Conference Weekend and Buzzcuts

Hope everyone had a great Conference weekend. We watched conference online at Danelle and Aaron's and chased after the little ones. I enjoyed the talks that I actually heard, and I love President Monson. I thought the cover of this month's Ensign really depicted who he is. Warm and happy and real.

Sunday afternoon I gave David a haircut and David gave Trevor a little buzz. It's not totally bald, but a cute little short do. I wonder if he looks at all like his Grandpa George when he was little? I have to say that I think the poor boy looks like his mom. Especially the picture that I put over on the side where he's smiling really big. Mom, you'll have to do a comparison and let me know.

So here is a before and after.

BEFORE

(consequently... this is Trevor on the verge of a meltdown. he has this new, fake mad face. it's so funny, but i've yet to capture it in all it's glory.)

AFTER
lookin good!

PEEK-A-BOO! out on Carin's front step

Trevan

Look out! Here we have Trevor and Evan, the dynamic duo a.k.a. TREVAN, cruisin' the double cart at Costco. Watch out ladies!! Danelle, I'm thinking these two are going to keep us on our toes!

Basghetti!

This has become one of Trevor's favorite meals. It ranks right up there with applesauce, animal crackers, and yogurt. Though I must say that the little T-rev is not one to turn away from any meal. You basically can't show him food unless you are planning on letting him have some. You gotta love that cheesy smile - my little piglet!

At "home" in Houston

We are finally "settled" in Houston. David has had his first week (and now a couple of days) at work and seems to be liking it. (As far as we can tell from the bits and pieces we wrestle out of him!)

Since we arrived we have been staying with David's sister Carin and her family. It is a lot of fun, though we just hope that we haven't already worn out our welcome! So we are here, but not really at home or settled yet. Trevor just loves his cousins and has so much fun walking them to the bus stop in the morning, then going outside to greet them when they get off the bus. Lauren has so much energy; every afternoon she's the 1st one off the bus and sprints all the way down to the house waving and shouting "Melissa! Trevor! Mom! Madsie!" It's pretty cute.

On the first day we were here we had a BBQ at the park - although now I'm told that those are called "cook outs" so we'll have to get the lingo down. Trevor was hilarious! Usually he has been pretty apprehensive about slides and playground equipment, but his new idol, Brandon, was out playing and I think he just wanted to be like the big boys. So he climbed all around and did the slides and everything. The first slide, he went down with Brandon. (I was a little nervous, but just figured I'd have to go with it.... He can't be my little baby forever!) Then the next time he went down, I put him up there and tried to position him, but he was too quick. He went down face-first before I could catch him. I couldn't even get him to sit long enough to get a good video of it. HE LOVED IT! I couldn't believe it.

DIRTY BOY=HAPPY BOY

I still have this overwhelming sense of gratitude for everyone who continues to support us! I am so grateful to Barbara for making the long drive with us and just being the best mother in law in the world. She has always made me feel like one of her own, and I look up to her so much for the way she loves and supports everyone around her. And to Julie for making a 24 hour trip in TWO days with David - you're the best Jules! Not to mention the time it took to travel to SLC and then back to Cali! Trevor also loved the story time.





We are also so grateful to the Hae Haes for letting us stay with them and interrupting their normal routine. We can't thank you enough!!!!!

On the road again...

The navigator!

Barbara, Trevor, Kyle and I hit the road on Thursday afternoon to make our way to TX. The trip had quite an entertaining start... First, we had Barbara in tears listening to Brian Regan's stand up routine - Did anyone bring a boxen of Kleenex??? Then, in Santa Rosa when we switched drivers Kyle got pulled over after seriously 30 seconds behind the wheel. The violation? Not coming to a complete stop before exiting the parking lot of Burger King. Luckily, the cop had mercy on him (Kyle, do you have another police officer brother living in Santa Rosa?) and let him off with just a written warning. And, "not to be facetious or nothin'.... everyone should know that running a stop sign is a serious problem in Santa Rosa and it really causes accidents if you don't come to a complete stop" - a direct quote from the police officer who pulled him over.

After Santa Rosa, the trip was quite uneventful. We did learn that Trevor is not a fan of travelling at night; he didn't like waking up in the dark. But we stayed over in Childress, and had a fairly smooth trip all the way to Houston.

Trevor enjoying some Lucky Charms from Gma.

What did parents do without modern technology?!?! Little Einsteins and Mickey Mouse saved the day!

King of the TUB

YAY! Trevor has finally returned to his old self and once again love, love, LOVES his bathtime. He had a rough spot there for a while where bathtime was terrible. He would cry so hard and just make it miserable for us both. Grandma Jones bought him a cute little Elmo toy and Ta-Da! He's my waterbaby again!

Life in the Land of Enchantment

We have begun our move to Texas and Trevor and I have safely arrived at our first destination in the long exodus. On Monday we made the drive down to New Mexico to stay with the Joneses for a little over a week before Barbs, Trev and I will make the drive down to Houston. On the way to Flora Vista we stopped in for a little visit with Great Grandma Jones in Blanding. Trevor was relieved to have a break from the drive and played with Grandma and ran around the yard.

After Blanding, we stopped by the Hawses and spent the night there. Kylie was hilarious; she had Trevor laughing so hard. The great kind of laughter where you throw your head back and sometimes you don't even make a sound. Of course, the harder Trevor laughed the crazier Kylie got. So cute!

I am really missing my David! He's hanging out in Utah to finish out his last two weeks at work. Right now he's actually in Vegas with the brothers and Ryan and others... If he was not so lame and would do a post on this blog, then maybe you all would hear about the trip... :) But it sounds like they are having fun just having a guys' weekend. And it doesn't hurt that the Cougs have won their first 2 games. Let's hope they can pull it out tomorrow. Go Cougs!

I'm just waiting until next Sunday til we meet up with David in Houston - can't wait.

Here in Flora Vista Trevor and I are having the best time. The one-on-one time with Grandpa and Grandma Jones is so much fun. I'm glad that Trevor is getting to know his grandparents; he is loving it. We have been going on walks (the first day we were here we went out 3 times, he can't get enough) up the road to look at the horses, listen to the birds, and cross paths with cats, dogs, or chickens/roosters that might be passing our way. He is begging at the door by about 8:30 am with shoes in hand and I have to try and distract him until at least 11:00 or so for it to warm up.

Speaking of animals, Trevor can now recite the sounds of the cow, lion, elephant (this is technically a mime, but we'll count it!), snake (it's a hit and miss with this one...), and the most recent addition CAT. It's amazing how fast these kiddos learn stuff. I've been working like crazy for him to recognize his body parts, but he's resisting. I finally had success with the nose and ears. A small victory!