Bitter-sweet for our Princess Lex…

Over the next four weeks, Alexis is going to have a couple of life changing, shattering, and exciting moments in her 20 months of life. For those of you that don’t know, Alexis has been the lone daughter, granddaughter, and niece on my side of the family. Let’s just say, she pretty much walks on water…especially with her Nana, Papa, Aunt Shel, and Uncle J.C. Her Uncle J.C. constantly assures her that she is number #1 and has supplied her with a ridiculous wardrobe (shoes and all) most women dream of!

It is one thing to be put on this threshold; however, it is another to know it! Alexis knows it! It didn’t take but a couple of seconds after her arrival into this world for me to realize that there was not a future promotion to queen for me; however, a dethronement.

Now, for the bitter-sweet moments about to take place in Alexis’ life….
#1…As many of you know, Princess #2 is due to arrive sometime in the next month. While we talk about this with Lex often and show her my continually growing belly, she always gives a snobbish “na-uh”…and we can’t forget the rolling of the eyes that follows, the nose in the air and the turning of the head. As you reassure her with an “uh-ha,” she protests with a louder “na-uh.” Lucas usually gets in on it too to tell her…it’s true! He is so excited! This frequent discussion at our house usually ends with Alexis throwing herself against the wall or on the floor with a dramatic tearful tantrum. It is actually quite humorous…for now at least! We will see if I can still find humor in it, when I have three children (age 3 and under). I am preparing myself for a much different transition with this third angel…merely because MY family has created a true monster in my dear Lex…oh yeah, her daddy hasn’t help much either! Okay, so I am just as guilty! She is 20 months going on 20 years...I am afraid to admit it, but I think she is a lot like me! HELP!!!!

#2…The next earth-shattering moment about to take place in Alexis’ life…stay tuned! Come back and visit our blog sometime this weekend…and you will see! For those of you that know the Sandberg family, this is one you won’t want to miss! I promise you won't be disappointed!

Here are some glam shots of Alexis from the past 20 months...ENJOY! *Beware, I went a little overboard! I couldn't help it!
Please note:
*Lack of barrettes or hairdos….first, Alexis has no hair! If anyone has any suggestions on how to make it grow, please let me know! Second, in many of her pictures you will notice her twirling her hair and sucking her bottom lip…she just pulls them right out! I will have to explain this in another blog…

A present from Uncle J.C. from babytoupee.com. They both have a special bond....they're both bald!

Alexis is stubborn like her parents. She wouldn't walk until she was like 15 months old...even though she knew how to...

Alexis with one of her favorites...Nana! *Please note: my family is from Yuma, AZ; thus, the reason Papa is wrapped in a Bob the Builder blanket...Aunt Shel is wearing Lucas' beanie, and they seem to think Alexis needs a hat, too! Crazy, Yumans!!!!

You usually hear like mother, like daughter...in this case, like aunt, like niece:)She gets this from my sister!

Believe it or not, these are her Nana's sunglasses!

Oh, what a sweet little girl!

Lexi chillin' with a couple of loves in her life...Uncle J.C. and her 100 year old Great G-pa!

Alexis protesting her big brother's potty training boot camp (it hadn't been used yet)!

One of her many jackets from Uncle J.C. Her shirt pretty much says it all!

The true Lex...she loves to dress herself!

Lexi being her mischievous self...she was dancing on top of the train table until she heard me coming...than she hurries and sits down like an angel!

Our one moment of peace and quiet each day! Like I said, she takes after me!She is so full of energy!

The one, the only, the SEXY....David Hyrum Hepworth

I have never been tagged before...so hopefully I am doing this correctly! Thanks, Amanda:)

I always love to talk about my baby...I will have to update later with a photo. GQ currently is reviewing David's portfolio:)



What is his name? David Hyrum Hepworth

How long have you been married? This year will be 7 amazing years spent with the love of my life!

How long did you date? Let's see here. David and I met Fall of 2000 and were married Thanksgiving break.....2001, of course! Way to avoid details, Nik! Our kids don't need to know we broke up for about six months during that year, right?

How old is he? 29...I like them young:)

Who eats more? How rude....you are asking someone that is 8 months pregnant to answer this question? Either way....David can out eat me...unless we are eating Algodones tacos!

Who said "I love you" first? Oh my heavens...we both said it simultaneously:) I really don't like these types of questions. We had a rather interesting friendship at first! I believe it was David as we were hanging out in the tube thing at Smucker's Park...I mean, making out:) He gave me a picture the next day that he drew of us in the tube:) AWWWW! I LOVE HIM!!!! He verbally said it first....however, I would have to say that he knew well before that I was head over heels in love with him!

