The baby of the family turns one!

we had way too much fun celebrating St. Patricks Day (because normally we just wear green) but this year we combined the birthdays of Ninna and Reid to make it a REAL party...

why is she getting all the love...i think i'm green with envy

oh, that's more like it

What a fun and fast year!

(maybe next year he will actually be able to impress Ninna by chasing after her :)

Look who called Child Protective Services...

when CPS showed up, Reid had two complaints...

1. why does my momma think she can stop nursing me and then use a clean load of laundry to prop up my bottle?

2. why is my bottle pink?

does anyone feel sorry for me?



Summer and Tessa earned their 'self manager' badge at their elementary school so every Friday this month they get to enjoy the perks such as dress up like a Rock Star

I'm glad we had some pajama pants willing to be cut up at the last minute b/c somehow that just made them feel like their hair was rockin'

i am 11 months old and i have 1 tooth

pretty happy about it too!

rewind to back in time...

So here is the run down on why I have much to catch up on in the lovely months of November and December of 2011

• My sister Tammy came the first week of November while James went hunting, two words...So Fun.
• Thanksgiving rolls around and we finally get another great holiday to spend with Monte, Chris, Jordan, & Emily who drove all the way from Moses Lake, one word...Fabulous.
• We get notice that the owners of our rental home want to move back in by the 21st of December, three words...Who does that?!!! (but now that the work of moving is over we are so glad b/c our new rental in same neighborhood is waaay better b/c it has a basement :)
• First weekend in December Summer and Tessa were baptized! One word...Beautiful.
• James parents come for a visit but it landed on the weekend we were moving (tickets were bought previous to eviction notice) Seven words...bummer for them but helpful for us.
• December 15th Eliza turned 10, five words...she feels so grown up.

my oh my it's been awhile

I have to throw these photos up before they drown in my catch up file...Bryn is a magnet for those seeking comfy love

this angel took her job seriously

well not that seriously

 with Bryn's organization we get a live manger scene and a musical number. Although baby Jesus (Reid) was replaced by the toddler wise man b/c he didn't like the layers he had to wear.

opening presents is always entertaining

mainly for the adults

 every holiday needs a Grinch so Garrett volunteered this year

The newest member of our family requires no potty training or food. Just treats.

 this member of the family would also like to only live off treats & not have to be potty trained

 aaand this member of the family is potty trained but still needs training

James put on a Christmas feast that was fabulous!

 baby Ninna came over to show off her skillz as a crawler to encourage Reid but he told her he won't be interested for another 2 months, she was totally bummed

 The wii usually only gets played when guests come b/c this is what happens

 Bryn & Liza whipped up some candy cane cookies all on their own, aren't they beAutiful?

 baby love

New Years Eve day they went rock hopping at Lake Tahoe b/c the weather is so stinkin' warm (don't get me wrong b/c I love warm weather but it's just so out of place)

 A Few Good Men

 A serious game of UNO

 and a serious game of eating dessert

 A round of hugs b/c the end always comes too fast

 this girl is not afraid of work, ask her to empty the dishwasher and she'll end up cleaning the entire kitchen!

 Garrett shared a room with Thomas so now every time we put him to bed in his crib he points & says "GG's bed!" (jeejee)

eating cookies just won't be the same without you guys!