Nutcracker......

Yesterday Mom and I and the girls went to Laughlin to watch the Nutcracker Ballet. I was a little worried that my little 2 year old wouldn't have enough patients to sit through it. But I was wrong! She sat and watched the whole performance only getting antsy the last 5 minutes. Which I blame on the hot cocoa. She was really amazed by it. I think her favorite part was the snow and when the girls came on stage and through candy out. We all had a really good time.

The Girls...........

Happy Birthday Brooklyn............2!!!!

Happy Autumn....

Madison 15 weeks

Brooklyn 23 months

A few pictures of the girls. Brooklyn is growing and learning so fast. She knows and can say most of her colors. Knows basic shapes and some letters and numbers. She is a little sponge. Picks everything up so fast. Madison has began rolling over and over. She tries to sit up but hasn't gotten it yet. Seem a little soon anyways. Seems like she is rolling over sooner than Brooklyn did. Both girls go to Grandma Dolly's during the day when I'm working and they love it. Justin has gotten a full time position as an EMT. Starting November first he'll be working 48 hour shifts then have four days off. Its going to be an adjustment for us but we'll manage with every ones help. Thankfully I have Mom so close and she'll be able to come over at 3:30am when I have to leave for work.

A few of the pictures are of the girls in their Halloween outfits. We went to a Halloween party on Saturday so they got to wear them early. It was actually to hot for Madison to wear hers but I wanted to see it on. :) She was a lady bug. Been back to work for five weeks now. Finally adjusting to twelve hour days again. Just getting into the swing of things and I start vacation next week. Yea!!! Looking forward to being home, no plans for vacation. Love you all and wishing good things to happen to everyone.

P.S.

Brooklyn looks just like Hailey in the picture of her smiling. No denying all the nieces and Nephews being related!

The girls...

Brooklyn and her little sister Ma'maa!

Madison Grace...

Another Beautiful Baby Girl! Madison Grace came into our lives on July 8,09. At 6:26 pm via c-section. She weighed six pounds 7 ounces. (Exactly a pound less than her sister.) She was 19.25inches. We have all adapted well so far. Brooklyn is a very good big sister. Madison sleeps all the time. I have a feeling that will change soon though. I am still pretty sore. Justin is helping a ton and letting me rest. We couldn't be any happier right now. Love to all. Can't wait to meet the next baby Lutz! Soon Nathan and Amanda? Joe and Jessica? We'll post new pictures as we get them.

Ducks...........

Brooklyn loves ducks! She didn't know they were swimming up behind her and when I told her this is the expression I got! So funny! And I do have a bathing suit for her but I grabbed the wrong one when we left the house, hence just the water diaper. It was a great morning with her at the lake. We loved it. Going to try and take her as much as possible before the baby comes.

Baby #2

Sneak peak at #2. side profile with hands next to her face. And a picture of her foot. In this picture her ankles are crossed but you can only see the one foot. We"re looking forward to holding her and loving her. She"ll be here in 9 weeks, hopefully no sooner. She is very low like her sister was. Hang in there baby!!! :)

A day in the park......

This weekend Grandma Linda and Grandpa Ted came and visited Brooklyn and the rest of us. Uncle Jason also visited. On Sunday morning we took Brooklyn to the Park. She is getting so big. Everyday she is learning something new. She is getting to be such a big girl. She continues to make us laugh! She is so funny. Always in a good mood. Our little sweetheart for sure. She now runs at the park and chases birds. The weather is starting to get hot so not sure how many park trips we're going to get to make. Looks like we'll have to start swimming soon. Hope everyone is doing well. Looking forward to California in June!

Brooklyn.......

And of course can't post without putting a picture of Brooklyn. Saturday Aunt Kari put Brooklyn's hair in pigtails. She looked absolutely adorable. I couldn't stop taking pictures of her. The pictures never really turn out how I want. Brooklyn is doing wonderful. She had her fifteen month check up last week and she is still in the 50 percentile. Healthy little girl. No colds or anything this winter. So we're doing good. She has found her belly button (and mine) and likes to show it off to everyone. She is usually always smiling and just so happy. We are very blessed. Everyday she amazes us. Justin is going to EMT school and kicking butt in it! Very proud of him. I don't think I could study and have quizzes and tests again. No thanks! We are really planning on making it for Laci's graduation in June. Thinking of everyone. Stay safe! Until next time!!!!

20 weeks

Can't believe I'm actually putting this

picture here, (yikes!!!) not to pretty! Besides the backaches, some contractions, tiredness and all the other joys of pregnancy it is going well. It is also going by so fast!

Its a baby.............

We had our ultrasound appointment today to find out the sex of our baby. Its a????? Ha ha! There is someone who wants to wait to know until they find out what they are having. Sooooo if you want to know you'll have to call us!

Here is our baby's side profile and their little feet! Our doctor said the baby looks wonderful. And is measuring right on. We are due July 15th give or take. Enjoy!!!

Snow in Arizona?????

We went to Kingman for a change of scenery today. I've been wanting to go to the snow for years. It was so beautiful watching it fall. This is actually Hualapai Mountains. Another of Brooklyn's firsts!!! SNOW!!!!

Brooklyn...........

Here are the most recent pictures of Brooklyn. Thanks to Grandma Dolly she is an expert at brushing her own teeth. The weather has been warm the last couple of days so we were able to take Brooklyn to the park. She loves being able to be outside and walk everywhere. She is a blast at the park. The picture of her sleeping I just thought was so precious, she had all her stuffed animals cuddled up around her. She looked so peaceful. The picture by the door was yesterday. I kept trying to get her picture and she would walk away, so all I got was her back. Finally I got one of her and we were just laughing. She is so goofy. I just love her. Enjoy the rest of January! I think I've posted enough for awhile!!!

Christmas....

We got Brooklyn a kitchen set for Christmas. We didn't realize it came in over a 1000 pieces.... Atleast!!! It took three of us over two hours to put it together. It was all worth it though. Brooklyn plays with it all the time. Her favorite thing to do is open all the doors. She also enjoys stirring a spoon in the bowls. Brooklyn was also walking by Christmas. We had a very nice Christmas. We announced a big surprise to all the family. Brooklyn is going to be a BIG SISTER!!!! We made a shirt for Brooklyn to wear that said "big sister", so she really announced it. Hope everyone had a nice Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Thanksgiving...........

This is all the pictures I have from Thanksgiving. Here are just a few of Brooklyn's MANY cousins. It was adorable watching Brooklyn and Kiersten play. Hope to see all the CA cousins and Uncles and Aunts in April.