Monday, April 11, 2011

Nine?!

Part of me longs for this little girl to return back into this darling ball of sweetness.


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But then...

perhaps 9 is just as sweet. 


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Saturday, April 9, 2011

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

"Keiser"

So this is our second go around with Keiser the dog hanging out with us while his family is outta town. I walked out of my room and found these two comfy as can be. Halle is even watching the television as if it is totally normal having a massive hairy creature snuggled up next to you.

 Well, Keiser obviously feels very comfortable here... at least with Halle. 


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 Poor Halle was halfway smushed... she didn't seem to mind much.


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Tuesday, April 5, 2011

"Hey wook at me mom"

 Audrey has been cracking me up so often lately I decided I better start documenting her silliness.  Today I was on the computer reading the latest important news, you know facebook, and all I can hear is "Mom wook at me... HEY MOM wook at me!"  I turn around and found her like this. All dressed up with a huge smile on her face. Her outfits change like 600 times a day and I love every one of them. (Except when I am on my way out the door and I think she is dressed and ready to go only to find out that she has changed into something CRAZY and I have to get her ready all over again.)  


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 I made her step outside to show the lovely snow we have been getting all morning.
 This is April weather for us. boo.

The pose was her idea.


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P.S. Audrey's hair is never done because 
she takes apart anything I do faster than she changes her outfits. 

Stubborn but darling little 2 year old.

Friday, April 1, 2011

Kaci is 7

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We went swimming before the party.
Kaci and Audrey ready to go.


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Aaah they love each other :)



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  Kaci with so much to look forward to.  Look at all the loot!


We came home and had yummy pizza. 

We are always so hungry after swimming!


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Ryan enjoys his food with
Halle just chillin

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Kaci with pizza sauce over her eyebrow. 

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Amber and Glenn waiting for this party to get started!

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There was a movie on... I think it was "Over the Hedge" and just happened to be on tv. Pretty sure I'm interrupting Jordyn watching to get a picture of her. She's a good sport.


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Eli and Max can't sit still...movie or not. Rough housing is waaaaay too much fun!

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The kids did (cousin) Briggs hair

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Don't ask...who knows?

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Kaci and Reese raided the dress-up box before the party

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Happy Birthday sweet Kaci

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We love nerds!

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Nice card from her cousin and best friend

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The girls :)

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Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Halle's Blessing

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Halle was blessed February 5th 2011 by her father, Ryan. She was sweet and beautiful in her white dress that she and Jordyn have both now worn.  Here she is just after church resting on our couch. (The picture came out beautiful thanks to her Auntie Kali.) After our Sunday meetings the family came to our place for yummy food and games. I love these gatherings. I love that my family enjoys getting together to spend time just hanging out. I love how this day reminds me how grateful I am for this sweet little thing and her three sisters and brother who love her so much.


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 Rachel and Haylen                                                         Blair and Halle
 Robin                                                                                Rachel, Adam, Robin, Blair and Kaye

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      Grandma Pettijohn                                                             Charlotte (Caitlin's baby)







      Grandpa Pettijohn                                                              Lanse




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    Blair and Rachel with Settlers                                   Glenn
    Ryan and Halle                                                           Ada and Haylen


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    Audrey fell asleep... amongst all the chaos... she was so sleepy.




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Friday, February 4, 2011

Halle

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Halle Kendall Cox
December 28th, 2010
8 lbs 12 ounces
21 3/4 inches

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There is no greater joy than a blessing like Halle in our lives. She is a little doll who I wish I could freeze in time exactly the way she is today, curled legs, bum sticking out, an amazing newborn scent, a tight grip around my fingers, and an incredible appetite to be close to her mommy. I love this time of her life.

When Halle was born,  she came with a bit more difficulty than previous births.  We went into the birth center at about 8:20 am and had her at 10:21pm. She came out with her hand by her face and a cord wrapped around her neck and body. Jordyn said right after her birth, that she was "tangled." Jordyn wanted to be at her birth and sat patiently for the entire 14 hours for Halle to make her apperance. I think they will have a special bond. It was a spiritual moment when she finally came and even Jordyn couldn't hold back the tears of joy. This new baby laying on her mom's tummy just moments after birth, was such a beautiful sight, it overwhelmed an 8 year old girl.  I am grateful Jordyn was part of this wonderful event. I don't think she will ever forget the things she felt that day.
 Halle's hair was dark and thick which Ryan noticed right away. He also noticed her size and said "Oh, she is a big girl Jess," right after they handed her to me. I looked at her and right away could tell that was true. And yes she weighed in at a record for our family, beating Kaci by 3 ounces.  Halle also came with a large head circumference, big feet and long fingers. I still can't get over how long her feet are, I love to rub them and love the picture above. Halle's eyes seemed like they changed from newborn gray to blue almost immediately. Now at about a month old there is no mistake that she is going to have beautiful blue eyes and may be the color closest to her dads of all our kiddos. 

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We love this little stinkerpot. We love, love, love her!