Update...Finally

Well, since I'm horrible about knowing how to use the blogger format, I guess pictures will be first today....

Well it's about time to update this thing. The last time I did it was right after Connor was born, 9 months ago....whoopsie! So I'll just make a list of things of interest that is currently going on in our family.

• We got Toledo Zoo passes, and Connor LOVES the animals so we go as often as we can
  
• Danny is still working at Carrabba's, and hangs out with us during the day
  
• We love going to the pool, our favorite is toddler time at the local pool, where on tue, thurs and sat they have an hour where only kids 0-4 are allowed to swim. And it only costs a DOLLAR
  
• I have gotten into couponing. It has become and addiction which is good for the most part. It takes a lot of time, but I try to stay on top of it. I have gotten a lot of free stuff, so that is neat. Recently I MADE $13 from shopping at Staples....that was easy. lol
  
• Connor is crawling, and he is super speedy
  
• Connor loves to eat grapes, nectarines, oatmeal, gerber puffs, and loves to drink water and juice from his toy story tummy ticklers--if you don't have one, get one.
  
• Everytime Connor hears music he starts to dance, it's the cutest thing ever
  
• Connor has a stink face, he can wave, he chases Kuzco around the house, he pulls himself up onto everything, and he loves to get into everything
  
• Connor has six teeth, he loves to bite me...and it really hurts. He actually bit my butt the other day and he also likes to try to eat my nose when I'm lying down.
  
• We shaved Kuzco so he looks like a really skinny pathetic lion
  
• Connor is severely allergic to milk, and mildly allergic to peanuts. We now carry an Epi pen with us everywhere we go. It's scary because of how truly allergic he is to milk, Danny kissed him on the cheek the other day after eating doritos and he got hives. I also gave him pears that were manufactured in a place that processes milk and he had a reaction. It totally stinks, but atleast we know what's going on with this kiddo
  
• I haven't had anything milk related for a few months now because I am still breastfeeding Connor and it totally sucks. I can't wait to eat chocolate, donuts, cheese, and many other things. I will probably gain ten pounds once I am done breastfeeding Connor
  
• Danny made Sargeant in the Marine Corp which is totally awesome!!! I am so proud of my studdly husband
  
• Danny is now a cub scout leader, but he was bummed when he found out that they don't go out on campouts
  
• I am now on the enrichment commitee, Super Saturday is going to rock your socks this year
  
• Danny is scheduled to go to Aghanistan next September, so that is craziness
  
• Danny is still in the sniper platoon, and is in the top three to go to sniper school so we are crossing our fingers that he gets to go soon
  
• Danny has lost over 30 pounds, so he is sexier than eve
  
• Danny is turning 30 in a few days, he is so old!
  
• Danny will be graduating from Eastern Michigan University in April, wahoo!
  
• We took our first family pictures, our friend Ashley was a photographer and she did an amazing job
  
• We have had multiple tornado warning's this summer. It totally freaks me out and Danny always makes fun of me because I always go down into the basement
  
• Connor is the cutest baby ever, seriously, and he has the best temprament. He loves watching and interacting with people

Well, I think that is enough for now. I will try to get better at this blogging thing. My apologies for the current horrible format and lack of past posts.

Just Life

Well, we must apologize about the blog which we hold. We have not done a good job at keeping you up to date on our lives witch I am sure everyone is dying to hear about. Lets face it, we are interesting people and I know that all of you are going to take time out of your schedules to read what we have to say. well maybe not but its good to dream. The last few months have been a blasty blast, we have had our hands full and everyone keeps on telling us that its a good thing. We will start with Connor, he is just fun. He is such a funny kid and we can't help but think that he is the cutest thing on the planet. He was blessed on the 21st of February and we had the great fortune to have both of our Grandpa's come out and join in the blessing. Connor has yet to roll over (on purpose but it still counts) and has yet to start walking. I even tried playing catch with him the other day and he won't catch a football....yet. Other than that he is doing great he is a happy baby and defiantly brings joy into our home. Chelsea is just the love of my life. She is the best mother and I just love to watch her play with Connor. She worries more than anyone that I have ever seen and its just funny. She has turned into quite the coupon queen and I receive picture updates all the time with the things she has purchased and how much she has saved. She loves being a mother and if you ever call and she does not answer, its most likely because she is up to her elbows in poopy, lol. She is so busy and she always manages to have a clean house and cooks for me on a regular basis (that is why I am fat). She is the best example to me and always keeps me on my toes. p.s. even though she is small she can still take care of herself and has some wicked slap moves. She is so helpful to me and she helps me with everything. And then there is me, Don Hertig. right now I have a full plate and can't wait for summer. I am taking 15 credit hours at Eastern Michigan and the are all Political Science classes, needless to say Chelsea has to deal with my rants almost every day after school. I am enjoying school as much as one can but am happy to say that I see the light at the end of the tunnel. I am also still at Carrabba's Italian Grill, this has been a great motivator for me to get through school. I am averaging around 30 hours a week with serving and bar tending. Its amazing how someone that has never drank in his life can BS about drinks, I tend to live by the phrase, when in doubt add more alcohol. this brings the tips coming in and our guests happy. The Marine Corp is great, I am loving my new platoon that I am in and am just having a good time. Who knows what will happen in the future with Afghanistan but we are always ready to do what we have to do. I am the Basketball coach for the young men in our ward and have loved playing ball. Although we have not had to many games (1) I think we are the champs because we won our first game by like 30-40 points. That is just fun. I hope that you all enjoyed the update and we will try to keep it up.

