Dancing in City Creek

3 months old

 A little smile:

A big smile:

What's that bright light flashing in my eyes?

There it is again!

Millie takes a bow:



Summer Vacations

Vincent Family Reunion in St. George

Zion National Park:

Searching for money in the sand:



Winning prizes for our performance in the Family Olympics:

 Matthew loved this SO much.  He cried when it was over.

Eggertsen Family Reunion in the Monterey area

Can you tell Matthew was dancing in his PJs?

Matthew refused to walk on the sand.  I think this was Uncle Marc's solution to the problem:

Matthew and Millie napping in the living room with their matching blankets:



Matthew Reading

Big Brother/Little Sister

Two things Baby Millie loves to do these days - kick and smile

Big Brother and Little Sister

One Month

Amelia has been here for a full month now.  Seems like its gone by fast in some ways, and, in others, it seems like an eternity.  Maybe its that naps go by fast and fits of crying last forever.  In any case, we're so glad she's here!

Our little girl is here!

Our baby girl arrived May 4 at 3:03am.  9 lbs. 6 oz.  We named her Amelia Jane.

Matthew loves being a big brother!

We blessed her on Mother's Day so my parents could be here for it.  Scott's mom made this beautiful dress for the occasion:

Love is all around

My mom told me she's sick of seeing those guys from Harry Potter (not quite in those words).  So here's my quick attempt to make my mom happy!  I think all these pictures are from February.

Celebrating the wonders of a new haircut:

Matthew is trying to steal the thunder from my baby bump picture.  He was successful.

Walking a mile in my shoes...while eating PBJ.

Making Valentines for Happy Home Evening

Showing off a really big tower

Dinner on Valentine's Day

Here are some fun things Matthew has been saying lately:

• How was your day, Captain Mommy? (He'll also call us Mrs Mommy or Mr Daddy)
• Can I watch Church Music and the Spoken Words?
• Can I play exercising? (aka Wii Fit)
• I love you so much! or Thank you so much!
• When we try to get around this stage of answering "NO" to everything by just giving him two choices, he'll say, "None of them"
• Can I have some Tummy Yummies?  (Those are what they call dog treats on Clifford the Big Red Dog; I give him a bowl of pretzels)
• Can I have past? (meaning let me on your lap!)

Oh, and he cried the other day when I left for seminary without him.  Life with him is so much fun!

The Holiday Season

  Starting with a few more pictures from Halloween:

Matthew slept with his Trick or Treat bag a few times

Going to Children's Fairyland in November

Visiting my family for Thanksgiving.  Seating was limited, but we know how to improvise...

Texting

 With Grandma and Grandpa

With Santa

Cooking class with Mimi and Nick

Raking leaves

At Children's Fairyland in December

"Playing Pillows" on Christmas Eve

Finding what Santa left

Christmas Day

At the BART station with Daddy