Moments from May 2005

May 2005 was action-packed for Amanda as she worked on getting from her back to her tummy:

Mom had fun dressing Amanda up as she grew into things:

Mom also had fun playing with Amanda:

We took Amanda on a little outing to the botany pond:

Here's Dad giving Amanda a snack on the outing:

And here's Dad reading to Amanda at home:

Amanda's first trip out of state

Mom and Dad were car-less for the first year of Amanda's life, but they got around quite a bit anyway, thanks to the kindness of friends and family. Thanks to friends, Mom and Amanda got a ride for a quick visit Grandmother and Grandfather (out of state!). Grandmother's sister, Aunt Darla, was also visiting then:

During the visit, Grandmother and Grandfather treated Mom to some of her favorite pizza:

And Mom made a strawberry spinach salad to share:

Mom also introduced Amanda to Ernie & Tish, her "borrowed grandparents":

Amanda also met Voris Bennion, another of Mom's borrowed grandmas:

Here's Amanda enjoying a turn in the recliner:

And here's Amanda meeting Inky, the last of the rabbits Mom had while growing up:

And then it was time to go, but not before one last picture with everyone, including the friends who made the trip possible. Thanks, friends!

The First Muffin

The biggest event of all for winter semester 2005 was the arrival of the very first Muffin, Amanda. Mom wasn't really into "baby bump" pictures, but she did pose for a "before" picture not long before going to the hospital.

Here is the first family picture with Amanda, included mostly because of it's "first-ness":

Mom and Amanda at the hospital:

Grandmother on her way to meet her very first grandchild:

Dad and Amanda at home:

Sleepy baby Amanda:

Grandmother and Amanda at home:

Grandfather and Amanda:

Grandmother with a wakey little Amanda:

Valentine's Day 2005

For the record, despite working two jobs, doing day and night shifts, Dad remembered to get Mom something for Valentine's Day. That, plus in-bed gift delivery, definitely gets points for Dad.

January 2005

Apparently, Mom and Dad didn't believe in taking pictures in January 2005. Perhaps they had simply seen everything there was to see in January, having been in the area for a few years at that point. Or maybe, it was back in the days of film cameras, student budgets, and crazy schedules.

Dad was able to stop working as far from home as he had been, but he was at least as busy as before with the two jobs he took instead. Mom, meanwhile, had a full time load of grad school classes to keep her busy. All things considered, it probably makes sense that we don't have much documentation for this month.