It's a Dog's Life

Hi thare, it's me, Cooper. For those of you that don't no me, I am the spoyled dog of the family. I wanted to get on this blog thing and rite a few werds of my own. You see, sumthing funny is going on around here. Thare are tiny clothes laying on the couch, along with a fun toy that I am not allowed to play with. Mom's belly is also getting bigger. She duz seem to be eating a little more but, wow, I didn't no a belly could expand like that. Dad is always feeling her belly, sumthing about kicking and moving. Thay seem pretty excited whatever it is. Evry so often thay tell me that I'm not going to be #1 enymore. I'll be #2. And just what duz that mean? I've always ben #1 in thare werld! How can I move to #2? Life is just not fare. Don't get me rong. I still get out on 1 or 2 walks per day. I still get treats after my walks. I still have all of the necessities, like food, water, and shelter. I still get to go on car rides and hikes. I still get to play with my frends, like Trey, Lucy, Max, Abbey, and Gibson. I am still very much loved. I just think sumthing is going on that I'm not so shure about. Oh ya, they tell me I'm going to be a big bruther. A what? I don't even no whut a bruther is. Enyways, just wanted to share my thots. I am also sharing some pichures of me with all of my stuffed animal frends. I'll probly rite again sumday. I kind of like this riting thing. It makes me feel better.


Here I am with all of my stuffed animal frends.



Here I am giving my frends a hug.



Here I am trying to tell Dad he's ruining my photo oppertunity with my stuffed animal frends. He thinks I am giving him kisses.



I give up. Fine, he can be in a pichure with me.

Go Utes!

We had season tickets to the University of Utah football games again. I wanted to post a few photos from some games. Overall, it was a pretty good season. Our last game was yesterday against BYU (BIG rival) down in Provo. We lost in OT but will still make it to a bowl game this year.


There was a game on Halloween so lots of people were dressed up, including Sloan and Andy.



The last game of the season was cold. Brrrr...




It's kind of hard to tell from this photo, but we had great views of the mountains (on the left of the photo).

It's a Girl!

What an exciting day! A parent of one of Andy's students (who is a doctor in the field of maternal-fetal medicine) offered to do an ultrasound for us, including some 4-D shots. Amazing! We hadn't found out the sex...until today! It looks like Emma Millicent Tullis will be entering the world around March 12th. We can't wait to meet our little daughter!






Yep...it's a girl!

Pumpkin Carving 2009

Ahhh...the holidays are just around the corner, the leaves are falling, winter is coming...soon, and that means one thing--it's pumpkin carving time! This past Friday we had about 15 people over for dinner and pumpkin carving. Good times!


Ben was in town so the "banana" clan was together again! ("Banana" is short for Ben, Andy, and Jana all put together.)




Andy sketching out his design.



This was one of my favorites--the puking pumpkin.




Notice Cooper on the left, scrounging for food.

20 weeks...

We're halfway there!

A Couple of Things...

I woke up to big, beautiful snowflakes this morning. It made me want to watch National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (my all-time favorite holiday movie). Unfortunately, it later turned to rain. Now I don't think it knows what to do out there.





Yesterday I went to a Baby Expo down in Salt Lake. Um...let's just say I'm a little overwhelmed right now. They did have some really cute things, though. For as much as we listen to music, I'm going to assume that this little one is going to be a music lover. S/He now has her/his first music shirt...

Snow in September?!?!

I guess that's what we should expect when we live in the Rockies. Yesterday, it was a gorgeous 75 degree fall day. Today...35 degrees and snow. What a difference! We have Thursday and Friday off and our initial plan was to go camping up in the Uintas. We'll probably be modifying that plan and just laying low around town. It's supposed to be in the 40's for the next couple of days.


Our back deck...



A little snow doesn't stop us from taking Cooper on his walk.

Hiking to Shadow Lake

What an incredible fall day! Andy decided he wanted to go on a little longer (and harder) hike today and, boy, did we ever! We are all sore and exhausted. We basically hiked up the ski resort runs until we got to the lift of the highest run-Jupiter. At the lift is a beautiful lake. We both took our shoes and socks off and waded in the crystal clear mountain water. Ahh...




We walked by a bunch of old mining buildings.


Seeing the lake for the first time...finally!




One tired dog who can't even keep his eyes open...

16 weeks...

I'm actually a couple of days into my 17th week but, oh well, it's close enough. We went on a gorgeous fall (4.5 hour) hike today and decided to do the belly shot when we got to the top. It's funny how my bump changes. Some days it feels pudgy and other days it feels like an actual growing belly.

A Beautiful Fall Day

What a gorgeous day!! The leaves are turning colors and the air is crisp (yet still warm, if that makes any sense) so what better way to spend our time than on a hike in the woods. These colors remind me a lot of Wisconsin. I love the fall!!! It's also the beginning to the many fun holidays to come.

Wedding Weekend

Last weekend we attended a wedding at the Alta ski resort. The weather could not have been more beautiful for the beautiful couple. Andy was in the wedding so we also had the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. It was a fun-filled weekend with great friends.


Kristin, Courtney, Me and Lynette waiting for the ceremony to begin.


Our friend, Sloan, served as officiant.


The beautiful bride...


The gals with the 'minister.'





I thought it was really cute when the make-up artist touched up Jen's make-up before the cake cutting.


Three married ladies...

Thump-Thump, Thump-Thump

It was another exciting day at the doctor's office! We heard the heartbeat this time. What an incredible sound! The doctor is really pleased with how things are going. I've gained 4 pounds, most of which, I think, is in my chest area. :) No photos to post this time, but we'll do another belly shot soon.

Labor Day Weekend

We spent our Labor Day weekend in Idaho and Wyoming. We went with our friends, Jeff and Courtney, and Courtney's mom lives in Driggs, Idaho, so that's where we stayed for the weekend. It's right by the Idaho-Wyoming border so that made going to Wyoming really easy. On Saturday, we did about a 4-hour float down the Teton River. Sunday took us to Grand Teton National Park for some bike riding. It was so relaxing to get out of town for the weekend. We couldn't have asked for better weather, better scenery, or better adventures with friends.


As we floated down the Teton River, we saw a mama moose and her calves cross the river.



Our view of the Tetons from our boat





A view of the Tetons from where we stayed in Driggs, Idaho


The other side of the Teton Mountains, as seen from Grand Teton National Park



Biking in Grand Teton National Park