Family Tradition!

My family has a tradition that we do every year! We go up in the mountains of WY the day after thanksgiving and we cut down our Christmas tree. We all get bundled up and we spend the day hunting for the "perfect" tree, sledding behind the car, drinking hot coco and eating leftover turkey sandwiches. After we find the winner we strap it on top of the expedition and make our way back to UT. We really do look like the Griswalds! We have been doing this my whole life and it really is one of my favorite traditions!

Some of the fam on the hunt!

Brielle isn't a fan of the tradition! (She reminded me of Ralphie on the Christmas Story)

Cute little Hallee all bundled!

Becky and miss Jayda!

Thanksgiving!

This year for Thanksgiving we were able to go to Wyoming and spend it with my moms side. We had a wonderful time with lots, and lots, and lots of tasty food! 

My little family! Ha ha my dad is asleep on the couch behind us, typical thanksgiving evening! 

Lexi and I waiting for some turkey!

Preparing for the feast!

Me, my sister Chey with her new dark locks, and My sister in law becky!

Us!

I had an amazing thanksgiving and I am so blessed to have all that I have! I really am one lucky girl!

Sweet Moments!

One thing I have learned thus far in motherhood is that everyday is filled with sweet moments! Life is so much better having this little angle in our home! Here are just a couple pictures of the precious moments I get to enjoy daily!

Craig's Many Faces!

So Craig's Office dressed up all Halloween week, I went in to meet Craig for lunch and this is what I saw! A office full of NERDS! Craig even put braces on for the day. Needless to say I was a little embarrassed to go to lunch with him!

This was Friday! Poor new patients...I wonder what they were thinking of their orthodontist! 
I know, I know, Where is his wife right? Well I am sleeping soundly as he leaves for work, give me a break I have a 3 month old.
Oh and lastly his bank robber costume. Don't ask!
I am such a boring mom! I didn't even dress Brielle or I up. She had a darling Halloween outfit though!

Pumpkin Carving!

We had some friends over to carve pumpkins, I didn't have the right supplies for pumpkin carving so they were all carved with stake knifes, and dug out with normal dull spoons. Everyone was good sports and now I will be smarter next year!

Working hard with faulty equipment! 

Little Dawson!

Our beautiful works of art!

Sunshine!

Craig enjoying the sunshine with his PRINCESS!

Not the weather I am used to in October!
The yummiest  little strawberry!
Worst picture ever of our gondola ride. So what if the guy is no photographer he had an amazing voice!

Oh how I love the fall, the smell, the colors, decor, the cloths (BOOTS) just everything about it! However this weekend Craig and I were able to go down to Scottsdale for an orthodontic conference the weather was in the 90's, the shopping was great, we were even able to soak up some sun! Oh but my favorite part of the trip was the gondola ride...so romantic! Over all the trip was pure bliss!

Cutest Little Baby Face!

Oh words can't describe how much I love this face! I could/do stare at her all day long! I Love my baby girl!

Fall Pictures!

My sister Cass took some pictures of us while we were in Utah. It was a comical experience! Brielle was not a fan of the cold weather so she was screaming the whole time. Craig was too worried about Brielle to even smile, and I had a piece of bread on the way over because I was starving so there is a bread crumb on my lips in almost every picture. Gotta love family pictures!

Brielle's Blessing

We made a quick trip to Utah and blessed Brielle at my parents house 2 weekends ago. It was so much fun to finally show off my new little girl to my family and to spend time with everyone! Craig did a beautiful job on the blessing, Brielle looked so pretty, the meal was yummy, and the day was beautiful! 

Not the best picture of her in her GORGEOUS dress but it will do until I get her pictures done!
Just a few pictures from the day! I just love my family!

Little Angel

Brielle is the sweetest little baby! Craig's mom calls her "Role Model Baby". She is just a doll! Craig and I just stare at her for hours and we can't believe how lucky we are! Oh I just love her!

It bugs me when people say that babies smiles are gas...It is NOT gas! She is happy!

Look at her! 

Love her expression in this picture! She loves taking a bath!

Splish Splash! 

Introducing...

Brielle Avery Young 8/8/09 5:20 am  7lbs 1oz 19 inches long.

Stay tuned for more pics!

AHH! Waiting!

I'm sure anyone that has ever been pregnant knows that the last month is miserable! Not only are you not sure your body can take another day of it but it's the UNKOWN that kills me the most! Last week I had my Dr's appointment and we agreed that she would induce me a week early if I hadn't already had her, then she checked me and told me that I was dilated to a 4 and I would not need to be induced early. So I went home with a skip in my step thinking that I would have her anytime. Well one week later and still no signs of baby. So now all I can do is wait! Ahh! I hate it! I have even tried all kinds of the wives tales pineapple, spicy food, swimming, long walks, last night I even took my quad out. Still nothing! I have no idea how much longer, but lets all hope its sooner then later!

The Wedding

I love love! There is nothing sweeter then seeing 2 people in love! Ryan and Brittany looked so beautiful kneeling across the alter from each other, and the look in their eyes was so tender and loving. The sealing was beautiful and just reminded me how grateful I am for temples and eternal marriage! Everything about their day was perfect and I am so happy for them!

The San Diego temple and my little family!

The happy couple at their wedding dinner.
The wedding in a nutshell! I love how high Ryan is jumping in the bottom right picture!

San Diego!!!

This last month has been a busy one! We bought a new home and moved out of our rental! Its going to be lots of work, with 2 acres that need to be landscaped but I love it! We painted some rooms, epoxy the garage floor, there has just been project after project. I will post some pictures of our home later when there aren't boxes in the middle of the floor! With all that has been going on it was nice to take a trip to San Diego with Craig's family for his brother Ryan's wedding. We had such a great time! San Diego wasn't as warm as I was hoping the beach was pretty cold but I still got some sun, so all is good! 

Pamela on the beach...she is so gorgeous!

Not so gorgeous but I was trying out my Karate Kid skills!
My handsome hubby! I loved the pier and he was a good enough sport to let me get some pictures of him by it!
Yup! There it is...the baby bump at 29 weeks!
Pamela and Spencer are such a fun couple you can't be around them with out laughing the whole time! And they are so beautiful. Don't you hate people like them:)?!

TEXAS!!!

Last week Craig had an Orthodontic conference in Boston. I decided not to go because he was going to be in class all day while he was there. However  didn't want to stay home alone, so while he was gone I decided to go visit my sister in San Antonio. After the conference Craig was able to come to Texas and spend a few days before heading back to work! We packed the days to get in as much

fun as we could!

 

This picture makes me laugh! Its so hard to catch a flip on a camera.

Craig, Livi and I on the tube! 

The Alamo

Dinner on the River Walk!

Cassie and Todd

The River Walk is so much fun!

You can't go to San Antonio with out going to Sea World! I love the Sea World there it has a water park, rides and lots of amazing shows!

Our cute little nieces Alivia and Taya!

Thanks Cass and Todd for everything! We had such a great time! I wish we lived closer!!!