Saturday, February 12, 2011

Baby 1st year pictures!!

So I am doing better already with keeping up with the blog!!
We did her pictures...I think the are pretty cute!!!
This one is my favorite!
Aunt Michelle got her this cute little outfit!! Love the ears!!!
We are in trouble!!! Knows how to use a phone at 1!!


She now has 4 teeth!! You can only see the cute little bottom ones, but she has 2 top ones now too!! She is growing so fast!! Love this little lady!!

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Ahg!!! I am So Behind!!!


I am terribly sorry to all you who have been checking in to see what we have been up to. It has been a crazy few months...Including but not limited to Recitals, my moms 50th birthday, the holidays, which means 2 family reunions and a lot of photography work, my baby turned 1 and a new calling for me. I am now the Primary Secretary, for a brand new split ward. So That has taken much of my time and thats not to mention schooling and everyday life like dishes laundry and cooking. So I am going to try to do better and not leave all the out of town family out of the loop as to what we have been doing.

So I will be posting a few of the happenings around here and then I will be back on the band wagon!! So be patient, here goes!!

Derek put our chickens to a different use this fall. Yikes...not really my cup of teaThe girls had their Christmas recital. It was SO CUTE!!! Mylee even danced the whole thing on stage! I tried to get the rehersal video to work. It wouldn't, Sorry Karen!


Kenna got a new monkey stuffed animal for Christmas. As you can see, she LOVES it!! This is how I found her asleep one night, with her monkey hugging her and her favorite pony. I couldn't resist a picture. Sweet girl!

Okay, these.....ummm...Not sure what to say, just that He has an app on his phone that provided hours of entertainment.


The were laughing histarically...it was pretty funny



Again.....no explanation nessesary. I do think he looks like Simon Cowell in this one. ;P


At Thanksgiving With Derek's family



Kaliah opened up her first doll from Grammie. She LOVED it!!

Family pictures....Staker family

Totally Awesome snowman that Derek and the girls built. They named him.....Frosty.

How Original

My Mom made aprons and chef hats for all the little girls. Too much fun!!

Family pictures....Weekes family!

At the cabin they had a zip line. Derek couln't resist. Even if it was FREEZING outside!

Tried to do a family one outside...didn't work out so well. But I thought this candid one was cute.

Another whole family one .




Kaliah Started walking. She still crawls most of the time still though.

She turned one!!! I haven't yet done her 1 year pictures.

But I did manage to grab this one on her birthday.

After getting over the initial SHOCK of the price for car seats, I got online and bought one used and recovered it. This is a picture of it half way done. It was a grey fabric that was warn and a little bit snagged in places. I think it turned out pretty cute. Not bad for $30.

She really likes it. It also reclines, which I LOVE!!

My parents gave her a bubble machine for her birthday. She was pretty into it, as were her sisters. They have a blast with that thing!

Recently we went to a place called "Jump and bounce" The girls loved running and playing on everything. They are just getting so big!!


Here is a little video of them playing on just one of the MANY bounce houses there.

I am actually inside it with them. This thing was HUGE!!!

So there you have it. Our life in a nutshell.

:p

Friday, December 3, 2010

Tis the season

I really like this picture, It is like the merging of the 2 different sides of this holiday season.
Now don't get me wrong, I love the idea of santa, My cousin put it well when she said, I love Sants because I can spoil my kids and its not my fault...because they believe a complete stanger gave it all to them. I love seeing there faces when they open their gifts. And if you know my kids, they give great reactions!! They are good kids and Christmas is a time where I like to make it special. Not overboard, just special. But I hope I can help them to remember the true meaning of christmas. The real reason for the season.
Why Jesus is better than Santa

Santa lives at the North Pole …
JESUS is everywhere.

Santa rides in a sleigh …
JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water.

Santa comes but once a year …
JESUS is an ever present help.

Santa fills your stockings with goodies …
JESUS supplies all your needs.

Santa comes down your chimney uninvited …
JESUS stands at your door and knocks, and then enters your heart when invited.

You have to wait in line to see Santa …
JESUS is as close as the mention of His name.

Santa lets you sit on his lap …
JESUS lets you rest in His arms.

Santa doesn’t know your name, all he can say is “Hi little boy (or girl,) what’s your name?”…
JESUS knew our name before we did. Not only does He know our name, He knows our address too. He knows our history and future and He even knows how many hairs are on our heads.

Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly …
JESUS has a heart full of love.

All Santa can offer is HO HO HO…
JESUS offers health, help and hope.

Santa says “You better not cry” …
JESUS says “Cast all your cares on me for I care for you.

Santa’s little helpers make toys …
JESUS makes new life, mends wounded hearts, repairs broken homes and builds mansions.

Santa is a “jolly old elf”…
JESUS is the King of Kings

Santa may make you chuckle but…
JESUS gives you joy that is your strength.

While Santa puts gifts under your tree …
JESUS became our gift and died on a tree.
...

Saturday, October 23, 2010

How can I stand all this cuteness!!!

The truth is... I HAVE NO IDEA!!!

I really don't those eyes just get me!!

Good thing she is so cute though, cuz sometimes she can be a stinker!!!

But all the long night up with her are so worth it.

I mean really, with those eyes looking at you, how can you say no!!
Trust me I do, but it's not easy!!


And those dimples!!! Those are gonna be trouble when she gets older!!
So I was holding onto her in this one but with the wonders of Photoshop, she looks like she is standing on her own, but she isn't. Its just purely for kicks and giggles!

She is so proud of herself!
How can you not just want to squish that face!!
So thank you Michelle for such a CUTE oufit!!! It was just perfect!! The next milestone is a year old, I can't believe how fast it went!! I love everyday I get to spend with my cute little girls!! It is trying at times but always worth it!!

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Random shots from lately

Derek's Mom came into town and we took a few shots of her and
couldn't help but get a shot of them together.


This was at a beautiful running trail in Saratoga, Derek was prepping for a
family shoot and we were the test subjects.

Ha ha This one cracked me up! If you look in the glasses, you can see Derek in her glasses!


My little ladies posing as usual, aren't they so cute!!! But I of course am not partial!!
p.s. Derek was playing with shutter speed camera special effects, hence the blur around the girls.

During the lightning storm the other night, Derek was dying to go down to the Marina and take some pictures of the action! I believe he captured some!! Pretty cool I think!


Saturday, September 25, 2010

8 months old

It has been a while since I have posted some pix of this little lady. Okay only a month, but she changes so much so fast!!!
She is already 8 months old! She is on the verge of crawling and loves to stand next to things and pull herself up. Espically in her crib and play pen!!
She loves FOOD!! She wanted nothing to do with baby food, so we just started giving her real food and she dove right in!!
Still no teeth....but she still manages to chew everything just fine.
She is a little sweatheart and I love her to pieces!!

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Polka Dots!

It is no secret,I love to dress them alike!!
This was a couple weeks ago, and it may be the last time baby can wear her dress before she grow out of it, so I decided to take a picture of it! Besides, they are too stinking cute!!!

Camping

The girls wanted to go camping, so they did.....in the back yard.

They were pretty excited!!

Jojo stopped to give me a 'pose'

Even though jojo decided to come in at about 10:30 and sleep on my floor,
I believe it was a success!
Yes I know what you are thinking!! I woosed out and slept inside!!!
That is correct, I was not about to try to sleep with a baby outside!
One of the fun things of summer, sleeping outdoors WITH DADDY!!!!