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I'm welcoming myself back to my blog after a bit of a hiatus. I just didn't feel like it, but today I do.

Here is the top 5 recap:

1. First and foremost, we are expecting baby #2 Feb. 8. Molly Frances Dunn will join our family and Murphy is quite excited about the new baby. But she isn't here yet....

2. Murphy turned 2 years old in August and has really come into his own the last 2 months. Full sentences, making his own decisions, getting very good on the potty, demanding cookies for breakfast (which doesn't happen) and loves all things boys- cars and trucks and trains.

3. I finished a 5th convention with work which I can't believe I'm still doing. Almost 5000 people in SLC this year- somebody please help me say no.

4. We've had terrific visits with both families in Michgan this summer and fall and wished we lived closer to both- it makes it so hard to come home to just our little family and Aunt Nancy.

5. Feels like life is busier than ever but oh how that is all about to change after the holidays.

M running through the corn maze trying to catch dad

what's a day at the pumpkin patch without a corndog

he could have sat on this train the entire afternoon- he loves trains.

train ride in Michigan while visiting Lala and Pop

Birthday fun- we rode the Heber creeper and little Bentley B was celebrating with us from Colorado.

Choo choo!

Phil

My sister's blog says it best (and i haven't been ready to personally post:)).

http://texasnancy.blogspot.com/

cookie monster - continued

M is definitely a product of his mom, who also LOVES cookies!

family

...on every level is what is most important.

we had a real special weekend in Waco visting with dad again. we were all home and it was real simple and will be remembered for Melanie's baptism, her birthday, mom's birthday, dad being able to come to the park and spend time just talking. it was simple and most sweet.

the whole fam

cookie monster- his favorite new word. eyeing the table at the baptism

the girls

allison and M

grandkids at the park with Grandma and Grandpa

please notice the circa 1980 skates and vintage honda kick and go. awesome. my parents have some real jems in the shed

a bright spot

there are few bright spots in our life right now as we continue to deal with the difficult outcome of my father's courageous battle with cancer but below are a few that make the days a bit better. They both start with M.

f for parenting

good news: M is ok

bad news: the inevitable happened, he fell out the doggie door

good news: he has cat like reflects and caught himself with his arms instead of landing on the cement on his head

bad news: i don't think he was scared enough by doing a handstand out the door that he may think it was fun and want to try again

good news: mom and dad were right there, i was outside with the dog, he was watching but wanted to be outside too, not just peering through the hole. I picked him up and his eyes were big as saucers and he whispers "hi". his new favorite word. "hi" was not what i was thinking.

good news: again, M is ok and it didn't equate to his first ER visit

bad news for M: we will have to keep the slip on the door

point of reference for you- it's a big door. (i've actually come through it at the old house when i locked myself out)

proper use of the door

happy 18 months to M

8.04.08

Seems like yesterday! Love you little man.

rockin out

enjoying a johnson family favorite, for the very first time. homemade chocolate frosting on a graham cracker. yum.

working like mom