Tummy Tickles

The unavoidable tummy tickling that all kids must endure...

Thanksgiving

While everyone else ate turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and more...

...Lyla enjoyed her pickle. She still doesn't have teeth so couldn't do much damage though.

Hanging out afterwards.

Napping on Family

Lyla loves to sleep on her people. :)

Here she is with Dad...

and Aunt Katie.

Family over for Dinner

Grandpa Rich and Great Grandma Greta came over for dinner. Here's another 4 generation picture:

Cowgirl Lyla

Thumbs up for Lyla's cool hat.


Watch out, she's lookin' like trouble.


Our happy cowgirl...

Lounging

Now that Lyla is mobile she finds all sorts of cool places to hang out.

Family Time

This trip was great because of a lot the family that was able to be together.

Emily and her mom both have three sisters...here you can see both generations.

(Holly trying a sliver of each of the pies she made for our big family dinner...peach, apple, blueberry and pumpkin.)

Surprise Party for Holly

We wanted to find a fun way to thank Holly for being such an amazing hostess, so we planned a surprise party. We sent her to get a masage and then decorated the house with streamers and balloons. We had party hats...

and noise makers...

...and confetti poppers

...and cupcakes and presents.

We all had a really fun time! Thanks for a great week, Holly!

Pretty Girl

I just can't get enough of this little girl in her polka-dot dress!

Binky Swap

When handling their own binkies both of these kids are really good at maneuvering them into their mouths...notice how they struggle with these unfamiliar pacifiers.

At the temple

Neena and Denise (Noah's birthmom and grandma) came from Michigan too. It was so wonderful to meet Neena and thank her in person for the incredible gift she has given to our family. We are all so grateful to her and hope she receives a million blessings for this huge selfless sacrifice she has made. We love you Neena!