Colorado. We had a blast with the kids and enjoyed scrapbooking when they were all asleep. Annica, Annabelle and Isaac are all within 5 months of each other in age and they seemed to get along really well. Thanks to Shauna for flying us out and spending the whole week playing with us!
Tantrums: Between the week long trip away from Daddy followed 4 days later by a house hunting trip to Arizona, Annabelle's 'Italian' temper seemed make it's presence known on a regular basis. I thought we were hitting a new phase and had a few breakdowns myself. Luckily it has dissipated and we are back to 'normal'.
House Hunting: We traveled to Arizona for a few days to find an apartment. After 2 days of looking we were really excited about several places but we narrowed it down, signed a lease and feel good about our decision. We'll be in Phoenix, the neighborhood seems really safe, we are excited about the ward (A family ward, that'll be a new experience for us) swimming pools, playgrounds, shopping within walking distance, IKEA not to far away . . . newly remodled, TWICE the space we are living in now - Come visit! Mike says he'd love to have all our friends and family down for a big 4th of July celebration!
Hiking the Y: Couldn't leave Provo without doing this! We enjoyed hiking with a few families from our ward. We made it up, caught our breath and headed down so that the husbands could return to finals! Another great idea of Keri-Anne's. THANKS!
END OF SEMESTER: Mike will be done here in just 2 more days! We've been looking forward to this for a while now. He has done an exceptional job balancing school, work, callings, crazy daughter, demanding wife and has done it all LOVING LIFE. He's done great and to me seems confident and ready to start working. Congrats to graduate Mike (who is now asleep on the couch since this post is taking so long). Our friend's the Lee's threw a suprise "Going Away/Graduation" Party for Mike and another friend of ours this last weekend. I wish I had taken some better pictures to post. It was a fun suprise and great to catch up. THANKS SARA!


Looking Forward: We have several weeks to play before we move. We have decided there is a lot here in Utah we haven't seen/done yet. We want to go to Zion's and Arches and maybe Dinosaur Land. We'll visit Mike's Grandparents in Arkansas and our families in Colorado. Any suggestions?

Sorry again for the long update, but as you can see . . . I have been running around a bit more than usual.

10 comments:

Steve said...

I have a suggestion--if you're coming to Arkansas you have to come see us! That's not really a suggestion, but a demand!

dreamkas said...

I love the pics of Mike and Annabelle on the plane cute!!!!!!!

Andy and Melissa said...

Annabelle's hair does look so good in that picture - and the pictures on the plane are so cute. I loved this post because there was so much!

Holly said...

Sounds like things have been fun and busy for you guys! Congrats on finding a place to live in Phoenix--I'm sure that makes everything just a little less stressful! Have fun doing all of your last Utah adventures! (Thanks for your pregnancy clothes advice, by the way. I might just have to buy some in-between clothes; I'd never really thought of that before!)

Jenn said...

well, I want to see pictures of the new place when you move there!

faith said...

looks like things are going well, tia. good luck in arizona. one suggestion i have is to try out the frozen custard at coney's up in orem. that's one of our favorite places!

Meg said...

Hey Tia! This is Megan (Katie's sister). I saw your blog on facebook and wanted to drop you a line. Your little Annabelle is such a cutie. Beautiful hair. :) Anyway, hope you don't mind if I read a long with your blog.

alma and nicole smith said...

thanks for the update! wish we just talked to you more so i didnt have to be a stalker on your blog. sounds like youve been super busy! congrats mike for the big graduation!! my suggestion with you weeks off...come to idaho!! i know dj and jessi arent here anymore...but you came to see us to right?! good luck packing up and making the big move. we miss you guys!

Meg said...

Haha thanks Tia! Yeah, when I was running it, I was like "now why am I doing this" and then after I finished it all made sense. It was a great feeling. Oh and hey just to make sure, did you already give me your address? I would like to send you a wedding invitation. I haven't sent them out yet but probably will in the next few weeks. Just let me know! :)

Jessi, DJ, Annica and Eli said...

can you believe everything is coming together finally?After four years of school, and months of anticipating and planning... crazy crazy... I am so excited for you guys to have your fun trips and head out to a warmer climate!