Best Buds -- Growin' Up

Caitin and Mater are getting to know each other more each day. Caitin is really coming to love her sister, and loves to tickle and help her out. Mater is fond of sitting on Caitin when occasion permits.

Caitin: "You mess with my sister and I'll..."

Mater: "Right back at you, Strong Bad!"

Mater will, on occasion, give us some sweet stuff like this.

We had a little Easter-egg hunt yesterday in the nice sunny weather. Good thing. It's a rainy nasty day again today.

What Goes Around...

Three weeks ago we took our little road trip to Provo and surprised the family at Grandma and Grandpa Raisors' anniversary party. Then two weeks ago Grandma and Grandpa Blankenagel took a road trip and surprised us by showing up Saturday afternoon before Mater's baby blessing! We really enjoyed their visit, and we appreciated their trip.

I had meant to write this little blurb that week, but since then I've barely had a chance to breathe.

Here are a few pictures of the latter event.

Tagged

I've been tagged, so I'll play along...

Where was I 10 years ago:
I was 17 years old and in the midst of my second semester at BYU. Living at Grandma and Grandpa's house, eating great food, and staying out 'til all hours of the night hanging out with friends.

5 things on my to do list today:
1. Go to work
2. Change the brake pads on the car
3. Go on a bike ride
4. Eat hamburgers
5. Ammend our tax return

5 Snacks I enjoy:
1. Chocolate, any variety
2. Trail Mix
3. Cashews and Raisins
4. Cottage Bread from Macey's
5. Carrots and Celery

5 Places I have lived:
1. La Sal, Utah
2. Provo, Utah
3. Middleburg, Florida
4. Yellowstone Park, Wyoming
5. Spokane, Washington

5 places you have been.
1. Ontario, Oregon
2. Okeefenokee Swamp, Florida
3. Sea Lion Caves, Oregon
4. Lemhi, Idaho
5. Curlew, Washington

What would I do if I were suddenly made a Billionaire:
I'd first hire someone else to do my taxes. I'd hire a financial advisor and then ignore his advice. I would buy a nice house for my family and set up my extended family likewise. I'd establish financial backing for my children's education and hide away the rest so I could still live a normal life. Sarah, however would require a few trinkets and stamps, which I would have trouble denying her. Oh yeah, and did I mention I'd have motorcycles, snowmobiles, a boat, and a sweet Chevy truck to haul them with? I might even consider an xbox...maybe.

5 jobs I have had:
1. Ranch Hand
2. Surveyor
3. Traffic Security Officer (aka: most hated person on campus)
4. Engineering Intern
5. Geotechnical Engineer

5 Things you didn't know about me:
1. I gave up my dirt bike for pedal power (accepting the affectionate title from my father: "sprocket-head")
2. I'm an able-bodied handyman...call me Bob (the builder)
3. I father beautiful daughters.
4. My 5 year wedding anniversary is this fall.
5. I love my wife more than I ever thought I would.
TAG IS EXHAUSTING, AND i GIVE UP.