the four of us: January 2009

1.24.2009

A few favorites...

As you can imagine, I have a ton of pictures that I would love to share with everyone. Since I can't post all of them, here are a few from over the last month or so that I couldn't resist sharing...

Me, Kate and Jack

Daddy and Jack

Uncle Finn playing his Guitar for Jack

Papa Frank and Jack

3 of the 4 Trythall boys born last year

Grandma Nan and Jack

Last week we were able to go down to New Orleans to see Steve's brother Tom, his wife Tara, and their 3 adorable girls. Steve had a long weekend off of school so we left on Thursday and came back Tuesday. It was so much fun to see them and experience the New Orleans atmosphere.

Steve and I at the French Quarter

Jack

Savannah enjoying her beignet that she had so patiently waited for ALL day!

Tom and two of his girls at Cafe Du Monde

Me and Tara at the lake front

Steve with Summer and Savannah at the lake front

Thanks again Tom, Tara and the girls for showing us a great time! We loved every minute of it and we can't wait to get together again!

1.22.2009

Jack's Blessing Day

Jack was blessed on January 4. We were able to bless him at home so most of our family would be there. We missed those that couldn't be there, but glad to have those that could! It was a great day! Later that evening we had a nice dinner with all of the family. I designed a blessing gown and had it made. It will become a tradition in our growing family, as each of our children will be blessed in it and it will become a family heirloom down the line. Steve wasn't so into the idea of blessing his son in a gown, but he "warmed" up to the idea (so did Jack!).

I will say that Jack did a great job breaking the gown in. I was going to change his clothes after the blessing, but my mom told me just to leave him in it because it wouldn't be that much longer until we went home. I should have done it anyways!! About an hour after that he had his first real blowout. That's right, in the gown!! I was DYING!! Luckily my mom was able to take the gown home and get "it" all out. I should have taken pictures of it, but in the moment that was the LAST thing on my mind! I will say that it is an experience that I will never forget!!

Here are a few pictures from the blessing. We wanted to get pictures with everyone that was there, but due to other church meetings, a lot of people had to leave right after. So here are a few after Church and that night at dinner:

Gert, Jack, Steve, Finn and Kirk

Bill, Bob, Dad, Jack, Steve, Ben and John

Mom, Jack, Steve and me

Becky, Ben, Steve and Jack

Trisha, Jack and me

Thank you to everyone that came and helped make the day so special! We love you!

Christmas Continued...

I'm sorry that I'm finally finishing our Christmas posts. It's been a crazy few weeks getting back and getting settled. But here are a few more pictures from our trip to California.