New Year's Eve Party

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My parents hosted a New Year's Eve Party today. We had a lot of fun eating, playing, and talking with one another. We missed my grandparents and Karen who were not feeling well. It was a great way to spend the last day of the year.

A Year in Review 2011

January: Natalie turned 28
February: Ryan turned 26
March: Natalie and Carter went to the Bean Musuem for the first time
April: Carter turned 1 and Ryan graduated from BYU
May: Natalie and Carter made their first trip to Portland,OR with Ryan for Kyle and Christine's wedding
June: Ryan and Natalie celebrated their 3rd anniversary and we moved into our new apartment
July: We went to visit family and friends in Ohio and Wasington DC
August: Our first overnight guests in our new place; Ryan's parents, Blake, and Tracie and her kids
September: Carter attended his second season of BYU football and loved it
October: We went to Wheeler Farm for the first time and took our family pictures
November: We celebrated Thanksgiving with the Hendricks side
December: We celebrated Christmas with the Braswell side

Carter's great Personality

Carter playing with Ryan's hat


Carter listening to music with Laura's headphones


Natalie and Carter


Carter is a very funny little boy who loves to make us laugh. He has learned so much this past month including counting to 4 and he knows his colors for the most part. We just love having him around.
PS These pictures are for Rachel and Ryan. We wore our new shirts today.

Merry Christmas

We started our Christmas morning with some yummy buttons and bowknots.
Then we opened our stocking gifts from Santa:


Then, we went to church:


We came home from church and had a amazing Christmas Dinner:


Then, we opened all of our presents:



Then of course, we played with toys:

We ended the night by talking to far away family members:



We had a wonderful Christmas Day!

Christmas Eve

Carter got books from Rachel and Ryan

Ryan got long underwear from Lance

Natalie got a donut maker from Robyn

Carter reading his books:


Each year of Christmas Eve, my family opens the gifts that we as siblings give to each other.

I'm so glad when Daddy comes home

Last night, Ryan came home after being gone for 3 1/2 weeks. He was at a class in Huntsville, AL for work. We are glad to have him home again.

One Week to GO

We hope that everyone has a great week before Christmas. We are excited about the up coming holidays.

Carter and Emery

Today,Carter got to play with Emery. He loves Emery a lot. He loves to give her love and make her laugh.

Carter and the Camera

This is a movie about life through Carter's eyes.

My Funny Carter

Last night as I was getting Carter ready for bed, he found his coat and bought it to me and told me he was cold. He wore his coat around the house for about 10 minutes. He is a very funny little boy.

Temple Lights

Tonight, I took Carter to see the lights on Temple Square for the first time. He loved hanging out with Eric and looking at the different colored lights. It was cold but we had a good time.

Trim the Tree

Sunday night we decorated the family tree at my parent's house. Carter loved helping out and loves the tree.