Long-overdue ultrasound pictures

How is that for reassuring--a thumbs up!

Proof positive that she's a she.

My little alien baby. ALMOST a peace sign.


And our darling girl's profile.

Our Utah Trip

Back at the end of July, we went to Utah to visit family. It was a fantastic trip, and hopefully will be repeated before too long. Here are some highlights (and by highlights, I mean the only pictures that I remembered to take:

Penelope getting ready for a hiking trip with Michael. She knows she is about to go somewhere super fun...

An apron I made for Camryn. All by myself.

One of the two stuffed bears I made for Tamsin and James


Camryn with one of said bears


James! What a sweet boy!

At the park with Michael's brother, Dave

The girls were so popular with the kids at the park. It was pretty cute. Dave's family was there, too, but somehow I don't have any pictures of them.

My friend Kim and her adorable girl, Avilynn. We got to hang out at Ikea, which everyone knows is the REAL happiest place on earth.

It was a great trip. We got to see lots of family, we went to the annual Taylor Family Reunion, I swam in the frigid Provo River, Michael went on lots of fun hikes with the girls and my brother Steve, I got to spend some quality time with my amazing SILs, and I got to visit with some of my very best friends from college. Hopefully, we'll make the trip out next summer with our new arrival!

How Michael is like Danny DeVito...

Michael is my very own renaissance man. Since moving out here in May 2009, Michael has worked as a commercial painter, technical writer, Census supervisor, jury foreman, quail farmer, and my private contractor.

The above should tell you that Michael has been understandably busy. Following are just a few of the projects he has been working on.

Replacing the retaining wall in the front yard:


Raising quail (including building their multi-level hutch):

Taking an ash bath--their favorite pastime

Checking out their digs

The "fruit" of his labor

Tending the dogs:



Raising vegetables in our garden (actor portrayal):

Tearing down and replacing our siding and windows:


Ripping out our brick hearth and wood burning stove:

(Thanks Dad, Colin, Nathan, and Nate Ashby for helping Michael remove the stove!)

Next on the agenda: painting our house!!!

We have brought in a contractor to scrape down our popcorn ceilings and re-texture them (it was soooo much cheaper than we expected, and he had all the equipment for re-texturing), and as soon as he finishes, Michael will have yet another project to tackle when we get back from our Thanksgiving trip to Arizona (thanks again, Brent and Susan! We can't wait!!!).

What a talented man I married!

Halloween

I know it's been 3 weeks, but here are the pictures from Halloween. We went as a pumpkin and a farmer.


And, yes, I matched a 14-month baby. And, yes, we were two of the only adults dressed in costume at our ward Halloween party.

Can you believe this baby?

I am in love with little Wy.

Wyatt Cooper Taylor

Isn't that just the greatest name?

Welcome little one! You are coming into an awesome family, with an amazing big brother and two fantastic parents. Not to mention the bestest aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents.

Welcome to the Family!

The newest little Mr. Taylor arrived today, just before 2 pm, weighing in at a respectable 6 lbs 9 oz. and 18 1/2 inches. Baby and mama are both doing great. Go here for some great pictures.