Merry Christmas

I can't believe how much fun Christmas is with a baby! Brinley was so cute! All of us had a wonderful time. We were happy to be around all our family and friends.


Santa came to our Christmas Eve party and Brinley didn't like him at first.

But then he gave her a puppy and she warmed up to him a little.

Santa brought Brinley her first baby doll.

Here we are on Christmas morning.

Brinley in her new Christmas outfit.

Brinley LOVED opening all her gifts.

Merry Christmas.

Happy Thanksgiving

We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Grandma and Papa

A few weeks ago Greg's parents came to visit us. Although they happened to come on a very busy weekend for Greg and I and we didn't get to see them much, Brinley had two personal playmates for 3 whole days. We loved having them come and so did Brinley!

Happy Halloween

We had a wonderful Halloween. I think Greg and I enjoyed it even more than Brinley! It was so much fun dressing her up and taking her trick-or-treating.




Brinley LOVED her Winnie the Pooh costume.




We also went to a church party and there were some pretty good costumes if I do say so myself.

Oh sooo goood

Well, I knew that one day I would read the "twilight" books. I usually always involve myself with big fads that everyone gets into like Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars and all that stuff. I'm not going to lie, I have been one of "those people" who have waited all day in the freezing cold just to see a movie premiere. Don't ask where is comes from I just love to get into things like that. Maybe it's all about making memories or maybe I'm just plain crazy!

I must say that I'm glad I didn't start reading the twilight saga until all the books were out, because I just don't know if I would have been able to wait that long without CLOSURE!! Even though this book has one of the most fictional stories I've ever read, the characters emotions and feelings seemed so real to me that I truthfully learned a lot of valuable real life lessons.

All I have left to say is some people are so creative! How in the world does someone come up with a plot like that?? I wish I could just get inside Stephanie Meyers mind for just a minute! Honestly, you know you're a good writer if you can make your readers now want to become vampires! Who would have thought? Now I just have to somehow bring myself back to reality and get back to all the things that I have neglected while reading these books namely: sleeping, cleaning my house, laundry, errand running, grocery shopping, checking emails, talking to people, and the list could go on...

I LOVE FALL

We have been loving this cool weather! Almost everyday Brinley and I go for a walk in the stroller. She LOVES being outside and could ride in her stroller all day if I let her.

A few Sundays ago Brinley wore this darling green dress. Here are some of the pictures I was able to take of her wearing it.



Brinley with Dad




It scares me a bit to think what she may be thinking in this picture




Our happy girl!

I am a Mother

When I was first pregnant with Brinley I remember going to my Mom's house and seeing a book on her shelf entitled "I am a Mother." I picked it up and to my excitement saw that Jane Clayson, now Jane Clayson Johnson wrote it. Those who know me well know that I have a crazy love and admiration for news anchors. Maybe because I always wanted to be one since I was 11. Anyway, Jane Clayson was one that I always loved watching and have admired for as long as I can remember. I remember a few years back hearing that she left the news industry to become a Mother. I've always wondered what happened to her since. Well now I could find out!

Even though I was so excited to read her book, I decided to wait until I was "really a mother" to read it. Well, now almost a year after seeing the book I finally read it. I picked it up on Friday afternoon and finished it that evening. I LOVED it. I recommend reading it if you are a Mom or just plan to be one day. It made me look at being a Mother and the "role" of a Mother in a whole new way. I've enjoyed every season of my life and have been so blessed to experience amazing things. Though sometimes I feel that this season of my life and what I do everyday is nothing important or significant, it is to the Lord and it is to my baby. I'm not "just" a mom, I am a Mother.

One of our favorite trips of all time

Over Labor Day weekend Greg, Brinley and I along with some of our friends went to Boston. We had a wonderful time! Not many babies can say that they have been to Boston twice before they're six months old. We even added in a little side trip to Maine to look at some lighthouses. The weather was perfect and the company was too!

The first day we did the whole Freedom trail. Here are some of the things we saw.


Paul Revere "The British are coming"


Old North Church


Brinley and I in what the Sailors would have slept in while on their ships.


Bunker Hill. Some of our group decided that it would be "fun" to climb all the stairs to the top. I was not one of them.


The highlight of the trip for Greg. He went to another Red Sox game (sorry Lis)


On Sunday we went on a drive to Maine to look at lighthouses. This one is in York Maine. This picture makes me laugh because Brinley's arms are imitating my hair.


This one was my favorite! It's in Portland Maine.


Here was out attempt to get a "cute group photo" but the Yeah Who that took the picture didn't give us a 1..2..3.


This was my favorite pic of Brinley. Thanks Bryce!


Here was the best group picture of us. This guy gave us a 1..2..3 as you can see except Brinley doesn't know what that means yet. Anyway if you are ever in a city that offers a "duck" tour I highly recommend it. It was a great way to see the whole city in one day.


Brinley loved it too!

6 Months Old!!

I can't believe that 6 months ago this was my little Brinley. Look at her now! Everyone always told me that the time flys by but I never realized how fast it really does. We love her so much and can't imagine life without her. Happy 6 months Brinley Boo!!

Our Summer

Well, we are back from our wonderful trip to Utah. It was great to see everyone and let all our family and friends meet Brinley. We went on lots of trips and had an awesome time. We love you all! Thanks for a great summer. Here are some of the pictures.

Family Pics with a Baby

Well, I guess going and having family pictures taken will never be the same again. Brinley was so smiley all day but when it was time to take pictures we could not get her to look at the camera or smile! We tried everything. Luckily when your photographer is your Dad, he'll take as many as needed. Here are some examples.

Exhibit A

Exhibit B: We try making her took at the camera by snapping at her

Exhibit C: Then we try moving positions. Still no go.

Exhibit D: Getting Closer

Exhibit E: We got one! And when I say one I mean ONE. Out of about 300 pictures one turned out with her smiling and looking at the camera.

The crew that made it all possible. Thanks Jared and Mom, and Dad for taking so many pictures of us!