Elayna had quite the first birthday!! Many of her family and friends were able to come and celebrate with her… and we all had a great time. The guest list included: Mom & Dad; Aunt Meg; Aunt Patti, Uncle Wade, Cousin Jaden and new Cousin Colton; Nana Syndee, Aunt Larissa, and Uncle Jacob; The Baker […]

Elayna had her one year photos taken yesterday! We were so excited that we got to get them done… and it looks like Kari got some great shots. Here is the “teaser” photo that she emailed me. Beautiful!! I will let you all know when they are completed and uploaded. =) Photo taken by Kari […]

… is also her cousin Colton’s first, first holiday. Funny. Thanksgiving is the last holiday that is new to our beautiful baby girl (of the regular holidays, that is). We spent this one with Uncle Lee at his place. He made an amazing turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, etc. and we stuffed ourselves, in the usual […]

On Halloween, we took Elayna and her BFF Joaquin to JC Penney’s and had their pictures done. It was so fun, and they did great. The people all assumed they were cousins. Haha.What cute little babies!!! I’m so glad they have each other as friends. =) Dancing!

Elayna and Joaquin are smart babies. Geniuses, really. So I decided it was about time they began checking out colleges. We went on the tour of Portland State University, talking to some old colleagues and professors of mine. The babies seemed interested, but I think they are definitely keeping their options open. Especially Joaquin. Elayna […]