I know I'm bad, please forgive me.

Like I said, I'm sorry for taking forever to update. Things got a little crazy with finishing off the term. But I'm happy to report I got a B in the class! I consider it quite an accomplishment considering the entire grade rested on 3 quizzes, 3 tests and a final; all of which were written answers (id, short answer, essay). So kudos to me.

I know it's a lame excuse...So to make up for it. Here's an overload of info, mostly concerning Mary.

So on with the updates!

The other morning, Brent so graciously made breakfast for us. He whipped out the griddle and made us pancakes. Best of all, he made Mary baby pancakes to enjoy, which she did. She wanted more and in fact ate two of them! She does love to eat, which is surprising considering the size of her.

(Notice the lack of clothes. This is because she got incredibly messy cramming all that goodness in her mouth!)

Also, while on vacation, Mary and I had the priviledge of joining Valerie and Brendan at the pool. Thanks to my mom for the bathing suit which fit her perfectly. Though, Mary still has the bikini from Julie to wear! Mary enjoyed it for the most part, though it was cutting into her nap time so she got really cranky and I had to leave a bit early.

Then, before church, I got the cutest pics of Mary with Daddy, both in their Sunday best (Thanks to G-ma koz for the dress which got lots of compliments)(She has the best, cheesiest grins. i love it!)

And now for the big news! Mary has FINALLY cut a tooth. I noticed it on Sunday during Sacrament meeting, when she tried to bite on my finger and I felt something quite sharp! It took forever to see it, since she refused to open up and move her tongue out of the way. Aww, our little m&m is growing up so fast. We even had to finally lower her crib because she constantly is pulling herself up to stand.

So I hope this makes up for my lack of posts. Sorry again! It will be hard once classes start again, which I am taking two of on campus (boo to school). But I will be way more dilligent. With the cool weather on the approach, I have lots of plans for some photo opportunities!

fun times with grandma koz and other family

I meant to post this on Sunday, but time kind of got away from me.

I've been lucky enough to have this last week, as well as this week, off from work. Thank goodness for paid vacation time. And Julie came out for Book Sellers this week as well, so Mary got to spend time getting reaquainted with Grandma Koz.

Mary had lots of fun showing off for Gma-Koz. She scooted and army crawled. She also talked up a storm, clapped her hands, pulled her self to stand, and almost bounced herself right out of everyone's arms!

We went to P.F. Changs on Saturday night and Mary decided to be a little pill for the first part. She refused to be happy or quiet, voicing her displeasure at having to sit still in a high chair. but as soon as the food came out and Mary could eat with us, she quietted down. She just loves to eat that girl. She loves lettuce wraps and pan fried noodles. And she also discovered a love for chopsticks!

(please notice the sweet bow that Jessica found and Gma Koz got for Mary. It's just too adorable.)

We also got to go bowling, first time since Mary's been born. She was really good the whole time, enjoying being passed from person to person as we all bowled. She probably felt like the center of attention, which is her favorite place to be.

Sunday dinner at Richard and Julie's was an event. All of the babies were present, the first time since before the summer! If you notice, most of the babies were not happy to be sitting for a picture. But Mary, our little poser, was perfectly content to sit and smile. and best of all, Mary got to ride around on a little truck/walker.