Christmas Eve and Christmas

Brie opening her pjs



Lyn and I in our pjs



Jake and Mikes pjs

Brie and Daddy



Brie opening her first gift



Bries cash register

Brie with Nana

Brie showing Mommy her baby

Daddy was trying to get the baby out of the pckg. not fast enough

Daddy and his helicopter

Mommy and clothes

Bries Christmas dress

I worked Christmas eve day then was off at 3pm. We showered got packed and Grandpa and Grandma Nestler, Uncle Jake, Aunt Lyn and Hunter came over. We opened Christmas pjs and headed to Great Grandma and Grandpa Wellards. Where we ate some food spent time with family until 8pm. Then Mike, Brie and I headed to Nana and Papas house where we ate again, watched a movie and played.

Christmas morning Brie woke up about 8am we got everyone up then started opening presents. It was only our little family, and Nana and Papa so it was pretty relaxed. I handed Brie her first gift and she didnt quite know what to do at first so Papa helped while the rest of us recorded or took pictures. I grabbed the clothes box so Brie was excited but it was short so I quickly grabbed another gift for her to unwrap, must be my luck, more clothes lol. For sure the next one would be a toy and was Brie got a cash register and baby which she loves.

We then went to church which seemed so fitting and we loved remembering what Christmas is really about. It made me so grateful for what I have in my life, a loving husband and daughter in which my life would not be complete without. Our journey we have in front of us and the opportunity we have to expand our family. In moments like this I have to think of my wonderful friend Julie and her family at this time, sometimes we really don't know how life can change in a moment. For this we live everyday to it's fullest and remember to tell each other how much we love each other.

Christmas night we came home and opened our gifts at our house and Brie opened her kitchen. Grandma and Grandpa Nestler came over and watched then we watched a movie.

We had a wonderful Christmas thanks to all of our family and are so grateful for everyone.

Family Time in SLC

Brie and I standing in front of the store Pappa built.

Brie and I sitting on santas chair

                                                 

Brie's first time seeing santa, she didnt cry.

Pappa and Brie standing in front of pappa's store

Nanna standing in her bakery.

Bries piggys in the mirror before leaving for SLC

Brie and Amaya holding purses with babies.

Great Grandma Marlene and Grandpa Keith

completely wiped out from all of the fun

We had a fun weekend, On thurs night Brie and I went to Pappas and Nanas ward party where Brie saw Santa. It was a little odd standing in line to see Santa surrounded by kids and they just kept looking at me like "aren't you too big for this". Granted I felt the same way but had to keep telling myself I was doing this for Brie. She went right on  Santa's lap and just looked at him, he gave her an orange and candy cane which she enjoyed. We saw Pappas store he built for the party and painted. soo cute. We also saw Nannas bakery with really cute designs. Brie had fun.
 Friday morning Brie, Nana and I went to SLC and did some shopping. (note to self taking a 16 mos old isnt as fun as going alone). Brie was pretty good but got tired of in and out of the carseat. We found her some cute clothes and stopped at the mall. Driving was crazy and sometimes I didn't know where the road lines were, not sure if I'm cut  out for city driving. Then we stayed at Shari and Rhandies where Brie loved playing with Jaycee and Amaya.
Saturday Jaycee, Nana and I ran to a few stores in Jordan Landing and then got back to Sharis where we left to the Mitchelle's house. It was great to see all of the Mitchells and Stocks and we got to eat pizza and catch up. Then we met Grandma Marlene and Grandpa \Keith at Golden Corral. That night we got to stay at Uncle Shanes parents house where we had our own little space and bathroom, and got to stop and eat Neilsons Custard. Yummy
Sunday We got to meet all of Nanas side at Chuckarama and it was nice to catch up with everyone. Its amazing to see everyone grow and see how they are doing. The only ones missing were Derek and his family, Ricky, Danny and Uncle Mike. Overall we had a fullfilled weekend.

16 mos old



Brie loves to play with phones and says Hi



She loves bananas and to feed herself

This just shows her personality



Brie loves to try to put on her socks



She loves to try her shirt too

                                                

  Brie is now 16 mos old and is getting more and more independent. she makes us laugh every day. Here are some of the things she is doing now. She loves to try to dress herself and can now tell us no or yes if she wants something. She loves to stand in the fridge and point to what she wants to eat. She loves to feed herself and can talk for hours. She doesn't like hats or putting on her coat.  She is finally in some 12-18 mos clothes and just moved to size four shoes. She is also about 18 lbs.

family Pictures

Nana and Papa with their Grandbabies

Mommy, Daddy and Brie

Uncle Derek Aunt Kerry and Jaz

Auntie and Uncle Shane

Nana and Papa

The whole family

        We decided it would be fun to do a family picture on Sat 11/26/11