Happy Birthday Joel

Saturday was Joel's very first birthday! I can't believe he is already one year old - it seems like only yesterday he was laying in my arms as a newborn! We had a big party with grandma's and grandpa's and aunts and uncles and cousins. He really liked his birthday cake -- for those of you that can't tell the oreo's and chocolate chips are supposed to make puppy paw prints. Joel's favorite thing on this earth (besides his mom - of course) is my mom and dad's HUGE golden retriever- he loves it! We ask where the puppy is and he says puh puh and goes to the window where you can see Dewey (the dog)! Joel got a lot of new toys that I am sure he will enjoy and I will enjoy cleaning up!

This weekend we also went up to the cabin to get mom and dad's christmas tree. After searching through the woods -- we found it - the perfect tree. We cut it down and then put it on the 4 wheeler to get it home! It took both Mike and Allen to drive it because you couldn't reach over the tree to drive with two hands. It was pretty funny to watch!

Happy Thanksgiving to all! We had Thanksgiving with my family this year and enjoyed seeing family and eating really good food. Joel was a very big fan of Thanksgiving. He likes food - so what a day for him! This was his first thanksgiving -- although it was supposed to be his second. Joel just had other plans! Here is Joel asking why he is in his high chair and does not have food in front of him!

Our New Hair Cuts

Joel and I got our hair done together this last week. Isn't he cute!!!! We did it short on the top and spikey on the top -- just like his dad! I put some auburn color in mine and a trim- and I like it! Joel was soo cute (I forgot to bring the camera -- darn!) sitting in the chair. After watching however, I don't think I could have done it without messing up because you can only keep a little boy still for about 1 nano second! We decided to take a picture before church when we were both lookin' good! hahaha!

I put this picture in just cause it's cute and because this is my new favorite outfit of Joels! I love Ross Dress for Less- I get in way too much trouble when I go in that store! Osh Kosh has three designs of these sweaters and I now own all three. They were just tooo cute to pass up! Joel also took his very first steps on his own yesterday! YEAH for Joel- it's finally happening! Maybe!

Puh-Puh

Puh-Puh is Joel's word for puppies and he has been able to say that a lot! Grandma and grandpa's doggies had 7 puppies last week and they are so cute! Joel got to hold his first one this last weekend! We got a picture and then rescued the puppy from Joel! He learned to "be soft" with dogs this summer we lived with four of them and its been a good thing! When he goes to pet a dog he puts one finger out and then turns his head and scunches his head waiting for a big lick! It's very cute!!!

Bath Time Fun!

I loved this smile of Joel in the bath. Since I couldn't find any thing else to write about -- I thought I would share this picture. I also found out something very important with this picture-- It's the best place in the house to take pictures! I have one planned for Joel and just might set up a "mini-studio" in my bathroom once I get all my props figured out!!! Look for pictures to come! Oh, and one more thing- Joel's first word is officially "stinky"! It is really funny to hear him say it. The other day I called him a stinkpot and he replied with stinky! It was pretty funny!

Tagged -- and I am actually doing it!

5 Things I Was Doing 5 Years Ago
1. Going to BYU
2. Living at the Bountiful Court Apartments with some great roommies!
3. Taking Egyptian art and architecture -- my all time favorite class!
4. Praying my way through my second year of German
5. Having fun and living life!

5 Things To Do On My To-Do List Today
1. Figure out Photoshop!
2. Figure out how to shoot in Manual on my camera!!!! Still haven't tried- I'm tooo scared!
3. Once we figure out where we will be working -- between Idaho and Washington -- pack up my house - that's even scarier than learning to shoot in Manual
4. Get my picture wall done (Just in time to take it down to move!)
5. Get Joel to walk!!!! (Although its nothing I can really do!)

5 Snacks I Enjoy
1. ICE CREAM
2. ICE CREAM
3. ICE CREAM
4. ICE CREAM
5. Chocolate chip cookies

5 Things I Would Do If I Was A Millionare
1. Go back to Europe
2. Get a very expensive camera and private lessons to learn to use it!
3. Buy a house
4. Can't think of anything else -- so I would donate a lot of it to those who need it more than be!
5. See Above

5 Places I've Lived
1. Idaho-- most of my life and in many places!
2. Washington- this last summer
3. Provo Utah (twice -- once when I was born, then when I was at school!)
4. California
5. Island park for a summer in high school!

5 Jobs I've Had
1. Mom -- the best one soo far
2. Teacher aid -- that's when I decided I was crazy enough to go to grad school!
3. I worked at Reed's Dairy
4. I was mom and dad's slave for several summers
5. I worked at Mack's Inn in Island park as a hotel maid/whatever else they needed done!

5 people I tag
The first 5 people that want to do it!!!!

Our Halloween Weekend!

Happy Halloween everyone! Our weekend was a lot of fun. It's so fun to dress up Joel in his Halloween costume and take pictures. He didn't understand what all the candy was for or why he had to hold his trick or treat bag, but he did get some yummy things from his grandma and grandpa's and aunt and uncles!

Here is Joel raiding grandma's candy stash! Mike went motorcyle riding and decided that's what he was going to be for Halloween, so I put on my normal Hermine Granger standby and borrowed Allen's magic wand and ta-da there's are Halloween costumes! Mike put his helmet on Joel -- it didn't really fit and it was to heavy for Joel. He couldn't even hold his head up!!! It was pretty funny to watch him fall over with this huge helmet on!

We also canned applesauce this weekend- yum, yum! And yes, it does take 4 people to run the applesauce strainer!

Well, living with in the Wilding household is never dull - even while doing applesauce! Someone thought that turning the handle was taking way to long -- so we improvised! Out came the drill! We replaced the handle for a power drill - it went much faster! Surprisingly it actually worked!

We also went up to the mountains and rode horses and went motorcycling and four-wheeling. This was Joel's first ride with Uncle Matt on his horse Apollo. Joel loved it- he just smiled away as they trotted away!

Mike went motorcyling and decided he wanted to ride Apollo too- so he went in his motorcycle stuff! It made for a pretty funny picture!

I faced my fear of horses and decided to go for a ride too! I took the horse that was stubborn and didn't want to move! Just my kind of ride!!! I actually had a lot of fun- and suprisingly wasn't the least bit scared. Maybe all the times I was forced to go before did some good!
It was a busy weekend! But we had fun and Happy Halloween!