Saturday, January 2, 2010

a hop, skip and a jump to the present

Goals for this year...live in the present! I will try to post a little here a little there of 2009, but as for now lets bring in the New Year! As some of you may know this last year we went from three to four in August with the arrival of Beckett. without going into to much detail lets just say he arrived 20 minutes after I checked into the hospital and was delivered without ANY meds. I do not post to boast...all though that was my plan, once things started moving I was left with no choice. Ten minutes in I was begging for the needle, but lets just say the Doctor ran in yelling, "do I have time for gloves!" My 7 pound 11 ounce, 21 inch long boy came bounding into this world and has not stopped moving since. He is completely opposite of his mild mannered sister (in baby form, she has long outgrown that) and is only four pounds behind her as a four month old (Tatum is 2). I have a heavy weight son and a feather weight daughter and along with my wonderful husband they are all the loves of my life! Being a mother of two has not been the smooth transition I had imagined, but everyday is an adventure and I am so grateful for the opportunity to raise these sweet children.
Other big events of the year...Jeff recently got a new job in the oil and gas industry via public accounting. Not so thrilled about the long work days, but am so proud of him in reaching some of his working goals this last year. Posted below are some recent photos taken by my fabulous sister/photographer Emily on our last trip to the Great Salt Lake. The two pics of Tatum truly capture her personality as a two year old (and I am open to any suggestions you may have on how to convince your little girl to let you do her hair...all my attempts have failed!) Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and wish you all a healthy new year!



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8 comments:

Heidi said...

not only is a new post very exciting, but I have been wanting to see your baby. I think your daughter looks a lot like your husband, and your son looks a lot like you. Cute family

Barb said...

Wow, that's an incredible birth story teaser! I can't imagine having it happen that quickly- you are a champ!

And your family is so beautiful! I love seeing these pics!

Latter-day Saint Mom said...

The pictures are sooooo cute! Great to hear what's been going on!

Ev said...

That was sooo beautiful to read! Ya it's about time too! Loved seeing the darling pictures!! So cute!! The only thing I can think of about working with them for pics w/ hair or smiles is I let my granddaughter or grandson see their picture after & then they wanted to see it again & again so it could help with that psychology to let them work with you or who cares cause she's so cute & your son too! Glad Jeff got a great job too! Keep blogging! Love to see it all! Wish you all a very HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Love from our family

Cotter said...

if it makes you feel better... ella still won't let me do her hair.

JanaLee said...

What a beautiful post! Such a fun read! The pictures are all adorable! You have a beautiful family! Thanks for sharing!

Anonymous said...

i freakin love tate's curls. don't do a thing to her hair. i love it. also, beck is so damn cute i could die. post more recent photos annie. you are killin me. i hope you liked your birthday/christmas gift, thanks for calling about it. love you

Me said...

I love the last picture with you and your son. It is breathe taking and sweet. Love Love the pictures!