Story Time Felts

I kinda have the blues this morning. Story Time Felts isn't hiring me again to do art work for them for next year. I am not sure it if they don't like my art or just can't afford the Hostess Exclusives. I was very thankful for a monthly art job. Now, I guess I need to go find more artwork. Oh well, this will be good, but I still feel kinda sad.

Family Pictures

This past summer, Heber and I went up to Priest Lake to visit Nana and Papa.

Heber's Aunt Mary Beth and Uncle Dave were up there, and I was able to meet them for the first time.

They were sooo much fun. We really enjoyed spending time up there.

In fact, Uncle Dave is an excellent photographer, so we twisted his arm to take a few pictures for us!

As you can see, it is a beautiful area to go with such a beautiful family : )

Silly With Mom and Mariah!

Mariah and I are both pretty tired and a little sick. Mariah is pretty good at mimicking sometimes.....

Heber's iPhone Game: New and Noteworthy

Heber's game made it on Apple's New and Noteworthy listing! We are soooo excited about this and can't wait to see if it helps sales!

Jenni

YouTube Video of Heber and Lance's Game

Here is a teaser trailer for our game:



..and a convenient link to purchase: Buy Now(it's only 2 bucks!)

Pat yourself on the back for doing the right thing and supporting your local developers :)

- Heber

Mariah and Mom

Mariah was soo cute in a little outfit her Aunt Sarah gave us (with a hair bow from Aunt Shell) that we had to take some pictures.

Aren't we cute together? Mariah is the sweetest little thing. She is practically crawling and trying to stand up!

She is 7.5 months old and very Phat (which is a cool way of saying, "She's all that and a bag of chips")!

Heber's iPhone Game: Invisible Links

For the last several months, Heber has been programming a game for the iPhone (or iPod Touch). It is called Invisible Links and is a blind golf game, basically. This is a totally new programming language for Heber (think of it as learning a foreign language--it's that intense), but he is very self motivated to learn new things. I frequently find him listening to tutorials and lectures that teach him new things online. Did you know how creative a programmer is? They have to start at the very beginning, creating an efficient program that works from scratch. Heber is very good at software programming. iPhone development is the third programming language he has learned. Anyway, we are excited because the game has been turned into the Apple site and is being reviewed now. It will soon be posted on the App store. We hope to get some pretty income from this game. You can learn all about it at the following blog site: http://polishedplay.blogspot.com/Thanks for looking and maybe praying we can make some money too : ). Heber did the programming work of a full team on this game. He had no help but personal study! His friend Lance did all the artwork, graphics and is way talented as well.

Repeat Post for Non-Hilters... But scroll down for more!

Look at Mariah's cute legs! Aren't they cute and chubby? She is all dressed for church. A baby girl can never wear too much pink, I think!

This is Mariah's new way of sleeping with the blanket wrapped around her face. It is comforting to her.

This is the cute outfit that Grandpa Bud bought Mariah. Isn't she darling in it? I think it is for a 6 month old, and Mariah is only 3 1/2 months old. She is now close to 16 lbs. Do you think we starve her, Grandma Lois? She is such a pleasant baby. 

Jordan's Graduation

We went to Jordan's graduation while we were in CO.  It was a lot of fun to be there.  Jordan is a great individual and brother.  He tells me he loves me and is willing to help in many ways (minus babysitting).  In fact, while I was there, he built me some shelving for my scrapbooking.  Now I just wish I could get it here.  It was too big to bring home.  

Jordan is 10 years younger than I am.  He is extremely smart, and a hard worker.  He always wants to do what is right.  In fact, he turns in his mission papers in July!  I am proud of you, Jordan!  

Morgan Kids

 As usual, all of Jared's kids are in love with Heber.  We went up to CO for a week, and we had a lot of fun playing with them.  We played a lot of soccer and basketball and even built pyramids.  It was fun to get to know them better.

Mariah's Bumbo--Thanks Grammy!

Grammy gave this cool seat to Mariah.  It helps her build her tummy muscles and learn to set up.  She is doing so well.  Thanks Grammy!  We thought it would be funny to make it look like Mariah was part of our meal, so here she is--the appetizer!  

Please don't set me down!

