Karate

Spencer started karate classes a few weeks ago! It is SUPER cute, and he is liking it, and really getting into it. He and Dave practice together, even though Dave has never taken any karate classes. I guess "Karate Kid" teaches you the basics =).

About an hour before the first class, Spencer asked, "So, will I fight a boy or a girl?" (He watched "Karate Kid" also.) Uh-oh, looks like we need to explain what's going to happen here a little better! I told him he will just be learning the moves of karate, but won't actually be fighting anyone...he probably won't ever actually fight anyone. He wasn't too thrilled by that. During the class he was very attentive and did exactly what the teacher instructed. It was so cute to see how focused he was. He played indoor soccer over the summer, and was so squirrley, and seemed to hardly be able to pay attention at all! I guess pre-school has helped his attention span. Anyway, when the class was over, he said, "Ok, I'm ready to fight someone now. I don't need any more classes." Luckily, he is still happy to go to class =).

This is his first day. I thought his kicks were pretty good for his first time! The kids are in a little room, and all the parents gather around this small window to watch. Also, we are at the Orem Fitness Center, so there are a couple of basketball games going on right behind us =).

Fab Fall 2010

I have lots to post about - new house, Christmas, trip to the East Coast...remember how we left our camera there? That was sad. Anyway, these will all come in due time. But for now, I do have some pics from some fun stuff we did this fall...

Back in October Dave and I got to sit in the 2nd row at a Jazz game!! (Dave has connections...these tickets were free!) We also got a really nice dinner on the top floor of the Energy Solutions Arena. We are so fancy. It was SO fun, but it may have completely ruined sitting anywhere else in the stadium now.

The players are huge, and you could almost smell the sweat! (gross) We sat next to a couple of hecklers, who were actually hilarious and not mean, and it was funny to see the players reactions, and try to ignore those guys.

"What? How'd I get here in the 2nd row?!"

"Yes. I am man, and I am awesome, because I sit in the 2nd row."

Spence and I went to the Zoo, and made friends with a Gorilla. Through glass.

I got to go to Portland (by myself!), and spend a weekend with my mom and sisters, and attend Time Out For Women!! (It's like a little spiritual conference for women.) It was SO fun and wonderful, and look at the cute bags they gave us! We gotta do that more often.

Lastly, guess who came to rock Provo? The Beach Boys!!! Well, mostly...there are still 2 originial members in the group. I like the Beach Boys, but wasnt' sure what to expect...but they were awesome! And Dave and I had a blast =). We sat pretty close to the Governor of Utah, and also the President of BYU, and it was funny and cool to see them "rock out," in their own subtle ways =).

A little Beach Boys for your enjoyment...

24 1/2 weeks

Just had to continue to document my growth here =). Still feeling great! Eating lots of chocolate =). And, this little girl is moving around like crazy, and I love it!

What I don't love, are these pictures. Meh, that's what you get with an iphone and a distracted husband.