The Sign of a Good Daddy

We went to the zoo on Wednesday this week. Every last Wednesday of the month during the winter season was free. So, there were TONS of people there. I think I saw half of you there! Anyway, there were some fun animals. (And the big cats really are "more active during the winter" if you've seen the Hogle Zoo commercial....The highlight was when the Bengal tiger roared at us for like 2 minutes! All of the kids looked something like this)
Anyway, there were some cute monkeys in one of the monkey houses. One of them was missing hair from the top of his head all the way down his back and tail. A sign on the window explained that he was under veteranary care for his hair loss. It said the balding is a sign that he is a good daddy--it was caused by carrying around his babies and by them pulling out his hair! So dads, wear your baldness as a trophey of fatherhood. No need to Bic it.

P.S. Jeremy helped me post this blog.

Winter in Utah

After reading my last post, my friend Karie sent me this great poem that her grandma sent to her. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did:

It's winter in Utah
And the gentle breezes blow
Seventy miles an hour
At twenty-five below.

Oh, how I love Utah
When the snow's up to your butt
You take a breath of winter
And your nose gets frozen shut.

Yes, the weather here is wonderful
So I guess I'll hang around
I could never leave Utah
'Cause I'm frozen to the ground!

Optimism During the Storm

To put it lightly, I detest winter. If I can count on one hand, the number of big snow storms we get in the valley for the year, then it's tolerable. But this year....sigh. I needed to do something to bring myself to a mentally 'happy place' to help cope with the rest of the season. So here it is, a very optimistic way of looking at winter. Hopefully it will help you get through the remaining months of chilliness, as well. That is unless you're like my mom--she sincerely 'loves this winter we've had!' (Now picture me with pursed lips, silently shaking my head in disbelief.)

Five Reasons Why Winter is Sometimes Better
5. Less motorcyclists to worry about hitting
4. No bugs in the house (at least that are visible)
3. Good excuse to stay in pajama pants and sweatshirt all-I mean part-of the day
2. Good excuse not to shave legs
1. And finally, there is something good to look forward to--SUMMER!

BAMBINA

Miranda is just trying to catch up on some sleep. She is so busy these days; starting to walk with help, talk, and attend to all of her other big girl jobs. Maybe Mom and Dad can steal a minute of sleep aswell.

Dia de Amor

Happy Valentine's Day (yesterday). For me, Valentine's is like Halloween. I don't really get excited about it until it's practically here, and then I want to get all festive, but it's too late. Lucky for me, though, Jeremy brought home two dozen long-stemmed roses (see photo). What a wonderful husband I have!

Cinnamon Bears

You may find this hard to believe, but I had never tasted chocolate covered cinnamon bears until a couple of months ago when a friend gave me a few with a Christmas gift. Wow. Now I've been making for the past couple of months. Since I can't go for a walk to deal with this dreadful winter weather, I can make cinnamon bears....I bought a huge bag to help share the joy with others. As for you, a picture will have to do.

Our Blog

Thank goodness for nicknames. Without them, who knows what our Blog would have been named? Here we go, diving head first into the world of Blog...Wahoo!