Well, we haven't posted for awhile, and... I am on bedrest for the next few weeks. So I feel inspired to blog! Top 10 exciting events since we last posted:

10. Massive head injuries. Nathan likes to run around with his blanket over his head. Unfortunately, when he does, he thinks that all the furniture disappears. I was afraid his forehead would fill with blood and explode but the phone-in nurse assured me he was probably okay.

9. Talbot Family Reunion: Sea World! These are all my siblings, plus 3 spouses. Grandpa and Grandma took care of all the grandkids so we could all get thoroughly soaked. They tried to stop the whole ride and make me get off for being pregnant. I thought that was ridiculous since my body goes through more trauma in one hour of running after Nathan than anything that happened on this ride.




8. A chance to see the Arizona Diamondbacks up close! Mark's boss gave us front row tickets to a Diamondbacks baseball game. We have been wanting to go to a game since we moved here, and it was so fun to sit right above the dugout. The great thing is, they actually won the game, which apparently doesn't happen often. Nathan loved it too- definitely an event for serious reflection...




7. Hiking in Phoenix. We acquired a baby backpack! We woke up and went hiking by 6:00 AM, our goal being to avoid the heat. Unfortunately the sun was already bright and it was over 90 degrees. So it was a short hike, but good. We are finally fitting in with the rest of the Phoenicians. All we need now are road bikes with a baby trailer. Then we would REALLY fit in.




6. Oceanside beach!!! Mark was so excited to take Nathan in the waves. It is a treat as a parent to introduce your kids to new things. Maybe one day we'll let him get in above his ankles...




5. My brother Scott came home from his mission! He served in the Tennessee Nashville Mission. Nathan and I flew out to San Diego just to be there at the airport when he returned. The flight there was hectic: There were no extra seats so Nathan sat on his mother's already pregnant lap. Nathan started throwing tantrums as soon as we started taxiing, and eventually spilled water all over the person next to us. Nathan's pregnancy-hormone laden mother then cried for a good ten minutes for all in the plane to see. Luckily seeing his mom cry made Nathan mellow out for the rest of the flight. But it was all worth it to see my little brother- we are so proud of his service and feel like he has grown into a mature and confident man.




4. For one member in our family, playing in cement pipes is one of the most exciting things we ever do...




Let's see, running out of exciting things...
3. Oh yes! We are expecting on September 21, and it's a GIRL!




2. Proud fathering moment. Look at that balance!




1. And number one: Family pictures. Our son is so even tempered, it makes us proud parents. :)