tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219168367509693158Fri, 01 Nov 2024 12:18:28 +000021DeersI love weddingsJackie ChanKaitlynKubla KhanLeonardoLiamNever drive angryPeteyPhilPumpkin pieSeal with taste for human flesh?Why does it keep doing that?Zsa Zsa Gabora month late but still trueanniversariesbabybelated halloween. zombie killa IIblue corduroyboth have antlers (?)bountybrian enoburp clothchairschubby legscowboysdangerfielddeliciousdisdain for physical contactdon't mind the smear on my bathroom mirrordon't worrydouble-widesdreamsdrinks all aroundeggplantselementaryelvisexclamation exclamation exclamationflowersfootweargender neutralgrass stainsgrateful for pictureshahahiccupshungry caterpillarice creaminflatable guitarsjamboreekumquatleonardoodlelocomotivesmajor Creedo updateman cubmaria...? maria...? maria...?muscle beachnestingone dimplepacifier controversyplease say ma-ma?please?popcornproposalraccoon pajamasrice krispiessafari suitscootersseven week twinsiesshaky bridgeshort running shortsskating partiessteve's GQ poseswimming in circlesteddy grahamsthe 2011 SnM awards are forthcomingthe babethe real pointthree weeks oldtigger is made of rubber tootight shirtstough guys don't wear clothesvest-swalloing motherswaaaay too long postwaffleswelcome Anniewerk itwhy don't we race him down a river?win extra consideration in the 3rd annual SnM awardswish i had time to edit thesezombie killershttp://whenstevemetmaria.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Blogger104125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219168367509693158.post-4370703598407112198Wed, 06 Nov 2013 21:03:00 +00002013-11-06T13:03:50.727-08:00 http://whenstevemetmaria.blogspot.com/2013/11/halloween-fall.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SteveSteve)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219168367509693158.post-8691304359937839445Mon, 28 Oct 2013 04:07:00 +00002013-10-27T21:07:12.070-07:00We are not ready for Halloween. C keeps changing his mind on costumes. For the ward party this past weekend, he was a zombie and Viv was supposed to a peashooter from plants vs. zombies, but due to high standards of public dignity she wouldn't touch the hat I made and went in a truly adorable bee costume. Well played, Viv. For real Halloween, C has told me he wants to be Green Lantern, a ghost, http://whenstevemetmaria.blogspot.com/2013/10/not.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219168367509693158.post-2810048694869570626Wed, 04 Sep 2013 03:04:00 +00002013-09-03T20:18:47.293-07:00The trips we made this summer to Utah, California, and Texas were wonderful! I was able to see all seven of my siblings, who live scattered across four states, and enjoy an extended and immediate reunion with all of Steve's family. Highlight reel: Utah, Steve's mom's side family reunion - Stayed at Timber Moose Lodge, which is Heber's answer to Citizen Kane's Xanadu. - Lots of helpers with kids http://whenstevemetmaria.blogspot.com/2013/09/summer-travels-2013.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219168367509693158.post-3380978461854672609Mon, 01 Jul 2013 19:42:00 +00002013-07-01T12:42:21.462-07:00chubby legswerk it People do Christmas in July, why not a little throwback Valentine's in July for my dear readers? http://whenstevemetmaria.blogspot.com/2013/07/valentines-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SteveSteve)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219168367509693158.post-4256883442055993803Fri, 21 Jun 2013 16:35:00 +00002013-06-21T09:35:44.918-07:00We were so excited to have Grandma H visit! C and I made a list of things to take her to, show her, and play with her while she was here and we crossed everything off. A very successful visit! Highlight  reel: -Trip to St. Louis to see the zoo, the Magic House, the temple, swim in our hotel pool, eat good food, and do some shopping. - Steve and I took advantage of Grandma's babysitting http://whenstevemetmaria.blogspot.com/2013/06/st-louis-and-more.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219168367509693158.post-1053765567467889610Fri, 21 Jun 2013 16:13:00 +00002013-06-21T09:13:19.286-07:00The previous post was written back in February right after Viv's birthday but for some reason I forgot to publish it. I'm posting more or less for my own sake these days so I don't forget things, so I went ahead and posted it so late. This one is current. Vivian loves making messes and getting dirty. One of her happiest ways to be is covered in yogurt as she gleefully self-feeds/finger paints. http://whenstevemetmaria.blogspot.com/2013/06/la-dee-da.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219168367509693158.post-4059050834941929361Sat, 08 Jun 2013 17:08:00 +00002013-06-08T10:08:52.645-07:00... but she is One. She is much more of a toddler than baby. I kind of glazed over her birthday, as it came at a rough time for us healthwise, schoolwise, sleepwise. Viv has reached the stage where every week my level of baby-proofing must increase. She loves: -Anything that can be a purse, putting things in and out of it - Pushing things (stroller, trike, shopping cart, furniture) - Splashing inhttp://whenstevemetmaria.blogspot.com/2013/06/the-baby-is-not-very-much-of-one.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219168367509693158.post-4418540245632286845Mon, 13 May 2013 03:22:00 +00002013-05-12T20:34:48.305-07:00don't mind the smear on my bathroom mirrorwish i had time to edit these Behind the scenes:  Dracula face  Trying to raise one eyebrow.  