This is Nate... We've had a busy these past 2 weekends. Thought I'd pick up the blogging slack on behalf of our family. Love you Tashina. :) Keeping this simple, we went to Idaho see my best bud Steve Stone marry the girl of his dreams, Margie. Wedding and reception were amazing. We are so happy to see them HAPPY. I was reminded of how awesome summer is in Idaho. Weather was amazing. We had a good time feeding the ducks with Brevik, visiting Dad/Grandpa Birch, checking out the falls, and well..... I TURNED THE BIG 3-0! Tashina hooked me up with a special day and the Stones took Brevik so we could have dinner together. Awesome. And, I am old! The following weekend we went to Southen California for a quick visit to Disney and a day at the beach! So fun getting to hang with my brother Doug's family here from Hawaii, Sandee's family, and the greatest Mom on earth! What a fun time. After breaking the land speed record today, we are home. All vacationed out! Till July 4th that is, then back to Idaho. SoCal again in August! Over and out!

random pics of my view everyday...our little bug.

Being a stay at home mom has sure opened my eyes, and has made me realize whats truly important in this life....and thats this little guy. I feel blessed to be his mother. He's a mini version of his dad and I love it more and more with every stage, I swear he has a little of me in him...i just havent found it yet!

6 year and counting....

Nate and I celebrated our 6 yr anniversary! Yep, I still love him....even more than I did 6yrs ago when we were sealed for all time and eternity. Its so incredible to think that we have only been married 6 yrs...I feel like I have never been without him. Nate surprised me and took me to the Compass Room to enjoy a delicious steak dinner and a slice of heaven aka tiramisu, my fav. He's my best friend and everyday is an adventure/comedy show in our house...here's to many more years sweetheart ;)

better late than becoming an extinct blogger...

Here we go!
Christmas: Brevik's 1st christmas...a blast, he played with paper, while attempting to single handily tearing all the ornaments off the tree, thanks for the help buddy...good times:)
New Years: Bring on 2012...we spent the early evening with my family, singing red solo cup...a classic in the Louden household. Later that night we lit off fireworks with Nates sister and her kids...i even got a smooch from this good looking blue eyed boy ;) great way to start the year! Ive set my goals and am more focused than ever, im guessing it has something to do with having a baby...i dont fly by the seat of my pants anymore, everything is planned and scheduled in advance!
my 26th: feeling old, and loving it! Mr. B even allowed me a shopping spree at LuLuLemon...signal the fireworks...seriously love this man for trying to understand my obsession:)

Lets talk ginger.

Its been MONTHS since I posted last, but its something that I think about doing on a daily basis! The fact that Im waaaay behind has been a mountain that i havent wanted to climb...so here I am at the bottom trying to figure a way to the top. So chances are, since I am a new mom and all...i'll most likely just post a bunch of pics.
First a general update-
Brevik Dean is now 6.5months
-crawling like bug
-eating solids
-kicking and fighting every diaper change...so fun, right.
-4 teeth
-chubby thighs and a killer smile
-loves the puppies, laughs at them if he sees them, hilarious.
-looks just like his daddy:)
-we shaved his head, do to the grandpa appearance he was starting to develop...sweet do, but we had to rid him of it.
He now looks like a bald old man instead of a balding oldman.