October

Oh what a month! Anders is now walking which is just so exciting! He's already had his first bug of the year, which I'm sure there will be more. He loves to climb over things, tip things over, and listening to the "no" word from dad and mom. Toby has been working on his 2nd Scout to sell, it will be nice to have the extra cash! He also built Anders a fun tunnel which Anders loves to play in ALL THE TIME! I've been busy with work, I am really liking this group of kids. They keep me on my toes and really enforce the importance of respect. It's amazing how they assume they can talk disrespectfully to you. I seem to say the same thing over and over, "You might talk to your family that way but you will NOT speak to me that way." Poor Anders, he is really not going to like his parents sometimes! I'm also still working on losing the baby weight a year later. Weight Watchers is my friend again and I've already hit my 25lb. mark...just a bit more to go! We miss you all and can't wait to share family time during Thanksgiving this year!
Oh! For those of you that know our dear friends Matt and Tawny Malone, they had their baby on October 26th. His name is Jaxon Tye Malone and he is beautiful!

The pumpkin patch

The other weekend we headed up to my parents house in Snohomish. We had a weekend full of celebrating my dad's birthday along with mine, going to a hokey game, and of course going to the pumpkin patch. We were able to meet up with our dear friends Kelly and Jessica Larsen along with their two girls. It was such a beautiful day!

The last few weeks and today.

Wow, so many things have been happening!
School is off and running and I am really enjoying my kiddos this year. Toby is busy and is still working in town, hopefully that can last as long as possible!
We took Anders to his first Kelso Hilander football game. He is so good, I think it's because there is just so much to look at. We have been practicing having him put his arms up when we say "Touchdown!" He's just about there.
Earlier this month Anders started taking a few steps. Each day he get a little more courage and tries to push himself that much further. This past Saturday evening, he walked across the length of our living room rug to my Dad. I was just so happy that my parents were able to be a part of something BIG for Anders.
We also had his 1st birthday celebration today. I was so happy that some of my family was able to come to our home and help celebrate Anders 1st birthday. I just hope they truly know how much that meant to me. I know that not everyone was able to make it but still, I actually had MY family here!
Anders was great for his party. He took everything in, enjoying opening gifts, and was quite calm about his cake. He did lot's of playing and by the time everyone left we sat down and he was out.
I still can't believe that a year has gone by. Toby and I have a wonderful son who has brought so much joy to our life. So, tomorrow on Anders birthday I think Toby and I should celebrate the fact the we made it through the long labor and delivery. For crying out loud, poor Toby has those images etched into his brain...the poor guy!
We miss and love you all!

September

Well, I have started back to work and getting into the swing of things. Toby has finished the laundry room with only a few little things left to do. We had such a wonderful summer spending time with family and friends. I just can't believe that Anders is going to be one at the end of the month. Where does the time go? Now with two teeth, eating most things on his own, and always making us laugh and smile he's just growing into such a little man! So, here I am this Friday evening, tired from the first week of school but excited at the same time. We are going to the first football game of the season...which will be Anders first time! Being able to share this tradition with our son really makes me step back and just be amazed that I have such a wonderful husband and son. Wow, this is what it's like to be loving your life! I hope to see many of you soon, hopefully before the holidays! Miss you all!

Another Anders first!

Well, our little guy finally had a tooth come on through! I was really crossing my fingers that his grumpy attitude and fever the other day was all from his first tooth. We were happy to see that on August 15th his little tooth started to come through. But that's not all! Later that evening, Anders decided to say "mama" and take a step by himself. What a day! I guess that's how it is, nothing and then all of a sudden something!
Also, Toby is just about done with our new laundry room. I'll post pictures once it's all done, he is doing such a wonderful job!
I am still trying to get my classroom ready for the year and here I thought I had so much time!

Chelan

We just got back from our family vacation in Chelan. We were able to have our close friends, Matt and Tawny (baby Jaxon in tummy) join us which made it that much better. Also Toby and Matt's friend Alan got to experience the wonders of Chelan for the first time. Anders loved being outside from morning til night. I think if he could talk, he would have begged to stay for another week if not move there. Lady played and played and was in dog heaven! We look forward so much to spend time with our family and friends in Chelan. Thank you so much to Uncle Paul and Auntie Lisa for letting us stay and enjoy their wonderful getaway. I have already started back to work by taking classes and it sure feels good! Toby is currently creating a beautiful laundry room that will be perfect. Anders is crawling, standing, and wanting to walk. We are keeping our fingers crossed that he will take his first steps before his first birthday in September. I'll keep everyone posted!

Our Family

Sorry about starting up another blog, but I had to make things a bit easier with all of our internet log-ins!
Our family began in July of 2005 when Toby and I got married. We were greeted a little over two years later with the birth of our son Anders Ellis Dahl. So here we are, Toby working as a project manager for JH Kelly, I am a third grade teacher for the Kelso School District, and Anders is just continuing to grow! Oh, Lady still loves to sleep on the couch, wait for table scraps, and always wanting to snuggle.
I have decided to start this blog so our family and friends can see how we are doing...well, mainly Anders. Thank you for visiting and I hope to post something atleast once a month!