Who is taller? Ummmmm....duh, David! He is 6'4" and I am a mere 5'4". I am sure I probably got the "/' mixed up while labeling our measurements....don't laugh! I just got done teaching Kindergarten:)

Who sings better? Absolutely, David! He has the most amazing voice! Lucas always asks David to turn on the "badio" and sing. He loves to sing with his Dad. They especially love Jimmy Buffet. I love to hear him sing to our children each night before they go to bed! I remember one time when David wasn't home yet and I was putting them done...Lucas asked me to sing "Daddy's song"...he never asked me again after that night...what a polite little boy. Sometimes, I will ask him if he wants me to sing a song when I put him down...he always replies with, "how about a story?"


Who is smarter? David....he married me:)
On a more serious note...especially since this is more for our children to read someday....I must brag about the Big D! David graduated from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University with a bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Science...Summa Cum Laude...that's right a 3.9+ (with two little children and a needy wife)! Now, I, on the other hand graduated with a measely 3.7+ from Northern Arizona University....please keep in mind, my degree was merely elementary education:)

Whose temper is worse? OH dear....I can't lie because the people that are reading this know me.....ME!!!!!!!!!!!! I by far have the worst temper! H0wever, I am learning to control it!

Who does the laundry? Are you seriously asking this question? That would be...ME!!!! Not that David is not willing to help....I prefer to do it! He will put five things in the washer and start it! ARGHHHH!!!!!! He does help fold and put away! That was a real eye-opener when we got married....folding of the clothes! "This is how my sister Tammy has always folded our socks." Oh really.....well, this is how I will be folding your socks....if you don't like it.....do it yourself! Did I mention my temper:)

Who does the dishes? I cook....he does dishes! This was "our" deal before we got married! I HATE DISHES! We agreed on this before the David/Nikki Hepworth establishment came to be! It is a good trade! We are a perfect match....I LOVE TO COOK....and he finds dishes to be relaxing:) I am telling you....I am such a lucky girl!

Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? Currently....me! It is closest to the bathroom, and with my current condition...I get up 100 times a night to go!

Who pays the bills? The mister....although, we are both well aware of our finances. David is very OCD when it comes to bills....he has them all done on EXCEL, filed nicely in our cabinet....he even has the stamp that says PAID and the date:) I love my baby!

Who mows the lawn? This is actually quite hilarious! ME!!!!! I love to mow the yard and make designs in it! SERIOUSLY!!!!! I got a lawn mower for my birthday 4 years ago! This is a touchy subject with David...he gets embarrassed...he is afraid of what our neighbors think! I remember when we lived in WA...I was out mowing the yard the morning before I delivered Lucas! ***secret****---my dream job would be to have a lawn mowing company!

Who cooks dinner? Nikki D...apron and all....sometimes all....sometimes, just apron....oops...enough said!

Who drives when you are together? David....he refuses to let me:) SERIOUSLY, there has only been two times in the past 7 years...both of which were this Christmas season. The first was right after he got his new Citizen® Eco-Drive™ Men's Skyhawk Atomic Watch...every pilot's dream! He wanted to read the owner's manual and set all of the things. The other time was about a week later when he was playing Super Mario Brothers on my Nintendo DS. I wanted to go NOW...and he wasn't done playing:)

Who is more stubborn? Oh my, have I mentioned yet that we are both the baby of our families. I don't think I need to say more!

Who is the first to admit when they are wrong? I would have to say we both are pretty good at this...SURPRISINGLY~ It makes for a much happier home:)

Whose parents do you see the most? I would definitely have to say mine! Poor David....the longer we are married the more I realize how dysfunctional my sweet family is! He is a real trooper! He is the lone in-law!

Who proposed? Oh dear, my hopelessly romantic husband...in a lettuce field in Yuma, AZ with a foil gum wrapper ring...in between college classes...etc.! OH boy, do we have a story to share with our children:)

Who has more friends? I would say our friends are pretty much mutual friends; however, David has alot of very dear friends from when he was in the Marine Corps. I admire the friendships he has with these guys! I wish it was easier to stay in contact with old friends:)

Who has more siblings? David is the youngest of 8 children....I am the baby of 3!

Who wears the pants? UMMMMM....we both do....have you ever seen us in the nude? I didn't think so....this is the key to a happy marriage! Wait....both wearing the pants....or both in the buff? You decide!


AWWWW.....this was actually quite fun....I truly am so blessed to have David in my life! I miss him now....how pathetic...hopefully, he comes home for lunch:)