Merry Christmas 2009

We decided to go with practical gifts for everyone and we gave Ian shoes, an outfit and a big boy potty that cheers when he uses it. I put him on the potty for the first time after a nap and he tinkled. I was not expecting him to use it so quickly. To say I was a happy and proud mamma is such an understatment... I hope he keeps up the good work!!!

Ian unwrapping his potty

Ian's big boy potty after his first use.

Pregnancy Update

We find out what we're having Jan. 7th and we're way excited. We've already switched rooms with Ian getting ready to add the new baby. I'm finally feeling a little better and only lost 15lbs with this pregnancy. Everything is going well thus far and we'll keep everyone updated as we go along. I added just a couple of pics... I'm showing earlier with this one.

12 weeks pregnant

16 weeks pregnant

Ian's first birthday party

Daddy getting Ian ready

Mama loving on her lil pirate

Ian's birthday cake made by mama

Nana's great decorations for the cake table

Nana holding Ian before the guests showed up

The birthday boy enjoying his guests


opening presents

Enjoying his new shirt mommy and daddy bought

Ian helping daddy clean up after the party

Amber's Birthday Celebration

We decided to play hookie from church for my birthday and go up to the Sequoias to have a family outing. It was Ian and Nana's first time in the park, unfortunately Niels and I both got car sick... well mine was part morning sickness. It was an interesting trip but enjoyable!

walking around... enjoying the fresh air

Daddy had a monkey on his back while hiking to the General

The first timers... this was Nana's and Ian's first time visiting the park

Our little Park Ranger

Family Pic in the Sequoias National Park