Christmas Pictures
It's that time again. And I'm running the same special again.
$40 for 1-2 hour session and includes CD and copyright release!
I hate goodbyes in the worst way possible. Living next to an army base means that I get to meet many, many wonderful women who become lifelong friends. Unfortunately no one ever stays here more than three or so years. Today I had to say goodbye to Tabitha. My incredibly sweet, exuberant, talented, outgoing, encouraging, crazy fun friend. I'm really at a loss and tear up every time I think about it. I can't imagine going to church Sunday and not stealing her baby and chatting it up between classes. I can't imagine no more hair appointments where we can talk for hours and never run out of stuff to talk about.
When Tabitha came I was in a huge non-friend slump and she was the answer to my prayers. Not only was she the friend I had been waiting for, she made me come out of my shell and meet more friends.
Oh, I love you Tabitha and will miss you horribly (and your family!) I hope that your family enjoys and thrives in Utah.
(Disclaimer: I know the back row is off center, I didn't realize it until it was too late. Obviously, I couldn't take the picture and be in it. I thought I had arranged everyone, but when we jumped in . . . it just got a little off. I am happy with the overall look and the fact that it is a picture of the WHOLE family!)
Making a sign for Uncle Tim
The girls enjoyed watching the tractors while we waited for his plane to land.
Finally HOME!
Monday morning we headed down to Logan to see
Where the Wild Things Are. And then we hit a couple of stores. On the way back to Downey we picked up Reese and Kim.
These two girls were so CRAZY and so EXCITED to see each other. Unfortunately, their favorite activity is alternating screaming at the top of their lungs and laughing at each other. (This is especially bad in the car!)
They both loved reading with Papa.
Tuesday we found out that Tim's plane from Tonga was delayed and he wouldn't be getting home until Wednesday. But, we went to Pocatello anyway with Todd, Kim, and Reese. When we got back home we played in the front yard and tied yellow ribbons on the tree for Tim's homecoming.
Tyler was our high limb fetcher.
Our little plumber. I have had the hardest time finding jeans to fit her this fall. They are either too tight on her waist or slide off her butt every time she bends over!
She is collecting flowers for her Mommy. She would run each one over to me and give me a kiss each and every time!
We leave in the morning for Idaho!! We are so excited! Tyler especially, he has not been HOME in TWO years! And Tim, his little brother, is coming home from his mission in Tonga. So, we have a long week of family, cold, more family, and fun! We get to meet our niece, Ava, for the first time and celebrate her first birthday, reunite with Reese for some much needed cousin play time, and take a COMPLETE family photo. EVERYONE will be home - 2 parents, all 5 brothers, 3 spouses, and 3 grand kids (+2 pregnant bellies)! It couldn't get any better!
I'm about to cry I'm so excited.
Then again, it could just be the pregnancy hormones taking over!
While there probably won't be any posts in the next week. I'm sure I'll make up for it when I return.
Annagrace was invited to a tea party. She was so excited and got all dressed up for the event. Hat, boa, gloves, and all!
Grandmother got dressed up as well!
From the looks of her icing mustache, I guess she enjoyed her cupcake!
