Update on: shut it

You may recall I had mentioned we had a neighbor (who shall remain nameless because I don't know her name)....that has a few barking dogs. Did I mention there are six of them? Not all barkers, but 6 is a lot of dogs to have when you live inside the city limits, just sayin'.

The barking has quieted down a bit. Micah's theory is that it wasn't our friendly note that we left, but rather the fact that the weather has cooled down. But wouldn't that make them be outside more? We are in Phoenix afterall, it's not like they have to go out into the snow. I am trying to stay positive and hope that we won't see a huge increase in bark-bark-barking as we approach the warmer months. Fingers crossed!

HaPpY nEw YeAr!

We rang in 2012 with our little family having a night in. We had tons of snacks, decorations and noise makers. We were ready to make it a night. Well, most of us were ready. Mason, not so much.

Mason was 'that guy' at the party - you know, the one who is buzzin around half dressed, the one being super clingy, the one who vomits all over the dessert plate. Wait, what? Yeah, that's right. The littlest Odahlen was sick on New Year's Eve - poor buddy :( In true Mason form though he refused to miss out on any of the action and rang in 2012 with all of us!

2011 was a year of us getting settled, once again. We finally adjusted to the work/school/living in Arizona and away from everyone - and bought our new house. The year also brought ever growing and changing boys. We are so proud to be their parents and so very thankful they continue to be healthy.

We're looking ahead to the new year and hopeful for everything it may bring. Here's to wishing everyone a 2012 filled with many wonderful moments, lots of laughter and amazing memories created with the ones you love.