It was one of those days when Mariah didn't want to be put down, so I had to get creative.  I laid her on top of my baskets of laundry as I took them down to be washed.  

It only worked for a little while, and she was definitely not in the mood for a picture.

Mariah is getting Bigger! and Cuter, Believe it or Not!

These are actually Chantel's "Oobie's," but I think they are soooooo cute.  I want some for Mariah.   Grandpa Bud bought this cute outfit for our baby girl.  Doesn't she look cute?

Mariah is so pleasant--such a good baby.  She has started smiling a lot and laughing a little.  She is a very good baby. We love her soooooo much!  She also has this habit of sucking on her hand and choking on her fingers....

I don't know why but this picture reminds me of gangster Mariah.  I just love this little yellow hat.  It is so warm and soft.  These are also my fav pj's.   The tag says they are flame resistant.  Isn't Mariah cute?

We know when Mariah sleeps with her arms up like that she is truly out and will sleep for a few hours.  I love just having her sleep all over the house.  I like her presence!

This is my cute, pouty face.  Just this morning I was playing with Mariah, nibbling on her arm, and I guess I bit too hard because we got the pouty fact that could've turned into a cry.  But it was soooo cute!

Bean Burrito

I could eat a bean and cheese burrito everyday for a month and not get tired of them.  I absolutely love them, and I have since I was a lot younger!  They are my favorite.  

Working out with Mariah

I've had to learn to work out with my little Mariah.  It usually doesn't last very long--either I get tired, or she won't put up with it!  Yes, that is my laundry in the background!

I loved this--cried both times I watched it!

http://www.funnieststuff.net/viewmovie.php?id=1199

Mariah's Dad

Mariah has a wonderful Dad.  He is so much fun.  He is so good to her.  He plays with her.  He bathes her. He holds her hand.  He carries her, so Mommy's back gets a rest.  He rocks her to sleep and will even change her diaper (when asked!)...  Mariah and Mommy love her Daddy. 

Recruiting Video :)

Here is a short video that was run on TV the other day about Applied Signal Technology. It gives a brief intro to the kinds of things we do, if you're interested



If you know any hardware, software, or test engineers who are looking for a job, please send 'em my way :)

More on Mariah

Our little Mariah is doing so well.  I just got back from the Doctor for her 2 week check, and she is now 9 lbs 7 oz (in the 80th percentile) and she is now 21 and 3/4 inches (in the 90th percentile).  Her head size is in the 50th percentile.  The doctor was very pleased.  Mariah sleeps through the night and has won mine and Heber's hearts....  This is a picture of her sitting on my lap right now...

Mariah Update

The Heber Sheffield Family is doing well.  We are learning all about nursing, nap taking, fussiness, utter cuteness, tender cuddling, precious baby smells, love, pink, and the list goes on and on...  We are truly thankful to Heavenly Father for blessing us with this little baby girl.  

Mariah June Sheffield

Our baby is here!

Jenni gave birth to a beautiful baby girl on Monday, February 16th (President's day).  We named her Mariah June Sheffield, and we are in love with her!

Birth stats:

Date: 16.Feb.2009

Time: 11:38 am

Weight: 8 lbs 5 oz

Length: 20''

One day over due

When, oh when, will our baby come?
We're pretty excited. Yesterday was Jenni's "due date", and we're patiently and expectantly and excitedly waiting :)

Best Friends

I am going to have a baby.  Maybe not today, or tomorrow, but maybe!  This little baby could come any day now.  I am feeling pretty excited--a little nervous--but very excited.  Do you want to have a baby?  Who better to have a baby with than your best friend?  Heber and I are best friends.  I am so excited to share that with you.  It takes a lot of work to be best friends, but it is the good kind of work.  Each of us has to give and receive each other's love, mistakes, apologies and tender mercies.  I have a best friend and together, we are going to have a baby.  I think all families should be best friends, don't you?    

iPhone for sell

Heber and I would like to sell our iPhone.  It is only 5 months old--great condition, and it is a hot item these days!  If anyone is interested in it, please make us your best offer! Cheers!

PS We also have 2 nano ipod's for sale, a webcam (lower pixels), a router, and a long internet cable.  Once again, what is your best offer?!

January 2009 Illustrations

Here is January's illustrations.