Got caught spying. http://whenstevemetmaria.blogspot.com/2013/05/a-day-in-life-series.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219168367509693158.post-8346564232362579825Thu, 31 Jan 2013 04:13:00 +00002013-01-30T20:14:13.322-08:00That title is a line from one of our favorite Modern Family episodes: It's particularly funny because Vivian went through a LOVE-the -FLASH on the camera phase. I'd pull out the camera and snap a quick picture while she's looking at me curiously, then after the first flash goes off, she'd pull out the big grin. Observe:           http://whenstevemetmaria.blogspot.com/2013/01/another-one-with-flash.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219168367509693158.post-7500631874344823137Thu, 31 Jan 2013 03:26:00 +00002013-01-30T19:26:34.759-08:00It can be really hard to be two years old. It can be really hard to take Christmas pictures of a two year old. The process includes bribes, threats, whining, and partial nudity . Let's let the pictures illustrate:  Thanks for finally smiling, but let's do a not so crazy smile.  Ok, now that's being too silly. Fingers out.  Creedo, I'm serious. Don't eat that! You won't gethttp://whenstevemetmaria.blogspot.com/2013/01/northern-bi-polar-express.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219168367509693158.post-7098873100176263465Thu, 31 Jan 2013 03:12:00 +00002013-01-30T19:12:32.331-08:00Happy 2013. I'm behind on two years' worth of S&M Awards. Hmm. I'm OK with that. Since last blog post, we've all been through a lot. The highlight reel: - All sick during our stay-at-home Thanksgiving - I was reminded that I'm always glad not to be in school during finals weeks - We left for a 34 day holiday. Steve had five weeks off of school and we maximized it! Perks of being in school http://whenstevemetmaria.blogspot.com/2013/01/34-days-33-nights-away.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219168367509693158.post-295950176834555036Thu, 22 Nov 2012 04:46:00 +00002012-11-21T20:47:51.876-08:00As predicted, Viv has reached the milestone of biped ambulation. Two weeks ago we tried to get her to walk a few steps between me and her dad. Her best was four steps, which is notable for a nine month old. The next day she took eight steps completely independent of me. She just decided to walk from a window to a chair, no cajoling or bribing at all. I was stunned, but I can see now that this http://whenstevemetmaria.blogspot.com/2012/11/baby-steps-away-from-babyhood.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219168367509693158.post-7381332729392602577Sun, 04 Nov 2012 02:33:00 +00002012-11-03T19:36:10.176-07:00For the ward Halloween party, Creedence was Tin Tin and Vivian was his trusty sidekick, Snowy. Steve was Captain Haddock for a three minute span during which I took pictures. I was everything else, as usual. For the actual Halloween day, it somehow ended up with me in zombie make-up and Vivian in a skeleton onesie. I don't have control over what the rest of family wears, and they chose not to http://whenstevemetmaria.blogspot.com/2012/11/ghostbusters-or-bust.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219168367509693158.post-4992333400093340820Fri, 31 Aug 2012 04:21:00 +00002012-08-30T21:21:15.078-07:00I'm not even kidding. The worst ones happen to be right in front of our house. Creedo, Viv and I have sat on our porch in the afternoons watching drivers freak out as they drive by because they think their rear bumpers just fell off. It is just one of the interesting things about our new place. At first glance, I was thrilled. It is spacious and not terribly junky and it turned out that we have ahttp://whenstevemetmaria.blogspot.com/2012/08/our-new-street-more-holes-than-sponge.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219168367509693158.post-861942475311823904Thu, 19 Jul 2012 17:16:00 +00002012-07-19T10:18:19.015-07:00 Not the country. Not the city in South Carolina. Not Ohio either, you're thinking of Columbus. It's Columbia, MO and we are headed there in a week and a half. Steve has achieved his MFA in Creative Writing and now he is going for a PhD at University of Missouri in Creative Writing and Literature. It's a five year program. I still don't understand what could possibly take five years, but then http://whenstevemetmaria.blogspot.com/2012/07/columbia.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219168367509693158.post-2763710540438994388Thu, 28 Jun 2012 05:05:00 +00002012-06-27T22:05:46.219-07:00 She's a rolly-polly, scooting and turning and somehow getting herself across rooms. I'll lay her down on the floor on a blanket and find her on the other side of the room a few minutes later. She's also discovered her toes, which is seriously too cute. She started to notice them while sitting in her Bumbo, and now when she lays on her back she reaches up for them and either just likes to hold http://whenstevemetmaria.blogspot.com/2012/06/solids-and-spider-man.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219168367509693158.post-3247532293842691028Sat, 02 Jun 2012 04:33:00 +00002012-06-01T21:33:40.440-07:00Vivian does this really great thing where she sleeps in her own crib. She whimpers and shrieks and rubs her eyes when she is tired. It's amazing- it's like she's communicating with us. All I have to do is swaddle her and let her work through her seriously adorable chatty-ness phase. She gargles and gurgles with her eyes closed, as if she is so tired she has to tell me how tired she is before she http://whenstevemetmaria.blogspot.com/2012/06/i-dont-mean-to-compare-but.