The long awaited day, before the longer awaited day was finally here! The kids started out by taking advantage of our 2 feet of snow and building snowmen with Dad. This was really Zacks first experience in the snow. Please dont mind his pink flower boots...thats what happens when you have 4 sisters! They all loved it, and Katelin became quite the pro at snowball rolling! After they came in and warmed up with hot chocolate, we ate lunch and made cookies for Santa. The girls love to frost and decorate the Christmas shaped cookies. Then after watching "Elf", and having dinner, we performed our annual family rendition of the Christmas Story. This year, Mom was Mary, Zack (a neglectful) Joseph, Madison a shepherd, Katelin a wiseWOMAN, Alissa the angel, Dad the donkey and inn keeper, and of course, Brylee was baby Jesus. Zack wasnt having any of keeping his robe on, so he was a Joseph of the future. Then it was time for the opening of the Christmas Eve PJ's. Alissa was the most excited to recieve her new tinkerbell nightgown with matching slippers and a wand. Then finally it was time for baths, scriptures and off to bed. What a long day!
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Random Pictures
Here are a few pictures from over the last month. Its been a busy one!
Katelin and Alissa visiting Santa.
Madi during her school music program. (Notice the kid behind her)
Zack sneaking the Ice cream out of the freezer and having a taste.
And of course, Brylee at two weeks old!
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Four day fun
I was having a good time taking Brylee's pictures today for her birth announcements. Here are a couple I love, and the rest you will have to wait and see on the announcements. She is so easy going and happy as you can see! (Which I need, so its good) I know its probably "just gas", but she must have had a lot of it, because she kept smiling like this. Pretty good for 4 days old.
We just love her!
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Welcome Brylee Joy
She's finally here! Brylee Joy Taylor was born into our family at 7:44 pm, Sunday December 7, 2008. She weighed 6 lbs. 11 oz, and was 19 1/2 inches long. Only 2 oz bigger than Madison was! I was so excited to see that I finally got one with my hair genes, because she has lots of dark hair! Lets hope she keeps it. We checked into the hospital around 3:00 pm, and overall I would say the labor went pretty well. Im happy to report that I was able to do it all naturally again, after being afraid I wouldnt be able to do it again.
Big sisters are all so excited she is here, and cant get enough of her. Alissa's comment in the hospital was that "she's soo cute and little...just like a kitten." They couldnt sleep last night while she was still at the hospital, because they missed her too much, and it was pure torture to Madison and Katelin to have to go to school today and wait longer to see her again. Zack is aware of the presence of a new baby, and is learning that he cant poke her eyes, sit on her, pull her out of her car seat and yank on her blanket when he wants to see her. It will be quite an adjustment for him. So far he is just having fun with it.
Mom and baby are doing well. Brylee does have to go back to the hospital tomorrow to get checked for jaundice and have her hearing screening re-done, since she failed it the first time. They said its probably due to the amount of meconium in the water before it broke. She was pretty full of mucus at birth. Its perfectly normal, but we are still anxious to hear a positive test result. Ever since we got home today, she has been sleeping. Of course she didnt sleep this soundly at the hospital, so Im pretty tired. But we promised pictures today, so here are a few. Thanks to everyone for your prayers and support!
-Heather
Big sisters are all so excited she is here, and cant get enough of her. Alissa's comment in the hospital was that "she's soo cute and little...just like a kitten." They couldnt sleep last night while she was still at the hospital, because they missed her too much, and it was pure torture to Madison and Katelin to have to go to school today and wait longer to see her again. Zack is aware of the presence of a new baby, and is learning that he cant poke her eyes, sit on her, pull her out of her car seat and yank on her blanket when he wants to see her. It will be quite an adjustment for him. So far he is just having fun with it.
Mom and baby are doing well. Brylee does have to go back to the hospital tomorrow to get checked for jaundice and have her hearing screening re-done, since she failed it the first time. They said its probably due to the amount of meconium in the water before it broke. She was pretty full of mucus at birth. Its perfectly normal, but we are still anxious to hear a positive test result. Ever since we got home today, she has been sleeping. Of course she didnt sleep this soundly at the hospital, so Im pretty tired. But we promised pictures today, so here are a few. Thanks to everyone for your prayers and support!
-Heather
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Christmas Tag
Ive never done a "tag", but this looked fun, so here it goes...
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? definitely wrapping paper, it takes longer to open thus prolonging the Christmas experience. Plus, the kids cant peek!
2. Real tree or Artificial? I love the smell of real trees, but they are pricey, and usually end up dying before Christmas and leaving a big mess all over the floor. So we opt for the cheaper fake ones, and go with a nice evergreen smelling candle instead.
3. When do you put up the tree? The day after Thanksgiving.
4. When do you take the tree down? Usually by new years.
5. Do you like eggnog? I love it, everyone else doesnt. So I get to drink the whole carton myself! YUM. This year, the first carton intended for Thanksgiving didnt quite make it, so I had to buy another one. It is yummy in Sprite too!
6. Favorite gift received as a child? A pony...Just Kidding. Thats what I always wanted, but never got, so I think the next best thing was either the ski's or the big box of Twix candy bars. I love chocolate!
