The Bakers

2008-06-09T18:28:00.000-07:00

We are switching it up a bit. We are moving to a new address wwww.beingbaker.blogspot.com
It was just time :)

2008-06-09T11:45:00.001-07:00

We are here in Cedar City and loving it. We have some pictures to post but our computer that the pictures are on is currently with the Geek Squad. But we will get some up as soon as possible. We look forward to having lots of visitors :)

2008-03-23T09:31:00.000-07:00

More Easter...

2008-03-23T09:24:00.000-07:00

Easter... my kids are just too cute today chasing eggs and wearing their ultra cute easter clothes from Grammy.

2008-03-23T09:20:00.000-07:00

These are a few more picures of our sweet Gracie. And Mr Andrew being cute, and of course Berkelee showing off her piano skills for Aunt Emmalee

2008-03-23T09:15:00.000-07:00

These are where the pictures get fun. Our favorite cousin Grace came to play with us and our nice Grammy bought them the cutest matching dresses so we had to jump on getting some pictures together. They weren't on the same page we were but we tried.

2008-03-23T09:12:00.000-07:00

Here are just a few pictures of my kids being cute. They are so funny and everyday is something new. I had to throw Brandon sleeping on Berkelees doll because it was funny.

2008-03-23T09:09:00.000-07:00

We found our camera! YAY!!! So after much waiting here is a little update of my ever so cute kids. :)

These are from Uncle Michaels birthday.

2008-02-15T19:58:00.000-08:00

I got tagged again. . .this time it's about the husbands!
What's his name? Brandon
How long have you been together? Almost 4 years
How long did you date? We started dating the beginning of July and got married the end of December
How old is he? He just turned 27
Who eats more? Brandon always
Who said I love you first? Brandon
Who is smarter? I think that we are pretty equal just in the different areas
Who does laundry? Me.
Who does the dishes? Me.
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? Brandon right now cause I wake up earlier and the left side is closer to the alarm
Who pays the bills? I do and then he stresses over it
Who mows the lawn?I wish we had a lawn
Who drives when you are together? Brandon
Who is more stubborn? Brandon hands down!
Who asked out who first? Brandon
Who proposed?Brandon
Who has more siblings? We both have three brothers but one of mine is married so now I do :)
Who wears the pants in the family? Um... I don't think I even need to answer that

2008-02-07T16:57:00.001-08:00

I promise one day new pictures will come. Are camera has had a few issues, but our kids are HUGE and hillarious and the cutest things ever so they are worth waiting for :)

2008-02-07T16:42:00.000-08:00

Tag! Sara tagged me and now I’m it!

A. The rules of the game are posted at the beginning
B. Each player answers the questions about themselves
C. At the end of the post, the player tags 4 people and posts their names, then goes to their blog and leaves them a comment, letting them know that they are tagged

10 years ago I was:
Having fun... 8th grade was my favorite!

5 things on my 'to do' list today:
1. Feed the little people
2. Give my kids a bath
3. Put my kids to bed
4. Make a birthday card
5. Make an anniversary card

Things I would do if I became a billionaire:
1. Pay off Brandon's student loans/become debt free
2. Pay off my mom's bills
3. Help Brandon get his own practice up and running
4. Buy a house in South Jordan

3 of my bad habits:
1. Chocolate
2. McDonalds
3. Dr Pepper

5 places I've lived:
1. Salt Lake, Ut
2. Salem, Or
3. South Jordan, Ut
4. Port Coquitlam, BC
5. Burnaby, BC

5 jobs I've had
1. Customer Service at Merit Medical
2. Studen Instructor at Francios D/ Echelon Edge Hair Design Academy
3.Super Cuts
4. Converys
5. Mother of 2!

