Growing Up

Lydia is officially in nursery. The timing worked out great since the wards just changed and we don't have G'ma Carter's help anymore. We've have been teaching Sundayschool still until callings are made so it helps to not have to worry about Lydia. She did the best on the first day...went right to playing and only looked back this one time when I told her to look at the camera. Since then she has been more fussy, going to the door and crying and such. She figured it out that nursery means mommy and daddy leave. Oh well, it helps that Aunt Debbie is the nursery leader, a familiar face.

Wow! 5 Years Already

For our anniversary this year I tried to plan something different. It was frustrating. I am a terrible trip planner, but after all the stress it worked out. It's stressful when trying to save money, getting the best deals. We saw the Radio City Rockettes performance in Nashville. We toured around the Oprymills mall and Opryland Hotel.





Jonathan's little bit of heaven...guitar store/factory.
My feet were killing me...can you tell? What we do for beauty!

Fun with Long-Lost Buddies

We were fortunate to visit with out-of-town friends during the holidays. I bribed them to come over by providing lunch. Just kidding! We still have a blast together.

Playing at the park down the street. They all loved the slide the best!. Here they are on the climb up.

Guess mommies were getting boring. So they're off to play with daddies. At least they got to throw the football a little while.

Many Christmas Celebrations

We started our Christmas parties Sunday before Christmas at the Walton party. Lydia liked the constant entertainment, helping pass out presents, play with cousins, play with new toys, etc. And I'm glad the nausea was gone this time so I could enjoy more.

Lydia and cousin Elise singing karaoke. Elise did most of the singing and Lydia did the dancing!

Lydia's favorite stocking stuffer. Our camera ran out of juice so the other Christmas mornign pics are on a non-digital camera...we'll see how long it takes for me to get those developed!Ha!

Lydia taking a break from cleaning (notice the apron) to try out her new computer stuff.

"It is much more fun fighting over the chairs!"

Coming Soon: Family Addition

Now that the holidays are over, guess I better catch up. Most of you probably got our Christmas letter, so I won't bore you. Here is a picture of Baby ? girl English. She is very active like Lydia was and is growing healthy. Lydia was able to be at the ultrasound. She didn't know what was going on until we switched to the 4D ultrasound. Lydia perked up and giggled and then we saw a little grin on the baby's face. We have been organizing the house all break getting ready for the new baby. Gotta make space!


To interpret...in order...proof she is a girl (notice between the legs 3 little lines), the grin when Lydia laughed, showing her bashfulness (maybe she will be more like me...CALM)