Remember these pictures? I've had a lot of requests to see the "after pictures" and I've finally got the room almost pulled together. I just need to change the overhead lighting and some coat hooks (which Jake is protesting) and it should be just the way I want it. Ta-Da!

Naish is officially 1 year old! Here is his first birthday cake. He played in it for a long time. First taste...Thinking about it... Hey! Where'd my cake go? We got a little impatient and helped ourselves.Yummy!After we got him all cleaned up we discovered that he broke out in a mild case of the hives. Food allergy to cake? Uh-oh!

Wednesday (8/20/08) was Tani's first day of preschool at St. Andrew's. We've been talking it up for the entire summer. He's always had a bit of an issue with separation anxiety so I was prepared for some major tears when I left. After lots of hugs and kisses he walked right in the door and wasn't even concerned with my where-abouts. As Naish and I walked backed to the car I started to tear up. Tani starting school was more hard on me than on him. He had a fabulous time and keeps asking when he

Naish got his very first haircut yesterday (8/18/08)! I wanted to wait until his 1st birthday on Friday but Jake and Matani both were in desperate need of cuts too so we made it a family event. Before.During. After. Not even that cool crocodile toy they gave him could sweeten the deal.

I can't believe it's been 9 years! It seems like we were married just yesterday. So here are 9 things I've grown to love about you in the last 9 years...1. I love that you are the most devoted father. Even after working a 10 hour day you can walk through the door in your suit, plop down on the floor, and wrestle with our boys.2. I love how supportive you are of my wild and zany decorating ideas. Even when I want to paint our entry way with 9, 9-inch stripes every night for 3-4 hours for 11 days

Michelle and I are celebrating our 9th anniversary August 14th and I thought I'd share with her some of the things I remember about that delightful day.1. I remember being really nervous as I entered the lobby of the Salt Lake Temple and my best man, Kurt Hanson, telling me that if I had any doubts, now would be a good time to run.2. I remember sitting with you in the peaceful Celestial room before the ceremony and thinking how beautiful you looked.3. I remember looking at you across the altar