Jane Taylor

My beautiful sister-in-law, Rachel, came to visit all the way from Cambodia with her two babies, Jack and Jane. We had SO much fun with them, I was sad to see them go back! but we did manage to do a quick shoot with Jane! she turns one soon. Isn't she the most beautiful baby?! I love her!

Its a new year! and were starting off cold!

In trying to be a fun mom, even though it is way too cold for humans to exist unless under some serious snow suits, I bore the January weather and headed out for a snowman making! The girls could not get enough of the white stuff, they lay in it, and eat it, and try to smell it, and throw it around. I do remember a time in my youth where I actually enjoyed playing in the cold! but I did enjoy seeing the excitement on my girls faces as the snowman got bigger and bigger. He turned into a she, Bella named her Lola!

Gem No. 3, A BOY!

It's a BOY! I still can't wrap my head around what you do with a boy, but I am sure I will figure it out in time. I had a feeling it was a him, and I was right! We were able to get in on Christmas Eve to find out the sex. Ben and I were so thrilled! It was the perfect Christmas gift to see the little guy stretching and kicking and yawning!
yes, I already have a massive belly!

what Christmas looked like

It was perfect! Bella woke us up at 7:00am by saying, he came, Santa really came! and ran down the stairs. Ben and I woke up Coco that had climbed into bed with us at some point and informed her of the reality of the day. We watched girls light up with excitement! Santa did come, and brought all the right gifts!, Grandma made special the Raggedy Ann dolls, I made Ben a mustache pillow for his man room, Ben made a fantastic Breakfast! and the girls were finally able to place the Baby Jesus in the manger! We then packed up and headed for New Mexico to visit Grams and Peeps and all the cousins!

Bella's preschool program

Her preschool is a great one, she's been learning all kinds of things, in particular, taekwondo! and during their Christmas program, they showed off their moves! afterwards the (REAL) Santa came to visit and give gifts! Olea thought she was one of the preschoolers and anxiously hopped up on Santa's lap. She wasn't going to leave without letting him know once again her desire for a barbie and mermaid! Bella, a Moxie girl, and Ariel!



This gem of a photo is a gift the parents were given along with a hand made mug by Bella from her school. Can you believe how stinking cute this is? it was so funny when Bella looked at it, she kept saying but why is my chin like that?

Merry Christmas!

While Staying at my moms, I knew I had to get a Christmas card made. I usually like to find cute outfits for my gals, but since we were way out of town, I dug through their suitcase and this is what came of it. I meant to send out cards to everyone, but through the move I somehow lost my big address folder. Imagine that! So here is wishing you all a very Merry Christmas! and if you want one, send me an email with your address, and I will mail one off!

This top one is the one I used for the cards. I just love their expressions!

A couple of silly ones, I want to remember!

new baby Rohme

This was a short and very sweet photoshoot! I can't even handle how cute and tiny he is! next shoot we will get him with Mom and Dad!

The gift of ART

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Sledding

We went sledding with Ben and Jessie, Adam and Olea. It felt like ten below, and we lasted about ten minutes, but ended with a nice warm curry dinner at our home prepared by my wonderful husband!:)
Ben, Adam, and Benny throwing snowballs.

Olea and baby Lavender


This is the closest we will ever come to seeing Ben resemble the dance of Ballet

All the kids piled on Ben

A two week stay at Mom's

My Mom and Dad were so generous to let us stay with them while waiting to get into our new home! We were pampered and the girls were spoiled! Great Grandma Allen was there too, and it was so fun playing scrabble every night with her, she may be the smartest and wisest lady in the world, but I still beat her a couple times!
Grandpa with his horse

Bella watching Grandpa heard the cows

Making pumpkin muffins with Grandma

Waiting


Thanksgiving at the church with the whole family!

My beautiful Sister and her family of boys!

baggins the beast!

The girls favorite afternoon activity, jumping on the trampoline with the neighbors cat in 20 degree weather.


Mom at her craft show! She made the cutest aprons and flower pins! lotion, soap, lip balm... she is amazing!


The girls with santa! coco was all about it!

My sweet Grandma!


We made a ginger bread house! Bella couldn't wait! and Coco just ate the candy then went back down stairs to watch the Wizard of Oz! she LOVES it! oh and Bella lost her other loose tooth, you can kind of see it in this photo.


I wish I would have got a good photo of my girls with their great grandma!

We moved!

I was so sad to leave our home in Provo! we lived here for 6 years, and brought both our baby girls to this home, but I have to admit, the last couple of days I couldn't wait to get out and into new teritory! we did outgrow this house and now its time for a new place!

Introducing Daniel Rohme Scarpino

So much has happened these past few weeks! most importantly the birth of my sweet nephew, Rohme! I like to call him little Italy!
he is so sweet and tiny! and he came a few weeks early, right on Danny and Jan's anniversary, November 22nd. I will be taking some photos of him soon and will post them!

I'm still a blogger!

This is probably the longest I have gone without posting, but I really have not given up! I actually have alot to post once I get the computer back from being with Ben at his studio. We have moved into a new home this past week after spending a couple weeks at my parents. But now I am feeling settled in and wanting to get back into the groove of things! I am posting this from my phone, but I will soon post pictures. I hope everyone is enjoying this Christmas season!