Christmas 2010

Here are some photos from the past few days, not in any particular order. We had an amazing Christmas, it was so wonderful to see Brady's face when he woke up and saw his new toys!

Miss Hannah is growing up quickly, she can balance in a chair. I think she looks like a toddler in the picture above.

She also has a great sense of humor, she laughs all the time!

Yesterday was a relax at home kind of day, Hannah took advantage of Daddy's lap to take a nap.

Santa brought Brady an electric train set and Grandma and Grandpa increased his Thomas the Train set. Here are Grandma and Brady playing with the trains.

Hannah alternated between watching gifts being opened and sleeping during Christmas morning.

Brady handed out all of gifts from under the tree.

This is Brady looking at his new train set for the first time. It was about 6:30 am, he had just gotten out of bed.

Here are Brady and Hannah sharing his seat.

Dress #2

Mission Accomplished! Reversible wrap dress completed!

 

Mary came over on Sunday and we spent the afternoon sewing with Hannah! The pattern was a bit harder than I expect but with Mary's help, I was able to finish the dress! It is a darling, kimono style wrap dress.

Next, on to a coat...

making christmas decorations...

The boys are busy creating works of art for Christmas!

I did it!

I did it! I made this dress! It is a reversible pinafore and I am so proud of myself. I found a pattern online, picked out fabric and busted out my new sewing machine for the first time! I think it is the cutest thing I have ever seen and plan to make Hannah many more.

Thank you to http://www.digthischickmt.com/, I saw a picture of her daughter wearing a pinafore and thought, Hannah has to have one! Thank you to my parents for giving me an awesome sewing machine, here's to many projects in the future!

relaxing at home...

Brady, Hannah and I spent a nice day at home yesterday. We watched a little tv, had a great visit from Mary, did a little sewing (pictures to come!) and enjoyed a quiet day.

This morning, Hannah was keeping a close eye on her brother. She watched him play with toys, color, make a mess, etc. I love this hat, it make her look like an elf! In the first picture, I had covered Hannah with Brady's "horse blankie" to keep her warm, that didn't last long. As soon as Brady saw it on her, off it went with a loud "all mine!"

thankful

 I'm so thankful that Whitney takes pictures of my children on a regular basis, enabling me to see their daily activities. I cannot say I envy her, look at the disaster area that the boys created in Aven's room! I would go crazy! But it would definitely be nice to look at those two baby faces every day!

The Bumpo!

Here is Brady at 14 weeks in the Bumpo and Hannah at 11.5 weeks. Brady looks crammed in and miserable, Hannah looks tall and happy! What a great smile!

Sweetest big brother...

Three posts in one day, wow! Just catching up from the week while the kids are sleeping.

...giggles...

The sweetest sound in the world! Could she be any cuter? This is what I come home to every day!

Christmas time is coming...

We are preparing for Christmas at our house, we got the tree decorated last weekend! Brady likes to point out the ornaments that he knows, especially his new Mickey Mouse Train ornament.

 Brady and Hannah like to lay on the floor and look up at the lights on the tree.

 I've also been lucky enough to get Brady to "share" his bath time with Hannah. This saves me the hassle of getting a second bath ready at night after Brady has gone to sleep.

 Brady was so good waiting outside in line for over an hour to get on the "Santa Express" train to see Santa.

 First, we tested out the seats in the passenger car and tried to pull the Emergency Exit window open.

 Then we saw Santa!

Thanks Aunt Betsy, we wouldn't have survived with out you!

No More Monkeys...

...jumping on the bed!

It's a beautiful morning!

Picture me singing the song "It's a beautiful morning" because I am, at my desk in my office, singing out loud! The Pioneer Woman has finished her book! Hip hip hooray!

Thanksgiving and Brady's 2nd Birthday

 Grandma and Hannah

 Me and Hannah

 Brady opening presents, Thomas the Train

 Resting in his new Scooby Doo sleeping bag on his new futon

 Miss Hannah in her super cute tights from Holli

 Ev and Brady checking out Brady's new skis

Reading his new books

Turkey Treats!

Look who is smiling...

 Miss Hannah loves to smile!

Griz Kids!

We cheered for the Griz!

two kids at the doctor...what was I thinking?

Today I took Brady and Hannah to the doctor for their two year and two month checkups, my oh my, what a morning. Two hours later, I brought two crying, exhausted children home.

Hannah:
14 pounds, 9 oz
24.5 inches

Brady:
33.8 pounds
3 ft tall

Shots were not pleasant for either of them.  :(

Hannah and Judah

8 week old babes!

then and now...

Last November, Aven and Brady rode the train together...
This year, they color at their own table...

I can't believe how fast the time has gone by!

Hi Grandma!

Brady's special message for Grandma!

MKate Photography

At the end of July, we had our family pictures taken at the ranch. MKate Photography did an awesome job! We need to do it again with Hannah. Here are a few of the pictures: