The Riddle Way

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Megan is our AWESOME sitter who has watched the kids for us over the last several years. This summer she sat for us quite a bit and even went on our big family and friends camping trip with us. Well, it is fall and she attends BYU, so we had to say goodbye for the next few months (until she returns for the holidays)...but we miss her so much!

Megan's sister Jordan, Jack, Megan, Owen & Ben

Jordan, Megan and Owen

Megan and Owen

Monday, August 24, 2009

A visit from Monica and Gianna

Monica and Gia took a girls trip to Or. to see us all this last week. It was so much fun but went by way too fast! I miss them so much and little Gia is growing like a weed. For those of you who don't know the story behind Gia's birth, she was truly a miracle baby and my sister is a miracle in her own right considering we almost lost her due to a very complicated and rare pregnancy condition. I feel so blessed to have them in our lives....thanks for the wonderful visit!

My Beautiful sister Monica and gorgeous little Gianna (5 mo.), (I am not biased whatsoever):

Me and Gianna (all smiles):

Ed and Gia (just hanging with her uncle):

Nana and Gia (nana was lovin' her grandaughter time):

Owen holding Gia (mommy supervising):

TIme for a bottle:

Bright eyes (check out those baby blues):

Ben, O and Gia (Ben is so good with the little ones):

The three girls:

Me, Ben and sleeping Gia (so sweet holding a sleeping baby):

Me, Ben and Gia at our luncheon:

Auntie Mel and Gia (she's a great Auntie to all six of her nieces and nephews):

Sweet baby girl:

Smile:

Sisters (are the best, I'm so lucky to have these girls in my life):

Sisters (in our new pleather coats at a steal...yes, we all bought one):

Jack and Gianna (she does not look too comfy):

Mel and G having some snuggle time:

Monica and Gia before bedtime (there's nothing cuter than a babe in jammies):

The coats again, this time in a silly "Angels" pose (we are still goofy after all these years):

Nana, Gia and Monica (my mom was in heaven having all the "girls" together):

Owen helping Gia in the swing:

Jack and Gia (so sweet):

Ben and Gia (the boys just adored her):

Owen warming up to Gia (he was not too sure at first since she is a lot bigger from when he first met her, plus he's used to being the "baby"):

Sasa and Gia (very precious):

Ben, jack and Gia (cousin snuggles):

Saturday, August 15, 2009

A trip to the Zoo...

On Friday my mom and I took the boys and a friend (Sam) to the zoo, here are some pics from the day...

Mom and Owen, all smiles...

Jack and Owen riding a tractor in the farm exhibit (yes, they have a farm exhibit)...

Ben and Jack pointing to a brick that has their names on it that we bought them when this portion of the zoo was being completed (Owen was not even a thought at that point)...