Sydney's blessing that Bob gave her really was one of the best i have ever heard. We love every single movement from this girl. Right after he handed her to me she threw up EVERYWHERE. That being the case i only got one picture that really does not do this baby justice on her big day. I am going to have to do a re do here soon.




Bob & I had 30-40 people over afterward for lunch, thanks to all the family and friends that joined us!(especailly the travelers)

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas.

The Christmas Eve party!



Sydney all dressed up for the party & baby cousin Russell


The boys reciting their poem at the Christmas program


This is my favorite picture from Christmas morning, i looked over to find Sydney covered in her new little dolls. The boys kept laughing telling her she looked like ET. (for you ET watchers you know what part they are refering to)
We got the boys a WII, it has already gotten a lot of use. We also got each of them a transformer & a leapster which i would reccommend to any parent for their child. It keeps them entertained for quite a while.

No wonder my moms hands were tired, she had SO many gifts to wrap, this was not even a third of them.




A week at the ZERMATT RESORT

The 6 of us sisters were treated to a wonderful morning at the spa.

My dad treated the guys to a biatholon competition, it consisted of cross country skiing & shooting. A competion of any kind with this group of guys is a sure success.

Snorkling/Scubadiving through a cave. I was shocked at how well the boys did, i guess when you take them this young they have no fear.




While the girls pulled late nighters talking and laughing the boys headed to their nightly meeting spot for an intense hearts tournament. If any of you know my husband at all, he LOVES this game and takes it very serious, also Chris we love your good luck glass you carried faithfully with you each night!


Michele cracking us up, i don't think she knows i snapped this picture.

(i am sad we are missing Todd, Strebel & dad in this picture)

Sledding

Nicholas is my animal lover, althought he enjoyed sledding i think the highlight for him that afternoon was finding his new best freind chocolate chip. A MOUSE, yuck but he was certain that his new found friend would now be a part of our family. Sorry buddy a gerbil is enough for me!

We went swimming in the indoor/outdoor pool with waterfall hot tubs that were my personal favorite!


The picture of Isaac jumping in the pool was a big moment. He leared to swim in the deepend without floaties. (I am hoping now he can teach me!!ha)

Just about everyone except families with babies (myself & Barbs) hit the slopes

The kids stayed entertained with the game & movie room down the hall. They had x-box along with others and a lot of kid friendly movies playing on the big screen. We celebrated 4 birthdays, ate at some great restraunts, and ofcourse hit the Park city outlets on the way home! With 14 adults and 17 kids all under age 11 we had an amazing vacation. Thanks mom and dad for the perfect & most memorable Chirismas gift ever.

This pretty much sums up family pictures for us this year!

Oh Isaac, he is quite the character. This boy is full of personality, making all of us laugh constantly. He soaks up and retains information like nothing i have ever seen. Not much bothers this kid and he has such a care-free spirit about him. Anyway, i thought this picture was so cute!

This is why....

we need to move to the country!

All 3 of my boys are in their element.



Thanks Britt and Nikki for making Sydney's first mini trip so much fun!!

Doing what girls do best


Eating & visiting (celebrating the birth of baby boy Nelson)

Just a few.....

Fall Festivities

The cutest trick or treaters

Isaac shooting his web and Nicholas #1 bike racer

Halloween Party

We have such fun friends!!


Neighborhood trunk or treat

Don't you love the costumes!?

This is real blurry but these are 4 of the 6 boys in kindergarten that get together every friday and play their little hearts out. They are all such darling boys. Nicholas also had his costumer parade at school along with his halloween party that he talked about the rest of the day.

We went to the Melaluca halloween adventure as well, the employees sure put a lot of time into it, i was amazed at what they had done.



I lost my camera for a week and was so sad that i couldn't take any pictures of the new babe. She has been the perfect addition to our family. I took her to her two week check up and she has gained almost a pound in two weeks. I was so proud of her. No wonder i feel like nursing is a full time job though, the girl is an eater. I love the picture of Sydney and Bob taking their Sunday nap together.

Kissable lips! Do you think she is sick of having her picture taken? I started laughing when she finally put her arm over her eyes.



She is awake a lot more now, i love her big blue eyes!


I can't believe how lucky i am to have such wonderful friends and family. I captured only a few people meeting Sydney for the first time. The Branson family, Nikki & Chris, Great Grandma Lou and the Streble cousins.






Every night while i read the boys a story in bed they switch off holding her. It's fun to see these tough little boys soften around Sydney, they think she is the cutest thing ever.
Stay tuned...Sydneys new born (2 week)photo shoot will be next, i don't get them back for 2 weeks.