Get to work!

Holy cow - where did she get that tongue?! Mia has been real "busy" lately. Seems like I can't get a thing done with my new cleaning partner. :)

Grandma's Scarves

I didn't realize what a hit Grandma's scarves would be! Mia is all about playing Peekaboo, singing "Itsy Bitsy Spider" and having you hold her hands while she tries to walk. She's getting closer, but not quite there yet. She stands on her own, but hasn't quite figured out how to take a step just yet.

Nikol was here from NYC so it was great to see her and Amy this past week. We're also getting ready for a vacation of our own (Hawaii) and lucky for Mia, her Grandma Nina will be able to stay with her! It's been a little nuts lately trying to keep up with everything and having a 1 year old makes it very interesting for us. We're definitely still trying to get used to it all, but seeing Mia grow, give kisses and hugs and start to talk is very fun. In case if you were wondering, still no teeth...not even one.

Go Phillies and Jamie Moyer!

Nemo the Clownfish

Travis brought home a pumpkin that we decorated and donated to the Shriners Childrens Hospital. You can't carve the pumpkin, but can only decorate it. Then, the children get to judge all the pumpkins and pick a winner. We thought we nailed it when we decided to create Nemo, but were just as happy when we found out our friend Amy won with her entry as the monster from the book, "Where the Wild Things Are." So cute and such a fun contest! Reminds of the "Gourd Off" we used to have at work. Remember the Gourdfather? I miss that contest!

Say It Ain't So!

"What?! Did the Cubbies lose the playoffs?" exclaims, Mia. She was really hoping there wouldn't be a sweep and now look at her... she's very sad.

Red to Sweet Georgia Brown

Back at it! We've been making some changes around the house lately. It's been over 6 years since we moved to Utah and we've already got the itch to update a few things. The red walls are changing to sienna brown and the biggest project continues to be the basement! For my entire life, only one side was finished and the other side has been filled with boxes and storage. We cleaned it out and got it framed last weekend and with the rainy weather this weekend, I'm sure we'll continue on our projects indoors.

This Mama Loves Obama

Something horrible happened today. Our yard was violated with a giant McCain / Palin sign! Who would have done such a horrible thing to our yard and misrepresented the Shields home with a McCain sign for an entire afternoon!? Travis came driving up the hill and made a comment I can NOT repeat. Whoever you are...I know you're out there and most likely reading this blog! We will find out who you are and by November 4th you will be an Obama supporter like us! ;)

As for the fate of the McCain / Palin sign...dial 1-800-SLC-Dump.