Something most people don't know about me:I'm secretly a superstar

2007-11-27T09:22:00.000-08:00

Our kids loved Halloween this year, Andrew was counting down the days and Berkelee was so into trick-or-treating. She would squeeze through everyone and hold her little bucket up, smile and say t-t. It was darling. And Andrew plays with his mask all the time. Colton came over the other day so they played one was the monster and one was the Power Ranger who had to save the world... They are cute little people

2007-11-27T09:10:00.000-08:00

Oh my sweet little Berkelee literally gets into everything these days. The first time she got herself in the toliet we took pictures, then she did it again on Thanksgiving, it wasn't so cool... My mom says that it's my fault, aparently I was like this as a kid too (sorry mom) She emptys draws and cupboards and shelves in closets, and the fridge and just hides in there until we find her, she thinks she's pretty cool, I thought she was too until the was in the toliet. Needless to say, we keep all the doors shut except their bedroom now.

These are two completly different things... but I am so so excited that Berkelee has hair!!!! She has a hairstyle and everything and she sat still through it. She just played in the sink while I put her hair back. I am beyond excited about this, I hope she stays so patient will I play with

her hair now that I know I can, and isn't she so cute!

2007-10-22T19:14:00.000-07:00

Krystal, Deb and Travis took us to Provo Canyon to do family pictures and they turned out so cute. Some of the cutest ones are of Audrie and Andrew, if they got married when they grow up, they have tons of cute little people pictures

2007-10-22T19:04:00.000-07:00

There is this corn maze at Thanksgiving point called Corn Bellys and it is so much fun. I went with Krystal, Audrie, Travis and Deb and my kids were in Heaven. Andrew asks everyday to go back to the corn maze. We are going to try to go again so Brandon can come. Sorry about the red eye... I ment to clear but

was in a hurry to download so other pictures

2007-10-14T11:09:00.000-07:00

We did a family party on his birthday and he loved it. His presents were what he wanted and then he picked out a boring cake. I don't know why but he didn't want a character or anything just a plan chocolate cake. But he was happy and it was tasty so what can you do. He even got a new bed set like Berkelee. On her birthday she got one and he had been sneaking into her bed at night cause her's was better. Silly kid

2007-10-14T11:05:00.000-07:00

Andrew was really hard to keep up with so we have a couple pictures of Berkelee enjoying all the fun too. But my favorite is the one together

2007-10-14T11:02:00.000-07:00

It was Andrews Friend birthday yesterday and it was crazy, but he enjoyed himself. He's too funny with presents but dispite the 500million people at Chuck E Cheese I am glad we decided to do it there.

2007-09-23T21:28:00.000-07:00

It was party time this weekend and it was a blast. Berkelees favorite part was the balloons, I bought some to decorate but that didn't happen she fell in love and played with them all afternoon. We got some cute pictures of her opening presents but my camera died so they're on Tamera's camera so I will put them up later. But needless to say it was so much fun.

2007-09-23T18:52:00.000-07:00

2007-09-16T21:58:00.000-07:00

Our little man started school this week. He is to funny, he had to have a backpack like daddy for school. He was a little bumbed it wasn't power rangers but he finally settled for spiderman if I would get him a power Ranger t-shirt. He's a character this one. But he was to cute all done up for his first day that I thought I would share.

2007-09-16T21:55:00.000-07:00

She was too funny with her cake she just dove right in the second she got close enough she grabbed a handful, it was so cute. And then I had to add these cute ones of her loving on her new baby doll, yup it's a cabbage patch doll.

2007-09-16T21:50:00.000-07:00

Our little Berkelee is one! Can you believe it. We are having her party next saturday but I couldn't not celebrate on the actual day. We couldn't do much because Brandon wasn't feeling great and Andrew spent the night and morning throwing up so we made due. These are of her opening her presents, except the ones with her little bangs still wet due to me FINALLY being able to cut them (YAY)

2007-09-16T21:43:00.000-07:00

It was finally Berkelees birthday and in every other aspect I was super sad but for her hair.... I was so excited. It was the first thing I did in the morning was cut those bangs. Now you can see those beautiful eyes.

2007-09-03T13:32:00.000-07:00

Marge and Richard always have a BBQ on the 4th and there is a big water fight. I was the picture taker so I couldn't get wet, shoot, but Brandon and the kids had a blast.

