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Big Boy Beds

stephanie — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 22:17:45 +0000

This post is super late. We switched the boys to big boy beds over Memorial Day weekend. They are doing really great with them.

Friday night fun, setting up the first bed.

Saturday morning, dismantling the cribs.

Helping daddy set up Noah's bed.

Finished project.

Cuddling in Noah's bed.

Ezra out cold the first night in his bed.

Last Shuttle Launch

stephanie — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 04:59:34 +0000

The boys witnessed the shuttle Atlantis lift off this morning. I know they won’t remember it, but I was glad they were able to witness this moment in history.

New Adventure

stephanie — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 22:56:13 +0000

I figured I didn’t have enough to do and needed a little more adventure in my life. It’s not a huge adventure and one I hope to find as a fun outlet.

I am starting a new blog for all the homemaking things (seriously could not think of a better word) I like to do. I want to keep this current blog more of a family blog, keep track of the boys as they grow, all the family adventures we do, and more personal stuff (again lack of a better word*). Sometimes you might see the same post on both blogs (if you choose to read both), but most of the time it will be different. I will be posting more recipes and crazy things I try over there. Please come and join my Homemaking Adventures!

I am using nicknames for the boys over there, but did decide to post pics. I went back and forth, but honestly I think pics often make the blog (plus seriously I have some cute boys!). I hope to keep some privacy for them and if some day they don’t want me to use their cute faces anymore I will stop.

*(Hoping more blogging will somehow improve my vocabulary and writing skills)

60 years!

stephanie — Fri, 14 May 2010 15:39:30 +0000

Yesterday my grandparents celebrated 60 years of marriage. WOW!!! Congratulations to them. We get to go back and celebrate with them at the end of the month. I can’t wait for them to meet their great-grandsons.

Here’s the clip from their local paper, there is another couple on the page married for 73 years!

New Year, New Do’s

stephanie — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 14:15:28 +0000

The boys hair was all sorts of out of control, growing every which way, and several different lengths. On New Year’s Eve we decided to take them for their first haircuts. It went fairly well, we went to CNC Barbershop and Cedric was super nice and did a great job with the boys. Ez’s hair is shorter than I wanted but it was the only way he could even it out (on the plus side Noah can’t pull it anymore). Noah’s turned out great and is easier to comb out.

Ez in the chair ready to go

Getting it buzzed, he was actually fairly relaxed during this

Noah's turn!

Noah getting started

He didn't enjoy it very much

The finished product

Messy Child Contest Finalist!

stephanie — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:47:47 +0000

Remember this cuteness:

and this cuteness:

That’s right they are both finalist! So please hope over to totrags and vote for Noah or Ezra! We love our totrag bibs and could always use more bibs.

And if your interested hop on over to totrags and purchase some of their great products yourself.

My little brother is officially a fire fighter

stephanie — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 21:31:51 +0000

Last night I went to Jason’s swearing in as a fire fighter for Ak-Chin. It was a nice night and I am very proud of him.

The happy new fire fighter and his family

Proud dad

Mom and son

Bagpipers leading in the Color Guard

Abby enjoying the bagpipes

Getting sworn in

Getting pinned

Good News All Around

stephanie — Wed, 27 May 2009 20:05:34 +0000

First, Congratulations to Gregg and Meg, Sam officially became their son today and he is adorable.

Second, Abby made it to the 3rd and final round of Baby Idol! Please keep voting for her!

Matt took this adorable shot and is very excited to see her make it so far. It doesn’t hurt that she is just so freakin’ cute!

Third, Our visa appointment was confirmed for June 11. We leave June 6! We are so excited to finally be leaving and super excited to meet those two cute little boys of ours! We will be back home to begin our new life together June 16!!!

Noah & Ezra!

matt — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:29:17 +0000

Introducing Noah Esrael and Ezra Yakob born on November 14, 2008!

Ezra is on the left, Noah on the right. Angie was so sweet to take this video for us when she was there!

Here are their referral photos taken February 10, 2009:

Ezra Yakob

Noah Esrael

I am sensing a theme in their daily lives, two different families traveling weeks apart have both sent me this scene:

Ezra crying and Noah giving him a look

Lots more pictures in the photo gallery!

Today was not the day :(

stephanie — Fri, 08 May 2009 18:26:49 +0000

We didn’t pass court today. One piece of paper did not have both boys names on it. Something so simple! We are both bummed. I really wanted to share the boys with ya’ll today, more than anything. Our new court … Continue reading →

Abby's Big Arrival

stephanie — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 02:26:15 +0000

Abby finally made her appearance this morning at 10:35 after a very long night. She weighed in at 7 pounds 3.5 ounces and 21 inches long. She is an absolute doll and already keeping Jason busy with the diaper changes!

Here are some pics, I also uploaded a few more in the photo gallery (I will upload more when I get them, hint hint dad):

Yawning must be hard work being born

Happy new family

Proud new dad

Grandpa and Abby

Grandma and Abby

Check out Matt in the news

stephanie — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:04:53 +0000

Matt is featured in an article on a local area website. Go check it out!

New Blog Name & theme

matt — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:03:25 +0000

So our blog name had lots of issues with random search traffic. @dams is not an uncommon last name. And lets just say some of our random search traffic was disappointed with the results when they made it to our blog. I guess thats what happens when we topped the search results for a popular 1980s playmate.

So anyway. We changed the blog URL to mattandstephaniesblog.com. So far all looks to be working like normal. But time will tell if there are issues.

Also, i finished a new blog theme. Stephanie disliked how “bland” the old one was, although I loved the minimalism and typography. Notice that you can switch the design scheme in the upper right. Pretty cool huh.

Also note that the recent posts on the right will be the best way to access older posts, as the home page now only shows the newest post, and most recent comments.

We’ll see how it goes. There may be more revisions later.

I am going to be an Aunt!!!

stephanie — Thu, 15 May 2008 19:44:23 +0000

My little brother and his lovely wife are expecting their first child. The baby is due January 2, 2009! Congratulations to you both!!!

P.S. I think we need a nickname for the baby for the blog. I’ll leave it up to you two.

Matt Kicked out of the house

matt — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 02:03:43 +0000

Is what Stephanie wanted to post. But It was a mutual decision.

So some of you may know Our Design firm has been getting busier and busier. Lots of new projects, great clients, and so on. We have out grown the concept of working in Matt & Stephanie’s house. I’m excited, but I think Stephanie may be more excited.

So as we are growing in staff members, More space is needed. Today was a long day as we have moved to some great offices.

Check out the pics.
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The Lobby

The Conference room

Matts Office

Other offices are not ready yet. but will look the same.