July 2009

July 2009 was awesome. I hardly took any photos because we were so busy. Fireworks with neighbors was a blast.

Brecken loved the water
The girls got goofier and goofier.
Emery started 2nd grade.
Family photo shoot.

August 2009

August this past year went by to quick. Stella was in swimming lessons and enjoyed them very much. She also started Preschool. Well not really started this will be her third year. She actually is a pro at it.

BRING IT ON MISS KAREN

September

Stella turned 5 years old. She is a sweetheart and a crazy child also. She now runs in circles around 6:00 pm almost every night. I think she needs to get the wiggles out. This is quite funny to watch. Although I wonder and pray when will the madness stop.
Brecken turned one and didn't really know what to do with all the attention.
He did get moved up to a bigger car seat and actually gets to see the road now. He was truly happy.
Stella managed to fine and pick up every bug in the yard. She had fun exploring and I would laugh when I could hear the kids all playing outside and one kid would say "We need Stella to pick up the bug." No one would dare to pick up the bugs except Stella would say "OK I will do it".

Brecken loved the swing.
Many countless hours were spent in the back yard. I loved sitting and watching the kids play. Every Sunday Brian would cook Dutch Oven dinner. and the kids would run and play. This was by far one of the things I love to do is hang out at home and watch the kids playing in the back yard. Brian spent countless hours jumping on the trampoline and playing with the kids in the back yard. I loved to watch.

October

Early in October we discover the Zoo and the new baby Elephant. This was such a nice day.

Emery played in her first piano recital. She did great and although was very nervous I was very proud. I took piano lessons a child but can't really play. Maybe one of my girls will become good at this. Her teacher loaned me a book to practice and I am stuck on the sharps and flats. I think that's what they are called. Maybe Emery could teach me.

Emery we are proud of you and how much you have grown up.

October

October was a busy month. Emery was off track and we enjoyed Thanksgiving Point with cousins and grandparents.
I think Emery climbed the rock wall for just over 45 minutes. I tried it once and was sweating and felt like I had a great workout. Man that girl is athletic.
Brecken managed to crawl around the house naked from the waist down. He is a nightmare to change and usually takes two people. He loved hanging with dad watching football and eating chips.
We had some neighbor kids over for cookie decorating and the kids had a lot of fun.
Breckens diet really started to expand to just about anything you put in front of him.
Garner Village the witches was another fun time.
Things got a little bit out of control at the end. Emery started kissing all the witched. I don't think that the people at Gardner village really liked this. Or maybe Emery is just to grown up to find witches around a villi age. She always needs to spice up the party. It is always fun with Emery.

The horse ride was a hit. Emery at first didn't want to ride because she wanted the horse untied and let loose to ride. She is a thrill seeker. I am in trouble when she is a teenager.

Emery at the school carnival. She is very competitive and I think she was bound and determined to win the limbo.
Carving Pumpkins.
Witches Brew
Family picture. Brian always seems to wear the famous ORANGE shirt every year.

November

We started off the month with a surprise Birthday party for my Mom who turned 60years. She is awesome and was a good sport with the fish hat. I think we really surprised her when no one discussed the party or what we were going to do. I think she was quite saddened by this. She is usually the planner of the birthdays and when no one mentioned a thing about hers I know it must have hurt her. She was so excited and it was fun to see everyone in the family.
Next we celebrated a honor for my grandfather who passed away 5 years ago. He was put in Murray City Hall of Fame. He was a professional Photographer in Murry and lived their his entire life. "Don Blair Photography." This is a huge deal and I know he would be very proud. What a inspiration to everyone he has been. My aunt and uncle spoke and my mother. They all did a great job. We love you Grandpa Blair.

We continued to cheer for the UTES!!
Brecken gained a almost full set of teeth. And he bites really really really hard!!!

December

December was a crazy and fun time. I think the kids enjoyed Christmas, I know Brecken loved it. He really got into the present opening and I was excited to see him. My attempts at getting a picture was quite funny. The girls seem to think they need to focus on Brecken and getting him to smile. It is to funny.
The girls loved spending time with cousins and all the parties. Unfortunately I became very sick on Christmas Eve and was up all night with severe N/V. I hated every minute of it. Brian hung in and helped out. But Christmas morning was brutal. I tried to enjoy the excitement but was sick and hardly took any pictures. I don't think the kids noticed too much. I felt bad when I had to cancel the Christmas breakfast with my in-laws who were all coming over to eat at my home. It turned out ok and everyone was in good spirits about it. It just sucked for me.

Brecken also began walking this month. I can't believe it. I started walking just 2 days before he turned 15months. Better late than never!

CHRISTMAS MORNING!!!

The Tree. I think the girls are beginning to understand what the true meaning of Christmas is. We read many books and had discussions about it. And the lists were very short and it was funny to see that Emerys list consisted of #1. Water bottle #2. Zhu Zhu pets. #3. Whatever you want to get me. How cute.
Stella was only one thing a Nintendo DS.