Our 2011 Christmas Letter

HERE.

Getting to Know Kylah, 8 weeks

We have loved getting to know this girlie! Here is the answers to her "get to know you" questions... HERE.

Pictures of Kylah at 4-6 weeks...

I've been a slacker with pictures! HERE.

Four Weeks

Four weeks and things are changing fast... HERE.

A Few Fall Photos

I love fall pictures! I was feeling sad that we have been too busy to get any yet this season so we went for a walk and took a few near our apartment... HERE.

A Chinese Blondie

Finally got to bust out the dress we bought in China for Brinley... HERE.

9 months pregnant

A token super pregnant shot... (although I had two good weeks of WAY super pregnant shots after this...) Whateva. I'm glad this girl is OUT! HERE.

A Very Clucky Halloween

Our Halloween happenings... Click HERE.

Monticello

Pics from a fabulous trip to Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's house and plantation! Happy 27th birthday to me! Click HERE.

Sha- Boo...

A few more pictures taken at Henricus... including one of my favorite pictures of the year. HERE.

Citie of Henricus

Another lovely outing with my mom to distract us from baby being so overdue... We went to Henricus, the second settlement in America (after Jamestown). Click HERE.

Children's Museum with Grandma

Children's Museum with Grandma... HERE.

While my Mom was Here...

My mom came, then left, then I had a baby the next day. However, we managed to have a lovely time hanging out together while she was here! Click HERE.

Two Week Update

We survived our first two weeks! To read, click HERE.

Kylah's Newborn Pictures

Newborn pictures of Kylah,  HERE.

Kylah's Birth Story

Kylah Mae finally arrived! To read her birth story, click HERE.

This Pregnancy

Yes, I'm due today. I wanted to post some memories and documenting details about this pregnancy and this little baby growing inside me... HERE.

Thoughts about Birth

An obnoxiously long post of my thoughts and hopes for birthing my baby this time around... HERE.

Other crafts...

A couple more fall and winter crafts... HERE.

Gone a Little Frame Crazy

I hate bare walls and I hate agonizing over old frames that don't match anything. Solution- figure out how to make the old frames work and actually put them on your wall. I feel much better about life. Click HERE.

Silly Two-Year-Old Girl

Here is my marathon update about Brinley at age two. We love this hilarious girl! HERE.

Our Pre-Pre School

We started a preschool for six little two-year olds... HERE.

My Yoga Partner

I love prenatal yoga. So does Brinley! Click HERE.

Oh yeah, we moved.

We moved apartments in June. SO MUCH BETTER. To get a feel of how we live, click HERE.

Our Fun Galati Weekend

We took a weekend trip to visit my Aunt Krisit and Uncle Rick in North Carlina. SO FUN. Click HERE.

Brinley's 2nd Birthday Party

Happy 2nd Birthday, Brinley Jane! To read about her little party, click HERE.

Brinley's Farm-tastic Birthday Cake

Brinley is two! Hooray for an excuse to make a ridiculous, over the top birthday cake. I had the most fun ever! Click HERE.

Thoughts about Earthquakes and Irene...

Yep, I finally got around to blogging about our lovely fun with all the earthquakes and Hurricane Irene, including losing power for four days. Fun. Click HERE.

More Sewing Crafts

Yep, still nesting or just bored. Swing cover re-do, toddler aprons and more... HERE

Wading at Belle Isle

To read about our outing to Belle Isle to wade and rock climb, click HERE.

Car Seat Canopy

Nesting has begun... this car seat canopy is a start! HERE.

Stony Point Fountains

Play group at the fountains... Click HERE.

Buckroe Beach

Our little trip to Buckroe Beach! Click HERE.

Fun with family in Utah

To read more about our stay in Utah and see pictures with our families, click HERE.

Liberty Park

An fun and wet outing to Liberty Park while in Utah... HERE.

Summer Swimming Fun

Brinley is part fish, as evidenced by her LOVE for swimming! HERE.

