Easter

Here are a few pics of our Bryn in her Easter dress. She is continuing to crawl better everyday and is getting harder to keep up with. We wonder where she gets all of her energy. She is so fun!

Trip to Colorado/6 months old!

It was really fun to get to spend some time in Colorado during Jordan's spring break. We were able to go up to Rocky Mountain National Park and spend some time in the mountains. I think that is the thing we like least about Iowa. It is nice and green in the summer, but the winter is drab and we miss the mountains (especially after spending a few summers in Jackson). Everyone was able to come for the weekend and we appreciate you all coming while we were there. Poor Mark had it the worst. (It was worth it though, right Mark??) My dad took some cute pictures while we were there. Here are a few...

These pictures were taken up in RMNP. Behind us is frozen Bear Lake...one of our favorite spots.

Brynlee and her cousin Aliyah got to know each other a little better. Brynlee managed to be nice and not too threatening most of the time.

The first thing people usually comment on when they see Brynlee are those big blue eyes. They are pretty, aren't they?

Brynlee lovin' the Gramie smooches. She gave a few back as well :).



She loved playing with her Aunt Natalie. She and Luke babysat while Mom, Dad, Jordan, and I went to the temple. We really appreciated it!

So she's six months old now and crazy as ever. I took her to her doctors appointment to find out she weighs a whole 13 lbs 6 oz which puts her in the 8th percentile. Her length was 26 in which I believe was the 55th percentile. The doctor is concerned about her weight so we will be going back in a month. I worried for a little bit (its my nature) but if you watch her move you can start to understand why she weighs so little. Not to mention she takes after her dad :). She's loving getting some fruits and veggies along with the cereal. Its so fun to see her reaction to new tastes.

She gets around just fine now and makes it from room to room. It's definitely an army crawl, but it has few if any limitations. She makes it over some serious obstacles. She loves the door stoppers. She hasn't found them in all the rooms, but when she sees them she goes right to em. Hopefully, no pinched fingers will result! I was trying to get her to turn around and show you her cute face at the end without luck. Below is another one with her crawling in the kitchen. It has become one of her favorite places to play. A whole new reason to sweep...or she'll do it for me!

Wow what a long post.......I'm impressed if you made it this far!

Ready for Spring!

Bring it on! I'm getting tired of the cold windy Iowa days. We warmed up a little last week enough to get a few fun walks in. I am excited for warm weather. Hopefully we will get a little in Colorado next week! We are looking forward to seeing perhaps the whole family! Thanks for coming to Brighton while we're there guys. Jordan is almost done with the classes he is taking. It has been a long week for him with 3 exams in the last 3 days. I think he's looking forward to starting some new ones. He has been working so hard between work, school, cub scouts, and taking care of Brynlee while I'm at work or sleeping. I sure love and appreciate him.

Brynlee has a bit of heliophobia...thought the shades might help. I think she might just need a little more exposure!

I just love this sweater and hat! Thanks Carol!

She's still a skinny mini...but you have to admit, there's some substance to those thighs...a gift from her mother I'm afraid!

Drool is cool right?

Pretty in Pink

Here ya go Gramie...

Just some more random pictures....My mom begs for em :)

Roses are red....

Jordan tells me all of the time that I take too many pictures....I want to know how you can possibly have too many pictures! Especially in these days of digital, you only have to pay for what you print, so I just keep taking them. Here are a few of our latest! Life is about the same here in Ankeny. Jordan is working hard in school, scouts, and his job. Brynlee and I are finally working out a balance of sleep and my going to work. We're here and there on the sleep thing lately. She just spoiled us for too long! Its hard to adjust to her being awake now and again at night. She's 100% worth it though! She is such a sweetie! Its amazing how mobile she is getting. You can't expect her to stay in one spot. I set her in her carseat in the living room while I was making dinner with some toys (obviously not strapped in). She was in my periphery, but I must have been too into cutting up my potatoes. When I looked over she was completely out and a good two rolls away from her carseat. She's definitely a goer!

Jamie's Pics!

Our sister-in-law Jamie is an awesome photographer! She took some pictures over Christmas while we were in Utah. Thanks Jaime! Any of you in Utah that need a photographer, I'll give you her contact info. Here are a few of our favorites!