We love L.A!!!!

Amelia's 1st time to the beach! She did not like the sand but Jeremy didn't either at this age. Now look at him....

Mommy & Amelia

He LOVED being buried by his dad!

Family footprints

Beautiful day in California!!!!

On the GO!

So we're rockin and rollin all over the place. Looks like she has practiced her yoga positions (downward dog if you know yoga - hands and feet on the floor)! It's not a short video and yes, she eventually moves....I promise!

Nice day in January!

It was unreal today! We spent most of the day outside. I couldn't resist taking and posting these pictures!!!!!!

I'm a NEW woman!

I had tubes put in my ears this morning at UCLA! I loved playing in my little crib and I thought I looked pretty in my hospital gown. Is it breezy in here or is it just me?
The procedure went well and was very fast. My mom came in the operating room with me and she had to hold down my arms while the mask was put on my face so I would go to sleep. I cried really hard and eventually went limp! Mom was not happy about having to do this part. Isn't that what nurses are for? Then she left me with my blankie and met daddy in the waiting room. The doctor said I had A LOT of build up from all the ear infections and it was like cutting through "liquid cement". I was VERY unhappy in the recovery room and didn't stop crying for over an hour. Anyway, I finally stopped crying and got to go home!

I was sad most of the day and wanted to be in my mommy's arms ALL day! Thank you mom for being patient and understanding. Thank you to Auntie Jamie who skipped the gym to bring us Starbucks and yummy treats. Sorry I wasn't myself. I have a low grade fever now but when the doctor called to check in on me, she said that was normal. I am tired so I am going to bed now.

I hope I am a new baby tomorrow!!!!

Picture of the year!

Another playdate with Jack and Annie and this picture were unreal not to post. I was changing Amelia's diaper and I heard Jack reading to Jeremy. Could this be the cutest thing ever!

Sibling Playtime

So much fun in Jeremy's room!

Pediatric ENT

Amelia had an appt today with Dr. Shapiro who said that Amelia would benefit greatly from tubes in her ears. So.....we're scheduled for surgery Thursday morning. I will let you know how it goes. Here she is at the doctor today enjoying her bottle while we waited for the doctor.

Thank you!

Ryan and I went out to dinner with Ryan's MBA classmates! They were so sweet to get Amelia a girly stroller/walker, clothes and a doll. They also got Jbird a Thomas the Train track set. He LOVED it and so did Amelia. Here they are enjoying their presents!

Daddy & Me

I love my daddy!!!!

TV Time

I put on an Einstein for the kids in Amelia's crib and Jeremy kept getting in Amelia's way! Don't worry, this doesn't happen often...just a rainy day treat!

Jeremy & Jack

They took a break from playtime to hang on the couch under the Kansas blanket!!!!

Stubborn Crawler

She moved forward yesterday but refused to do it for the camera! She does like to push up on her legs....hope she's not walking too soon :)

Since it was so nice yesterday, we watched the Steelers game in the garage. Just in case you're wondering why the carpet is split and different couches.

Fort Night

Thanks for building me a fort Dad!!!!! I loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

All Together Again

Here are most of the kids together!!!

From left to right: Emily (didn't want to sit) & then William who belong to Louise. Blaise (mom is Nicole), Kallie (mom is Sara), Jessie (mom is Julie), Olivia (mom is Jamie), Jbird, Amelia(Annie is holding her), Simone (mom is Nicole) and little Hudson who also belongs to Jamie!!!!

Sara is not in the picture but she is carrying the next little one! Due May 17!

Can you imagine what the backyard/frontyard and playroom looked like after this play date?

We love Jack & Annie George!!!!

How cute are these kids together?!?! It has become a daily ritual to have the George kids play in the front yard with Jeremy and Amelia!

Laundry Day

Jeremy covered Amelia in clean laundry! As you can tell, she loved it and they were still the best of friends when he was done!!!!

Alive & Well

We are alive! I am at my mom's updating our blog since our computer is still broken! I will have to remind Ryan to bring home his computer from work so I can keep the updates coming!

January Project

We know most of you are cold and up to your heads in snow so we thought we would make you jealous that you live there and we live here :) Ryan put in a stone flower bed and the whole family was outside to help! 70 degrees and beautiful!!!!!

I love my sister!

Jeremy LOVES getting in Amelia's crib to unload all her toys! They play forever. Super cute!

Happy New Year!!!!

We rang in 2009 with Jess, Jon and little Piper! Here are a couple pictures of the girls! Jeremy was playing outside most of the time...shocker!

Xmas delayed!

We went to Missouri and had a fantastic time! Jeremy loved seeing his cousins, playing with his grandmommy and seeing all his aunts and uncles! Santa treated him well and it was a whirlwind of present opening! Amelia and Nellie were covered in paper! They LOVED it! One of Jeremy's favorite presents was the tool set he got from Oma and Opa. Here he is playing with it!!!!!