Our Family

Saturday, November 29, 2008

Time is Running Out!

The Christmas holiday is just around the corner and so many start to stress about what gifts to get who and where to get them and how. MaryKay has so much to offer! We have gifts for all ages and gender. There are gifts for collegues, friends, moms, dads, siblings, employees, loved ones, teenagers, babysitters, stocking stuffers and... the list goes on.

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Sunday, November 9, 2008

I can't believe it's been a month?!

Okay, so sorry! I can't believe it's been almost a full month since I have updated my blog. I'm really not very good at this. Halloween was tons of fun this year. KennaDee wanted to be a cowgirl and Jackson was a skunk. He was soooo cute!! KennaDee

was adorable as well. We did so many different trick or treating activities with different groups that KennaDee wanted to change her costume to a tiger. Unfortunately I don't have any pics of that one - but trust me - she was adorable. How could she not be? She's my daughter.

This is the back of Jackson's outfit. Isn't it cute?! And we only paid 5 bucks for it. LOVE IT! The only thing is, though, the whole night, he never had a stinky. The one time I hope that he's stinky - he stays clean.

Kids - they never do what you want them to when you want them to do it.

Here are a few pictures that Brian took with one of KennaDee's good friends from Gaithersburg.

The picture on the right here is sooo cute of Kenna

Dee. Sorry it's a little dark. Brian is mad that I'm putting it on the blog without letting him lighten it. I don't really care that much - I just love her expression.

What?! Are they seriously doing what it looks like?

Eyes closed, lips puckered, arms embraced.......

No - they were trying to hug each other goodbye.

Haven't you ever done that? Went to hug someone and you ended up leaning in towards each other the same direction and then feeling awkward because you came too close to the lips?

I don't think these girls felt awkward here though. Afterall, they are innocent.

This is a really cute one of Jackson. Although - he's not in his costume. We forgot it that night. Thank goodness it wasn't really the night of Halloween.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Mommies go to work?

I learned something new about KennaDee today as we were waiting at the commuter lot to pick up Brian. As we were waiting, she crawled up into the front passengers seat, rolled down the window, and started yelling, "Dad....dad!......Dad!....Dad!" She would then turn to me and say, "Mom, he's not out there yet." Then a car pulled up right next to ours and two women got out of the car. KennaDee points to them and says, "Mommies?" She flipped arund with a confused expression and asked, "Mommies go to work? WHAT?!..........What? Mommies go to work?" She still has her confused look and then she says it again, "What?!.....What?" It was hilarious!! I guess now I understand what her perspective is on a mother's role....we don't go to work.

This is us!

Welcome to our Family Website! We decided to start a family website so that our family and friends will be updated on what we're up to over here on the East Coast. Brian and I met in October of 2003 and were married in August of 2004 in the Vernal, Utah Temple. It was a beautiful wedding and we still have pictures up on the walls of that very special day. We didn't wait long to start creating a family. We welcomed KennaDee in our arms in May of 2005, Jackson joined us in November of 2007, Nicholas "Nico" arrived July 30, 2010 and our baby girl Reagan joined our family on January 17, 2014. As a family, we enjoy going to the park together, visiting new sites, watching movies, cooking, playing outside, and basically doing anything as long as we are together. We moved to Virginia in November of 2007 and we really like it here. It is very green and beautiful. Everyone needs to come out and experience it. We love the ward we are in and hope to stay in the ward boundaries for a long time. We love attending church and learning more about the gospel and how we can strengthen our relationship with our Heavenly Father. We continually have to thank our Father above for the sweet blessings He has given our family.

Brian

Brian graduated from Brigham Young University in April of 2006 and started working as a Public Affairs Specialist for "The President's Own" U.S. Marine Band in Washington, D.C. in June of 2006. He loves it. It is a perfect job for him. He loves music and we are able to attend all the concerts the Band puts on. The public affairs office is in charge of several things but to sum it all up in a short and sweet sentence: Brian, basically does all he can to promote the Band. He deals with media, publishes articles about the Marine Band and has recently been given the title "graphic design specialist."

Apart from his day job, he is working on writing a children's book which the children themselves are helping him illustrate and write. He is also improving on his photography skills and hoping to get his own website built for his free lance design work.

Shara

I graduated from Utah Valley State College in April of 2007. I graduated in Elementary Education and love teaching children. Right now, I am enjoying staying at home with Nicholas and Reagan. There is just no other job that can be so fulfilling emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. I don't know who is learning more...me or them. The great thing is, is that we are learning and growing together. During the day, we love to play at the park, cook, clean house (Nico really likes helping - I hope it sticks with him for years to come), read books, do puzzles, watch movies (mainly anything with power rangers, swords, or fighting).

I am also a member of Herbalife Inc. I enjoy helping others develop a nutrition plan so that they can not only get to the weight they want but mostlyto achieve healthy, active lifestyle. I strongly believe that if you are healthy and active, you tebd ti be a but happier with life in general.

KennaDee Joy

KennaDee was born on May 21, 2005. She has become very active and loves to run around, play outside, watch movies, help me cook and clean, and play with dadda. Since she has been born, she has lived in 7 different homes: 2 in Provo, 1 in Orem, 2 in Maryland and 2 in Virginia. She has quite the personality. Upon meeting her, she seems very shy but once she gets used to her surroundings, watch out! She can be demanding, but she is very sweet and already has her daddy wrapped around her finger. She is very smart and knows it. KennaDee is a joy in our lives. We absolutely love and adore her. She is a precious daughter of Heavenly Father and we hope to teach her all she needs to know to develop her own testimony of Jesus Christ and be able to withstand the temptations of Satan that she will be faced with.

Jackson Brian

Jackson was born November 23, 2007 in Bethesda, Maryland, although we were living in Woodbridge, VA. He is a joy in our family. He loves his siblings so much and adores his older sister. Although it is hard for him, he is always willing to sacrifice for the happiness of others. He is considerate, patient and VERY loving. He LOVES to rub your neck and cuddle and give kisses. He also loves playing sports, watching super mario bros, and wrestling with his brother. He has many characteristics of Christ that we all admire.

Nicholas James

Nicholas was born July 30, 2010. This boy is a firecracker. He knows what he wants and he is always determined to get it. He is not afraid to stand alone and I'm hoping that will carry with him throughout his life. He is stubborn and hard headed yet at the same time he ALWAYS thinks of his siblings and wants to be with them all the time. He is very picky about his friends but once you make it on the list, he's completely loyal to them. We love him dearly and are grateful he was sent to our family.