This is what yer face looks like w/o any skin and stuff on it!!

So I just did this waxing project and we don't really have anything else to post so I thought I would throw it up and hopefully freak some people out a little. It took me about 10 hours cumulatively. I waxed (using a flame and waxing instruments) the muscles in red and they are the 'muscles of mastication' (chewing) except for the ones associated w/ the eye, and then the extensive nerve networks in yellow (that don't show up very well) and then the arteries which are also in red. Oh yeah, I cut the mandible a little to show the inside nerves and stuff (where I will be sticking most of you with really sharp needles). ha ha.

Babysitter

Thanks to all friends and family that have helped out with Elijah but this was his first official babysitter! Katie is in our Sunday school class that we teach. After the movie and frozen yogurt and paying Katie, we realized why our dates are only annually... Yes I painted our house yellow, which the picture does not flatter, but it is actually very cute and cozy. I got ancy for a project one day which was to Steve's surprise when he got home from a long day at school.

Eli and friend Brooklyn playing in our fancy indoor pool.
chunky buns
Eli's got a mean wind up.
Dirt ball.
Elijah's long hair before the summer buzz.

... becuase you wouldn't get your hair cut by somebody with ugly hair... RIGHT?!!

So here it is.... I got my braces on today from a local Dr. here in Vegas. Palatal expander and all. I've already had braces, but that was done while I was in Joseph City/ Holbrook (enough said), so now I get to have it done again... when I'm an adult... and it will hurt twice as much since my bones have quit growing. I talk kind of funny and I am reminded of how sharp the dang brackets are on my cheeks, but oh well. Liz thinks I'm hot.

Elijah Walking!!!

I think we can make it offical and say that Eli is walking (walking > crawling). It's so awesome to see him walk, even though he still wipes out a lot.

Also, you will notice the table tennis racquet (ping pong paddle (for the novice)) in his hand. I'm not pressuring him at this point, but I'm just letting it become comfortable in his hand. As you can see he's already integrating it into his walking, so I think he's progressing well.

Elijah is also getting his molars in, and switching to the one-nap-per-day, so if anyone would like to come up and help Liz graft her hair back into her head (she's pulling her hair out... get it?) we would appreciate it.

Noah in Nevada!!

This past week we had Noah home with us and it was simply magical. Liz and Noah were able to spend a lot of time together and I spent as much time at home as possible when I didn't absolutely have to be at school. We got a babysitter one night and took Noah to the Strip where we rode the roller coaster at the New York, New York and saw the sights. It was such a fun outing for us all. The trip couldn't have gone any better. Now we miss him even more though. Funny how that works. WE LOVE YOU NOAH T.!!

Elijah gives sweet kisses.

Udall Flagstaff Family Reunion

Lee Kenyon Udall. THE LEGEND

So I was able to ditch school this last Friday and we went down to Flagstaff, AZ for a little Udall Family reunion. It was great. We had Noah meet us up there, and we rode the ski lift up Snowbowl, saw the Lowell observatory, rode mountain bikes, played games and stayed in some great cabins.

Noah actually came back with us to Vegas, yeah... you heard right... we are soaking up this time with him since we have been looking forward to it for so, so, so long. I will be slacking my study duties this week to spend as much time at home with mi familia as possible.

Ode to Steve

Happy Father's Day!!
So I know I'm a little early but I'm still in Mesa and trying to utilize my computer time before we take off. We don't have internet in our home. (you know how it is, living the student life) That's why Steve does all the blog entries while he's at school "studying". So, sorry about the blog update overload.

His good looks give me some handsome boys.

Steve is an amazing dad. He works hard for his family and we sincerely appreciate him. I love his enthusiasm for fatherhood. Our boys are so blessed to have you. They want to say thanks for all the love you show them. We love you dad!

I have some great pics of Steve teaching Noah to ride a bike and skateboard. I wish I could share them but they are from 35mm. Steven has taught Noah so much. To tie his shoes, to read, whistle,.. the list goes on. What would we do with out our dad. I know he loves every minute of it and I look forward to seeing it all again and again.

All the kids love him.

Catching up w/ some old friends

Sarah Skinner and Dominic Luzi wedding.
Sarah, you looked beautiful and everything was perfect.

Liz and Alexis in her cute house.

I had a fun trip to Lake Powell to see Sarah's wedding. I made a stop along the way to see Alexis in Wickenberg. Mom, thanks for watching Elijah. This was my first time away from him. I got emotional but overall, it was pretty nice I must admit. The wedding was a blast and it was fun to catch up with some old friends there.

Elijah, representing UNLV. Go Rebels. Dad is so proud.

Elijah and Cohen

We love visitors! The door's open.

Miriam has been up to visit us several times. Thanks for always making a trip up to see us. You are a fun aunt. The trips may not be so frequent anymore now that you've decided to get tied down. That's right. My baby sister is engaged. Congrats Miriam and Spencer. You are a great match, we love you.

Jill (Steve's sister) also made her second trip up to visit last week. We love her company and we are so excited for our boys to grow up only three months apart.

Thanks mom and dad Kellis for coming out and visiting a few months ago. They are such hardworking and helpful visitors. Dad planted a tree and put up my clothes line and did a lot of yard work. Thanks mom for cleaning my house. You're the bomb.

IT'S MY FERSHT BERFDAY!!!

We love our Eli D! We can't believe that he is 1 years old! Elijah had a fun time at his first birthday party when we were down in AZ a couple of weeks ago. Thanks to everyone that came out, but for those of you who committed and then flaked (Chad), Elijah cried later about it and we had to console him. Elijah is pretty set on crawling for now, but one of these days he'll be walking and keeping Liz even more busy.

We also love our Noah T.! (Ha ha... Eli D. and Noah T. I never knew this rhymed before). This was a cool outfit that Noah picked out, with the pushed-up-sleeves-jacket and all. Very cool, Mr. 1980's in this number. Noah is still tearing it up with his Heely's and it's so cool to see him having such a blast.

Kellis Kamping

We had a fun time up at Clints Well this weekend. It was a little chilly and actually started snowing lightly on us as we packed up on the last day. Thanks to Brandon and Kris and others involved in the prep. and planning, we all had a great time.


Here is a set of before and after shots of the famous "cheeeeeeeeeese" face.

Hot Rod Car Show

We all picked our favorite cars and snapped these cool pictures. Elijah chose the coolest one I think. It was going to be my pick, but he through a fit and he got his way. NO FAIR!!

Mini-family reunion at Costa Vida. We started as 4 and we are now 12! Yeah baby!



















Our two puppy dogs.