Mirra's Blessing Day

Mirra was blessed on October 10th 2010. Marty's parents and my Dad were able to come and participate. It was far to travel and we appreciate the sacrifices they made to be here. Mirra's dress was made by her Aunt Becky. It is beautiful! Thank you Becky. It was such a special day not only because Mirra was blessed, but my close friend Deanna was blessing her baby the same day. I feel honored to have a worthy husband who holds the priesthood and can bless my children. It was a memorable day.

Parfait

Ever since we went blueberry picking back in July Jack's preferred breakfast dish is parfait. He asks every morning for it, but consistently forgets what it is called. Celie gets annoyed and yells parfait Jack, parfait! He doesn't get it every morning, but when he does he savors each bite taking about an hour to eat breakfast (which is why he doesn't get it every morning). Silly boy.

Parfait
granola cereal
any yogurt
frozen blueberries on top . . . yum!

Jack's 4th birthday came and went. I didn't get any pictures. My camera battery was dead :( He was a good boy. All he asked for was a chocolate cake. I can do that! He got to play with a friend the next day too. Happy Birthday Jack!

Thanks for the birthday pics Cassidy!

Beautiful Utah

We finally have lovely weather here! The kids and I spend many mornings outside now and we are loving it. It does, however, remind us of home and now I am getting homesick. I love Utah's beautiful landscape. This picture was taken near my in-laws. So gorgeous.

More kids pictures

I finally got a new computer and everything is much faster and easier! I had fun putting these pics together. Celie started school and the kids are growing fast. Mirra is 3 1/2 weeks already and a big girl, probably 10 lbs by now! We are getting ready for her blessing day on October 10th 2010. Family is coming and we are so excited.

Mirra Allie Allsop

WELCOME BABY MIRRA!

Finally she came!

Born on August 17, 2010
At 10:13 a.m.
Weighed 8 lbs 10 oz
Measured 19 inches long

We are doing well. Thank you for all of the kind emails, gifts and letters. We are excited to have Mirra a part of our family.

Kids and Mirra at the hospital

Mirra in dress made by Marcia

Mirra in dress made by Marcia

Celie and Mirra

Celie and Mirra

Mirra in Celie's blessing dress made by my Aunt Marcia Robinson

Mirra and flowers from Daddy.

Mirra in baby blanket from Grandma.

Mommy and Mirra minutes after birth.

Our friend Becca and Mirra pretty in pink.
After Mirra's first sponge bath.

I can't believe we have 4 wonderful kids!

My little swimmers

The kids have really gotten good at swimming this summer. I think we have gone more this summer than any other. Celie and Jack dive to the bottom now (as long as they have their goggles). Jett follows their lead by dipping his face in every once in a while. We only did a few swimming lessons, but it sure paid off. I hope they will keep their skill and interest throughout the year. All three will go down the big slide now. Many evenings Daddy would take them to the pool as soon as he got home. The kids have cherished those times. What a crazy fun summer

Don't cross me

Ignore that "Who's Coming" side bar picture of baby reading "Baby is here" well baby is not. Those tickers are worthless. I need a crane to help me roll over in bed now and I have had contractions every 10 to 15 minutes for the past few weeks. Why do we have due dates anyway. I told myself to not think about the due date, but it is unavoidable. I am much more impatient this go around. I did have my parents in town to distract me last time. That did help. I am missing my mom now. She is probably hogging my little one all to herself up there and not letting the baby go. Let it go!!!

My kids

Jett and Celie

Brothers - best friends.

Celie doing one of her beautiful, on the spot dances.

This handsome smile is what greets us every evening when Daddy comes home, cranks on the music and cuts a rug with the kids. All three kids beg to be swung around by Daddy. I have the best husband in the world. He lives life to the fullest and loves with all his heart. I love you hun.

Celie decided to start doing her own hair. It has been like this for many days now. I am trying to teach her how to match colors and use sparingly, but I think it will just come with practice. She says she feels beautiful. I think she is. I am proud of her being so independent.

This is Jett's Birthday cupcake. What a big boy he is now.

I didn't have a battery charger when we had our good friends the Larsen's over for the 4th of July week end. This is the only picture I took. These kids had so much fun together. They only see each other twice a year at most, but they played together so well like they were together everyday. We went blueberry picking, swimming, to a movie and of course played settlers of catan (one of my favorites). It was a fun holiday. Thanks Larsen's! We love you guys.