Thursday, February 19, 2009

Eliana's Birthday / Jon's Farewell

Here's a quick catchup on the last two weeks in random order. Eliana's 4th birthday was on the 7th and she got a brand new Dora the Explorer bicycle. Above is Tavian riding her old tricycle. You can imagine what a tight squeeze it was for her to ride. And below is Eliana on her new bike showing off for Grandpa. She was so scared the first time she rode it, but now she loves it.
I took this picture last Sunday. I didn't take Emily to church because she's so little still, but I couldn't resist the urge to dress her up and take some pictures. She looks so much like Eliana did when she was a baby.
My brother Jonathan left for the MTC on the 11th. He was going to try to visit us each individually so we made it easier by all gathering at our apartment. We had doughnuts and pictures before he left. My parents are converts so these are all the missionaries so far from my family (my brothers Jason, Matthew, baby Jacob is just cute, Jonathan, my handsome Julio and of course me.)

This was the first time my kids got to play in the snow. We were lucky enough that it snowed the weekend we went up to Payson for Eliana's birthday and Jonathan's last talk before he left for the mission.
Eliana blowing out her candles with cousins Alex and Landon watching. Aunt Kim was so sweet to make it for her. Kim's birthday was Superbowl Sunday so Eliana and I made her a cake while the boys glued themselves to the tube and then she made a cake for Eliana for her birthday. It said "Happy Happy Birthday Eliana Dear." What a sweetheart!
Also, I've started looking for a job. Hopefully Julio finds something soon, but in the meantime if I can contribute in some way I'll feel much better. Keep your fingers crossed for us.

3 comments:

Heather said...

Sopistoper Gopartnoper. I loved the slide show of your little sweet pea. It reminded me of back in Manchester when we used to go visit that pregnant lady. (I so wish I could remember her name.) I have a picture of you two posing together in your "9 month" picture! Congrats. It sounds like life is very exciting. Good luck with the job!

Anonymous said...

Man! I can't believe Eliana's getting so big. Tavian is getting so big too. Man I miss you guys. We need to hang out A LOT this summer. Don't forget, we got a pool so come over anytime. That's where i'll be most of the summer.

Anonymous said...

So much fun! Eliana looks like a pro on that new bike of hers. :) And Emily looks like a little angel all dressed up with no where to go. I remember doing the same thing with Eden. :) Let me know if there is anything we can do for you...I know I keep saying that and I really mean it! Don't make me get bossy---you know I can! How're you feeling? How's Emily doing? Call me sometime.