Judder Budder

Judd has developed quite the little personality lately. I love getting to know him, his likes, his dislikes, his attributes..... since so many of our friends are far away I thought I would help you all get to know Judd. So, these are some of Judd's likes:

Judd likes to help me around the house! His favorite job may be sweeping but he's also a first rate duster and is really good at putting away groceries. He's also stellar at reorganizing the kitchen cupboards (which he does several times a day.)

Judd likes to eat. Seriously. He eats pretty much anything but he loves fruit snacks, chicken nuggets and ketchup (really I think it might just be the ketchup), cookies, and spaghetti. This is what Judd looks like most nights after he eats dinner. Look at that face but don't forget to check out those legs!
Judd likes being Super Judd! Aunt Carly made this cute cape and Aunt Gen gave it to Judd as a special present. Super Judd races around our house all the time though I think he gets frustrated that his noble steed doesn't go faster.
Judd likes his aunts and uncles though I have to admit Uncle Hebs and Judd are special buds. Anything uncle Heber is doing, Judd wants to do it too. I couldn't find a picture of just the two of them but here is a picture of us at Disneyland.

Judd likes clothes and shoes. "Shoes" is actually one of the only words he can say that we know what he's saying. And he always tries to help me fold the laundry which actually means he tries to put all the different clothes on his head. Actually, the other sunday we heard some sounds of distress coming from Judd's room. Steve and I went to check on him but it turns out Judd was not in his room but ours. This was the situation we found him in. I had left my dress from church on the floor and Judd just thought he'd put it on. It turned out to be a little more dress than he bargined for, I think, and I had to help him out. Judd likes the Savior. He can say "Jesus" really well and likes to point at the painting of the Savior we have in his room. We are working on folding our arms and being quiet during prayers (I just can't get Steve to do it :)). Judd will sometimes fold his arms for about 2 seconds.....we're getting there....

Blogging....*sigh*

Why do I have such a hard time posting!?!?!?! There are things going on in my life. I have a very cute and funny son. Lots of good things going on with my calling at church. Plans for the new babes. Fabulous ideas to fix our country:). Happy times with my friends. A REALLY good looking husband. So, why do I have such a hard time posting? I don't know. But, folks, there is nothing like a little self improvement when you need it. :) So, hang on tight and keep checking in because here goes a go at becoming a good, frequent poster.

Time for some news.....:)

Well, now that we've spread the word to our families I feel ready to really let the cat out of the bag. Our compact sized family will be growing to a mid-sized one come round abouts August 21st! YAY! We are very excited--well at least Stevo and I are. Judd has no idea :). I think Judd will be a good big brother though. He likes other kids--a lot. He likes to try to hug and kiss other kids--a lot. Not too many kids are that into having a strange kid love 'em up but I think a little newborn cuddle-baby will love it.

So, I'm 13 weeks along. Yes, I've been sick--not fun. Yes, I'm showing a bit, I think. Are we going to find out what the baby is? I guess we'll see. No, we don't have any feelings about if its a girl or a boy. However, there is a latino lady around the corner from us that can tell the baby's gender just by looking at your tummy. She reports a 98% rate of being correct. However, when she was doing her thing when I was pregant with Judd she said he was absolutely a girl. We tried to tell her the ultra sound definitely showed us differently but she was adament. uhhh, That case must have fallen into her 2% side.

Anyway, there is our good news for the spreading. Loff you all!!

Why 8?

Madeline tagged me so here goes.

Here are the 8s:
Rules:
1) Post Rules on your blog
2) Answer the six "8" items
3) Let each person know they have been tagged by leaving them a comment

8 favorite TV shows:
So You Think You Can Dance
Lidia's Italy
Divine Design
American Idol
Design on a Dime
Seinfeld
I can't think of anything else......


8 things I did yesterday:
exercised
cleaned house
made a tuna fish sandwich that Judd wouldn't eat and I loved
read Northanger Abby
was a little sicky
went to Claim Jumper for dinner
played playdough with Judd
watched Muppet's Treasure Island


8 things I look forward to:
Having Judd really talk so I know what he's thinking about
spending my $25 dollar gift certificate to JoAnn's
going to Disneyland again
Having Gen and Heber visit sometime soon
having a real yard/garden with a real house in Oregon (even if its not really mine:))
finding another really good book to get into (any suggestions anyone???)
visiting San Diego before I head out of Southern California
having Steve be done with the boards!


