Happy New Year!

Well here we are in a brand new year. 2009 was one of the most rewarding and toughest years we have had.

With the birth of our son this year has brought so much joy that I could have never imagined. Being a mom (and dad for Paul) is the greatest thing this life can bring. The unconditional love that God has for us is now so real for me in the feelings that I have for my son. I have never been so complete!

Talan has also been the saving grace for my parents. As a heart breaking year for them comes to a close. After 25 years of pouring their heart and souls into their business, this economy forced them to close the doors to The Body Shop. Talan reminds them on a daily basis (can't keep them away) that family is the most important thing in life and everything else will work itself out.

Can't wait for what 2010 has in store!

Playing with Mama

The Hughes' and Kincannon's

Bathtime!!

Merry CHRISTmas!

We are sooo excited for Talan's first Christmas. It has been a wonderful season so far and can't wait for what the new year will bring. Talan turned 6 months old yesterday and it makes me want to cry. Everyone says "it goes by so fast", but you have no idea until it is happening to you. Here are some pictures from the past few weeks.

Sitting up and playing with my toys!

"I think I can fit this in my mouth"

Having fun hangin' with my Daddy

Waiting to meet the "Fat, Jolly Guy"

My debut with Santa!!!

At Nonna and Grandpa's company party!

This is what I look like when Daddy feeds me! It's fun, he does not care how messy I get. Mommy tries to clean me up as I go.

Christmas Tree Hunting

We had a BLAST! I'll let the pictures do the talking.

Talan all tuckered out from the Christmas tree hunt.

Sledding!!! Thanks Jim and Tamara.

Our family by our "Charlie Brown Christmas Tree"

Roasting Weinies.

The Crew.

Thanksgiving 2009

Life has been busy and tons of fun lately. This year with Talan life is so exciting and filled with many "Firsts".

We had family intown this year for Thanksgiving and the big dinner was held at our house. I made the desserts and my mom made the dinner.

Paul's family came into town from Sacramento and my brother and his wife were here. We had such a great time.

Talan is growing up so fast and we are enjoying every minute. There are so many changes that I can't even think of all of them. He is sitting up pretty good now (I still sit with him to prop him back up when he falls over), he is loving all the new foods that he gets to eat (he loves avocado, squash and sweet potatoe, the peas were not such a hit!) and all his new discoveries.

So I just realized that I do not have that many pictures fron Thanksgiving. Hopefully my family has more and I will update the post later.

Growing Up Sooooo Fast!!!

I have heard it time and time again and all of you parents out there have been through it. "They grow up too fast." I always assumed it was true but now there is no doubt in my mind. I have loved every single moment with my little man so far and am so excited for all that is too come. My heart is filled with so much joy everyday. I have wanted to be a mom ever since I can remember and never imagined it would be this wonderful!
All of the fun, anticipation, planning, waiting, wanting, sadness, testing, procedures, doubt, pain, surgery, fear, etc. that came in the process of creating our little miracle was well worth it. I would do it a hundred times over to experience all of this.
Here are some pictures from the last few weeks.

First bite of rice cereal.

First basketball game with Dad!

Sitting up on his own. If I balance him, he will sit there for 10-20seconds.

Tummy Time.

"Pumpkin Butt"

My first glove! Dad just couldn't resist.

My first car! Thanks Grandpa.

Friends, Snow and The Pumkin Patch

Well I ventured out for my first "girls night" since Talan was born. Paul is great with him and I had no worries to leave my two boys together, but Talan was not so happy with the arrangement. We learned that he does not like to go to bed for the night with a bottle feeding. He gave his dad a run for his money! Woke up crying ever 10-20 minutes after Paul put him to bed and was just not a happy boy. He needs his mommy for a good night sleep. I am glad I had a great time cause I probably will not be doing it again for a while.


Snow to start October. We got about 4 inches.

Here is a picture of Talan checking out the snow for the first time.

This past weekend we met Kevin, Gina and Lucas at the pumkin patch. Talan and Lucas had their first hay ride. Not sure that they cared too much, but we had a great time.

Lots of Fun!

For all of you that know my husband, he always has a project going. Well, since Talan was born he wanted to do something for him. So...here is the picinic table that he made.
Talan is getting less and less fussy everyday. So we are able to play a lot more and it has been wonderful. He loves the shower and has a great time playing on his back, after diaper changes and in his gym.