The Happiest Place on Earth 2009

This week we headed to California to visit Disneyland and to the beach. Jeff has been working 12 hours shifts and got almost a week off so we decided it was time to head back to the happiest place on earth. We went in March of 2008 but Talmage was still pretty young and this time he was tall enough to ride almost every ride. He was a good sport and at least rode all the rides once. His favorite rides were the Winnie the Pooh and the Ferris Wheel in California Adventure. Cadence was a perfect little angel the enitre trip except for the ride home in which she yelled for two hours straight.

I realize there are a ton of picture. So much that they wouldn't all fit on one slide show.

We also went to Newport Beach for one of the mornings. It was Talmage's and Cadence's first trip to the beach ever. I think Talmage might have liked the beach more than Disneyland. It was a little windy and chilly but that didn't stop the little man from getting drenched and covered in sand, including his mouth. We even found a little crab that Talmage held for about 2 seconds until it pinched him.

Moving Back to Utah

It is official we are headed back to Utah. Jeff is finishing up his ER rotation in June and after that we are on the road. We will be back to Utah June 20th. We are going to miss all of our great friends that we have here in Mesa, but the good things is that it is not too far from Utah to visit. After we move back Jeff is going to finish his last rotation in Ogden doing ENT surgery. Then after that graduation and national boards!!!

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park

Last week we spent the afternoon at a little local park dedicated to all that is Trains. For those of you who have met little Talmage you know this is right up is alley. They have a couple little train rides, a carousel, a bunch of cute little themed playgrounds, and, Talmage's favorite, a couple huge toy train exhibits. He could seriously stare at those trains all day and be as content as could be. We decided to get out and try a couple new things before the heat really sets in. Also our time in Arizona is coming close to an end so we need to check out a few more local hot spots. We had a nice little picnic and a great day at the park.

Our Kids the Thumb Suckers

Talmage getting caught in the act

Cadnece following suit

So our kids suck their thumbs the first chance they get. Both kids between 4-5 months old found their thumbs and the rest is history (of orthodonic bills).

Here is a little thumb sucking humor:
A lady was at her wit's end trying to stop a 4 year-old son, Todd, from sucking his thumb. Finally, she told him if he didn't stop, his stomach would get very big and puffy.

The following Sunday in church, there happened to be a very pregnant lady sitting in the same pew. Todd kept staring at her.
When the service was over, he pulled at her arm and whispered, "Your stomach is big and puffy... I know what you`ve been doing!"

New Family Pictures!!!!

We got our family picture taken this past week. We really wanted some fun picture of our little family. One of our friends here in Arizona, Anne Marie, took all the picture and she did a great job. It was definately not the funnest two hours, but we are pleased with the results. You'll notice that Talmage got a blue tongue by the end of the session due to one of his rewards, a ring pop. He was bribed the whole day long with treats, coins, and toys. He might have been threatened a couple time too. He was a good sport and Cadence was an angel.

Talmage's First Trip to the Dentist

Last week Talmage had his first trip to the dentist. He wasn't scared at all and he pretty much though it was a party in his honor. He especially loved the spiderman sunglasses he got to wear to keep the light out of his eyes. He was so proud that he didn't have and "holes" (cavities) in his teeth. Ever since we had this little dental trip he has let us brush his teeth 100 times better and he even brushes his own teeth sometimes too. We have to savour these good dental trips because with his mom and dad's orthodontic history he is looking at a hefty stint of braces in his future.

Smiles and Laughs

Cadence has been smiling for awhile now, and we were able to finally catch it on camera.

Cadence's Blessing and Talmage's Birthday

This last weekend we spent in Utah for Cadence's baby blessing and Talmage's thrid brithday party. It was a way busy weekend with never a dull moment. We had the blessing on Saturday at the Grandma and Grandpa Christenson's it went wonderfully. Thank you to all that were able to make it. We really appreciate how special you all made that day. It was a packed house over at the Christenson's and we loved it. Special thanks to Grandma Larsen for making such a beautiful blessing dress for Cadence, it was perfect. On Sunday we had a little party for Talmage's B-day. We can't believe he is already three year old. Terrible two's are finally over...yeah right. We had both sides over to the Pulley's for the party. Talmage got spoiled of course. He now has more Thomas the Train characters than he'll know what to do with. He also got a really cool basketball hoop that he loves. After only being in Utah for two days we had to head back home so Jeff could get back to work at the Arizona Women's Prison, yep you heard us right the prison. On Wednesday it was Talmage's actual birthday and he had a party with all his best friends. Talmage doesn't need any more parties or toys for a long time.

Cadence's Second Month

My how the time flies. Cadence is already two months old as of the 11th of Feb. She is getting cuter and cuter every single day. She has been such a good little baby. Talmage is really sweet with her too. He wants to hold her and play with her all the time. Also Talmage has become quite the little cyclist. I am pretty sure if he could he would ride his little bike all day long. We are lucky parents to have such fun little kids.

No Words Just Pics and Videos

Some recent Pics

Talmage Roughs Up Cadence for a Kiss

Talmage Riding His Bike

Cadence gives a little smile...sort of