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Vinyl

Ok, so I've spent just a little bit of time trying to update my vinyl blog. I will try and add to it as often as I find new things, but for now I think this gets the point across. Please give me your feedback and I promise to work a little hard to get it a little more functional. Its hard because I wasn't able to set it up to look how I'd like it to look, but for now, I think we're in business!

(Check out my new link... I've added to my additional blogs.)

I'd be happy to help all of you with all of your vinyl needs! Just call or email me to place your vinyl order and together we can create something wonderful!

Amanda Middleton
middletonvinyl@hotmail.com
(801) 573-0350

FACEBOOK

Ok, So Jon got me started on this FACEBOOK thing as a way to get connected and stay connected with friends, family, etc. I'm just retarded and I'm never sure how the thing works, but so far its proving itself to be pretty cool. I have a hard enough time keeping my Blog updated, so it will be challenging for me to keep checking in on my FaceBook thing.
The fun side is that I have been able to hook up with and chat with people that I haven't seen or spoken to in years! People I went to High School with (Morgan and Lyman) and people I've known throughout my life. That part I must admit is kinda cool.
So, I guess what I'm saying is...check it out! Its amazing how may people you can connect with! It really is kinda fun and its worth looking into!
LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AS MY NEW FACEBOOK FRIENDS!!

Cereal - Dinosuars - Work

Kristian is at the very independent 2 year old stage. "I do it Mom". "Turn Around, Go Mom, Now!" Just to name a few. Well, the other day Kristian had decided he wanted more juice out of the fridge and decided he could do it himself... end result: a big puddle of O.J. on my kitchen floor (I was too frustrated to take a picture). Then, the next day, Kristian decided he wanted more cereal, again helping himself. This doesn't look that bad as he had a lot of it patted down and picked up before I could grab the camera. I just had to laugh at this one. It reminds me of those cute kids you see in the commercials doing the same "independent things".


Dinosaurs! Kristian had borrowed the movie Dinosaurs from Grandma and has also recently watched Jurassic Park ( I know-- Mother of the year award!).. He loves it! He loves it so much in fact that he walks around on all four and growls (very loudly) like a dinosaur! Its quite funny, but also quite loud! It did go a little far when he decided to take a big dinosaur bite of his sister. We are working through it and learning.

Kristian always has to go to "work". He is going to be a hard worker like his Daddy. It started with him just putting on Jon's boots whenever he got home and walking around in them. Now, he gets his backpack on, usually his fire-hat, and gets on his little bike, and occasionally talks on his cell phone, but "I'm going to work Mom".. he says.
Its fun to see his creativity, personality and imagination coming to life!

Busy Addison

Our little Addison is growing up way TOO FAST! She is 9 months now, weighing in at 18 lbs, 10 oz and is 30 inches tall. She is tall and thin, but growing well. She has mastered crawling and it is nearly impossible for her to sit still. She LOVES to stand and walk, and given a few more weeks (once she gets a little more confident and gets her balance a little more under control) she will be walking all on her own! WHAT?!
Anyway, it was at least 2-1/2 weeks ago when Addison cut her FIRST TOOTH! (I know, I wasn't on top of things to get it posted then).. Addison now has two little teeth on the bottom and two that are almost in on top! Don't let her bite you, it hurts!



Addison has also decided that the stairs are kind of fun to climb. She hasn't gone up more than 4 of them without me, but Kristian is ever encouraging telling her to "keep going, try again, come on" So, we've had to get the safety gates out again. She is super busy, but such a joy! !


Look! Her hair is getting long enough I can actually make little pig tails! FUN!!

Fun At The Park

California Girls: Aunt Renae, and 3 of her 4 beautiful daughters: Andrea, Kira, Bree, came to Utah for a visit and help get kids settled for school. Unfortunately Kira will have to wait until January to resume school as she still has several weeks of Chemo treatments to go.. But, overall she is doing well and looks fabulous!! We all met at the park, had lunch, and spent a few hours together. I'm not sure why I didn't get pictures of all of us why we were there (you know me?!)..
Here is Addison, still trying to figure out the green stuff she's surrounded by.


Auntie Sarah and Auntie Bri were trying to help her with her beautiful sunglasses.

Kristian on the slide.
Uncle Scottie on the slide.

Fun with Friends

These cute little kids are friends of ours. Jake and Lynsay Larson both served in the same mission as Jon in Norway, they actually met on their flight home together (how cute). They have lived in Eagle Mountain until just recently, Jake's work has moved them to Cheyenne, Wyoming for the next 18-24 months.. We had their cute kids over for a play date so they could have a night out before they moved. Cute little Aya is so adorable and this is her little brother Cade. What a cute family! We are going to miss them and hope they come home to Utah when all is done! Good luck!
Aya
Cade
Addison