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SteveSteve)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219168367509693158.post-1678514254094724732Sun, 20 May 2012 04:11:00 +00002012-05-19T21:11:51.554-07:00locomotives I've been trying to get family and sibling pictures taken care of since Vivian was born. It's hard enough to get Steve to smile, let alone Creedo and Vivian. This was our latest attempt, and probably the best we've gotten so far because at least no one is crying. Credit goes to the photographer, a friend in my ward, who volunteered her services and the train track idea.  http://whenstevemetmaria.blogspot.com/2012/05/look-look-look-at-us.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SteveSteve)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219168367509693158.post-1420068644223230237Sun, 25 Mar 2012 04:25:00 +00002012-03-24T21:42:40.604-07:00Creedence is two! Can you believe it? I can. He's a loveable handful. He is interested in everything right now, from superheroes and bugs to dental floss and shoes. He has an incredibly sharp memory and learns new words daily. He is as strong as ever.  He wrestled the doctor and I so intensely at his two year checkup that we three were all sweating by the time we pinned him down. He wasn't http://whenstevemetmaria.blogspot.com/2012/03/twofer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219168367509693158.post-461919533857135324Sun, 18 Mar 2012 04:58:00 +00002012-03-17T21:59:53.260-07:00Vivian was blessed today. It was beautiful! I love knowing that the circle of men will provide positive examples, support, guidance, love, protection, wisdom, and encouragement throughout Vivian's life. Her dress was absolutely perfect. Her grandmother (my mom) sewed the dress using fabric and lace from her own wedding dress, which was sewn by her mother and grandmother. That means Vivian's http://whenstevemetmaria.blogspot.com/2012/03/vivians-blessing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219168367509693158.post-2801785020688825745Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:04:00 +00002012-02-05T15:19:04.032-08:00We met Vivian at 5:02pm on a rainy Thursday afternoon. She was and is beautiful. Her long slender fingers and tiny feet are distinctly her own, while something about her round cheeks and chin resembles her brother. She has dimples just outside the corners of her mouth, visible when she purses her lips, and there may an elusive third dimple hiding in her left cheek. She has a little bit of very http://whenstevemetmaria.blogspot.com/2012/02/vivians-birth-story.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219168367509693158.post-852966241790666018Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:49:00 +00002012-01-14T22:49:19.374-08:00don't worrythe 2011 SnM awards are forthcomingMaybe I should make monthly posts a 2012 goal. My lo-res goal. My hi-res goal should be much higher, since this blog is supposed to double as some sort of legit family record/journaling/historian artifact for future generations. We shall see how 2012 plays out for us. Having a second kid could mean blogging is permanently on the back burner, or it could mean I have twice as many funny things to http://whenstevemetmaria.blogspot.com/2012/01/holidays.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219168367509693158.post-5056775024365823656Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:04:00 +00002011-12-01T09:37:56.453-08:00Steve's brother Matt and I were the only ones at our Thanksgiving dinner who have sophisticated tastes when it comes to fine Americana desserts (read: store-bought pumpkin pie with avalanches of whipped cream). I had gotten greedy and succumbed to the peer pressure of those crazies around me at Costco buying 4,5,10 pies and decided I should buy two myself, just to be safe. Those things are http://whenstevemetmaria.blogspot.com/2011/12/thanksgiving-leftovers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219168367509693158.post-580169456418647512Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:27:00 +00002011-11-01T21:36:54.817-07:00man cubCreedo was a panda for Halloween. Excuse me, a "panda!!!" rather, because Creedo only says the word with intense, kung-fu enthusiasm. The costume I made was a bit snug (ok, way snug) Turns out Creedo has plenty of his own stuffing and needed none of the additional fluff I added to make it look more cub-like. Steve, toting around the camera, claimed at one point to have dressed up like a http://whenstevemetmaria.blogspot.com/2011/11/who-needs-lions-and-tigers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219168367509693158.post-4705174930251855380Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:36:00 +00002011-10-27T21:41:20.327-07:00major Creedo updateThose are three words off our list of favorite things that Creedence says right now. Over the past six weeks or so, his vocab has expanded immensely. I'm not going to try to describe how he pronunciates those words, but it's really adorable. He also says funny things that I know just come from listening to us throughout the day, like "alrighty then!" as a sort of transition word from one activityhttp://whenstevemetmaria.blogspot.com/2011/10/pretzel-animal-and-bear.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)2