Changes....

This blog originally started out as a way to keep family and friends posted about the happenings of our family.  With facebook becoming so ubiquitous, the blog sort of seemed unnecessary.  Lately, however, I have been thinking about starting it back up but with a different focus.  I find that I have thoughts, many of them, that I want to share and facebook just doesn't seem to be the avenue.  So here we are.  My thoughts.  Love 'em or hate 'em, here we go!

Here is a sample of our latest family picture session. Lindsay did an awesome job as usual!

Sweet Angel

The girls were watching Ratatouille before bed and apparently Brianna decided she couldn't wait any longer.....

She just rolled over, grabbed her baby, and went to sleep! This never happens!

A Quick Quote

Life has been crazy and busy and so I haven't had time to post anything for a while. But I just have to tell this little story because it's too cute!

I had a cough for over a week and so I wouldn't let the girls kiss my mouth. Only on the cheek. So Brianna would point to my mouth and say "Not here. It has a cold on it." Today I let her kiss me and she said "It doesn't have a cold on it anymore". She's so sweet.

Meet Mackenzie and Ivan

As mentioned in a previous post, our little niece entered the world just about 3 weeks ago and we finally got to meet here while up in Nebraska. As promised, here is a pic...

And here is another of Ryan holding her...

We also had fun with our new nephew Ivan (born in late July). He is such a cutie...

More Pics

So here are a few more favorites from the shoot with Lindsay in November.

This first one is the collage I made using the same pictures as before but in their original coloring (except the center one).

This next one is of the girls being quite serious...

And I love this one with Ryan and me in the distance...

And last for tonight (because I'm so stinking tired) is this one of the family. I think it has become a favorite. I really like it in black and white.

New Niece

We have a new niece! Mackenzie Grace was born Monday (12/15) at 6:05 pm and weighs 8 lbs and is 20 inches long. Mom (Ryan's sister Jen) is doing great and we are super excited to meet the little one on the 26th. What a great Christmas present!!!