Holidays in New Mexico

For the holidays we were able to fly to New Mexico and spend time with Marcus's family there. We did not have an enjoyable time getting there... our flight was delayed like crazy and with two babies it was not fun even though they did a great job. To make a long story short we were supposed to arrive on Friday Dec. 19th at 9:00 pm and we didn't make it until Saturday Dec. 20th at 4:30 am. The flight was only an hour and forty minutes. I really wanted to fly cause I figured it would be easier with two babies under two but I was wrong. The airlines did give us vouchers to fly again though so I guess in the end it wasn't so bad. Well after we made it we had a wonderful time. Josie loved getting to know her cousins, Hannah, Braxton, and Grayson, all over again. While we were down there we did lots and lots of shopping, saw a couple movies, went sledding in the mountains, ate lots of yummy, yummy food, enjoyed Christmas Eve and Christmas, enjoyed beautiful warm weather, went to see River of Lights, went to the Aquarium, went to the zoo, enjoyed New Year's, played games, went out shooting and got tickets for tresspassing, but most of all just enjoyed being with family. Thanks Hadlocks and Butlers for such a wonderful, memorable time! We will be back soon!

Our Past Year

This year has been a busy and exciting one! Our little Josie has grown up right before our eyes. She turned one in September and in October we welcomed Hayden Lee to our family. We are finding out just how busy two little ones can be...But with that we are also finding out just how much fun it is!!! Marcus is still working for Certiport and really enjoying it. He helps put together certification tests online. He works hard but they treat him really well. I finished school and graduated in May. I also took the National test for Massage and Bodywork and passed so I am all certified. I do a little on the side but pretty much I am busy being a mom. It is wonderful! We celebrated our 2nd anniversary just days before Hayden was born. We have made many great memories this year with family and friends. We are excited to see what memories and events this year will bring!

JOSIE has had a busy year. She went from learning to sit to crawling, to walking and then running! She is so so busy. She has gone from being a baby to a little girl in just months. She had her 1st birthday September 8th and is now almost 16 months. She adores her little brother, Hayden, and smothers him with her love! She is a daddy's girl and when he is home she wants him to carry her everywhere. Sometimes getting ready for work can be a bit difficult for him. She loves people and other kids although right now she is learning to share so sometimes it might appear that she doesn't like kids. She copies eveything we do so we better be careful! She loves her dog, Bug, and can feed him and give him water all on her own... sometimes she even shares his food and water with him:/ She is learning to talk and babbles a whole bunch. She can say... hello, hi hayden, mama, dada, bug, grandma, grandpa, thank you, banana, amen, baby, hot, and a couple other things. She just learned how to give high fives. She loves music and is a great dancer. She loves the outdoors whether it is hot or cold. She is so much fun and keeps us so entertained. She can be hard to keep up with... she is so busy but usually stops every so often to come give a hug!

HAYDEN is such a sweet and happy baby. He has learned to smile and it is so cute! He turned two months on Dec. 23. He is definetly a mama's boy and I am certainly not complaining about that... I love it! His whole little face lights up when I talk to him and he starts smiling and cooing. His favorite things are eating and sleeping, of course, having people talk to him, and watching the ceiling fan. He really is a good little baby but when he does get mad well you better watch out, he has a set of lungs!

Welcome Baby Jack!

Jack and Hayden... do they look alike?

Josie and Gracie.

This has been such a fun time in our family. There are three new babies and they are all boys! My brother Joel and his wife Melissa, had Derek Brandon on October 14. We haven't seen him in person yet. Then our Hayden Lee, was born October 23. And my sister Annie, had Jack Gerig on November 22. Here are some pictures of Hayden and Jack. It has been so fun to go through the whole pregnant thing together and now our cute little ones are here and that is even funner!

Daddies Girl

Time for a post by daddy-

A few weeks back my little girl climbed out of her crib... we heard her crying in her room but she sounded a lot closer than she normally does. When Jacque went to check on her she was right by the door.... I then put her back to bed.... a few minutes later we hear it... "THUD" This time I go. There she is sitting on the floor in front of her crib- holding her little blanket looking up at me like "whats the big deal?" She is a fearless little girl, and she is my little girl. She loves me and I love her. One of my favorite things in my daily routine is coming home from work and peering through the door. As soon as she sees me she smiles big and runs to me- feet moving much faster than her little body. She sure keeps us busy, and eating at nice restaurants is more frustrating and stressfull than fun and relaxing. She climbs and spills and throws and slurps and gets more stuff on her little face than I thought possible. She also melts me, and makes me so happy. She is growing so fast and is such a good big sister. She always kisses her little brother, (although sometimes it appears to be licking or "eating") and she is so sweet. When he cries she runs to his side and puts her hand on his cheecks and says his name. I love my little girl!

-Daddy

PS Ive since put the last extension on her crib and she is unable to climb out anymore-

Martha and Justin's Wedding

Martha married Justin Hawkes on November 21, 2008. He is such a great, fun guy and I am so happy he is a part of our family. You would think I would have got a good picture of them on their big day but nope this is the best one I got. I hope their photographer did better. This one is at their reception.

Little Josie at the reception.

Hayden and me at her lunch.

Camille and Hayden. I love this picture so much! It looks like Hayden is smiling!

Bath Time

Josie and Hayden taking a bath together.

Hayden is taking his first real bath. His cord took awhile falling off all the way but it finally did come off. So here he is in the kitchen sink.

Fall Leaves

I just love the fall leaves and wish there was more time to enjoy them. Josie and I went out the other day and raked up a pile to play in. We had so much fun!!! I am just loving these days with my little Josie... she is my little pal. She has grown right up on me since little Hayden was born and I am realizing just how fast the time goes by and so I want to enjoy each moment with my little ones. They are so precious and I am so grateful for them both. They bring so much love and laughter into our home.