A cute picture of the cousins during Spring Break, courtesy of Brittany. Jack & Cole arrived a little late that day, so sadly they're not in the picture. It was so much fun having the family here. Thanks to everyone who made the trip to Vegas. We loved having you here!

Jake was fresh out of the bath for his professional 9-month pictures. These are shots when we got home. His hair calms down throughout the day and then I have second thoughts. Ahhhhhhh. I know---this is the third post in one day. I'm done.

Jake is 9 months old! Brandon & I decided that we would get one last baby picture with his curls before we give him a BOY haircut this next week. It's bittersweet. We're sad to see the curls go---but we'll be happy to have people stop calling him a girl!

I was looking through all of Jake's photos----and there are only TWO of Jake and I (and Brandon managed to chop of the top of my head in both). There are over 100 pictures of Jake and Brandon. Jake doesn't look like me.

Last week I snapped this photo before bedtime. I accidentally erased it from my camera, but I decided to scan and post it----because I think it shows that Jake looks like his Dad.

My new favorite chip......

I love Stacy's Pita Chips. This company's latest marketing strategy has been to send a big box of Stacy's Pita Chips to everyone in the USA with the name STACY. How cool is that? At first, I considered the possiblity that I may have initially liked the chips so much simply because they were free. I just love free stuff in general. But soon after I finished off the box (which was filled with 6 pita chip bags by the way), I discovered that they were sold at our Walmart Neighborhood Market----and I have purchased and devoured a bag EVERY week since. My favorite flavor is Parmesan Garlic Herb---and for some reason I was feeling the need to recommend these crunchy pita chips to everyone in the family. Man, are there some smart business executives at the Stacy's Pita Chip Company, or what?!

Alexa's National Taekwondo Tournament

Las Vegas Convention Center

February 23-24, 2007

Yes, this is YOU Zach. I had my own camera as a kid. It's interesting, embarrassing, and funny to see all of the things I chose to capture. Kelly, be quiet. Isabel's preschool class is doing an experiment with kids and cameras. The data will be presented at a conference later this month. I'm excited to see the results---and especially scared to see what Isabel chose to take pictures of. Well, Happy Birthday Zach from all of us here. We miss you----and we're SO proud of you. I know I'm copying by posting baby pics---but this is way too fun to miss out on.

Last night we were out and Jake was called a girl AGAIN. So when we got home, I snapped this picture to dare ask if this comment was justified. Jake is dressed like a boy---in an light blue striped oxford shirt, khaki jacket, and blue jeans---a cute outfit Kelly got him. I know the hair is what throws people off----but I don't understand why the boy clothes aren't a dead give-away? I never dress him in unisex colors like yellow and green. Are people really that dumb? If they're not sure then, why do they take the risk and say 'she'? And how could they be so confident to use 'she' when he IS dressed like a boy?

Jake is Mr. Busy Body. He doesn't want to be in his exersaucer or his jumparoo---he wants to be on the ground where he can get into trouble. He's crawling backwards---and we think any day now he'll figure out how to move forwards. Can you see here how I messed up his bangs? His bangs were getting so long before that the poor child couldn't see. When Travis said something about how bad it was, I decided I better do something. Sure enough, I messed them up. My mother said, "I told you that you should have had a professional do it!" Luckily they are growing back quickly now.

Chocolate bundt cake with chocolate chips topped with butter cream cheese frosting and Patti's favorite flower, the hydrangea. Hope you have a wonderful birthday Patti!

The UNLV Preschool called my house yesterday. I was at the doctor and missed the call by 10 minutes. They reached Brandon and immediately said, 'Don't worry, Isabel's not hurt. We just want to let you know that Isabel was holding a snake in class (it's Pet week) and it pooped all over. They called to ask if they could wash her jeans and shoes. Sure enough, Isabel happened to be wearing a brand new pair of jeans and sneakers that day! I guess she said, "I don't know what that snake ate but it doesn't look good---and it smells really bad." They sent her home in another pair of pants and a pair of cowboy boots that were four sizes too big for her (they must have been from the dress-up play area). I should of taken a picture of her when she got off the bus. All day long she talked about how that snake pooped all over her. I remember in Mrs. Gomez' 3rd grade class, I finally got up enough courage to hold the class pet hamster and it peed on me. I never touched it again. I'm so glad Isabel isn't like that. She was fine about the whole thing and still likes snakes! Sidenote: I looked up snake poop online and it says that snake poop can be more deadly than their poison!

Hello, Drool. This poor child is teething terribly.

Isabel wanted what she called a 'cupcake tower cake' for her birthday. I accidentally bought jumbo-sized cupcake liners---so it doesn't look totally right---but it worked for Isabel. She was happy.

Recent shot of Isabel in her Nike suit

Isabel was dreaming of a white Christmas---and awoke to this surprising sight!

Have you seen this yet? It captured my eye last night while waiting in line at the Walmart checkout stand. I'm a total sucker for any kind of juice & soda punch. My favorite is cranberry juice mixed with Sprite---so I was thrilled that they finally bottled this delightful concoction for our convenience. Are you ready for the nutrition facts? One small 20 oz bottle is 270 calories and 70 grams of sugar!!

Jake eats now!

Here he is with a clean face. Notice I had to take off his jacket which he managed to cover in sweet potatoes.

Jake playing in the exersaucer---which only lasts for about 10 minutes and then I have to hold him. I'm spoiling this kid rotten!

Is our love of ice cream really in the 'Lunn' genes? What do you say we put this to the test at one of our Christmas family gatherings? It won't be a race to see how fast anyone can eat ice cream---we don't want brain freezes and it won't be a contest---we don't want people getting sick. But just for the heck of it, let's just see if it's in our blood to eat an abnormal amount of ice cream in one sitting----for this activity, a half gallon each---say while watching one of the many Lunn Family classic movies. Are you up for it? I hope so. Vote for the movie that you think would work best for our ice cream challenge.

I discovered these fudge bars at DQ. One bar is 50 calories and has 3 g of sugar. I've had sugar-free fudgicles--and other brands of diet fudge bars---BUT these are by far the best. Finding foods (especially treats for that matter) that are fat-free and low in sugar/calories is not always easy. PLEASE share a similar food tip. Thanks. :)

If I step out of the room, I sometimes return to Jake with a sticker on his face. Isabel happened to get these stickers with her halloween treats. It always cracks me up because she doesn't say a thing about it---and she's not putting stickers on her own forehead. Come on.....I just know that there's got to be some stories like this out there in your families.