Welcome Jordan James

Our sweet friends, Gary and Jessica Wilkinson, welcomed their baby boy, Jordan James to the world. We were lucky enough to go and visit him when he was just 3 days new. I love sweet little babies, they are just so precious and tender. Jordan was just that. Congratulations you guys! We can't wait to see more of you sweet babe.

June in Oregon

The three of us took a quick, mine was 2 days, trip to Oregon for one of Sam's cousins wedding. We had a wonderful time and it was great to see everyone. We love being in Oregon, its that wonderful feeling of being 'home.' Meagan and Glenn had a beautiful day, it was perfect in Oregon. It was so awesome seeing everyone and spending time with the family. Bristol loved all the attention, something she has become accustomed to! We can't wait to get back there again in August. Tell me again why we left??

Family Fun with the Kelly's

This summer has been a lot of fun with our get-togethers with the whole Kelly family- well a lot of them, that is. With a lot of Sam's cousins down in Provo and in the Salt Lake area, we were able to all get together before Dane and Amy left for Dental school in Boston. It was great seeing everyone and fun to celebrate a few occasions. We love you guys and hope you have a great time in Boston for the next 4 years! I love how Reagan, Kyler and Bristol all love playing together. They are so cute with her! (P.S. notice the two love birds? This was 2 weeks pre-wedding!)

Bristol's Second 1st Birthday

Our friends in Utah wanted us to have a 1st birthday celebration in Utah for Bristol. We decided to meet at a local pizza place and celebrate with our Utah family. It was great to see everyone! Bristol loved it, and especially LOVED the ice cream cake. It was fun to watch her dig in, once again. Thanks to Chris, Debbie and the rest of the awesome Weaver family and Kim for joining us! Bristol loves you guys! (we do too!)

4th Anniversary

Sam and I celebrated our fourth anniversary on May 19th, 2011. We decided to go back to where it all began, Porcipine Grill. We had so much fun going back to that restaurant where we had our very first date back in 2006. That place is wonderful, if you haven't been there before.

I am a very lucky girl to have found this amazing guy! We have had a a great 4 years together. It has just flown.

Happy Mother's Day 2011

We celebrated mother's day in Oregon with my family. We were able to make the trip out to Portland to see our cute friends, Michael, Courtney and their new baby girl, Stella. It was awesome to be able to see them for the quick trip and meet cute Stella. We wish we lived closer, Stella and Bris could have so much fun together!

Bristol is 1!

We had a wonderful first birthday celebration for Bristol. My mom flew us up to HR to spend a long Mother's Day weekend with the whole family. It was awesome! Bristol is way too spoiled, but what do you expect when your the first grand baby and first great-grand baby! It was great seeing everyone and spending time together. Tom and Tracy made the trek up to HR as well to celebrate in the festivities. My grandfather Kelly and Harriett hosted the party and it turned out perfect. Sam said I should be on the TLC show 'Outrageous Kid Parties' with the way this one turned out. I think he was not anticipating how big of a celebration we were making out of this little girls first birthday. She only turns 1, once, right?!?!

05/08/11

Dear Bristol,
   You turned one today! How did this year go by so fast? I have the most vivid memory of the day you were born. I remember holding you for the very first time. You were so little and so very precious. I remember your daddy getting the chance to hold you for his first time. These moments are so special to us. You are so loved by everyone around you and so lucky to have the amazing family you were born to. Your grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts, uncles and great-aunts and uncles care for you so much. You have been a blessing in all of our lives.
    We are so excited to celebrate this day with you. You are one year old and it is a big moment in your life. You have changed a lot this past month. You still aren't walking, but you are sure trying!

Weight: 19.3                        Height: 32.5in      

•  This month your head did not grow. We are a little concerned, but your doctor said it is okay because you are obviously having no neuro issues. She wants to check it again in a month.
• You love shooting hoops with daddy- Nana bought you your first basketball hoop and you love dunking the ball when daddy lifts you up- You look to mom for a cheer and then you cheer!
• You still love the bath- we need to get you into swimming lessons soon!
• You still hold tight to your rag and bink- they are your comfort zone.
• You are learning to like the foods we eat- it is taking some getting used to, but you are getting there. 
• When you don't want something, you stick your hand out too it. I love that you can now communicate some things to us.
• You are learning Spanish and getting it- Ms. Monica, your teacher, speaks Spanish to you and she says you understand the commands better then when they are in English. Our little bilingua!
• You are still a Mommas girl. And I love it!!
• You have been trying to walk for a month now, still no success. You have taken 1.5 steps on your own, but then you fall. You act to silly when we are practicing and the giggling makes you tumble.
• You are getting your taste of being a little sibling in school- the other kids like to pick on you because you just sit there and take it. You don't fight back at all. 
• You are still the most easy going, happy baby. People tell us ALL the time how you never get upset and cry and how you are just so happy. I guess they don't see you when we leave you with someone else to care for you. You definitely are going through the separation anxiety thing. I guess it was unavoidable!
• You love your books- any book! I love that- you are going to be so studious!!
• Your personality is really starting to show. These are the characteristics we think you have thus far:
• A little more on the shy/timid side- that's more of your father in you.
• Quiet and reserve
• Very sweet
• Giggly and happy
• Independent
• Assertive
• You are saying a few words now:
• Momma
• Dada
• Duck, Duck
• Ahh-da (All done) You can do this sign too!
• Bah (Ball)

    We love you so very much. You are such an amazing daughter and we are so grateful you are in our lives. A whole year has gone by and it feels like a day. Watching you grow and learn is the most rewarding feeling ever. You are a smart little girl and love to learn. I can't wait for the next year and being able to see you grow. I love being your mommy!!


Love always and forever,


Mommy