Genesis

Whew! I finally did it! I've been wanting to start a blog for a long time, but have always had excuses as to why not. My biggest set back has been that I can't find my new digital camera - and since I want to post pictures on our blog I've been waiting to find it. I still have not found it and am starting to really stress about it. Is it silly to pray for a lost camera? I think I'll try!

To start with, I think I'll introduce the kids . . .

Brianne Elizabeth - our first born, 11 going on 18! 5 foot 9 inches and lovin' it (sometimes). She started 6th grade this fall and I think she is enjoying it. She doesn't have any "boyfriends" at the current time, but she does have boys that are friends. She has developed some great talents over the last year - cooking and sewing are her favorites. Remind me sometime to tell you about how my girls made dinner for us all summer long. It was great! Brianne has been taking piano for awhile now and is starting to enjoy it.




Hannah Nicole - 9 years young and loving it! Hannah is maturing so nicely and is so beautiful! She has been growing her hair out lately - thank heavens "straight" hair is in style. Hannah has always loved animals and has officially learned the difference between wanting to be a "vegetarian/veterinarian" when she grows up. At first we didn't know which she meant and after explaining to her that a vegetarian doesn't eat meat (i.e. chicken wings, hamburgers, etc ...) she quickly realized she meant "veterinarian". After a few tongue-tied attempts at saying each of the V words, she has it straight!



Jackson Brian - turns 7 this week. It became official last May, Jackson is "Girl Trapped"! Our only Boy so far, Jackson has 2 older sisters and 2 younger sisters. I told him a few weeks ago that he will one day love the fact that he has all these sisters around him - just wait 'till you can meet all their CUTE friends! He's not convinced. Jackson just finished his first season of football. It wasn't quite the thrills and excitement his dad was hoping it would be - but we all survived! More than anything, we were glad he persevered.




Maegann Kathryn - large and in charge! Our Little Miss Maegann is 4 and a half - a cutie pie with attitude! Her preschool this year is in Lehi (a twenty-five minute drive), but it's definately worth it. She is getting the attention and training she needs for her speech delay and I think it is working well. Maegann's best friend is her brother Jackson - the two of them play and play and play and play. When the giggles turn to screams (of joy) I have to remind myself that it is a good thing that they like to play with each other so well. Jackson won't admit it, but she is his best friend too. The thing that's so great about Maegann is how much she loves her family. She gets along great with all her siblings - even baby Savannah gets special attention from Maeg. Now if we can just get her to be a little more submissive to mom and dad's requests we'd be a lot better off!

Savannah Lee - our latest bundle of joy! This little girl is the BEST BABY EVAR! I've heard of these types of baby's, but never thought I would get one. She sleeps 12 (or more) hours at night! Down at 7ish and doesn't make a peep until after 7:30 am. Not only is she a good sleeper, but her temperament is so happy. She is also very "transparent" with her needs. In other words, when she does cry, it is very easy to figure out what she wants/needs - food? sleep? diaper? comfort? The first baby I've ever had that gets fussy when tired and then is happy when I finally lay her down in bed to sleep. She drifts off to sleep without a binki or a feeding. So great!

Well, I think I'll end it here for today. We'd love to hear from you!

Love,
Brian, Liz, Brianne, Hannah, Jackson, Maegann, and Savannah