Bath Time

Owen loves bath time. But what baby doesn't.

Now I get more wet when Owen takes a bath

then he does. He kicks and splashes a ton.

He wants to sit up in the bath and play now.

Dinner with Grandpa C.

My dad and his wife came over for dinner

the day after Christmas. They absolutely

spoiled my girls with gifts.

Riley got the Karate Kid movie.

I love this picture of Paige being a Doctor.

Paige loves her new guitar.

Sierra playing her new piano.

Me and my Dad.

Christmas Day

Christmas morning is so much more fun when

you have kids. Every Christmas morning the kids

find their stockings that Santa put in their room

and bring them to our room. They empty them out

on our bed. This is probably the only morning

Riley gets up before her sisters! We had Paige and

Sierra sleep in Riley's room so they would not come

up the stairs and see all that Santa brought before

the rest of us were up. Santa got the girls favorites.

Chocolate and watermelon gum.

The girls waiting patiently to go into the living room.

Sierra kept saying she was tired and wanted to go back to bed.

The girls go in youngest to oldest into the living room.

A family tradition on both mine and Brandon's side.

Great Grandpa Gardner came over when the

girls woke up to give them presents. He is such

a sweet Grandpa!

Santa brought tub toy mermaids that have color

changing hair. They love the tub and mermaids!

Owen loving his new toy.

The girls knew I bought these helmets for them

but they were surprised to see I put their name

and a design on the back with vinyl.

The girls giving Loves and Thanks to Daddy

for the gifts.

Riley being the good big sister that she is, read

Owen his new book.

It did not quite feel like Christmas day when

there was no snow and us and the neighbors were

outside. It was a good thing for the girls there was

no snow so they could ride their new scooters.

Sierra's scooter was little big and wobbly for her so I

helped give her a ride.

Brandon and I got bikes. Now we can go on

family bike rides. Something I've wanted to do

for a while now.

We had Brandon's siblings and Grandma and Grandpa

Gardner along with my mom, John and sister

over for a gourmet breakfast. It's starting to become

a tradition being the second time around. We love having family

over. My mom came over before breakfast to watch the girls

open presents. Grandma and Paige played Chinese

checkers with Grandpa John.

It was a nice relaxing Christmas. We did not have

to drive around town going to every ones house.

After a fun morning we went to Gardner's for dinner.

Riley got her Easy Bake oven she wanted.

Paige got her Car Racing Barbie

Sierra got her kitty cat musical jewelry box.

And her radio.

We have such a wonderful Family and we love

sharing the holidays with all of them!

Christmas Eve

For Christmas Eve we had my Sister Kami and her family,

my mom, her husband and my other sister Karissa

over for a nice dinner.

By the end of the night we were pretty tired.

A visit from the guy in RED!

The girls had a surprise one night when

Santa showed up on their porch.

The girls loved sitting on his lap and telling

him what they wanted for Christmas.

Santa even brought them a gift. Sierra

did not want to sit on his lap. Just watch

from a distance.

Riley thought Santa looked like Great

Grandpa LeCheminant.

Owen was so tired but we had to get a picture.

Santa at the Mall

I got in trouble from the employees for taking this picture.

But I was not about to pay 15.00 for a 5x7 picture.

What a rip off.

Paige was so cute giving Santa a card she made him.

She was a little nervous to give it to him though.

Christmas Sunday

I decided not to coordinate outfits for Christmas

Sunday this year. Mostly because it is way to expensive

but also because I did not want the added stress. I can say

I enjoyed the sabbath day more not having the extra worry

if we all matched and looked good. Who really cares, right?

Don't get me wrong I would love to get a new Sunday skirt

and for my girls to get cute matching dresses. But I wanted

to use the money for something more practical, my basement.

Even though we don't all match my family is still so cute!

Baby food

Old friends

Me and my friends from high school try to get

together ever year. This is only half of us but it

was good catching up with those that were there.

I have been very lucky to have had such good friends

in school.

Helping mommy make stew

Sometimes Owen gets bored of the same old toys

so I gave him a carrot to chew on. It kept him busy

while I cut up all the food for stew.

Owen's new toy

We've had this toy since Riley was a

baby and Owen is now big enough to play

with it. I love how his favorite toy

is the dumbest one on the saucer.

I love his expressions in these pictures.

First the toy catches his eye then he

concentrates hard on it

then we get a smile.

Sister and Brother

Paige can't get enough of Owen. Good thing Owen is

okay with her constant kisses and hugs.

This is why....

I let Brandon do the painting with the sprayer.

Oh how I love my sweet husband!

It's good to know that he will still be good looking

when he gets old and has gray hair!

Grandpa C. and Riley

My Dad did not come to Riley's Party

because he was out of town so he stopped

by another day to give her a present and

wish her a Happy Birthday.

My little Helper

I don't know what I would do with out Riley.

She is my best little helper. She is so good with

Owen. When ever he cries she picks him up and

plays with him, feeds him and even changes

his diapers when I can't.

I love you Riley!

Hay Ride

Our ward had a Christmas Party. A chili cook off

and hay rides. It was absolutely freezing so we did

not stay long but it was fun to talk with friends.

I was surprised when Sierra let Brandon take

her close to the horses. But of course she did not

want to touch the horse.

Riley's 7th Birthday

Riley turned 7!

We decided to let Riley open a few gifts before school.

That got her out of bed! She is not a morning person.

But was very excited for her birthday.

Riley has been bugging me for almost a year

to make her an enterchangable watch band

and watch. So I finally made her a few.

She loves them. Now she has to learn how to

tell time.

Her new birthday outfit.

Riley was so excited to have her Mom and Dad

both come to school lunch.

Riley wanted to bring a treat to share in her class

for her birthday. She picked ice cream. Which the class

loved. I love all the boys in her class lining up in the back

thinking they are so cool!

Riley has such good friends.

Taebia brought her a present after

school.

Hallie did as well.

For birthday traditions in our family

we let the birthday person pick what they want

for dinner. Riley picked, "cream cheese chicken in the corck pot"

and broccoli and garlic bread. She got to eat it on the

RED special plate.

Then we had family over for cake and

ice cream.

Riley with my sister and her family

Brandon's sister and family

Riley and Grandpa

and Grandma

Riley's Favorites:

Collecting stuff

The color Orange

Chocolate milk at school lunch

Playing with Friends

Being with her family

Arts and Crafts

Hersey's chocolate candy bar

School

We are so grateful for Riley,

she is so special to our family.

We Love you Riley!