2nd annual pumpkin carving party

we had a blast!
our friends all came over for chili, beer and pumpkin carving!
brandi and amaya (and little laila was in the belly still)
barry
jeff
tiff
eliza
jennifer
laurel
vicki and trace
lindsey and friends.........
it was a great time had by all!




brandi and amay scoopin out their pumpkin!



lindsey being creative!



raymak is studying tiff's technique and taking in all her great tips!



mommy carved raymak a baby pumpkin! so cute!



eliza is just showing off her skills!

some of raymak's 1st

the first time raymak sat up by herself!
she was on the bed and sat there for quite a while!



then there was the first time she rode in the grocery cart!
out of the wrap.....sniff, sniff, sniff
we were shoppin at whole foods
she thought she was a big girl!



then there was the first time she stood up in the car to drive.
it was after church in the parking lot......
i changed her diaper in the front seat, which led to her turning up the radio
and driving.....it was so cute!
i grabbed my phone.....snapped a shot and she fell and hit the gear shift!
i suck!!!

it's about time!

so, i have decided to take the time and blog!

catching up on the last year (15 mons)
sharing pictures and stories about our life
finally!

hope you enjoy!

orange popsicle fun

after a day at the park and running with the dogs it was time for a popsicle!
she loved it and was being begged to share!
although she was eagerly ready to share with dakota and indigo, i intervened with a treat instead!
love my girls!

nursing is beautiful

this is the perfect layout of my life the last 15 months.
laying in bed nursing this baby girl,
dogs curled up at my feet.
this sweet precious time makes me stop and enjoy the moment.
i stare at her sweet face,
caress her little cheek,
kiss her forehead and eyes,
play with her little toes,
run my fingers through her pretty hair,
so many great memories have been made during this time.
it will be a sad day for me when it ends, so i am drinking in every single moment!

mommy and raymak

we girls have so much fun!
love this girl!
i enjoy and appreciate every minute with her!
she is so beautiful, loving, adventurous and busy!

almost forgot the swinging.....so fun!

so much fun!
she loves to swing.......hates to get out!
(nathan did a great job documenting this experience)
i love to hear her laugh!
and she gets so relaxed.....we need a swing at home!