She wants her daddy

Keith has been working outside building a swingset for a few weekends, and a couple of times Keeley has gone over to the door and stood looking out at him. This day in particular was kind of sad--if you look at her little face, she was crying because she wanted her daddy! That sad little face! If that doesn't melt your heart, then I don't know what would.

That's a pretty serious blogpost

Keith's old roommate Nathan George came from Indiana to Phoenix for a conference and we picked him up at the airport for a short visit. I don't think we had seen him in over 10 years, and it was really nice to catch up. He is one of those people that is pretty good at keeping in touch with friends, even if they don't make so much of an effort in return...that's definitely something I could be better at. But we were thrilled that he thought of us and squeezed in a visit.

He was pretty disappointed at our lack of a 10 foot couch, but seemed impressed that our BLTA sandwiches were pretty "serious." He is the guy who christened Keith's old Subaru Blue Thunder, always called their roommate Derek Big D (and still does), and invited us camping at the Grand Canyon our first time. Anyway, a nice visit with a funny guy. If we ever make a cross-country trek, we'll have to visit his family.

all about my hubband

So I was tagged recently and am finally getting around to it. You're supposed to answer questions about your husband. Someday when I learn how to use our scanner I will have to post some old photos of us when we were dating.

What is his name? Keith Nolin

How long have we been married? We just celebrated 10 years in May. And if you're counting, we married very young...like 15...Just kidding.

How long did we date? FOR-EVER! I think it was about a year and a half, but if you live in Provo, Utah, then you know that this is pretty darn long.

How old is he? 35, but I'm younger...lots younger!

Who eats more? Do I really have to answer this question?? I think we take turns.

Who said I love you first? I don't remember, and neither does he. Is that bad?

Who is taller? Me.

Who sings better? That would definitely be me.

Who is smarter? I would have to say Keith is. Although he usually says I am. But come on, who has the degree in Physics? Not me.

Whose temper is worse? This could possibly be me. Keith says I'm grouchier towards him, he is grouchier towards the kids.

Who pays the bills? What, we have bills? :) I pay the van payment, but he does the rest. I just hope nothing ever happens to him...I'm clueless.

Who does the laundry? I'm in charge of getting the clothes washed, he is in charge of folding them. Which leaves...nobody to put them away afterwards. :(

Who cooks dinner? Unless I give him several days notice that it is his turn, I cook dinner. Or if I tell him exactly what to prepare, he will cook it. Although he gets grouchy if I also try to tell him how to prepare it...

Who drives when together? Keith has this strange notion that we are supposed to take turns. It's weird. I have absolutely never seen my mom drive a vehicle if my dad is there to drive, but I do take my fair share. Especially on long trips. Seriously, my dad will drive for 15 hours straight though.

Who is more stubborn? Keith is the most stubborn person in the entire world, and he is proud of it to top it off.

Who is the first to admit when wrong? Me, me, also me. Keith just commented that it's hard to admit you're wrong when you're always right.

Who wears the pants in the family? We pretty much just go naked.

Who mows the lawn? Nobody. Have you seen the jungle that is our backyard?!

Who kissed who first? No comment.

Who proposed? He totally surprised me and swept me off my feet.

What is my favorite thing about him? He is understanding if he comes home from work and the house is, well, less than perfect. He has never said, "What did you do all day?" He encourages me to get out in the evenings away from the kids when I need it. He is the most helpful-around-the-house husband I have ever heard of. He eats whatever I cook and doesn't complain. That's more than one thing, but he is just my perfect match so there are many things that I love.

So if any of you haven't done this and would like to give it a try, then I tag you. :)