7. Hardest person to buy for? Ryan by far! And then the parents.
8. Easiest person to buy for? My girls of course. They want everything! The hard part is narrowing it down to what they want the most.
9. Do you have a nativity scene? Just a tiny glass one. I never know where to put it for fear it will get broken. Ide love a bigger one, but still dont know where it would go.
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail. C'mon people, dont be lazy! I love getting Christmas cards, so get sendin! (Although, I did send an e-mail Christmas update last year because it was an after thought. But the card with picture was in the mail!)
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? underwear, or that hideous sweater when I was little. (Sorry Mom and Dad!) Kids are so picky about clothes!
12. Favorite Christmas Movie? Miracle on 34th Street, Elf, and the Santa Claus.
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? Fall
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Yes. Still new, never even used! Im not proud of it!
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Peanut brittle, toffee, homemade caramel, Dads Fudge. All very healthy, I know.
16. Lights on the tree? Most people think I am crazy, but I usually do about 10-15 strands. Ive been trying to scale back though. This year was a record with only 6 or 7. But I dont think it looks as good!
17. Favorite Christmas song? Hmm...all of them! Hallelujah chorus is nice. Oh, and the forgotten carols (Michael McLean). But they are all good.
18. Travel at Christmas time or stay home? Ive never really traveled, since weve always been close to family...until now. So I guess stay home for me.
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's? If I sing Rudolf...wait how many are there?
20. Angel on the tree top or a star? Weve always had a star, but Im cool either way.
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? The popular Christmas Eve Jamies the night before, and the rest on Christmas.
22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? The crowds at the store! Thats why we try to get the shopping done early! All you black Friday people are crazy!
23. Favorite ornament theme or color? All of them.
24. Favorite for Christmas dinner? We always eat Egg Ala King (or egg toast as the kids call it), with bacon and hot cocoa for breakfast. Then ham, scalloped potatoes, jell-o and rolls for dinner. And of course, egg nog for me!
25. What do you want for Christmas this year? a pain free labor, without the epidural! Ha ha. But seriously...a new car!
Now I tag all of you who havent done this! YOUR IT!
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? definitely wrapping paper, it takes longer to open thus prolonging the Christmas experience. Plus, the kids cant peek!
2. Real tree or Artificial? I love the smell of real trees, but they are pricey, and usually end up dying before Christmas and leaving a big mess all over the floor. So we opt for the cheaper fake ones, and go with a nice evergreen smelling candle instead.
3. When do you put up the tree? The day after Thanksgiving.
4. When do you take the tree down? Usually by new years.
5. Do you like eggnog? I love it, everyone else doesnt. So I get to drink the whole carton myself! YUM. This year, the first carton intended for Thanksgiving didnt quite make it, so I had to buy another one. It is yummy in Sprite too!
6. Favorite gift received as a child? A pony...Just Kidding. Thats what I always wanted, but never got, so I think the next best thing was either the ski's or the big box of Twix candy bars. I love chocolate!
7. Hardest person to buy for? Ryan by far! And then the parents.
8. Easiest person to buy for? My girls of course. They want everything! The hard part is narrowing it down to what they want the most.
9. Do you have a nativity scene? Just a tiny glass one. I never know where to put it for fear it will get broken. Ide love a bigger one, but still dont know where it would go.
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail. C'mon people, dont be lazy! I love getting Christmas cards, so get sendin! (Although, I did send an e-mail Christmas update last year because it was an after thought. But the card with picture was in the mail!)
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? underwear, or that hideous sweater when I was little. (Sorry Mom and Dad!) Kids are so picky about clothes!
12. Favorite Christmas Movie? Miracle on 34th Street, Elf, and the Santa Claus.
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? Fall
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Yes. Still new, never even used! Im not proud of it!
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Peanut brittle, toffee, homemade caramel, Dads Fudge. All very healthy, I know.
16. Lights on the tree? Most people think I am crazy, but I usually do about 10-15 strands. Ive been trying to scale back though. This year was a record with only 6 or 7. But I dont think it looks as good!
17. Favorite Christmas song? Hmm...all of them! Hallelujah chorus is nice. Oh, and the forgotten carols (Michael McLean). But they are all good.
18. Travel at Christmas time or stay home? Ive never really traveled, since weve always been close to family...until now. So I guess stay home for me.
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's? If I sing Rudolf...wait how many are there?
20. Angel on the tree top or a star? Weve always had a star, but Im cool either way.
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? The popular Christmas Eve Jamies the night before, and the rest on Christmas.
22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? The crowds at the store! Thats why we try to get the shopping done early! All you black Friday people are crazy!
23. Favorite ornament theme or color? All of them.
24. Favorite for Christmas dinner? We always eat Egg Ala King (or egg toast as the kids call it), with bacon and hot cocoa for breakfast. Then ham, scalloped potatoes, jell-o and rolls for dinner. And of course, egg nog for me!
25. What do you want for Christmas this year? a pain free labor, without the epidural! Ha ha. But seriously...a new car!
Now I tag all of you who havent done this! YOUR IT!
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