February's Monthly Party

Last posting for the night and I think I will be relatively caught up.

Just this last Sunday, we had our monthly party to celebrate February's birthdays. Everyone was there with the exception of Brett, Becky, and Micah. We missed you guys!!! Here's a few pictures from around the room. Yes, I know they are dark but they're all I have.

Look at Joni's amazing eyes!!! I thought this picture was going to be one of those goofy pictures. It definitely is not. It's beautiful!!!

We decided to put the two babies together and take some pictures. Aren't they so cute together. Can you believe that Kambry is three months older than Lucas. They are so cute together.

Look at them holding hands. Isn't it cute?? Can you say "Ohhhhhhh?"

Now look at the linked arms. Lincoln looks like a giant next to the two little ones.

Then add Spencer and you realize how fast they change. I wonder what Spencer's looking at. Maybe next time Mom will make sure to get the bubbles out before putting Lucas down on the floor. Spit-up alert!!



Cute kiddies!!!! I love each and every one of them!!

A Long-Awaited Visit

So this post should have been before the post about Mom's birthday. Oh well...I never said I was a blogging expert.

Having teenage nieces and nephews makes it a bit harder to find time to have them over. I got very lucky. The last weekend that the temple was closed for maintenance I struck GOLD!! The stars aligned!! Brittney, Cory, and Zachary come and spent the weekend with me. I had such a great time. They met me at my office and we left from there.

OK, let me explain a short story...As I was waiting for them to make their way from the Joseph Smith building to the Administration Building, I looked out the window and what did I see? Yes indeed, Cory wearing this hat making his way to my building. I hurried and dialed Brittney's number. Cory took it off before coming in. Phew!!!

This picture is great of the three of them!! They were gathered around my computer looking at all the pictures I have taken throughout the years. I would hear things like, "I don't remember that!" and "I remember line dancing at Grandma's." "Look how young you are!" "When was this taken??" It was so funny!

That night, we watched movies and had a great time. The next day, Joni came over around Noon to pick up some shoes from the stuff she's storing here and spend some time with us. We hung out a bit, went to lunch at Sampan, and then came back and played "Loaded Questions."

Joni gave Brittney a fancy hairdo. It was beautiful. The end result was a hairdo that looked like it was straight out of a Jane Austen novel.

I had a few of concerts during the day. It is impressive to watch each of them play the piano. That is all thanks to Tena!!

Here's us at Sampan. Joni and I love this restaurant and we had fun introducing it to the teenagers!!

Joni and Cory decided they would play "Uncle." Guess who won...If you think Cory did, you are wrong. Joni took him down! I think the amount Cory was laughing probably didn't help his efforts! Or maybe, just maybe, he let Joni win to be nice to his aunt. We'll never know.

Here's the group playing "Loaded Questions." Brittney is on the other end of the couch from Zachary. Look how deep in thought Cory is. He's trying to pick up on clues from Joni's and Zachary's reactions. Needless-to-say I don't think he guessed everyone's answers correctly. Zachary liked to put his finger over his lips like that. I think he was trying to hold them still. It didn't work. Zachary has no poker face.

Later that night, we were listening to some music. Cory felt like dancing with someone and poor Zachary was the closest. He became the victim. Check out his face.

After dancing, Cory and Brittney decided to start singing into their imaginary microphones. It was the funniest thing ever. I think it was a bit late and we were all a little punchy!!

It was a great weekend. Thanks Brittney, Cory, and Zachary for coming down. We'll have to do it again very soon! I loved our time together!!

Mom's Birthday

So the Sunday after Lucas was born we all got together "randomly" and celebrated Mom's birthday which was the next day. It was wonderful to see the family all together. I love being with my siblings and their families. It's crazy and it's hard to talk with everyone, but it is so much fun. The strangest stories, the worst jokes, etc. are all shared during this time. Well, here are some pictures from the gathering. Here's our newest addition having a very tough day...

See...he's even doing the "poor woe is me" face. It's so tough to be held and loved on all day! If you're wondering who's holding him, it's Bri. He was having a great time holding one so small. After all, he's very experienced. He's now a grandpa of 4 (almost 5). 

Kambry is starting to be so alert and interacting with everyone. When she smiles, she smiles with her entire face and ears and it lights up the room. She is so cute! Kev was thinking that Kambry was getting annoyed with her overalls. I thought they looked good on her.

Here's Zachary looking so cute!

Tena's turn to love on Lucas!

I finally was able to get a picture of Brian. He's warning me I better not though. Oh well.

Look at Micah. She loves to have her hair straightened. I can't believe how much she changes so fast!! Notice the clips in her hair? She gave a couple to Mom for her birthday. Mom wore them all night. It was so cute!

I know the picture is dark but you can see the clips in Mom's hair!

After everyone left, we took these picture of the three brothers. It was a bit hard being that it was the end of the night but they are so darn cute!

Look at the feet. Lincoln's being on top of each other is classic. If he is standing still, or sitting with his feet in front of him, he always has one foot on the other, so it's funny to see it in this photo. Look how red Lucas' legs and feet are.

Boy oh boy!!!

It's been awhile since I've posted so I thought I would go back to our biggest news (so far) of 2011. The birth of a new nephew is a great way to start the year. Now we have two little babies in the family. It's so much fun!! Two new little individuals to start convincing that I'm their favorite aunt...at least favorite aunt named Alisa.

Lucas was born January 24th. Isn't he so cute?

Janine was a real trooper. I was GREATLY impressed with her. She went in to the hospital early that morning so they could flip him. She went all day with no food. Lucas (referred to as "Jeffrey" all day--RE: "Bill Cosby Himself") took all day to come. He finally arrived that night at 8:08 p.m. With the exception of a little more hair, Lucas looked exactly like Lincoln  when he was born. I can't wait to see how he changes.

It was a great day and I'm so excited that Lucas is here, safe, sound, and healthy! Congratulations Janine and Jason!

Here are some pictures from the next night. Many visitors...full room. It was fun! I brought Jamba Juice for each of them. Look how much Jason enjoyed his...

Yep, that's Lincoln drinking down Jason's Jamba Juice. Luckily, Jason drank a little bit before the grandmas came with the boys. I don't think there was any looking back for Lincoln. He was sucking that Jamba Juice down the rest of the night.

Kevin, Tenille, and Kambry showed up as well. Mom had a great time holding Kambry since everyone else was taking turns holding Lucas.

 

Look at this VERY cute picture of Janine and her oldest boy! Spencer was having a great time and looking forward to feeding, holding, and loving on Lucas.

Lucas stole my scarf again. He walked around the hospital room wearing my scarf. He just loved wrapping it around his neck. Isn't this the cutest picture of Tenille and Lincoln?

Overall, it was a great couple of days!!! Congratulations again to Janine, Jason, Spencer, and Lincoln and their new little addition.