Redfish Lake

We took a week long trip to Redfish Lake in central Idaho with my family in June. Click HERE.

So much happiness...

My favorite picture of the summer so far...HERE.

Back tracking a bit... The 4th of July!

Yeah it is a little late, but we had a fun 4th! Click HERE.

Utah Activities

Some other fun things we did while in Utah for the week... Click HERE.

Cousin Katie's Wedding

While in Utah I was able to attend my cousin Katie's wedding... Click HERE.

My Sweet Grandma Collard

My beloved Grandma Collard passed away on June 9th. I was able to fly with Brinley to Utah, then drive to Idaho for her funeral the next week. Click HERE.

To Brinley Jane- You at 21 months

An obnoxiously long post about Brinley...Click HERE.

Crafts

Pictures of crafts I've made recently...Click HERE.

Ohio Trip

Some pictures and details from our trip to Ohio in early June. Family, the Columbus Zoo, the National Air Force Museum and a graduation. Click HERE.

May Outings...

More outings with my parents... Maymont, Byrd Park and the Zoo. HERE.

Goodbye... :(

I'm sad to see so many wonderful friends leave our ward... Click HERE.

Pennsylvania Trip: D.C.

Day four of our trip... out of Pennsylvania and into D.C. for a day!

Click HERE.

Pennsylvania Trip: Philadelphia

Day three in Pennsylvania... Philadelphia! Bring on the history!

Click HERE.

It's a....

You know you want to know if Brinley is having a sister or a brother...!!

Click HERE.

Pennsylvania Trip: Amish Country

Second day of our Pennsylvania trip: Amish Country!

Click HERE.

Pennsylvania Trip: Gettysburg

My parents came to visit from Utah for a little over a week and we took a little trip around Pennsylvania. We saw Gettysburg, Amish Country and Philadelphia, with a little stop in D.C. on the way back.

To read about our stop in Gettysburg, click HERE.

Camping in Shenandoah National Park

A camping we did go... in Shenandoa! Click HERE.

Dance Recital

A little about my dance recital and pictures my ADORABLE dancers... click HERE.

Bed Bug Nightmare

Enough said. If you want to read more about my fun experience click HERE.

Easter Weekend

Eggs, baskets, candy, a cake, and my Richmond family to help me celebrate the most wonderful event in history. Easter! Click HERE.

Dance Costume Central

I made 11 little sparkly tap dance costumes for the girls I am teaching... it was quite a process! To see the final product and read about it, click HERE.

You've Got a Friend in Me...

Pictures of Brinley with cute friends at Maymont, the zoo and the park... Click HERE.

BESSED Bed!

New bed! Click HERE.

Babies

An announcment or two, just for you. Click HERE.

A Day at the Zoo Can be Lots of Fun...

We love the Metro Richmond Zoo! Click HERE.

The Outer Banks! Part 2...

Here are some pictures around the house we rented, playing at the Currituck Club, and at the beautiful beach! Click HERE.

The Outer Banks! Part 1...

Spring break in the Outer Banks! Here are some pictures at the aquarium, three different lighthouses, and Festival Park on Roanoake Island! Click HERE.

Thomas's Birthday and VCU Ball

Thomas turned 28 and we went to the fancy VCU Winter Ball... Click HERE.

Picture Catch Up

Pictures of Brinley being the hilarious girl she is... Click HERE.

Valentine's Day

Valentine's parties, Valentine's dance... you know the drill. Click HERE.

What January Held

January. Cold, but enjoyable- especially with a little Atlanta trip thrown in!

To see more click HERE.

Signing with Brinley

Just a little update on our little signing girl...

CLICK HERE.

Continuing our Month of Travel Fun: Utah and Idaho

We are finally home from our crazy month on the road. After many long drives, hectic plane rides, hotel rooms, and so many family members and friends I can't even count, we are home!

Click HERE to read about our three weeks in Utah and Idaho.