UPDATES to COME

Well Our little girl turned one as most of you know. I am waiting to get some pictures from family (aka AUNT SHANNA) of Brielles birthday party. It was so much fun and we were so lucky to have our families there to celebrate! We love her and that is no SECRET! POSTS COMING SOON!

An all about BRIELLE update

Wanna know what's going on with us?? BRIELLE is growing like a weed! She is SO much fun! She is my life, and I wouldn't have it any other way! Some updates on her...

Brielle's words:
She can say all of these when asked, but does not say them as her vocabulary (like she does not say "mama" when she wants me). The acception: DOG--if she sees a dog she will say it.
-Mooo
- "Dah" =Dog
- "mama"
- "dada"
- "Buh buh"
- "Puuh puuh"= Pa pa (cute she just says it with air like if your were puff some air with a "p" sound before it.

Brielle's Tricks and Talents:
-Whistles (puts her mouth in an "O" and blows air)
-Blinks (squishes her eye lids together and nods her head at the same time)
-Knows what a fish says
-Shows you one finger when you ask how old she is
-Waves bye bye
-Takes up to 3 steps alone
-gives kisses
-climbs the stairs
-dances
-pats my chest when you ask where is mama?
-knows where her nose is and other peoples noses
-knows where her belly is
-knows where her toes are
-blows kisses complete with a Muuuah sound
-claps
-Plays Peek a Boo
-Has 4 teeth
-can sign: all done, and more

Brielle Loves:
-To read
-To be outside
-DOGS
-Toothbrushes
-her blanket
-DOGS
-Her mommy
-going on walks
-Toothbrushes
-Stuffed animals
-BABY EINSTIEN movie
-watching movies of herself
-Her Daddy

Family Pictures!

We had our pictures taken last month as a family. I love my little family and I am so grateful for Nolan and the wonderful Father and Husband he is. I am thankful for my beautiful daughter and the happiness she brings to my life. I think these pictures portray our family well. Thank you Hatch Photography!

THIS IS MY VERY FAVORITE picture of Brielle. THIS IS HER TO A "T"!! Is she not the cutest baby you have every seen? Don't be jealous!

I am obsessed with this blue eyed sweetheart.

This picture is such a sweet reminder of how small my little girl is, and how fast she will change. I love having her hand in hand and being able to protect her. It will all change faster than I would like. Such a blessing to be her mom.

This is my FAVORITE family picture.

My happy little girl

Last of all my hero, my friend, my everything. Love this man.

Piggies!

My little Rapunzel! Her hair is growing so fast! She has always had a ton and it just keeps getting longer. We have trimmed it twice already and I think it is almost time for a real hair cut to avoid the mullet look.
Her hair is just past her shoulders! I love it! I have already had to start buying kids conditioner because baby shampoo just wasn't cutting it, and she has tangles we have to brush out daily. This is the first time I dared put her hair in full out pigtails (I hate doing new things like this because she looks sooo much older) BUt she looks pretty dang cute if you ask me!

RED, WHITE, AND BLUE --Brielle's first fourth

I absolutely LOVE the 4th of July! I have been so excited to dress a baby up for the 4th and now I finally was able to! I am so grateful for our great country and the freedoms we enjoy. THanks to all those who have helped in our cause for freedom. The 4th was fun filled and spent with family.

Our cute little firecracker!

So proud and grateful to daddy.

Brielle all dolled up in her red white and blue!

At the ridiculously packed Kaysville parade. Brielle had fun and waved at everything passing by.

Fun with Papa! My dad and Brielle are best buds. SHe loves him and he can get her to smile at the drop of a hat, and has since day one.

Brielle got this bear from a float at the parade. SHe is OBSESSED with it and kept giving it "loves" it was adorable!!

OK FOR THE NEXT PICTURE: We had some "issues" with the kaysville parade this year and we will NOT be going next year. So--we put out our blankets Saturday night at midnight, did the work and stayed up late to do so. (an awful story in and of itself)

We get to the parade on Monday and have a great spot, just enough for our whole family to sit on the edge of the road. When a few min. before the parde starts the people in the yard next to us, decide that their spot is IN THE ROAD, DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF OUR SEATS. LITTERALLY!!! Are you kidding me people?! Have some class!!

You don't just go stand right infront of someone and put your rear ends in our faces!! SO RUDE.

My sister Ali so politely asked them to move over and said they were standing right in front of us. THey moved over about 3 steps and then 30 seconds later were infront of us again. Two ladies from their group seriously came and stuck their chairs IN THE STREET about 4 feet in front of us!!! SO RUDE! Last time I checked the parade is coming down the street NOT YOU BLOCKING IT OFF!! SOME PEOPLE'S CHILDREN!

THIS IS OUR VIEW OF THE PARADE!! Note: Left: two women red and blue chairs. Middle: grown adults with NO class. Right: THe massive group of people who made their way in front of us. BOTTOM: DO you see my sisters head in this pic? Litterally we stared and this groups bums if we were sitting!

So in order to see the parade we had to go stand in front. Not the best seat in the house.

ANYWAY. We went swimming at my Grandpa's. Brielle is showing off her skills she learned in swimming lessons. We say 1, 2,..3!! ANd she babbles then gets the nerve and pushes herself off the side into my arms!! BIG GIRL!!

AWWWW... Love these two!

After swimming we came home for a short nap and then went to FIREWORKS!!! I have those pics but just haven't loaded them yet. It was so much fun! Brielle kept saying "oooo" when the fireworks went off!

Bikini Babe

How CUTE is She!? I love her and her cute chubby legs! I can't get enough of her smile! Why is a bikini so cute on this chubby body?