Three Weeks

I can't believe how fast the weeks are going by! Our little girl is already 3 weeks old!

We're tring to savor every moment.

Thanskgiving Feast Part II

Thanksgiving was really nice this year.

Since my sister headed to Utah with her family, my parents came to Arizona to spend the holiday with us. While the boys were at the Phoenix car show, Mom and I strapped on our aprons (a little bit too late though because I had already spilled on myself) and went to work creating a delicious and beautiful Thanksgiving Dinner (that we actually ate for lunch because we went to the movies afterwards...fun family tradition started by my Grandma Wagner). This is the 2nd time that I've made an entire Thanksgiving dinner and I have to give myself two thumbs up. Everything turned out perfectly and almost everything was made from scratch!

The two cooks

Addi waiting patiently to dig in! :-)

Cooper found the wish bone

Addison thought she found the wish bone. :-)

Thanksgiving Feast Part I

Cooper invited us to his 1st Grade Thanksgiving Feast & Program. The kids did a wonderful job reciting their parts, singing songs, and cracking a few jokes. And of course it wouldn't have been the same if we didn't dress to our parts...Pilgrims and Indians. :-)

The toughest Indian...

...and the cutest pilgrim ever to reach America.

Grandma was a good sport to dress up also. :-) Addison wouldn't have anything to do with it.

Cookies! Cookies! and more Cookies!

Any visit with Grandpa wouldn't be complete without making one thing...

Chocolate Chip Cookies!!!

Some special things about making cookies with Grandpa:

1) He'll always let you eat as much dough as possible.

2) He hardly measures things, but somehow the cookies always turn out awesome!

3) It always brings the family together.

4) He doesn't mind little hands pressing the dough down on the cookie sheets.

5) Did I say that he lets you eat as much dough as you want? :-)

6) There's always enough for everyone, and if there's not then he'll make more!

Two Weeks

Clara is now 3 weeks old and already learning how to pray! :-) This girl knows what's important...sleep for mom and dad and remembering her Father in Heaven. We couldn't have asked for a more patient, calm, and happy baby. She is amazing!

One Week

One week old...

...and adored by all (especially this older sister).

Sisters

Since we moved into our new house Ella and Addi are sharing a room. Tyler and I were a little nervous at first and didn't know what to expect. But I think from these pictures you can see that they couldn't be happier together...

We're so glad that they love each other. Hopefully this doesn't change when they become teenagers. :-)

Cute Memories

Cute outfit from Great-Grandma Wagner

Coming home from the hospital.

Soaking up some sun.

All smiles

Who is this handsome guy?

Visiting Great-Grandma Jones

Welcome Visitors

Ten little fingers & Ten Little Toes

Clara Jones

November 8, 2010

8 lbs. 12 oz.

21.5 in.

I am so grateful to have another little person in our home! Having a baby makes you humbly reflect on what is most important in life. I am so grateful for a loving Heavenly Father that has trusted Tyler and I with one of his special spirits. She is beautiful in every way and we are just loving her to pieces!

I love drugs!

Now that might sound like an odd title for a blog. But if you were...

- 10 months (because we all know that 40 weeks is not really 9 months) pregnant

- having back labor (imagine someone stabbing you in the back non-stop with knives)

- had 3 kids and a husband to take care of

AND

- your doctor can't send you to the hospital until Sunday night to be induced because your body is like a steal trap door

You would love drugs too!!!

(I am thankful for a Heavenly Father who inspired doctors to make the birthing process a little less painful than in the pioneer days - or when my mom was still having babies.) :-)