Xmas...Almost a disaster

Playing in the wrapping paper at the Wayne's side of the family get-together

Just on Christmas Eve, Dakoda burnt her hand so bad that it was considered a 2nd degree burn. I was so worried that it would ruin her Christmas, but fortuneatly it did not and she opened her gifts without any trouble.

This is xmas at with my side of the family....why are there so many gift bags????

Playing in the Leaves

Nick and I took Dakoda outside for a nice autumn stroll and on our way we decided to snap a few shots of what we did.

More Utah Pix

After vomiting over 10 times from altitude sickness, Dakoda had enough energy to smile for the camera.

Old Tabernacle

Manti Temple, UT

This is Josie, a relative of ours. She is just a few months older than Dakoda. The girls had a really good time together.

Dakoda fell asleep in Aunt Julie's arms while we were on the plane.

Pig tails

Her hair is finally long enough to put it up in tails!

Halloween 2008

Dakoda was a little witch for Halloween. She really enjoyed getting the candy....but so did I!

Technology's newest rocket ship

While installing the bathroom toilet, Dakoda decided she would be the first to try it out!

Dakoda, Julie & I go to Utah

Castle Rock, UT

Jordan River Temple, UT

Dakoda at the Provo Temple in Utah

Salt Lake Temple, UT

Dakoda, Julie and I in front of the doors of the Salt Lake Temple

Swimming with Cousin Ahna

Pretty Flower

I found a pretty pink Hybiscus

Bath Time with Cousin Ahna

Opening gifts

Enjoying her Cake

Happy Birthday!

This is the cake I made Dakoda. It was a Martha Stewart recipe....probably the most frustrating cake I had ever made....and ever will make! It looks like it would be easy, but everything was homemade!!

Back in Missouri

This is the day before Dakoda's 1st birthday in front of some beautiful hydrandias. By now we have moved back and were temporarily living with Nick's family until we found a place of our own.

Hot Momma

I got my hair done

playing with friends

Here is Peter and Marie Goode playing with Dakoda

Dakoda wasn't feeling well and she fell asleep with in her daddy's arms.

Swimming for the 1st Time

Testing the water out in the swimming pool at our apartment.

She has him wrapped around her little finger!

Getting Ready for Church

Too Cute!

Dakoda is all ready for church

Daddy's Girl

Dakoda's face lights up everytime Nick comes home from work.

Spending time with friends

Dakoda and Hailey Hekking at Yorktown beach. The two of them had a pretty good time enjoying the nice spring weather. Dakoda is about 9 months old in this picture.

Moving Right Along

Dakoda loves to crawl. She has mastered this quite well. You can just see the determination in her eyes.

What A Mess!

For Easter 2008 Dakoda and I flew back to MO to visit family. It was quite an adventure! While we were there, she was bit by a hamster (note the bandage on her finger) and this is a picture of her just waking up after falling asleep in my sister's sleeping bag with a bottle of milk. Apparently the sleeping back didn't absorb the milk so it just puddled around her face!

it's been crazy!

Wow, a lot has happened since last spring....the last time I actually added pictures and posted things. I'll try to catch up up on things! So, since then, we have moved 4 different times and we are back in Missouri now. Nick isn't active duty in the Navy, but he's in the reserves now. Dakoda is over a year old now and coming on two. We are expecting again, and we are pretty sure it's a baby girl. I'm due in the beginning of June. Nick has a stable job with the government, working as a security officer. As soon as we moved back I was working 2 jobs and going to school, but that got a little crazy for us so I'm down to a weekend job, serving at a fancy little restaraunt. That's not going to last much longer since, I can barely tie my shoes and stand on my feet for too long. :o) We bought a house in February and we LOVE it. I think that pretty much sums things up. So now I'll catch you up on pictures and go from there! It's nice to have internet again!!!!

Easter Sunday 2008