Christmas(es) 2008

CHRISTMAS 2008

December 21st: Christmas at our house with Grandma K., Aunt Kelly, Nick, and Mom G.
Menu: Beef Tenderloin w/ Scallops, Twice-Baked Potatoes, "Olive Garden" Salad
Child Status: Chase=full of sugar from all the Christmas cookies
Brynn=103 Degree Temp & not eating
Outcome: Good, besides having to care for a sick baby

December 25th: Christmas at my parent's house with my parents, Johnny, Yvette, Henri, Cozette, Dena, Brandon
Menu: Turkey, Stuffing, Boiled Red Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes
Child Status: Chase=excited to play with his cousin Henri
Brynn=still sick after being diagnosed w/ a double-ear infection, then breaking out in a rash all over her body from the antibiotics.
Outcome: Fun...good to see the fam!

December 27th: Christmas up-north in Sturgeon Lake with Aunt Debbie and Uncle Mike, Dad G., Grandpa and Grandma G., Uncle Jay, Amanda, CeCe, and Xander
Menu: Roast Pork and Beef, Veggie Stuffing, Salad
Child Status: Chase=overly exhausted playing with his 3rd cousin CeCe
Brynn=finally eating & acting cute!
Outcome: Tiring...bit of a drive, but great to see Tony's family!

A Fall Outing

My Fall Outing... by JaimeG

My Evening Out...

Evening Out by JaimeG


Just a little outfit...if I were in Paris!

BRYNN'S 12 MONTH APPOINTMENT!

Brynn's Stats

Weight: 18 lbs. 3 oz. (6%)
Length: 28 inches (13%)
Head: 17 3/4 inches (47%)

She's keeping up!

Year ago:
Weight: 3 lbs. 14 oz.
Length: 16 inches
Head: ? (I think, 12 inches)

A Night Out...With Adults!

To start off the evening...

Trick-or-Treating with Brynn, Ty, and Chase

Also know as: "Princess Pirate," "Cutie Lion," and "Captain Jack"

Very Classy...Lisa and Aaron

"The Early-90's Couple"
Us...Tony and Jaime
aka "Barney Rubble" and "Captain Lady Pirate"Brian and Andie
That would be..."Fred Flinstone" and "Naughty Witch"

KJ's...Orock, MN

(Bar in the middle of no where...

at least Fred and Barney won 3rd place in the costume contest)

BRYNN'S BIRTHDAY!

SHE FINISHED HALF OF HER CAKE!

COSTUME PARTY!

YAY...BRYNN IS 1-YEARS OLD!

Brynn had a wonderful 1st birthday!

There were so many people that showed up to show their love for our little sweetie!

It was a beautiful day...especially for the beginning of November...70 Degrees!

Brynn received so many great gifts that she will definitely use and love.

Thank you everyone that came!

Brynn's Invite to her Birthday Party

(I know, "Ahoy" is spelled wrong...I didn't have a copy of the final invite)

11 Months Old!

Brynn is almost a year!

11 months old...

(10/1/08)

At this time last year, we were...

-getting ready for our friends, Jake and Carrie Beth's wedding

(Chase was the ring bearer and Tony was in the wedding party)

-not really thinking about giving birth in one month...

after all I still had until 11/23/07 (my due date)

-getting moved into our house...painting, tearing out walls and carpet...

the usual!

Almost walking, Brynn is quite the adventurer!

She gets into just about everything, and loves to wrestle with her brother!

Also, she loves Goldfish crackers...loves to eat!

Now, I just have to get going on some party planning!

5 Year Anniversary - LAS VEGAS!

TONY AND JAIME
SEPTEMBER 19, 2003


FRIENDS, BRIAN AND ANDIE






I'M SUCH A REBEL!



RELAXING...

More on Summer 2008

Brynn at 10 Months

Brynn and Chase...sometime at the beginning of August 2008

We tried...

Tony...in his "haven"

KIDDOS...1st bath together!

SUMMER 2008

CHASE SKIING!

Chase is not quite ready for the "kiddy" skiis,

but can certainly "cling-on" to Brian's (neighbor/friend on LEL) legs!

JAIME SKIING...FIRST TIME!

Okay, so I finally learned how to waterski!

I am even on the "LEL ski-team" with the girls on the lake!

Yes, I am that good...LOL!

TONY BAREFOOTING!

Basically, Tony's main fun for the summer has been perfecting his "bare-footing."

Yes, my husband is determined to be a competition "bare-footer."

He's not too shabby!

9 Months Old!!!

Yes...Brynn is 9 mos. old!

(8-1-08)

KIDDOS...

CHASE

THEIR "USUAL" EXPRESSIONS...

BRYNN

THE KIDDOS...

SWIMMING LESSONS!

To swim, or not...

Chase went to swimming lessons in early June.

He is either really lazy, or really smart...

he tends to "leach" on to another person to get around.

He'll get it...someday!

I am sure, by the end of the summer, Chase will be swimming laps in our lake!

We are so proud!

8 Months Old!

Brynn is 8 Months Old!

(7/1/2008)

She is crawling now...

She is sitting up now...

She actually likes people other than Mommy, Daddy, and Brother...

We cannot believe how advanced Brynn is!

We love her so much!

Yesterday...7 Months Old!

Brynn is 7 Months!!!

She is still a little peanut, cannot stand squash (she actually gags),

and cries when she sees Grandma.

Otherwise...she loves her daddy...can say, "Da Da."

I don't think she really knows what it means though.

Her giggle is contagious...her older brother

can make her laugh at any time!

Brynn is getting so big...

cannot believe that she is over a 1/2 year old!

We cherish these moments...

Tony is 27!

Happy Birthday Honey!

Luv U!

My Answers...thanks Yvette

I am...busy: working full-time, raising 2 small children, balancing home/work and keeping God as #1, and being there for my husband.

I have...been blessed: wonderful family, great job, a house, etc.

I wish...I had more time.

I hate...my commute to work.

I miss...sleep.

I fear...death.

I feel...tired.

I hear...my heater under my desk (I get cold in my office), and the online Christian AOL radio.

I smell...nothing.

I crave...caffine.

I search...for better ways to manage my time.

I wonder...when I will be able to relax.

I regret...why live in regret?

I love...Jesus. Also, my husband, children, family and friends.

I ache...because I am old.

I care...for everyone, and wish I could do more.

I always...say "I love you" to my husband and children every day.

I believe...that the Bible is the word of God, fully inspired and without error.

I dance...not really?

I sing...in my car.

I don't always...stay patient with my 4-year-old son, or read and spend as much time with him as I would like.

I fight...traffic.

I write...online.

I never...have been good at being assertive.

I need...to work.

I am happy...in general.

I tag my friend, Alicia.

Vintage Brynn