2007-09-03T13:25:00.000-07:00

Berkelee ate cake all by herself and she was a mess. It was so cute.

2007-09-03T13:18:00.000-07:00

We went camping this weekend and the kids had a blast. Andrew made a girlfriend so we never saw him. It was the cutest thing we went fishing without her so when we got home he jumped out of the car saying "oh yes

, I get to play with me beautiful girl." Too cute, but I don't think anyone had as much fun as Berkelee, she was crawling,and walking everywhere. This is her self feeding (she found the snacks) It was a blast.

2007-08-06T10:49:00.000-07:00

So I haven't been very good at taking pictures lately cause I need to charge my camera but these are a couple I took on my phone. Andrew is a Ninja Turtle and Berkelee just ate her very first ice cream cone. They're pretty cute/

2007-07-05T18:17:00.000-07:00

This is the saddest thing ever. My sweet little lady was a walking time bomb and measles were the latest thing. She's all better now but I just had to show people the super saddness of her latest disaster.

2007-07-03T22:49:00.000-07:00

Tonight was Brandons family reunion and so I thought it was perfect time for some pictures. :) Andrew wanted nothing to do with it so mostly it was me and Berkelee but I guess it's good considering these are my first pictures with Berkelee cause I'm the picture taker not the picture person, so I'm excited and think for the most part they're pretty cute.

2007-07-03T22:48:00.000-07:00

Berkelee went swimming for the first time and LOVED it! She was having so much fun it there. It's like a giant bath tub for those two... and if you've ever been here for bath time you know what I mean

2007-07-03T22:42:00.000-07:00

We took Andrew to Lagoon and well it was something else. Lucky for me I met them up there and I missed the throw up extrvaganza (apparently it was everywhere) But he seemed to really have a lot of fun. I love that he is getting so big and getting to try so many new things, it's awesome.

2007-06-14T06:41:00.000-07:00

I'm sure it is the first of many but Andrew had to get 4 stiches last night, poor guy. Brandon let him go outside and play with a neighbor and he face planted it into the rail on our patio and lost half his lip. He was such a trooper when I got home he was like Mommy my lip is broken. He was too cute. Lucky for us Marge and Richard had a friend that stiched him right up and he was so brave. He only wiggled when they gave him the shot to numb it.

2007-06-04T15:42:00.000-07:00

We went up American Fork Canyon with Tamera and Cody and her brother Jesse so we had the three little guys up there. They had a lot of fun playing together

2007-06-04T15:38:00.000-07:00

We went camping for memorial day weekend and it was so fun. Besides being a little cold at night I can't complain. The kids got so dirty, we let Berkelee play in the lake while Brandon and Andrew fished it was to funny.

2007-06-03T19:11:00.000-07:00

The kids weren't to fond of packing but we got some cute shoots.

2007-06-03T19:06:00.000-07:00

It's the boys. They are too cute together I could pass it up.

2007-04-16T21:45:00.000-07:00

Just call me Aunt Emily. That's right I'm an Aunt isn't that cool. Geoff and Emmalees little Grace Kathryn finally made her long awaited arival. She was born April 14 at 10:54pm. She was 8 lbs 3 oz and was 20.5 inches. Shes darling and Emmalee says she looks like a Worwood. I am so excited

2007-04-08T21:30:00.000-07:00

Just thought I would add some of the kids in their easter outfits after church.

2007-04-08T14:29:00.000-07:00

Andrew was having fun trying to make Berkelee smile so I thought I would add these pictures on too cause I think they're cute.

2007-04-08T14:24:00.000-07:00

We finally had a nice day so we all went outside to play. The kids loved it and Brandon was even home to join in the fun. Andrew drew on the sidewalk and even played "space"ball.... so he can't say base but he had so much fun while Berkelee just tried to figure out what grass was all about. I miss sunshine and it

made me want a backyard that much more.

