Happy Easter!

We played with the Grandparents this past weekend. They loved playing with the baby and we loved celebrating the holiday with them. Probably my favorite was when Papa told the Easter story, it was so good to remember all that Christ suffered for us, really helped me to appreciate the atonement and also look forward to the resurection!

We also loved hunting for our baskets and the eggs, we had some mischevious hiders that made the hunt fun! What a great day!
Even Erik got into finding eggs!

This was the final egg found and the masterpiece for our master hiders. It took both Pawly and Nicky and I belive the help of a ladder to hide this one. We were able to shake it down from the street sign, but unfortunately the candy in the egg went splat on the pavement. :(

Erik and Jane, sittin' in a tree...

...K-I-S-S-I-N-G! So we trade baby sitting with some friends, this is their little girl. When ever we watch her we always tell Erik that his girlfriend is coming over. Last time she was here we caught them holding hands and sharing this toy, how cute huh? Erik's only one month older than Jane but he's like twice her size! They're at similar stages though, before the picture they were both content kicking on the floor together. (PS Jane has a birth mark over her eye, it's not an injury. Luckily it'll go away when she's older, she is still so cute!)

3 MONTHS!

He's 3 months old and loving every minute, and so are we! Erik's so good at smiling and giggling and cooing, oh and he's also discovered his hands! He NEVER misses an opportunity to suck on them. His personality is really coming out and we love it! He's also growing bigger everyday, he's up to 18lbs now! (according to our bathroom scale)

We took these pic's after church in his very cute and stylish Sunday clothes. (thanks Aunt Carrie and Uncle Dave)

So you see this blanket, right? Well when we put Erik on his tummy he grabs at the ties on the blanket or a toy if you put it in front of him. We're very impressed with his strength, it is sooo fun to watch him learn and grow!

I've been Challenged!

My good friend Kristen issued a challenge for me to answer these wonderful 'get-to-know-you' questions that we've all been e-mailed at least 15 times in our lives. So without further adeu here are my answers:

~Where were you born? Idaho, GO POTATOES!
~Middle name: Jane
~Nicknames: Sandy, CJ, and a new one from my brother-in-law, Sandman
~Are you taller than your mother or father? I think my mom and I are the same height, I might have an inch on her though
~Do you cry often during movies? yes, but not as much as my sister!
~What is your biggest pet peeve? I think Kristen has a point about pet peeves: "We all have things that bother us, but do we have to announce them? Psychologically speaking, isn't that giving the pet peeves more power to take over your life by giving them a name and a place?"
~Favorite color: yellow, red is a close second though
~Favorite foods: pasta! and ice cream
~Favorite restaurants: Macaroni Grill, Olive Garden and Marie Callendars
~Favorite beverage: smoothies!
~Favorite cold cereal: Honey Bunches of Oats
~Favorite smells: Pawly's colongue, Erik's lotion and Roses
~Favorite time of day: Sunset
~Do you play an instrument? yes, the piano and I used to play the viola
~Did you do any sports in High School? Yes volleyball and shot put
~What was the last movie you saw in the theater? Enchanted
~What is your favorite article of clothing? The pajama pants Pawly gave me for Christmas
~What is your dream vacation? Hawaii and/or Medditerranean Cruise.
~What was your first impression of your spouse? Wow, he Hot, I can't believe he likes me!
~What is your favorite “me- time” activity? nap or coloring
~Favorite TV shows: the Cosby show and Animaniacs!
~What do you fix for dinner when there’s nothing to fix? eggs and toast
~Do you consider yourself outgoing? Yeah
~What is something you are constantly working on? Daily scripture reading, cleaning the house and being more efficient at work
~Any hidden talents? cooking, well making up meals.
~What is a word or phrase you overuse? Good gravey and lately, baby!
~What is the best thing that happened to you this past year? I had a baby! Graduated from college and went to Disney Land!
wow that was really long, sorry, but there I did it!

Look-alike Contest

All this time I've thought that Erik looks just like Paul. I saw it at birth, especially when we compared Erik to Paul's baby pictures, identical! I've never felt any quams that my facial traits didn't pass onto him, infact it made sence because I'd seen the Dad's features dominate in my nieces and nephews, so why not my own son have his dad's features.

But lately I've thought Erik reminds me of someone, and looking at some of my baby pictures I realized who, ME!

YOU be the judge, VOTE on who Erik looks most like, his mommy or daddy.

May the best parent win! jk

He's so strong (and smart)

Sometimes we walk in the living room and catch Erik standing on or by the couch. We tell him he needs to stop, because he can't catch himself when he falls, but he just doesn't listen. We also catch him on our bed when we want him to go to his own bed. He's usually reading his favorite book, and Paul's as well, all about the BYU Cougars. Just kidding about Erik pulling himself up on the couch or our bed, but he can stand for about five seconds on his own before he topples over. That's why mom and dad are just out of the picture waiting to catch him.






Oh and just in case you were wondering how strong Erik is, let him show you himself.