Cousins

Here is the annual Cousins picture for 2010. I ended up hauling my equipment to my in-laws' home in order to take the picture. It worked out so well to take it at their house where all the kids felt comfortable and could run and get the wiggles out up till the exact moment of taking pictures. Ryan and Colin helped hold the backdrop, Kim and Corinne gathered the troops and posed them, I clicked the camera, and everyone else got the kids' attention. I'm so happy with how well the picture turned out. What a cute bunch of kids!

Preggo Picture- Month 4

Month 4: 18 Weeks

Preggo Pictures- Months 1, 2, and 3

Month 1: 6 Weeks
We found out we were pregnant right at 4 weeks and it took us a few weeks to get around to taking a picture. So technically I am through the first month here. In fact, each picture has been taken once I've gotten through that month of the pregnancy...mostly because we aren't on the ball this time around! :)


Month 2: 10 Weeks


Month 3: 14 Weeks

Surprise!!

Orin has some big news to share...


I'm 8 weeks along and due June 30. We had an ultrasound Thursday and baby looked great. Heartbeat was 167. We are feeling so blessed and excited!

Shutterfly Gift to Bloggers

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Our Little Monkey

We took Orin out trick or treating last Saturday night. He enjoyed it much more than last year! :) We only went around a few blocks, but he quickly caught on to what you do. He would walk right up to the door and start saying "treat, treat." Now whenever he sees his treat bucket or the candy bowl that was used for all the other trick or treaters that came to our house, he asks for a treat.

Here are a few pictures of our little monkey.





Our family hosted a halloween costume party the same night as trick or treating. I dressed up as "Ryan," and Ryan was "Harry Potter."

Halloween Package

Grandma and Papa sent Orin a package of goodies for Halloween. Since we live too far away to trick or treat at their house, they sent a bunch of treats our way.

He worked really hard to try to get the package open. He even used his muscles!




Finally, mama had to help him get it open. He was really excited for the crackers, raisins, and fruit snacks.



Thanks Grandma and Papa!