Monday, August 11, 2008

Back to Work

August 3, 2008

Ok, I know, not the curtest picture in the world. This is a picture of me and Andi Belle right before I walked out the door to go back to work for the first time after I had her. I can remember the first day I went back to work after having Brycen. Lots of tears. It wasn't so bad this time.
I keep telling myself it is only two days a week.

Andi is 3 months here. She is so cute I can hardly stop kissing her.

Family Fun at Ashley's Baptism

July 20, 2008

Ashely, Taylor's "friend", got baptized and became a member of our church. Taylor is my 20-year-old brother who is serving a mission in Malaga, Spain. Our whole family (all but Brian and Taylor) showed up for the event and to welcome Ashley.

Here is a great picture of Best Buds.
Andrew and Byrcen are a year apart and really enjoy playing with each other...




And taking walks.



Lindsey, Lauren, Sarah, Brycen, and Andrew.



Me, Ashley, and Christy.

Friday, August 1, 2008

One more cute picture


One of the few cute pictures of me 6 weeks after giving birth. This was Andi Belle's blessing dress.

Thursday, July 31, 2008

Brycen--what a cutie!





Here are some pics of Brycen we took in June. By the looks of them you would think these shots came easy, think again. It took two different shoots just to get a handful of good ones.

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Andrea Belle



I know her name is a little old fashioned but some how it just stuck. I really wanted to spell her name Andreah, and really wish I would have. It would have been after my grand mothers first name Reah Eilene. But my husband did not want everyone misspelling it. So at the last minute I caved in. But her middle name, Belle, is after my mom's mom. I will call her Andi Belle.

Andi Belle is almost 3 months now---can't believe it. She is so beautiful. She has lots of dark brown hair. So different from her older brother. She is such a great baby I can't believe I could be so lucky to get her. These pictures are from you 6 week photo shoot.
Andi Belle is smiling a lot, her big dimple are so cute. Her brother just loves to give her kisses and hugs. He will sneak in a slap every once in a while. He is much better then he use to be. She is such a delight and I am so grateful to have her. There is nothing that can replace a little girl in your life.

Colorado Vacation

Tom and I just had one of the most fun vacations. We drove out to Colorado and spent some time with our good friends the Galbraiths at Castle Rock. Then we drove up to Vail and stayed in a condo for the week. My mom was up there vacationing at the same place, Cascade Village, cause my dad had a conference for work, so she helped us with the kids.

Oh my gosh, it is so beautiful up there in the summer. We went white water rafting down the Arkansas river. I will post the picks, unfortunately, you can't see me because I am the 2nd person on the right and the guy in front of me is always in the way. Tom is the 2nd on the left and you can see him real well. We went on lots of walks and swam a ton. We checked into the real estate up there and it is 1.7 mil for a 3 bedroom condo. Don't think we will be buying anything soon.
My good friend Tracy just asked how I could take such a little baby on a vacation, I got to brag a little, she sleeps from 10pm to 7:30-8 am everyday! Brycen was the one who was getting up every night. I think he got sick of being in a port-a-crib.

We took the gondola up to the top of Lionshead ski resort and that was beautiful. It started raining so we bee lined out of there. I guess they have weddings up there too and there was one going on, I felt bad cause it started poring.
If you have never been you got to go. The weather is perfect and there is so much to do.


Went for a walk...




Jenny and Andrea at the pool in Castle Rock...

The Birth of my Blog

I know I must be the last one of my friends to get this going. I really don't know what I am doing. My sister was so kind to set this up for me as a birthday gift because she knew I would never do it on my own. I am sure I will soon get the hang of it soon. I just today realized that I had some people write me on my blog-- I am so sorry I have not gotten back to you. I don't even know how to write back yet. Alright, I'll get started. Ok, so here it goes...