First Haircut.

This is my baby. 

This is her crazy two and a half year old hair. 

I debated for MONTHS (literally) about cutting her hair or not, and finally, when we were in Maine I decided, yes, it was time!

My mom and I made an appointment and took her to the local salon where her baby hairs were cut off and she was transformed into a big girl!

She was really good, and even though she wasn't feeling well and had a cough she sat really still and tried to do everything the stylist asked her to.  She thinks her new haircut is pretty cute!!!



Wedding #1 Ben & Rachel

We were lucky enough to attend my cousin Ben's wedding the weekend that the kids and I flew out to Maine.  He and his wonderful new wife, Rachel are such a  cute, fun couple and I'm so glad that we'll be close enough to them to visit them often as they attend school at BYU-Idaho!

The night before the wedding Rachel's mom, Karen and step-dad, Dave hosted a dinner for all of the family at their house.  Olivia made friends right away with Rachel's little brother, Benson and the two of them hung out at the ice machine for the next hour!  Apparently they both have a thing for chewing ice!  Aren't they too cute??!!??!!

                         

Salt Lake Temple

December 18th, 2010

Dun, dun, dun, dun...Dun, dun, dun, dun......And here is the lovely couple!

My cousin Ben, can you tell he's happy?!?!

(There will be more pictures to come I'm sure when I can get my hands on copies!!!)

The Hubbard Family: 

Uncle Jim, Aunt Donna, Josh, Rachel, Ben and Megan

After the wedding we went and met up with some of our best friends from college, Justin and Michelle who we hadn't seen in 6 years!  It was so good to see them again, catch up and watch out kiddos play!

The Reception

Thanksgiving Point

This was a gorgeous sit-down reception and we had a nice time talking, eating and enjoying the toasts to the bride and groom.  Poor little Olivia came down with a high fever while we were there and after posing for a brief picture she fell fast asleep on her chair!  We had to cancel plans to go out to eat with all of the cousins and went back to our friends house to hang out some more instead!!!

After good-byes, the wedding guests all watched the happy couple escape in their get-away car!!!

We're so glad that we were able to be a part of their special day and that we have such a wonderful new cousin to add to our family!  CONGRATULATIONS Ben and Rachel, we love you!!!!



Christmas with the Grafs

One of the big things that happened during this holiday season was that we flew "home" to Maine for my brother, Andrew's wedding!  It was unexpected because he had just gotten engaged at the end of October and we were thinking of a spring wedding, but alas, the two young love birds wanted to settle into married life, and college life sooner than later, so we bought some plane tickets and enjoyed the holidays and the wedding events with friends and family!

Because of this trip we celebrated a very early Christmas with the Graf side of the family!  Two Christmases are better than one!  We hosted a dinner at our house and mom and dad, Shawnae, Chelsae and Grandma Jones joined us!  We has stuffed pork roast, crescent rolls, cranberry and apple sauces, green beans with cranberries, stuffing and twice-baked potatoes. 

Our sweet little family ~ Christmas 2010

Gift from Aunt Nickie- a gospel play mat with characters!!!

Grandma Graf opens her gift from us- pictures of our family and a candle

             
Chris and I bought this fleece 5 years ago when we were down in San Antonio and I finally bound the edges and made it into a blanket for him!

Mom and dad share in some gift-opening excitement!!!

I also framed some nice pictures for Chris to put in his office

The Graf Gang- 2010

(minus the Bradburys of course!)

Company Christmas Party - Skateland

I'm always finding myself playing catch-up!!!  The holidays were jam packed full of parties, traveling, family and fun!!!

Both mine and Chris' offices had an "Ugly Sweater Party" this year.  Chris and I went to Boise for his company party (at which I didn't take any pictures, but we had a lot of fun) and my office hosted a Christmas luncheon at Idaho Pizza and then we had some good, clean fun at Skateland!  This was the first time either of our kids went roller skating (and the first time in a LONG time for either me or Chris!!!)  We had a great time with friends, enjoyed some healthy competition and topped it all off with a visit from Santa himself!

Here she is!!!  Ready to take on the world (or at least a very small corner of Skateland!)

This is my co-worker, Ivan and the best dictator ever! 

He may be the main reason why I stay employed!!!

(I'm a transcriptionist, don't forget)  The other two cuties are two of his kiddos.

The best picture of Chris in his "ulgy" sweater that I could get!!!

I thought this was a pretty cool pictureof Craig, another co-worker

Craig (therapist) and Cindy (office manager)

Linsey and Craig (therapists AND fiancees!!!)

Justin (front office staffer) and Trish (therapist), also hubby and wife!

Shelby and Rachelle (front office staffer)

Charlotte, my friend of course, and also wife to Jon, my other friend

(who also happens to be a therapist where I work, the person who "got me the job!")

Women of Primary Therapy Source gearing up for a friendly little race! 

I almost won too darn it, but alas!  Jackie was just too fast!!!

Then the whole gang got competitive...I think Jon won this one by a long shot?

Or maybe Justin, I can't remember, but it was a lot of fun!!!

Santa

"What do you want little boy?" 

Livy did not like sitting with Santa. 

She had her eye on the candy cane though and got in there just long enough to grab it and go!

These two really made me laugh!  I thought that their ulgy sewaters were so hilarious!

Teresa and Jackie (one of my superiors and also, therapists)

No ulgy sweaters for these party poopers but we let them stick around anyways! 

 

Always a good time when these ladies get together! 

Cindy, Linsey, Marissa (Cindy's daughter), Trish, Rachelle, Tara,

Ashlyn (Tara's daughter) and Jamie (in the front)

MOSTLY the whole gang (we were actually missing quite a few who didin't stick around for the skating after lunch or who escaped during the Santa visit)  The remaining pictured: 

Back:  Cindy, Jackie, Tara, (Santa), Trish, Justin, Jon, Ivan, Jan

Front:  Craig, Hannah (me!), Teresa, Linsey, Jamie