Ellie

Ellie is getting so big!  She's 4 months already, I can't believe it!  She is such a happy baby, she smiles and giggles all the time,  I just love my girl!!!!!

My Love!!

  

Our 6th anniversary is on Sunday, so I thought I'd do this hubby tag:

How long have you been together?  6 1/2 years, married for 6 on Sunday!
How long did you date? 4 months
How old is he? 29, almost 30! WOW!!!
Who eats more? Depends, I get the munchies more often!!
Who said "I love you" first?  He did, on the phone. My reply... thank you!!  HAHAHAHA Sure did, I said "thank you"
Who is taller?  Jeremy
Who sings better? When he's on key... it's equal!!
Who is smarter? Jeremy is very common sense smart, and he has an incredible memory, I am more book smart.
Who does the laundry? Jeremy does, although now that I'm home with Ellie, I'm trying to stay on top of it!!
Who does the dishes? Me most of the time, but Jeremy helps a lot!

Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? I do.
Who pays the bills? Jeremy
Who mows the lawn? Jeremy, but I prune the bushes, pull the weeds, and sweep the walk!
Who cooks dinner? Both of us-- Jeremy's a REALLY good cook!!
Who is more stubborn? UH... me, hands down!  (Shocker I know! Hahaha)
Who kissed who first? Jeremy kissed me.
Who asked who out? We were set up on a blind date, but he called me first, and set up our date.
Who proposed? Jeremy, I made him wait for a while though till I was ready!
Who is more sensitive? Me
Who has more friends? Jeremy is friends with all my friend's husbands!  So about equal!!
Who has more siblings? We both have 5.
Who wears the pants in the relationship? Uh, depends!! 
Who are you tagging? Whoever!

Holiday Update!!

We had a wonderful Christmas this year!  Here's a few pictures!  The first one is Ellie in her Christmas dress.  She was really tired after church, can you tell?!!

These are Ellie's cousins on my side of the family.  Jaxon and Peyton.  Peyton was born December 16th.  So cute!!

Peyton and Ellie on Christmas Eve in their matching outfits from my Aunt Melyn.

Christmas morning at our house.  The last 5 years I've asked for a baby for Christmas, and this year I got her!  So I put a bow on Ellie and stuck her under the tree!!!  Hahaha-- best present EVER!!!!!!!

This is Ellie and one of her cousins on the Hill side on Christmas Day.  Ellie and Taya are only a week apart!  So cute!!!!  

My whole family at the Crapo Party!  We're all here!  It was so much fun to have Sara and Brandon here from Ohio!

And the last few are Ellie with some of her new toys from Christmas!  

This last one is my favorite!  I love the look on her face!!!

What a blessing Ellie has been!  She is getting so big and we can't wait for 2009.  We'll finalize Ellie's adoption and have her sealed to us... CAN'T WAIT!

Merry Christmas!!!!

Merry Christmas everyone!!  I just thougt I'd send out a Christmas greeting because my Christmas cards are not going to get done!  Instead I'll be sending out a card after we finalize Ellie's adoption and are sealed to her this spring.  We are doing well and have been so blessed this past year with our sweet baby girl.  We love her to pieces!!  

P.S.  Isn't Santa good lookin'????  Heehee

I Am So THANKFUL!!!

Happy Thanksgiving to all!  I thought I'd post a few things that I've been thankful for this past year...

1-Ellie Maxine, our beautiful miracle baby, she has brought more joy than I ever knew was possible!

2-Rachel, our sweet birthmother and friend.  LOTS OF LOVE!!

3-Jeremy, for bring such an amazing husband, and working so hard for our family, he is the love of my life and my best friend.

4-My mom, she really stepped in to help when we we only had days to get ready fo Ellie and I was in a panic!

5-My sisters, for coming over and cleaning my house, and watching Ellie so I can lay down!

6-Sara, for coming from Ohio to see our baby and making me the CUTEST diaper bag and quilt for Ellie!

7-Our sweet neighbors and ward members who took such good care of us when Ellie came.

8-Our friends... we are so blessed with great friends!!!  Enough said!! :)

9-Our health.

10-Jeremy's job: you never realize how blessed you are until you have to go without it, 8 months of unemployment this year.... we are so GRATEFUL for our EMPLOYMENT!!

11-My sweet grandma BUB, losing her this year was one of the hardest times for me, but I am so grateful for her legacy and that my daughter can carry on her name.

12-Our house.

13-My dog.  Funny how attached infertile people get to their pets.  Yes, I talk to her and she has been my baby for the past three years!!  Hahahaha-- ok bring on the crazy pet lover comments!

14-My king size bed!  

15-The Christmas season that is finally here!!!

  

  Oh goodness, I have so much!  Up until Ellie came into our family, this year was going down in our books as the worst year ever, but it's amazing how a tiny baby can turn everything around! Ellie has been so fun, I love being her mom.  I understand now when people say that being a mom is the hardest yet the best thing you can do, I love it!  Ellie is starting to coo and grin whenever she looks at us, and everytime it makes my heart melt.  Oh how I love my baby girl!!! 

Our First Family Pictures!!

Yesterday we went to Pleasant Grove to get some pictures done with Ellie. My cousin Mandi is starting a photography business, and these are a few of the beautiful pictures she took! To see the rest go to her blog at nuttsphotography.blogspot.com. She does beautiful work, and I must say it helps that we have such a beautiful baby! Ellie is smiling a lot more, and she's finally getting some rolls!! She has been such a blessing, I just love her to pieces! Isn't she soooo cute?!?!?!!!

It's been a month!!!

Ellie is just over a month old and is getting so big!! She is more alert and she focuses on our faces a lot more! She has been such a blessing, we love her soooo much!




My sister Sara came to visit this past week from Ohio. I was so happy she was able to come see Ellie! We had so much fun! I had three baby showers while she was here. It was so good to see my family and friends. Everyone has been so kind! Thank you everyone!!! My sister Rachel was able to come down from BYU-Idaho for the weekend too.




We finally got Ellie's bedroom painted! I'm still working on getting her room put together and organized, but I love how her crib looks!!


And finally, I took a few pictures of her cute hands and feet!!



I love being a mom, I'm learning lots, but I love my sweet baby girl so much!!!