I'm not quite sure where 2009 went but it was a pretty darn good year for us. We moved into our house on August 10 and we are extremely glad that we're not building through this winter. It's fantastic to finally be living in something that is our own. We had some great parties with family and friends and we are so glad that we have you all in our lives. My last day of work was Nov 3 and we welcomed baby Jane into the world on Nov 4. It all went very smoothly and recovery was good. She has been an extremely good baby and I don't know how we are so lucky. The spirit that a new baby brings into your home is so amazing and humbling. Andy is just as wonderful as ever with his love and patience. I am reminded everyday of how lucky I am to have him and I know that my girls have the best daddy in the world. 
This is usually how the photo shoots go. Mom, she hates your camera. Hopefully this will change.
These two angels keep us humble and remind us of what's really important in life.
This little girl is large and in charge. She definitely wears the pants at our house. We usually don't accomplish anything without some major tantrums and meltdowns. About a month and a half ago she informed me one evening that, "Mom, I need to go poopy in my room. Can you turn the light on for me so I can see please?" We had been trying to potty train her and it was a constant fight to get her to sit on the toilet. I had been questioning if she was ready or not but after that statement, I knew that she was ready and now she is doing great! She is sooooo much fun and keeps us laughing and amazed at all of the things she says. She is a wonderful big sister and has done really well with having a new baby. I think it's because it's another person that she can be the boss of.
And this amazingly handsome devil (or saint I should say) is going on a mission to Seattle, Washington. We love you and are so proud of you Uncle Judd!
Side note. Our computer is old and not working very well so I haven't been able to read up on all of your fantastic lives. I'm sorry if I see you and don't congratulate you on something that you wrote about on your blog because I probably haven't read it. I am posting this at my mom's house and I can hear both of my girls crying in the other room so I really should go. I'm still trying to get used to being a full-time stay at home mom and entertaining a two year old that doesn't nap anymore. It is wonderful and I wouldn't trade it for anything.
This is usually how the photo shoots go. Mom, she hates your camera. Hopefully this will change.
These two angels keep us humble and remind us of what's really important in life.
This little girl is large and in charge. She definitely wears the pants at our house. We usually don't accomplish anything without some major tantrums and meltdowns. About a month and a half ago she informed me one evening that, "Mom, I need to go poopy in my room. Can you turn the light on for me so I can see please?" We had been trying to potty train her and it was a constant fight to get her to sit on the toilet. I had been questioning if she was ready or not but after that statement, I knew that she was ready and now she is doing great! She is sooooo much fun and keeps us laughing and amazed at all of the things she says. She is a wonderful big sister and has done really well with having a new baby. I think it's because it's another person that she can be the boss of.
And this amazingly handsome devil (or saint I should say) is going on a mission to Seattle, Washington. We love you and are so proud of you Uncle Judd!
Side note. Our computer is old and not working very well so I haven't been able to read up on all of your fantastic lives. I'm sorry if I see you and don't congratulate you on something that you wrote about on your blog because I probably haven't read it. I am posting this at my mom's house and I can hear both of my girls crying in the other room so I really should go. I'm still trying to get used to being a full-time stay at home mom and entertaining a two year old that doesn't nap anymore. It is wonderful and I wouldn't trade it for anything. 