Me & the Snu

Siri & I went up to the Cecret Lake trail at Alta for a little while towards sunset. Ali was up at her cabin with her family so it was just me and the Snu. I introduced her to bouldering, which she picked up very quickly until she lost her shoe and then started to cry. Tough as nails, eh? It was such a nice night to be up the canyon with all the colors changing and the sensuous smells of autumn. It was great to be with her although we both sorely missed the Mamma Bear!

More of the Snu...

It's amazing how much she has grown and learned in the past few months. She is getting more and more sophisticated....not sure how I feel about that! But I love it when she wants to play, which is almost all the time.

Past few days..

We went to my Mom's work party at the Lindon aquatic center.

They had a flowrider we got to try out. It was great since we got there early and had it all to ourselves. We both tried boogie boarding and the surf side. Of course Mark was a natural. We swam all afternoon and ate yummy Hawaiian food.

Siri doesn't mind the goggles.
Too bad Michael Phelps is so much older, they would have made a great couple.

For Siri's first birthday Mark made crepes for breakfast, we went swimming before the downpour of rain, and had a little party at Milt & Sandy's.

marks pics are the best, ever. see more pictures HERE

She got a sweet snowsuit from Grandpa and Grandma Kusterle.

Siri Carol 365 days old

On our way to the hospital 9.13.2008

still doesn't like cantalope

splashing away

Happy Birthday Sirbir. We love you! -momma and daddy

DIY

Mark and I get on kicks between two channels: Food Network and HGTV. Lately it has been HGTV. So, in addition to guessing which house they'll buy on 'House Hunters', Mark made us a headboard for our bed and we recovered the cushions on our glider.

before

after

although it doesn't match our foxy zebra blanket, it will go well with our regular comforter

Labor Day we made sinless pancakes and went up to
my Mom & John's house.

And a swimming picture just for fun