fun with cousins

we spent 2 days in Colorado with Erik's sister and her family. it made the trip easier having family on the way (pictures from Wisconsin coming soon). here are some pictures for your enjoyment. Kirsten decided to take some easter pictures while we were there. it's hard to get 3 kids to look cute all at once.

Have you heard?

On February 18th Grace decided it was time to walk! here is a little video of her in action. she starts off a little scared but gets brave at the end.

Careful what you wish for

so, as many of you know, I've been complaining a lot about how much easier life would be if we were back in Utah. I could have the same doctor that delivered Grace, all my puppets, family, and everything I've known my whole life.

Well, the other day while at the doctor's office, Erik decided that maybe moving back wouldn't be such a terrible thing after all.

Alright, alright, before you get all up in arms we're still not 100%, but we'd say 90%. So what does that mean?

In 3 *weeks* we're out of here. We'll miss you Massachusetts. We can't leave any later because I am high risk and we are already pushing our luck. I figure we're 6 weeks away from 32 weeks so that is how long we have to move. It seems pretty sudden, but we can handle it. The hardest part will be the journey. Having family along the way should help break up the trip a little, and we won't be taking too much with us.

In some ways it will be easier this time, we don't care about a lot of the stuff we have because we've only had it a year and it hasn't got any sentimental value.

Anyway, I know you all think we're crazy, but in the long run we will actually save money (assuming we can transfer our government help programs) and hopefully it will make life a little easier down the road.

What's in a name?

So, it's been a pretty close race. It's not likely Erik will budge on the name David, but it's fun to think of other names. So for those of you who voted "something else" what do you think?
*don't feel offended if we don't use your name*
I am having second thoughts on the name Michael. I really like it, but I almost want to go with Mitchell now, but it doesn't go with David.