Porter discovered a new friend in the mirror. He actually played like this for about 10 minutes, it was so cute!

We went to the Pumpkin walk in North Logan with John's Mom. It was great!

And last but not least my little master of drool. He had his 8 month b-day while we were in Utah, had his first hair cut, got one tooth, and was incredibly spoiled. At last weight he was 23 pounds, so I'd say he's quite healthy. He's lovin' table foods, and scooting himself around quite aptly on his tummy. He's such a sweet guy!

Happy 5 year anniversary to my honey! I love you. Thanks for putting up with me for the previous 5 years, and I'll just go ahead thank you for putting up with me for the next 95 while I'm at it. Good luck on your interviews. I can't wait to see you!

Hey guys, sorry for the lack of posting of late. We are hangin' out in Utah, and I don't know how to use my parent's computer to upload pics. So, once I get it figured out and have a few minutes, I will post some fun pictures of the kids Halloween, and an update on what we have been up to.

Our little Ivy is quite the toddler these days. She is full of attutude. Everything is "MINE!". A few days ago she and Porter were having lunch, and when Porter's food ran out, let's just say he was less than pleased. So of course he was screaming, and I was trying to hurry and get him cleaned up. Meanwhile Ivy had gotten her foot stuck in-between the bars on the back of her chair, and started freaking out, and was really trying to out-do Porter's screams. Then suddenly she stopped, looked at Porter and yelled, "NO PORTER! I'M SAD!!!" As if only one of them can be sad at a time. Ha, I wish.

I have had a lot of people ask me lately what John is up to these days, so I thought I'd just tell you all! Anyway, John is in his 4th and last year of medical school (Wahoo). Which means that he graduates in May and then we will be off to general surgery residency which will last 5-6 years. He is in the process of setting up interviews, and out of the 39 programs he applied to, he has recieved interview offers at somewhere around 22 so far (We will not be accepting them all). What a smarty I am married to! He also took the written part of the board exam (step 2) yesterday, and is relieved that part is over. He flies to Houston next week to take the practical part of the exam, and hopefully get in some relaxing time by the pool. He has done so well and I am so proud of him! Go John!

Porter has recently mastered the art of sitting up. He loves to be able to see what's going on, and especially loves to watch Ivy. She just makes him crack up. He has the cutest little giggle, and it makes her feel very special and important!
One of Ivy's favorite things to do is......well.......anything Porter gets to do. Including playing in the crib. So she was playing in the crib the other day and wanted Porter to get in with her. The first thing she did once I put him in with her was lie down right next to him, and cover them both up with a blanket. So cute.
I have to look at pictures like this when Ivy is in one her "naughty" phases. Doesn't she just look so sweet and innocent? She has been such a little stinker lately, but I know deep down in there is a happy and charming little child!

I realize my blog has been really dull lately, and this post is no different. What are you supposed to blog about when the major events in your life consist of one child getting a new package of elmo panties, and the other child graduating from rice cereal only to oatmeal cereal, sweet potatoes and green beans. Wahoo!!! I did manage to ruin an entire batch of white laundry along with the dryer by sending one of John's pens through. Oops. That one was partly his fault too, I guess. Why can't men just empty their pockets? Anyway, I did get to go on an oldnavy.com shopping spree to replace the things that got ruined (and don't worry- I added on a few extras too). So stay tuned to the Wennergren family blog, just in case anything exciting should happen, but don't count on it!

This is a video of Ivy "reading" to Porter. I saw her doing this, and then had to sort-of hide with the camera so that she wouldn't see me. So it's not very good quality, but you get the idea!

I can hardly believe it, but John and I got engaged 5 years ago! Whoa! The time has flown by, and it has been a great 5 years. Sorry to be cheesy for a moment, but I just have to tell him that I love him SO much! You're the best, babe! I'm so glad I said yes!

I know, I know...... Where have we been? Summer has been a crazy time for us! John is getting ready to finish up his first surgers sub-i (internship) this weekend, just to begin another on Monday. He loves surgery, but the days are long, and there's not a lot of time off to be had! So we sometimes feel like a single-parent-household. I (Natalie) have decided to go back to work part-time. I am working at Massage Envy, which is a massage clinic where I get to just go and do my massages and then go home, without having to worry about any of the business end of massage. So it's going to be really good for me, but I was sad to leave my kids! My friend Samantha and I are going to be trading babysitting one day a week, so I'll have her 2 kids every Monday, and she'll take mind every Friday which will be fun for Ivy. We are also doing a little Joy School with Ivy and some other little kids her age in our ward (pictures to come). We are trying to learn our letters, but it's really more like just an organized play group! The kids have fun, and we get to teach them what it's like to have structured activities! Other than that Ivy and Porter are just growing and changing every day! I am having lots of fun with them. Porter weighed in at 16 pounds and some ounces at his 4 month doctors visit, and is rolling both ways now. Ivy will turn 2 next month and is a very sweet, but very typical 2-year-old. She is always striving for independence! So all-in-all, we are doing well and everybody is happy and healthy! Stay tuned for more!

Ivy thought the sand was great, but wasn't so sure about the water. She also thought the crabs were fun to chase!

Little Miss Shades in the hot tub. Don't worry we turned the temp down :)

We went to Roanoke Island where they have a replica of the ship Christopher Columbus came to America on. It was tiny, and super chlostrophobic inside.

Just a cool picture John shot of a jelly fish.

Try not to be too jealous, but we're going on a vacation! I know, crazy. Do normal people usually go on vacation in the summer? This is all so new for us. But anyway, please don't give up on our blog- we'll be back with wonderful pictures of the beach, and hopefully a lighthouse or two!