Fun in the California Sun!

Bris and I headed down to California for an interview at Loma Linda University. We were able to spend 4 days with my sis, Katie, too. That was a great bonus. We had so much fun- pool time, the beach in Malibu, visiting the tourist attractions, great shopping, and just enjoying the wonderful 75 degree weather. I love California! I am just hoping that our little family will be making the move in the near future. Here are just some pictures from our adventure.

(Sam had to stay in Utah to work, we missed him dearly!)

 Loma Linda University

 Visiting the tourist attrctions in/around LA- LA temple, Santa Monica, Hollywood and Sprinkles- the yummy cupcakery on the Food Network!

Beach time in Malibu- Bris loved it! And I loved these cute pictures!!

My Favorite Moments

I could do this all day..

Cannot Get Enough!!

I love this girl. Everyday she does something that makes me laugh- Here's the latest!!

Notice Sam's Christmas present in the background...

Welcome Lilly Henry

Our friends, Heather and Scott, just welcomed their adorable daughter Lilly to the world on Saturday, January 8, 2011. We were able to see them at the hospital. She is absolutely beautiful!

Can you tell I want another?!?

Bristol is 8 Months

01/08/11

Dear Bristol,

    You turned 8 months today and we couldn't be more ecstatic. We love you so much and are loving this time with you. You make us smile every time we look at you. Your personality is showing through now and it's so fun to see. This month brought so many changes-

Weight- 19.1 lbs    Height- 28 in

• Your 7th tooth came in on December 23rd. You have been teething a lot lately.
• You are scooting around so much now.
• You took 2 1/2 crawls on this month and are so close to crawling away.
• You broke your first item in our house- a lamp- that was the same day you crawled for the first time!
• You are so cudly this month- We are eating it up!
• You make this shy face when we catch you doing something- It's so stinking cute- You put your hand up to your mouth like you are trying to hide something!
• You had your very first Christmas- You loved the wrapping paper and bows, of course!
• You are so close to pulling yourself up to stand.
• You are rolling around everywhere- this is your preferred mode of transportation.
• You are clapping your hands now and get excited when you do so. 
• You love playing patty-cake with mommy.
• You love to sing songs and clap your hands.
• You are now in a toddler car seat- no more infant carrier for you- your legs were hanging off.
• You are a great sleeper and eater- you love all the new foods you are getting to eat.
• You give great slobbery kisses- I love them!
• You are starting to dance with the beat- It's amazing that babies just innately know how to dance.
• You are not shy with anyone- we can hand you off and you love to get to know new people.
• You still jump with loud noises- sometimes you cry. 

Bristol, you are changing so much as each day passes. You are growing up way too fast, but this is by far the most fun we have had with you. You love to interact with us and be in on all of our doings. I love that you are so in tune with us and your surroundings. This month has brought so much joy to our lives, especially spending your first Christmas together. You are such a sweet girl and we love you so much. 

Love always,
Mommy

{Thanks Nanna for the Ducks outfit- too bad they lost}

Officially No Longer an Infant

Just in the last couple weeks we have switched out Bristol's infant car seat carrier with this new one! 

Pros-

It actually fits her correctly

Easier to get in and out of the car

She faces us now

Seems more secure

Cons-

When she falls asleep we have to pick her up and get her out- she usually wakes up

It's more upright- she doesn't fall asleep as easily in the car

Thank you Costco for helping us make the switch on a small budget!

Goodbye 2010- A Year in Review

We had just a delightful 2010- Many memories- birth of our first child, graduation from college, moving to Utah and vacations. We are so blessed and so lucky. 2010 was great to us, we are excited for what 2011 will bring! Here is our year in review- Enjoy!

January 2010- Cruise to Cozumel and Belize- Our graduation present to ourselves as well as our last horrah before our baby Bristol joined us!

My awesome pregnancy- These are just the pictures I took to remember my growing tummy!

Bristol joined us on May 8, 2010- She is amazing!

Our 3rd Anniversary- 05.19.10.

1 Month already- 06.08.10

Bristols Blessing- 06.27.10

My 25th Birthday- 07.05.10

Trip to Oregon- 08.5-10.10

Sam's 27th Birthday- 08.17.10

Sam seperated his shoulder- 09.01.10

Halloween 2010

Thanksgiving in GJ 2010

Christmas 2010

Ringing in the New Year

Sam's parents came down to Utah for a few days to help Steve get settled into BYU. We had a lot of fun spending time down in Payson with the whole family. We celebrated the New Year together and Michael Hodgman, Sam's cousin, joined us.

Gracy and Grandpa with their 3 grandchildren..

Gracy and her grandaughters..

Take 1- the Kelly boys always pull faces.. It's my favorite!

Notice Michael- He is always smiling..

Take 3- Still pulling faces- What's new?!?