2007-04-08T08:48:00.000-07:00

Our ward had an easter egg hunt for all the little kids. Andrew had a lot of fun finding all the eggs before the bigger kids.

2007-04-08T08:45:00.000-07:00

2007-04-08T08:42:00.000-07:00

You never can have enough pictures...

2007-04-08T08:36:00.000-07:00

It's easter morning...and in true little people fashion we were up bright and early. They had a ball with their baskets and Andrew even went on an easter egg hunt.

2007-03-26T23:40:00.000-07:00

We only got one of them together Andrew isn't a fan of sharing his shinning moment but they all turned out pretty cute I think. I am a big fan of them though so maybe it's just me but I doubt it.

2007-03-26T23:28:00.000-07:00

Andrew started school (YAY) and he loves it. This is a picture of his first day of school and also the ones of just him from our

easter pictures

2007-02-28T09:36:00.000-08:00

Me and Berkelee ran away to Utah for the weekend to see the latest Howard. We had so much fun even though we were only there for five seconds. Tameras mom feed Berkelee everything she could get her hands and Berkelee LOVED it. I think she has a new best friend. But we mostly just hung out with Tamera (which is great considering that is why we came) Miss Maddison is so little. I can honestly say Berkelee was never that small. She looks so much like Tamera with little Cody features here and there. And needless to say Colton loves her. It was so fun to be back there I can't wait until we move home. Now Berkelee and Andrew have a friend at my friends house. Life is pretty good if I do say so myself :)

2007-02-28T09:30:00.000-08:00

Happy birthday to me. We went out to eat at Red Robbins aka the birthday head quarters for my birthday. It was a lot of fun. Brandon had the kids taste a lemon (he's nice huh) thats what the classic look on Andrews face is all about and at the end of the day I couldn't help but snap a picture of them all in jumpsuits. I think it's cute.

2007-02-07T13:39:00.000-08:00

Berkelee is definitally a Baker... stubborn and independent. We have started feeding her baby food and sure enough she thinks she should do it herself. It's pretty funny, and really messy but what can you do.

2007-02-07T13:34:00.000-08:00

Andrew woke up the other day and as we all know Andrew going to sleep is quite the process, but we thought it was too funny cause he had his Elmo snow boots on. He slept with them on all night. That kid is something Else. Also Andrew got a package from Beth yesterday with some outfits so I thought I would put those up to incase she checks this so she can see how darling he looks in them

2007-02-07T13:29:00.000-08:00

So last Thursday we had a little playdate and Berkelee fell in love with our friends baby's exersaucer so we got her one yesterday. She loves it but of course Andrew thinks it is his. I really think sometimes he likes her toys better than his own. But either way they are both having a blast with it.

2007-01-13T14:00:00.000-08:00

So everytime we pick up Brandon from school Andrew thinks we need to have Pizza because when I would drop Andrew off with Brandon for my doctors appointments they would go eat pizza. So Brandon told Andrew ok and we grabbed so little Ceasers for lunch. Sure enough Berkelee was a little jealous and Brandon decided it was time to try pizza. I am pretty sure Brandon is her favorite now. It was pretty funny.

2007-01-13T13:53:00.000-08:00

Andrew is too funny. Everyone knows how much he fights sleeping and this is his latest solution. Sleeping with all his toys so he can play with them instead of sleep. It's so funny cause he always has a train in each had tracks all over the bed and the fire truck (aka MACK-the truck that hauls Lightening McQueen in cars) and of course his lightening McQueen car. He's just too funny. I can hardly stand it sometimes. He's so stinking cute.