8 favorite restaurants:
Aruffo's in Claremont, CA
Maggie Moo's (technically not a restaurant, I know, but I LOVE their ice cream)
Jamba Juice
Seigfried's Deli in Salt Lake--best bratwurst ever
Cafe Rio
The little Sushi place in La Verne, CA by Maggie Moo's.....what is that place called?
The Something Elephant Something Thai food place in San Dimas, CA....I'm terrible with names.
And even though it no longer exists.....Netty's for the memory of their beautifully thick cookie dough shakes.


8 things on my wish list:
a trip to Ireland, Italy, Germany, and hiking in Switzerland
More children
A Volvo
My own house with a yard and garden--daffodils are a must
awesome, cheap health and dental insurance
a huge library full of all my favorite books
a Co-op in Oregon
to always live near good friends and a temple


8 people to tag:
Gentri
Taylor (hey can I get an invite to your blog?)
Heather (also....can I get an invite to your blog?)
Chelsea
Whitney
Rachel
Amy
Andrea

Hello......Is there anybody out there....Just nod if you can hear me....

SO, I know, i know, its been over a month since my last post and so many things have happened. Some happy, some hard.

Thanksgiving was great. Jill, Matt and Brian (Steve's sister and family) came to visit and we had possibly the best dinner ever. Thank you Matt, turkey guru. Christmas was so fun though we thought we'd never thaw out after over two weeks in the Utah cold (so we're now California wimps. Its true.) Judd got a tent/teepee/tunnel set from Santa/Costco and thinks its great. Stevo got a Best of John Denver CD and now sings Wild Montana Skies all over the house. Loni got beautiful handmade dishes and a veggie cookbook. We're now eating healthily in style. New Years eve was wild with Mom and Dad Lawrence, Stevo, I, Judd and Matt, Jill and Brian having a Karaoke marathon. Brian and Judd ate the microphones while they danced to the vocal stylings of Matthew Odle.

New Years Eve was a somber day. Grandpa George passed away quietly in the morning and the rest of the day we spent with our family around us. We miss him but are so thankful he's not suffering any longer. Families are forever.

We're back in California and just plugging along. We did get a new camera so hopefully there will be more posts on here with some fun pictures.....just keep checkin' back! :)

Boy after mom's own heart

So, FACT: Steve does not like popcorn. Won't eat it. Not even Carmel Corn. Period.

Another FACT: Loni LOVES popcorn. Kettle Corn, Carmel Corn, White Chedder Corn, or just plain-jane butter and salt corn....she'll eat it. All of it.

Okay, so, CONFESSION: I still can't believe Steve doesn't like popcorn. Anyone who knows my family knows we're big popcorn people. My dad makes the BEST carmel popcorn ever! Gentri is the guru when it comes to the perfect amount of butter balanced with salt. And we don't just make great popcorn we eat it like champs. A movie is not a movie, theater or not, without popcorn. And I can't remember a trip home when dad didn't make a special batch of carmel corn.

I didn't find out that Steve didn't like popcorn until after we were engaged. That's right, he pretty much already had me locked in...but it was still a close one after learning that information. To this day, every time I make a bowl I try to get him to taste a little, hoping that someday he'll have an epiphany and realize, like I do, that popcorn is the perfect satisfying-but-not-too-much snack. I'm still hoping....

BUT! Judders apparently took after me. While Gen and I were at Disneyland we, of course, had to buy some popcorn (*for those who haven't had Disney popcorn, I don't know what they do to it but it is unbelievably good). While we were eating it and waiting in line, I gave Judders a little taste. Suddenly a little hand was sneaking its way into the bucket on its own! It was so cute we had to take a picture. Judd is trying to look completely innocent but notice that his arm is in the bucket almost up to his armpit!

Rain, rain don't go away

The weather in California has been deliciously rainy and overcast the past few days. And Judders, had his first experience (that he can remember) with rain drops falling on his little head. He was so funny. He just stared and pointed at the raindrops. The second picture is his version of pointing. Its a both-full-arms, having-nothing-to-do-with-fingers type of a deal.

I tried to get a picture of his face but he wouldn't stand still long enough for me to even push the button on the camera. He didn't want to go inside, either. When I finally just picked him up and carried him in, he was all wet. I had to towel him off and change his clothes.

You know, without Judd it would have just been another little rainstorm but showing him the drops and watching him be amazed made it such a fun little moment. He makes everything better.