Family Pictures

We finally got around to getting our family pictures taken. When we were at a baseball auction last spring we bid on (and won) an hour long session with a photographer. It expired December 31st so we had to use it now, otherwise I would have waited until we had our baby. I think the pictures turned out great considering my kids weren't really that cooperative. Mason had a cheesy smile the whole time and Reese couldn't hold still long enough for her to get a good shot of her. The photographer gave me the CD of all the pictures. I have a ton of pictures sent to Costco for less than $50 bucks. Love it. Bear with me for posting all these pictures. I wanted Grandparents to be able to see a lot of them. Also Grandparents, I will be mailing them to you soon!!

Seriously, how cheesy is that face?! Good thing he's cute.

This is the best one of them together.

This is a great shot...of the top of Reese's head.

Maybe it wasn't such a great idea to get my picture taken 7 months pregnant. It looks like my face was stung by a bee...blah.

It's about time!

Reese is in finally in the nursery at church!!! It's been a long 6 months since we have been able to attend our classes regularly so you can understand our excitement (she is so busy during class that it was distracting having her go with us). Now we have a 2 month break till we do it all again!

Black and blue

Today Reese got her first bloody nose. She was reaching to get Mason's baseball bat and he didn't want her to and they both dove for it and his head hit her lip and nose (basically he body slammed her). Before I could say anything to him, he said sorry to her. I told him to go sit in time out while I went to the bathroom and stopped the bleeding. When I came back out to the family room I explained to him why he was in time out and how we can hurt people when we don't do nice things. He then said "But it's okay now because I prayed to Heavenly Father that she would be better and said sorry to him". How could I be upset with that. When I told Derek about it, he made a good point that although he does mean things sometimes, he's a good boy at heart. Now I just hope her red, fat lip goes away before pictures on Saturday morning.

Please work

Goal - To fill the jar up with little rocks. When it is full, he'll get a special prize (still thinking of what that is)

How to - If Mason does something we ask the first time he gets a few rocks. If we have to ask him 2 times he doesn't get any. If we have to ask him 3 or more times, rocks are taken out.


Please wish him luck, he needs it.

Family Fun

A couple weekends ago, Derek's Grandparents and uncle came to visit from Rhode Island (Derek's Mom, Dad and brother also came up from Vancouver to visit too). It was so nice to see them because we don't get to see them very often. It was a quick trip but we were able to see them a couple times down in Seattle. We went to the Science Center the first day then out to dinner the next. We had so much fun and the kids were really good! Here are some pictures!

We first met them at their hotel, The W, downtown. They were on the 21st floor and had an amazing view. I was terrified of the height, but the kids weren't bothered by it at all. My heart would skip every time they would lean on the floor to ceiling windows!

The kids were spoiled and got bags full of candy and prizes! They loved it!!

Reese with Great Grandpa.

Uncle Greg and Grandma Anita.

Great Grandma, Great Grandpa and Grandma Anita

Ouchie Ouch

Can you see something different with Reese? (click to enlarge)