New Gifts

My mom & dad sent Kiera a Christmas gift a little early - a new highchair. Kiera loves the colors and likes to "pet" the side while waiting to be fed. As you can see, she has some room to grow...almost can't see her little toesies! And Amy, Kiera's Aunt, never comes to see Kiera without bringing her a gift - which I tell her is a quick way to bankruptcy but she continues. This is now Kiera's favorite book...and in the video you can tell she has a favorite page as well. Enjoy!
Hmmm.... I also just realized that in the book photos she is wearing the same outfit that she was wearing in most of the videos in my last blog entry. I think that maybe I need to retire that outfit. At least for a while so that it looks like I have more clothes for my baby than just the one outfit. Yikes!

Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.

Well, there it is. I am officially in my thirties! It was a fantastic birthday - I got items that I have had my eye on for years and Paul and Kiera took me out to dinner.

My sister got me a Panini Press - I think that I have had a panini sandwich every day since then. (She also gave me a card with a slight reminder that I am now 30) My mom got me the cricut - a scrapbooking cutting machine, which will allow me to make a BUNCH of cut outs, letters, words, etc. Paul got me the "Brisingr" book which I have been waiting two years to read. And Paul's parents and grandparents got me money so I went out an got some more scrapbooking stuff. It was a great way to ring in my 30th birthday!

And to top it all off, Amy & Bryce told me that they were going to give us their couches! Now my living room actually looks like a living room - as you can see below. Kiera especially loves them!

Proud Auntie

Kiera's Auntie Amy just loves her! So much so that she was willing to fly all the way from Seattle to Williamsburg just to see the little squirt. She spent every moment either holding Kiera or asking if she could hold Kiera. I am sure that Kiera will be spending most of her babysitting times at her Auntie's house.

The second to last picture is what I tried to convince Amy Kiera needed - a one carat diamond toe ring. Its what every 3 month old needs right? And the last picture is of an outfit Auntie Amy got Kiera. It says "pint size". How cute is that?

Grandparents gone crazy!

We dont even know what sex our baby is BUT that doesn't stop my mama!! My baby already has 8 of the most adorable outfits! Take a look and just imagine our CUTE, ADORABLE, HUGGABLE, LOVABLE cutie-pot-pie in these outfits. Don't you already want to just hold the kiddo...ME TOO!

Natalie & Daniel's Wedding

The wedding was beautiful. It was nice to see two great people who are TOTALLY meant for each other decide to be together forever. We wish them the best!

some cute picts of Tor-tor for your enjoyment

Tory's dedication

At the end of October, we got to go over the pass and see Tori Garcia's dedication! It was nice to be able to be there to represent the family!! Here are some picts. Unfortunately, it was a mass dedication so I didnt get any good pictures of the Garcia's during the dedication - the microphone was passed quickly from one family to the next and there were about 20! But all the after pictures are great!

My Neice - Tory Garcia

Paul and I went to see our new little neice in the tri-cities. It was Paul's first introduction to Tory. Here are some picts.

Garcia's New Home & Baby Room

Here it is - the Garcia's new home. There are so excited to have a new home for their new baby!!

more picts to come.....

My beautiful prego sister!

Here are some pictures of my cute little sister in law - Chrissy. Here is what I have for her expanding little belly - August 25th is the day she is to pop!

My Nanny's Farewell

I believe that this was the hardest thing that I have ever had to do. My Nanny (grandma) was one of the most wonderful women that I have ever met. She was a woman that once you met her - you'd never forget her...in the best way possible. She had an infectious laugh, a tender heart and love for all those she came in contact with. Even in her last days with us on this earth - she still was bringing smiles to peoples faces and lifting the spirits of those around her - even during some of her worst days. When she smiled - you just had to smile back.

Before she flew to be with Jesus, she asked that we not hold a memorial - rather she wanted people to remember her as she was, not just as a body. So our family: my mom, dad, sister and I, took my Nanny's ashes to a secluded spot and sent her ashes to be with God's beautiful creation.

In rememberance of my Nanny, I decided to get something that would remind me of her everyday and that I need to live life to the fullest. Below is my memoral for her. I will miss her - she was the best grandma and friend that a granddaughter could ever ask for her. Can't wait to see her in heaven!

My Nanny with my baby sis

My tribute to my Nanny

More pictures to come...