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Helpful Hints
It is coming shorter after Andlie than we thought.
It is a happy surprise!
It will cost a lot of money over time.
We're not sure if it's a boy or girl yet.
It has four "limbs."
It will change our lives.
It takes up a lot of space.
It won't make much noise at first.
It is something we never thought possible.
It will make us parents again.
We're so excited about it!

Okay, so the "limbs" really aren't limbs - they're tires. And we are going to be parents again - to a 2008 Mazda CX-7. And we really aren't sure if it's a boy or a girl. We got a new car last week and we love it!

Disneyland!

We love Disneyland and had such a blast! Andlie didn't even really cry once in our whole 24 hours spent there!

Disneyland 2009 Memorables

Andlie bursting into giggles as we were walking to Disneyland for the first time!
Getting scared at that spooky Disneyland worker on Tower of Terror who took his job to the next level and stared me down.
Dad saying, "Sorry about that," every time our log on Splash Mountain ran into the log in front of ours.
After an lady with an Austrailian accent spoke, Bret saying, "That would have sounded awesome if her voice wasn't so low."
The 85 mile walk to and from our hotel & Disneyland.
Bryce winning a guitar and packing it all over Disneyland for five hours.
Mom's face on Tower of Terror - - it never gets old.
Andlie never having a crying a fit once throughout our stay in Disneyland.
The 327 hour drive home.
Andlie suddenly hating cars, her carseat, green beans, breast milk, juice, burp rags, toys, spoons, roads, and me during our long ride home.
Giggling my face off during Grizzly Rapids. Looking back, I'm not sure what was so funny.
Bryan coming with me every single time Andlie needed to eat.
Me & Mandy riding the Buzz ride leisurely while the boys & Dad acted like it was a real life competition.
Andlie snuggling with Mand on Small World.
Bryan carrying Andlie in the pouch.
Thinking our stroller was stolen after our very first ride. (Don't worry, it just got moved.)
Having a hotel room with the whole family and hanging out with each other.
Mom fake hating every single ride so that we could all go while she watched Andlie
Andlie turning into a "demon baby" while Mandy tended for the rest of the fam to go on Tower of Terror. (I'm pretty sure she's making that up.)
Bret getting soaked on Splash Mountain.
Bryce getting soaked on Splash Mountain.
Mandy wanting to buy each Disneyland article of clothing that had anything to do with being earth friendly.
Disneyland fireworks!!
Bryce getting lost during fireworks because he really needed a churro.
Getting yelled at by a grown man who had been sitting on the benches by the castle for four hours while searching for Bryce during fireworks.
Churros & corndogs!
The magical Baby Center with nursing rocking chairs, changing tables, and air conditioner!
Mom doing her "I'm so excited to be in Disneyland" dance upon entering the park.
Being with the entire fam for two whole days and laughing and hanging out Goodwin style.

Thank you, Mom & Dad! We're definitely looking forward to our next trip there!

Mommy Day

Before I was a Mom, I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby.

I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous.

I never thought about immunizations.

Before I was a Mom, I had never been puked on.

Pooped on.

Chewed on.

Peed on.

I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts.

I slept all night.

Before I was a Mom, I never held down a screaming child so doctors could do tests.

Or give shots.

I never looked into teary eyes and cried.

I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.

I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.

Before I was a Mom, I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put her down.

I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt.

I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much.

I never knew that I could love someone so much.

I never knew I would love being a Mom.

Before I was a Mom, I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body.

I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby.

I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child.

I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy.

Before I was a Mom, I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay.

I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache, the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom. I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much, before I was a Mom.

-Author Unknown-

I love every second of being a Mommy. Every single one.

You can probably see why.

Andlie tried carrots for Mother's Day. I'm sure she'll like them some day, but probably not today.

Andlie got me some beautiful flowers, a card, and a darling frame. Daddy helped her. He also got me a darling card that I will love forever.

After doing everything for me all day long, Bryan and Andlie took a rest to take a quick family pic.

Happy Mother's Day to our Moms, too! Being a Mommy has made me appreciate them more and more, especially my own Mommy. I love you, Mom!

4 Months!

Holy moly! Andlie is already four months old! She was very alert and happy for the doctor and showed off very well. She was even braver than Mom when she got her shots.

4 Month Stats
Weight: 13.15 Pounds
Height: 25.25 Inches

Andlie responds when we talk and talks back to us.
Andlie can be satisfied for a long time with her rings.
Andlie is learning to like solid foods and has tried carrots, green beans, and peas.
Andlie can easily roll from her tummy to her back and is quickly learning to do the opposite.
Andlie loves being naked and getting baths.
Andlie smiles giggles all the time, especially when Daddy is playing with her.
Nicknames include: Small Tot, Anders, Baby Girl.
Andlie loves the stroller and being outside.

Andlie is showing her cutie, spunky personality more and more each day! She sports stylish, sassy leggins!
She has found her tongue and sticks it out all the time! Sometimes, Daddy joins in on the fun.
She refuses to sleep if she can help it!
She eats everything in sight! One of her favorite appetizers is the remote.
See, she refuses to sleep if she can help it.
She must stand at all times!

She loves the camera - - mostly because there is a bright light on it.

We love watching our little girl grow and learn new things - - something she is doing every day! She is our most favorite thing in the whole, wide world! We are so thankful to have her in our home! She makes our hearts smile every single day!

Bryan Graduated!

Graduation Day 2009:

• Bryan walked through campus and through a tunnel of his professors in the graduation processional complete with bagpipe music. (Chandi cried because her wife buttons were bursting with pride.)
• Bryan smiled for the camera.
• President Monson spoke at commencement and counseled all to, "Learn from the past, prepare for the future, and live in the now."
• Bryan smiled for the camera again as he walked in to the Business Convocation.
• Andlie dressed in SUU clothes for the special occasion.
• We had a family picture with the graduate.
• Bryan's parents came and took us to lunch. Thank you!
• Bryan wanted a hug from Andlie, but she was too tuckered out.
• Bryan came home to an SUU graduation decorated house! Thanks, Mom!
• Andlie wanted to try on Bryan's cap.

Congratulations, Bryan! You did it! We're so proud of you and can't wait to see what lies ahead (besides Grad School in August)! We love you!