Family Pictures 2010

So while we were in Eagar for fall break my cousin Amber so kindly took time out of her busy life to take some family pictures of us. She did a great job. It was fun and stress free which is not the norm for me and my family when it comes picture time. The kids were all happy and very cooperative. I am very thankful to have family pictures so we can look back and treasure the time we have together. Time goes by so quickly and I love capturing it just for a moment in these pictures.

Saydie Bug

Saydie came home from school today and this is what she tells me:

"Mom, today I was sad at the playground and a boy came up to me and said do you want to hold hands or kiss?"

And so of course I asked her what she said and she loudly say's: " I said no!"

To be completely honest I was worried for what answer she would give. She keeps giggling about it and saying she is going to tell everyone what happened to her at school. I am glad she said no but am worried about how giddy she is about the whole situation! I am not ready for Saydie and the crazy things that will happen at school!

Seriously!

What is my problem? For the life of me I cannot bring myself to update my blog and the longer it takes me the harder it is! Is life ever going to slow down? Does anyone else feel this way or is it just me?

My sweet Thatcher B

I found a bunch of cd's that I had put pictures on several years ago instead of developing the prints and I don't think I ever even looked at them. I decided to pop one of the cd's in this morning and see what was on it and this is what I found. My sweet little Thatcher that isn't so little anymore! This is him 3 years ago. He was just over a year old and now he is almost 4! Where has the time gone. It made me so sad. I miss that sweet little boy that I could just sit and kiss on all the time. He still let's me give him lots of kisses but it just isn't the same. Oh how I miss that sweet baby!

Sydney

Sydney was wondering why my Christmas post had a picture of everyone that was there over Christmas except her. It was because every picture that I had with Sydney in it was blurry because my camera is being weird. This was the only clear picture I have. I didn't post it because I thought she would wonder why I put this picture of her on my blog. Well this is what you get when you complain Sydney!

P.S. We love Sydney. She is the best aunt ever. As a matter of fact, Thatcher likes her better than anyone else in this whole world!

After Christmas Fun

After Christmas Ashley came with her new baby Liam. He is so sweet and so tiny! I love having a baby around to hug and kiss on. It is alway's nice to stay after the craziness of the holiday's are over so we can relax and enjoy time with family. We played games and rocked out on Beatles Rock Band almost every night. I wish I had pictures of that! We walked in the dome, visited cousins, went out to eat and spent way to much time at Short Stop. I just love every second we get to spend in Eagar with family. I never want to leave but somehow we alway's manage to make is back home.

Best present ever!

Ashley and Liam.

I love how much he loves his mom right from the start!

Saydie put stickers on Joelle's prego belly.

My dad took us to see my grandpa's headstone. It is very nice and shiny. It took my grandma a while to pick it out and the one she picked had to be shipped from another country. She only wanted to best for her sweetheart! I think that is just so sweet. I really do miss having Grandpa Brown around but have such great memories of him and am looking forward to the day when we can see him again!

Christmas with the Udall's

After opening gifts with the Brown's we headed over to the Udall's house. It was quite the houseful. Jared and Nicole and their 5 children and Niki and Carson and their baby came for Christmas. It was so much fun having the entire family home for Christmas! It has been a long time since we have all been together and I think everyone had a really good time. The kids loved having their cousins around to hang out with and they all played so well together. Here are a few pictures I took of the craziness of that day.

Of course we have to do a silly picture

Cole, Bridgette, Kai, Chesley, Thatcher, Dane, Saydie, Victoria, Emery and Brighton

Niki and Carson showed up at 4:00 in the morning so everyone was really tired. Bonnie was snoozing with Brighton.

Steve showing us his inner ballerina!

Nicole and Cole

Saydie trying on her new jacket that G-ma gave her.