2007-01-13T13:35:00.000-08:00

How random are these pictues... :) we've got Berkelees first taste of cereal (which she is not a fan of ps) her playing in her Santa gift (who would have thought she'd love a little tent so much) her and daddy taking a nap and then off course who can forget Baker City. When we drive to and from Utah there is a little town on the border of Oregon called Baker City. Brandon of course thinks that means it's his city. :) So we spent the night at the Baker City Motel and Brandon and Andrew HAD to get a picture under the sign. He's too funny

2007-01-13T13:14:00.000-08:00

Well we are back in Oregon and back to our reality. Brandons been in class for a week now. I always love the first week because he only has reading so he gets to hang out with me and the kids a bit which is a nice phase in. Andrew is going to start gymnastics next week, and Berkelee just cut her very first tooth. Life is just rolling along for us these days. Anyways I haven't put any new stuff up lately so I thought I would post a couple cute ones for everybody and update you a bit.

2006-12-26T14:37:00.000-08:00

2006-12-26T14:33:00.000-08:00

We kind of got excited about Christmas Pictures so here are the rest of them

2006-12-26T14:28:00.000-08:00

It's Christmas! We were up early and going all day long. Andrew loved it. I think he will be asking to open presents for weeks after how many he had to open yesterday.

2006-12-26T14:24:00.000-08:00

To end the day we went and saw lights at Temple Square. They were so pretty but it was really cold.

2006-12-26T14:20:00.000-08:00

We took a couple more pictures at Marge and Richards, none of my family sad, but we got some with the Wrights and of course the family one for Brandons birthday

2006-12-26T14:17:00.000-08:00

Berkelees blessing day aka Brandons birthday was a big even and trying to fit it all in was a little hectic. Brandons family came over for a birthday dinner before we headed up to Marge and Richards for the blessing and cake. Isn't she just adorable in her dress.

2006-12-26T14:12:00.000-08:00

Marge and Richard had their annual Christmas Party and Andrew got to be a sheep in the Natvity Scene their Grandkids recreate. He was darling but went through his doubts about being a sheep after seeing everyone else up there he was quick to join in.

2006-12-26T11:37:00.000-08:00

Grandma Bonnie bought Berkelee this perfect little christmas dress. She was such a doll in it.

2006-12-26T11:33:00.000-08:00

So Santa came to Camilles Christmas party and Andrew was in love. Everyday since he has asked to see Santa

2006-12-26T10:55:00.000-08:00

Andrew is always asking to take "smiles" with Berkelee. It's so funny how much he loves taking pictures or having his picture taken.

2006-12-26T10:44:00.000-08:00

For moms stocking stuffer from us we arranged to take some Family pictures while everyone was in town. They didn't turn out the greatest but they're fun to have anyways.

2006-12-05T09:09:00.000-08:00

We are having a blast in Utah! I forgot what it is like to have plans anymore. We didn't get to many thanksgiving pictures cause well the kids were being a bit well lets just call them pickles... thats a nice word. But Andrew is loving being with friends and family. We took him bowling, it was so fun. He was dancing and playing and well we didn't realize how late was and he fell asleep in the bolwing alley it was to sweet. Berkelee is having fun too. All these people fussing over her. I can hardly wait until we move back here. One more year. I will keep the pictures coming.

2006-12-05T09:05:00.000-08:00

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2006-12-05T08:52:00.000-08:00

Andrew took this picture of Colton pretty impressive huh.

2006-12-05T08:45:00.000-08:00

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2006-11-08T18:24:00.000-08:00

Ahh... my monster all love Baby Einsten!! Tender Moment.

2006-11-08T18:17:00.000-08:00

I think she's pretty!!!

2006-11-02T10:26:00.000-08:00

Daddy, Daughter time. Brandon thinks it so funny to watch her with anything with taste, she goes nuts. So anytime he can get something in the path of that little tounge he jumps on it. (Ps the famous Brandon half smile is in fact genetic... Andrew and Berkelee both do it all the time)

2006-11-02T10:22:00.000-08:00

Happy Halloween. The kids were darling. We went to the churchs trunk or treat, but we didn't get any pictures cause well it was that time of night and Miss Berkelee was screaming away. People kept saying um... she's crying and I had to explain it's our daily routine. Who doesn't love a colicky baby. But we had a blast and they loved posing for pictures with the pumpkin. I think that pumpkin is Andrews new best friend.

