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Yes, I know, I know, I know... I haven't blogged in a really long time but we left our camera in SLC over Christmas and recently just got it back. So, here is our update on life and pictures!

Christmas was really fun because we were able to see all of Mark's siblings (except Drew who is on a mission in New Zealand). We got a lot of things we needed and a few things that we just "wanted". It was so nice! We also went to the children's museum in SLC at the gateway. That was totally cool. Daniel had a blast and got to go in a helicopter they have there on the roof. We also spent a few days with my family before we left and then spent New Years sledding and playing in the snow with them as well. I have a totally fun grandpa who still goes sledding with us and I had to include one of those pictures. He just turned 75! I don't think he acts like it though.

Mark has a few promising leads when it comes to employment so we are hoping that he'll soon be able to have a new job. He also recently had his 27th birthday! We celebrated on Sunday in SLC with his family, in Rigby with my family, and at his aunt and uncle house on the 17th (his birthday). So fun! Mark loved everything he got. He went skiing with my brother Justin in January and enjoyed himself. And last but not least...he got his snowmobile running! He and my brother have been working on it since last year!

I had a birthday on th 31st of January (the big 24!!!). I don't feel that old. I had tons of fun because Mark and I went out to dinner on Saturday and they he took me shopping to get some new pants that I desperately needed after having a 2nd kid. Then on Sunday we had a big dinner at my parents house and just played and had fun. I am really excited that I am teaching the lesson in RS on Sunday, I have taught in our Married Student ward many times but never in a Family ward so I am a little nervous but excited. I love teaching! Oh... and LOST started again!!!

Daniel also had a birthday! 3 years old...can you believe it?!!! He is growing up fast. He loves to go to gymnastics, visit aunts, uncles and of course Grandmas and Grandpas. Daniel is also really into anything that crashes! Example: Cars, planes, snowboarders, skiiers, dirtbikes, etc. The Olympics is really fun for him to watch but he is a little dissapointed when people cross the finish line instead of biffing it.

Jake did not celebrate a birthday. He is growing well and takes a bottle a little too well. Our little boy is getting very chunky. You can't tell from the pictures but it is true. His favorite thing to do right now is to talk to the ceiling lights, play with mommy and make faces at daddy. Jake's life is in peril every time we leave Daniel in the same room with him so we are trying to teach Daniel that people are fragile.