Something to cheer about

Much of Rob and my dating life was spent watching Utah football games as part of the MUSS. The first year Rob and I were part of the MUSS was the last year Alex Smith played and took the Utes to the Fiesta bowl. Since Alex Smith left the University of Utah, Rob has faithfully watched the drama that has been the 49ers. Though Rob's never been upset over each 49ers loss, I've watched him become...disheartened - almost like watching your kid get picked last to play kick ball...every week... for 7 years. You know he can play well. You've seen him play well. But no one else has. Moving out to the bay area hasn't helped either. People out here hate Alex Smith. They won't even sell his jersey. But this weekend, all of that changed. I'm not a Sports Analyst, or an expert on football, so I won't attempt to give you a play by play. I will just say this - Saturday afternoon we all sat down to watch what Rob has been waiting for for 7 years. Alex Smith led the 49ers to the NFC championship game. And what made the moment more perfect - Rob's friend of 25+ years that he spent watching every Utah football game while he was at school and that have spent the last 3 years watching the games together via twitter was in our living room. We are so happy to have Jim and Kathie Gwilliam living so close to us now. The game couldn't have been more fun. And in true fashion - I didn't take a picture. So this one from some website will have to do. This just means that we'll have to re-create the moment next week! Go 9ers!

Babies!

It's been great to spend the holidays with two new members of our family - both my sister and sister-in-law had babies last year. Both girls - Kate and Aribelle.
It is so fun to see their little personalities.
I want to spoil them rotten. Rob is constantly reminding me that they don't need shoes since they can't walk yet - but baby shoes are soo cute!






These little girls are so cute - and just to clear things up - yes they are cute, I love them to death, but no it doesn't make me want to have kids. It doesn't make me NOT want to have kids either. Apparently there is an unwritten social code that once you've been married for 5 years, the question "when are you having kids?" is acceptable after the question "how are you doing?"
In the past week I have been asked by my dentist, hair stylist, receptionist at the doctor's office, and minutes after meeting my friend's husband. I understand getting the question from Mom and Dad, and occasionally from some family and close friends, but this is not a question for small talk. Aside from the obvious private-ness of the question, it makes a girl feel like she looks old! So - I am officially putting the question of "when are you having kids?" on the same social list as the questions "how old are you?" and "are you pregnant?" If you're curious or wondering, it's best to keep it in your head or wait for the other person to bring it up.