2006-11-02T10:15:00.000-08:00

Yeah for visitors. Krystal came for a few days and we had a blast. Krystal got Berkelee ready and became Andrews new best friend with the trip to the "ponys" I think people should come visit all the time.

2006-11-02T10:13:00.000-08:00

Brandon and Andrew made our pumpkin this year and had a blast doing it. Now everyday Andrew wants to make the fire in the pumpkins face. It's pretty funny.

2006-10-23T11:02:00.000-07:00

PS. Berkelees pictures from the hospital aren't very good but if you want to see them you can go to growingfamily.com and go to the web nursery. It will tell you to put in the date she was born (09/15/2006) and then the first three letters of my last name (Bak) and what state (Oregon) then it should pull her up. It might ask for a password which is just 0915. They didn't turn out so nicely though.

2006-10-23T10:14:00.000-07:00

We went and got our pictures taken this weekend. They turned out pretty cute I think

2006-10-23T09:52:00.000-07:00

2006-10-18T12:50:00.000-07:00

Im American now... crazy huh!

2006-10-17T19:06:00.000-07:00

Little lady is a month old. It's crazy how fast time is going now. Besides being a bit colicky we are having a blast. She's smiling and fascinated with her environment She's a lot of fun.

2006-10-17T18:11:00.000-07:00

This little man is anything but little these days. He's talking up a storm and singing songs with the right words, counting, kicking a soccer ball at lighting speed, and the list just goes on and on. But one thing hasn't changed, he still thinks he's the boss. He is definitely a miniature Brandon.

2006-10-17T18:00:00.000-07:00

Andrews birthday party

was a hit. He had a great time, and there was a really good turn out. Its hard to believe that he isn't two anymore.

2006-10-17T11:18:00.000-07:00

We LOVE visitors

2006-10-09T21:10:00.000-07:00

2006-10-09T15:25:00.000-07:00

My mom told me to get on top of picture posting so I consulted my computer technician aka Brad and now we the Bakers are officially on the internet. That way everyone not in Oregon can see what is going on in our world. As for our reality right now… Andrew’s birthday party was this weekend, and it was a hit. A little boy from our ward and then three of the Law school families came along with Geoff, Emmalee and Craig. The kids played and had a wonderful time, we even had a piñata. It was a lot of fun and couldn’t have come at a better time. With all the craziness with Berkelee it was good for Andrew to be the center of attention. Oh and then last night we got to go to Geoff and Emmalee’s for dinner (ps she makes great soup) but their new house is amazing. The paint, the rug, the storage, it’s amazing. We are also having some more friends come out and I can’t wait. Grown up conversation is few and far between lately and Andrews growing vocabulary just doesn’t always cut it. As for everyone… Brandon is keeping busy with school. His is in charge of the moot court competition this week and it is a lot of work especially picking up the pieces from people who didn’t finish their job. Besides that school is enough to keep him busy. Finals are only about 7 weeks away, which may seem like a while to most but the preparation you need to feel confidante is crazy. Especially when your whole grade depends on that test. I am getting ready for my citizenship test this Wednesday and I must admit I am a bit nervous, only because they said to call if your application changed but I lost that number and I went to Canada in June and then I just had Berkelee so my application isn’t correct anymore. That and the fact that I am applying in Oregon, but we are Utah residents so my Drivers License from Utah and I am afraid all these things may cause problems. Andrew is loving soccer, but the attempt to socialize him isn’t quite what I had hoped considering he is the only kid in his class. So I am looking into gymnastics. And Berkelee is still having a rough time eating so she has tummy aches all the time and it’s so sad. And we can’t forget Charlie, the puppy, he is a mess. He actually got in the bath with Andrew today, which made Andrew happy cause then he got to take a bath and a shower, but that puppy is too much sometimes. We look forward to when we have a yard for him, and Andrew, because their need to run is getting to them. But that’s life, at least in our world. So I will keep pictures coming as soon as I get to walmart to download some more off our Camera.