Merry Christmas!

XOXO, K

Baby, Its Cold Outside

Happy Birthday Uncle Derik!

A Happy Birthday greeting at 7:30 in the morning...K's thoughts, "I just woke up, why am I in my winter hat and tight, not-longer-fitting BYU shirt?"

These are the only readable pictures Mommy and Daddy took of me, please disregard the rips, wet spots on this slightly frayed sign.

Happy 23rd Birthday Uncle Derik!

Look Out World...

K is officially on the move. As of Sunday morning, K moved from scooting to crawling. She is seven months old and ready to explore her surroundings. Look out world, here she comes.

Who does K resemble?

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Wreath Making Party 2007

One of the best New England traditions I look forward to every year is the Wreath Making Party. This year, my dear friend Darcy and I organized the event. This party consists of a one-hour Christmas musical program, wreath making, socializing and food. This year, 200 people attended this event. I admit, I have even toiled with the idea of planning a Wreath Making Party in Northern Arizona on the Navajo reservation. (I can find boughs on Navajo Mountain.) But after planning it this year, I'm not sure if I could pull it off. I would need a team of amazing women, preferably the same team that helped this year. Thank you to all who helped, especially Ellen, my eternal consultant. She also took the pictures below, I borrowed them from her blog.

Look Who's Turning Thirty

How did this little cowboy manage to capture two Indian maiden's hearts? We love and appreciate all you do. We look forward to the next thirty plus years!

XOXO, S and K

Thanksgiving Vacation (and Horseshoe Bend)

We enjoyed a relaxing week in Arizona. With K's 5 additional playmates (S's family), we made several trips to places in the local area such as Horseshoe bend. S and M caught up on some much needed sleep and didn't even change a diaper the entire week. What a vacation!

One Year Ago...

One year ago today, we found out we were having a little girl. For months all we had to look at was the ultra-sound picture; now we can put a face with the image.

Seven

Three of my friends requested I share seven weird/random facts or habits about myself.

1) When I was 12, I participated in the Navajo womanhood ceremony, "Kinaalda." Hardly any of my friends or Navajo women my age completed this ceremony. It was an important custom to my grandmother, aunts and mother. I am glad I did it; it was amazing experience. I loved learning what it means to walk in beauty. I am looking forward to carrying on the tradition with K.
2) I've attended over 50 weddings and funerals services within my lifetime. My father officiated many services in Arizona, and he always needed a pianist. So, I've played my share of "The Wedding March", "Canon in D" and "God Be With You."
3) I've hiked the Grand Canyon in one day, North Rim to South Rim. (nearly 30 miles) Besides childbirth, this was the toughest thing I've done. One of my father's life goals was to take all his children across, and I was the last one. My father is an amazing man, he's already hiked across five times and is planning one more trip.
4) I possess an unusual amount of sports knowledge between the late 1980s to the late 1990s. Growing up with three brothers, I watched hours of football, basketball and boxing. M was very impressed when we were dating.
5) I am fascinated by tornadoes. I think it is because they are unpredictable and no area is safe from tornadoes. Tornadoes have been known to cross major rivers, climb mountains and valleys. I loved learning more about them in college.
6) I am a certified mediator for the State of Massachusetts. A couple of years ago, I completed a one-year mediation training program with Harvard Law School.
7) I dread the day I finally encounter a rat. I can handle snakes, spiders and bugs but not rats. M has purposely distracted me in NYC so that I wouldn't see one. However, I am dying to see Rataouille. I guess I can only handle animated rats.

Our Family Phoot Shoot

Many Expressions of K Part 2

After experiencing the remnants of Hurricane Noel on Saturday; we enjoyed a beautiful Sunday. Our amazingly talented friend Ellen offered to take our family pictures. There were so many great pictures, keep checking our blog for additional postings.

We loved these pictures of K. She is so animated, check out May 6th posting, "The Many Expressions of K" to compare. We can't believe she is 6-months old, we are loving every minute!

Catch of the Day

For K's first Halloween we dressed her up as a fish, and M borrowed some fishing gear from a friend. They were the hit of the neighborhood.

Morning Wake Up Call

Mother Nature has a way of ensuring its own success. In this case K demonstrates her ability to make sure she is heard. Believe me, no one could ignore this.

Happy Birthday Uncle Vaughn!

Uncle Vaughn only requested one thing from us for his 18th birthday--a new post with more pictures of K. Enjoy!

Girl's Night Out

K and I enjoyed our first "Girls Night Out." My dear friend Amber and her daughter Kira came over, and the four of us went out for Mexican food, did some shopping, and came home to play. Amber and Kira really got K laughing. (please click box below)

An extra set of ears...

K's Winter Line 2007-08

Grandma G is visiting from Arizona. K is loving the extra attention and new winter wardrobe. Here is just a sample of K's Winter Line 2007-08. Thank you Grandma!

Solid Foods Here I Come!

K has gone through here first week of eating solid foods. She's getting pretty good at it. Click the image below to see how it's coming along (it will open a video).

The "Y" of the East or West?

Today K wore this shirt while visiting Harvard campus with her daddy. People take the blue "Y" out here as Yale, not BYU. So while daddy was trying to show his BYU pride, many of his classmates thought K was a Yale baby. Which will it be for her? The Y of the East or the Y of the West?




Wardrobe courtesy of Derik Goatson

One Big Week

After three months of studying, M passed his general exams. We are so proud of him! S also started a new part-time job with WGBH's radio department. S will be compiling the programming scripts for Boston's NPR/Classical station. K is now five months old, she celebrated with the arrival of her bottom two front teeth. After one big week of changes, we escaped to the Blue Hills for a much needed relaxing weekend with friends. We enjoyed great conversation, beautiful weather and sleep!