Moab Utah

At 9 days old, Avery Lyn got to take her first road trip! We went with the Bingham's to Moab Utah! This is a picture of the whole gang at Delicate Arch, one of the most famous arches in the park.

This is the view from Dead Horse lookout. Breathtaking.

Planking!

This is in front of Corona Arch. The people on the top of the arch were getting ready to jump off...they are absolutely crazy!

Courtney-ing.

Our little threesome! Josh carried Avery every step of the way on both of the hikes that she and I came on. What a stud! We figure that we better start Avery hiking young as we hope it will be something that she will grow to love as much as we do.

Josh and his bike overlooking the Colorado River. So beautiful. Everyone loved the biking that they did in Moab! Can't wait to go back so that I can try!

What a handsome young fella eh?

Avery got hungry just as we were getting to Delicate Arch. No better time to nurse! I believe it was my dad who gave this picture it's caption... "Nature's curves"

On the trail. Safe in Daddy's arms.

What a great trip!

The Arrival of Avery: Our Little Angel

After a long night, Josh and I were so excited to welcome our sweet little angel Avery into the world. She is the most beautiful little girl in the whole world and we love her more than we could ever express! She is perfect in every way. This is the blue bow picked out for Avery by her proud Papa!

Feels so good to stretch!! This is the same position Avery assumed the minute she arrived. Here she is hanging out with Dad in the nursery, getting all cleaned up!

Avery loved getting her hair washed for the first time! This is still one of Avery's favorite things. Josh loves to brush Avery's hair every night before bed. It helps her to relax, and it makes me cry everytime I see it.

Daddy's girl!

The first time I got to hold my sweet angel. I cannot describe the love that I felt as they placed Avery into my arms for the first time. Every day for nine months I had looked forward to this moment when I would meet the little girl I had been thinking about and praying for constantly. It was better than I ever imagined. I love her so much!!! Avery was very alert for these first few minutes. It was amazing to look down into her little blue eyes and see her looking up at me. I fell in love instantly!

First few minutes!

Strange new world

March 20, 2012 at 8:46 AM

6 lbs. 9 oz

18 inches long

Healthy and as beautiful as can be!

Avery Lyn, WE LOVE YOU!!!

Temple Square 12/2011

Annual trip to Temple Square to see the lights. It was freezing! We are so blessed to live so close to so many temples. We are so grateful for the temple and all that it means for our families!

This night was the first time that someone I didn't know asked me if I was expecting. We all got a good laugh out of it because I was so bundled I didn't think anyone could tell.

Thanksgiving 2011

Dad shot a fox! It was pretty cool looking....except for all the fleas....

Dad took us shotgun shooting! It was a BLAST! We had a really good time.
It was something neither one of us had done for a long time.


Putting up Christmas lights! So pretty...while they worked.

Benjamin and Uncle Josh taking a snooze. So precious.

Thanksgiving day walk/run to the infamous flag pole at the cemetary. What fun! My belly is starting to show more and more.

BYU Football

We got to go to the BYU football game as a family. We had such a great time! And thanks to Rex for taking us upstairs to see the boxes. What a view! (November 2011)

Jacob with two BYU cheerleaders! Thanks Kiley!

It's a Girl!

This is the video of the gender announcement party we had for Avery (November 2011). We were so thrilled to find out that we would be having a little girl!

Halloween 2011

We're hicks. I guess. Ha. Josh got a couple of John Deer hats at a career fair at BYU so we decided to put them to use. You can't really tell from this picture, but Josh is also sporting a lovely mustache. He sort of looks like a pedifile...

We had a great time at Adobe's Halloween Party. Josh and I were joined by Courtney and Landon, and Kellen and Annie.

Buzz Lightyear! We kind of felt like we were at Disneyworld...

This is Kellen with the tarantula...it was really big. His costume is pretty awesome!

Landon and Court with the boa constrictor. As Courtney was distracted with the snake, the circus man put the tarantua on her head! We all thought this was why she was digging her face into Landon's chest. Come to find out...she didn't even know it was on her head! Ewwww!

Court and Landon with the snake.

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