Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Adeline's Favorite Things

We have gone through some major changes in the last couple of months. We moved to Orem and Devan started the MBA program full-time. My biggest news is that I've got Adeline almost completely weaned! It's been a lot of work and taken longer than I expected, but we're almost there. She is doing great at night (thanks to lots more hard work and determination!) and I have my sanity back!

I thought I'd update everyone on what we've been up to by showing you some of Adeline's current favorite activities:

Playing in the drinking fountains at church;


Playing basketball with her dad;


Cruising in the car cart at the grocery store;


Putting on glasses;


Doing everything we do, especially brushing her teeth before bed!


We are all settled here in Orem and Devan is in his fourth week of the MBA Program. It has kept him very busy but he really likes it so far. We live in the basement of this house:


We really like the place, especially the kitchen. It's pretty big and nice for a rental.


We have been extremely busy with Devan's school. There have been lots of meetings and activities. This is Devan and Adeline on a slide at one of the MBA socials.


In other news, Devan broke his collarbone AGAIN last week! Those of our friends from Texas may remember Devan as seen last year, below. He broke it last time playing company softball; this time it was intramural flag football. Luckily this break isn't quite as serious but it still isn't fun for him.


Lastly, I thought I'd include some shots of Adeline doing her "signature move." She has been doing this for quite a while now. She does this whenever she is looking for anyone or anything. She is so funny and makes chasing after her a full-time job!


7 comments:

vanessa said...

Look at her all grown up! Okay she's still a cutie little one but doesn't it seem like they're little people once they start moving and acting like you? So cute. And your kitchen looks AWESOME! Glad you found a cute place. Miss you guys!

Kevin and Rachel said...

Whoa! Look at her?! That little "shrug" is absolutely hilarious. The house looks fantastic, Devan seems happy in school, and Adeline is definitely one happy little girl. Sounds pretty perfect to me! So glad to get an update and see that you three are doing great.

Rachel said...

So cute! I never realized how much she looks like Devan. I love that little shrug. Cracks me up! Looks like you found a super nice place. That is awesome! Hope everything is going just great. We should get together sometime. We are not that far away from each other now. :)

Holly said...

it's about time for an update! haha. how old is Adeline?! i swear she was just a baby! is she walking now?!

My Boys, Life's Joys said...

This post is so cute! Let's get together soon!
-Mel

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Matt, Karin, Sienna, Sadie & Tanner said...

Fun pictures! I can't believe Devan broke his collar bone again!

I'm sorry I didn't get to talk to you guys at BYU a few weeks ago. I wish I would have seen you sooner.

Karin