The Day After Christmas

Ann & Brian made snow angles! Brian's had stubby wings so he wouldn't fly into Ann, what a considerate angel!



We woke Ann & Brendon up for a 9am hike up Rock Canyon! It was a beautiful morning even though I was a bit sluggish (hiking for two you know)!

Christmas Traditions

A tight squeeze in a steaming hot tub to soak our feet in prepartion for pedicures!

On Christmas Eve us Knudsen siblings, (mainly the girls) have the tradition of doing facials and other spa related activities. Ann wasn't feeling too well on Christmas Eve so we postponed the pampering until Christmas morning after stuffing our faces with Danish pastries! Our husbands were great sports and joined in on the fun!

I'm thankful for all of my senses!

I haven't been able to taste or smell for the past week and it's driving me absolutely crazy! It's just made me realize how thankful I am for each and every one of my senses. Brian and I were at Caputo's Deli in SLC last night, thought we'd buy some fun cheese. They let you sample anything they've got, but I couldn't taste, so Brian made the decision for us! Hopefully my sinuses clear up soon so I can enjoy his thoroughly contemplated choice of cheese!

Would you consider cloth diapers?

Jordan and Katy what do you think about this diaper option? Would it save money in the long run? I know it would be better on the environment. Check out their websit and let me know your thoughts. www.bumgenius.com

Brian and I enjoying each other and the last of the Fall colors!

Ultrasound results!

Well there you have it folks, Brian and I are having a boy! Brian spent about an hour looking at names on the internet tonight! You'll just have to be patient to find out those results.
Brian calls the first picture the "toilet point of view"! Hey, whatever works to show us what we're having, right? It was amazing to see the baby moving around so much. It just makes a little bit more of a reality to see him. The baby even had the hiccups during the ultrasound.

Brian jumps in here:
If you could see the rest of the images you would know that--except for the male-part--the baby already has Ashley's good looks. His first baby pictures. Great beginning to the photo album, aren't they? We're going to bring them out when his girlfriends come over to visit. I, Brian, aka "Daddy," feel the gray hairs coming on already. I did find the first gray a couple months ago--and quickly removed it.
This new reality of fatherhood is stirring up excitement and positive emotions, as well. Thinking about our moments during today's ultrasound, I noticed an undeniable sense of father-son pride. In preparing for the future, I am contemplating the establishment of a college scholarship for my son. I will set aside a thousand dollars in a fund that accrues interest over the years. He may apply for the scholarship if he has been a good boy and if he joins the Ultimate Frisbee team. Serious.