Just a few cute pics

It's hard to write this because today has been AWFUL, but for the most part Claire is the BEST BABY. I know she came to us with a sweet, easy-going personality, but I also attribute some of her "easiness" to Baby Wise. I am %100 converted. :) And I am %100 in love with our sweet, squishy, adorable, little baby girl.

Christmas 2009

One of our Utah Christmas traditions is to go sledding "up the canyon". Pictures just can't do it justice; it really is so beautiful.

We "finally" got a Wii. FINALLY we are not "the only people in the whole world" (according to Bryson) who don't have a Wii! It was a fun Christmas - although not much of a surprise.

Thanksgiving weekend we also gave Allie and Abbey their first EARLY morning Black Friday, took a trip to Santa Fe, saw A Christmas Carol in 3D, and blessed Claire (in the dress my Mom made out of her wedding dress for MY baby blessing - pretty cool).

Wow, it's been a while...

I guess I haven't put anything on here since Claire was born. Oops. Things have been pretty hectic. So, here is some catch-up:

THANKSGIVING
It was so fun to have Mom and Dad Steiny and Allie come down for Thanksgiving. I loved cooking in the kitchen with my Mom and sis. (Notice the ADORABLE aprons on Abbey and Allie from my SIL, Amy... Thanks Amy! We LOVE them!)

Baby Claire. A few more pics...

Welcome Baby Claire

Last Thursday (October 8th) we welcomed our new little Claire into our family. She is beautiful and sweet and soft and cuddly - and still sleepy - yea. :) The labor and delivery went really well - as far as things like that go :) It took a little while to get things started, but once she came, it was fast. (She ended up being delivered by a Dr. who just happened to be walking by in the hall!) The other kids are really excited. We have to set the timer to alleviate problems of fighting over who gets to hold her. Parker has become much more vocal and demanding, but that will hopefully mellow a little bit as time goes on. We are so grateful for the miracle of her new life, for her good health, and for the profound blessing of family.
Here are a few pics!