Quick picks

Not going to lie, it's been a long four days so we are just going to post the pictures we have so far of our beautiful baby boy Connor Strong Hertig.

Halloween!!!

I absolutely love the fall!!! And I also love halloween, mainly because I really only have halloween decorations for our house so far.. hehe. Danny and I went to a pumpkin patch and got to pick our pumpkins--which were an amazing deal by the way-- we got 2 large pumpkins, 1 medium pumpkin and 1 small pumpkin for $14!! I'm sure others got better deals, but oh well. This was Danny's first time carving (Crazy I know!!) but he did awesome! As in family tradition we also made sure to make sure to take a picture with our pumpkin while making the face we carved into it. I was also excited because Danny and I got to go to our ward halloween party which was so fun! We got to tote around a couple of our friends kids while she was busy with the party and it was a blast. Games, trunk or treating, and lots of chili. mmmm. And I was Juno by the way, I don't think a lot of people in our ward got it, so they probably thought I was just some wierdo dressing pregnant girl, but oh well. Overall it's been a good start to fall and I am dying to go to an apple orchard one of these days, even though I know it's already late in the season. And with only 9 days left until connor is due, we will see if that happens. Connors first outside experience might just be an outing to an orchard.

Tribute

Well here I am sitting on the couch doing absolutely nothing, and feeling completely lazy. And that is one feeling I really hate, I hate feeling lazy. So I decided to write a tribute to my husband. I've been thinking and reflecting about how lucky I am to have him a lot lately. And I know this won't come out the way I really want it to, I know I can't truly express how blessed I am to have him as my husband, but I thought I might try. So here it goes....My husband is one of the strongest people I have ever met. He has gone through so much in his life and still has such a strong testimony of the gospel. He doesn't ever use his rough life experiences as an excuse to do or think things that would go against what he knows to be true. Danny is also the most caring person I have ever met. I know that he might seem like a big tough guy to most (which he is), but he is also the biggest teddy bear on the inside.

He would drop everything in a second to help someone in need. While I have been pregnant he has been the most understanding person ever. He never makes me feel bad for being lazy and not getting things done, he is just completely supportive and so loving. He makes me feel truly beautiful every day, even when my hair is sticking out every which way and my eyes are smudged with old mascara. And he even loves me after gaining 26 pounds and becoming twice as big as I used to be. I love the fact that he is a marine and is defending our country, I can't express how proud it makes me to be married to him and how much more I've come to respect those who are in the services. Plus he does look really good in the uniform. He is also extremely hard working. I know I will never have to worry about being taken care of because he is so strong willed and is amazing at everything he does. I also love danny because he is truly a family man, he is going to be the best dad ever and I can't wait to see him with little baby Connor. I can't wait to watch him coach our kids football teams and be there on the sidelines cheering my family on.

Danny is also one on the funniest people I know. He can always make me laugh and it's so hard to be mad at him because he is such a silly billy. I think that's one of the reasons why everyone loves him.

I am truly amazed at how he can get along with anyone. I also appreciate how he is almost completely opposite of me when it comes to being a worry wart. I don't think Danny has ever worried about a thing in his whole life, he is so carefree and has so much faith in everything. I am also so grateful for my husband because he completely honors his priesthood. He is always able to give me a blessing in times of need and can completely put me at ease. I guess this wouldn't be complete without me saying that my husband is also very handsome. He is so good looking with his sexy bald head and amazing smile. I know I still haven't said everything that I wanted to about my husband but I'll stop boring everyone and making everyone barf with all of this lovey dovey talk. I just can't tell you how lucky I am to have him in my life and I am so excited to grow old with him and someday be 80 years old sitting on a park bench holding hands. I love you babe for forever.