Callie: 4months

13 lbs. 15 oz.
24 inches long

You are getting so strong.
You love playing in your saucer.
You've started reaching for things.
You are already attached to me,
and don't like strangers.
You love to cuddle.
I love that.

When you are tired,
you rub your face into anything in front of it.
Particularly your blanket.
You are "singing" or screaming.
I love when you wake up,
because you are all smiles.
And that makes me happy.
You are beautiful and perfect.

Merry Christmas!!

We didn't send out Christmas cards this year, but we want all of those wonderful people who are apart of our life to know how much we love them. We think of you often. We are truly blessed with amazing family and friends and most of all we are so grateful to have a testimony of our Savior, Jesus Christ and are honored to celebrate His birth each year. We hope you all have a wonderful holiday! Merry Christmas.

All that Christmas stuff.

Our month of December, thus far.
As you can tell, I'm trying to play catch up.
So here it is in a nutshell:

Grandma Val came to stay with us for the month after Thanksgiving in Arizona.
Had our ward Christmas party at the beginning of the month.
Took the kids down to Temple Square to see the Christmas lights for FHE with the Palmers.
Went to our clubhouse Christmas party and saw Santa and Mrs. Claus. Ava was on a sugar high. I couldn't keep her away from the treat table. There was an awesome "balloon maker guy" at the party. Is there a real word for them? Because he was really talented. We got Ariel, an alien, Santa Claus, and a snowman. Stood in line for a good hour. It was quite amazing to be honest. That is pretty much what we've been up too!

Callie's Blessing.

This was the dress I was blessed in as a baby.
Ava wore it. Now Callie.
Callie, your daddy gave you a beautiful blessing.
So Full of love for his little girl.
You are so blessed to have him.
We are so grateful to have you.
God is good and if I teach you anything,
it would be to know how much He loves you.
He, who gave us you.
No doubt you are surrounded by love.
Always.

12.1.2010

Thanksgiving.

We spent Thanksgiving with my family in Arizona this year. Yahoo for warm weather!! We had such a great time and my brother and his wife were kind enough to let the chaos happen at their home this year! Love you all and can't wait to see you again!

Ava's new favorite activity.

Ava LOVES water. She would play in it ALL day if I let her. I normally let her fill the sink a little bit so she can play with her toys in it. She will entertain herself like that forever. Well, this is what we found her doing the other day.

3 months today.

You are cooing and giggling a little.
You are happy and beautiful.
You are realizing different ways to get my attention.
You love your baths, but hate getting out. You cry every time.
You have a big brother and sister who adore you.
You have these big beautiful blue eyes.
One thing is for sure. You are loved in every way possible.

11 lbs. 15 oz
23 inches

The Palmer's are moving to town!

Not only are they moving up north, but right next door to us! Awesome is all I have to say. Thanks for the fun weekend. It was still great despite Robyn being sick one night and my kids throwing horrific tantrums sunday night!

(Robyn, we have kitty. Ava says she'll protect it until Kate comes back!)

Who's who?

Same outfit, same age. Can you tell which is Ava & which is Callie?

Don't fall in.

I just want to always remember and have proof that Ava is literally small enough to be sucked down the toilet!

Halloween Party!

My Uncle Gordon and Auntie Cherie invited us to their annual halloween party with all their grandkids. We had a great time playing games, eating pizza, and having a donut eating contest. What more could you ask for? The kids were so excited to wear their costumes. They wore them all halloween weekend. Drake even wanted to sleep in his.


















We ended the night trick or treating with some of our favorite friends!! We're so glad the Kovach's were in town from Colorado for the weekend!!