Addyson's Blessing Day

On July 18th, 2010, JJ and my 13th anniversary, we blessed our little Addyson Rebecca. She was so good and quiet, in fact she slept through the whole thing. She was perfect. I just love having a girl.

Here is a picture of her whole dress. My mom and mother-in-law purchased this dress for her and I absolutely love it. I wish she had more occasions to wear it. Hopefully she will like it enough to keep for her daughter. Also the blanket she is on was made by her great-grandma Dollie Hawkins.

And here is our attempt at a family picture. Axel fell asleep and Addyson woke up and only wanted to eat so there was no cooperation from her.

Happy 8th Birthday Gunnar

Gunnar turned 8 this year. He was so excited!

Here he is with dad on his baptism day. He couldn't wait to be baptized. We are so proud of him.

4th of July

For the 4th we decided that even though it was Sunday we were still going to go and see the fireworks. I honestly love the spirit that you feel when you are with thousands of people that you don't know but are coming together for the same purpose. I love this country that I was bless to be born in and am forever grateful for the men and women that continue to fight for my freedoms every day. Here is Uncle Arnie with his captive audience. I am not sure what story he is telling them this time.

These are all but two of my parents grandkids. I love when we get them all together.

Here is my family with one week old Addyson. Even she was decked out too but it was too cold to show off her outfit.

This is my grandparents, now great-grandparents to 16.

Her is my mom keeping Addy warm.