Thursday, December 31, 2009

Our Christmas Break

The month of December FLEW by for me. Obviously I have been busy...incase you didn't notice that I have not posted anything since Thanksgiving:) My parents came to visit from Georgia over Christmas. It was a lot of fun having them here! We also spent some time with Zach's family who were all in town as well. Since everyone was in town we decided to have Zach do Abby's baby blessing on Sunday, December 27th. He did an amazing job and it was a very special day. My mom was so nice and made Abby her own blessing dress and it turned out so pretty. I tried to take some close shots so you can see the detail.





Not sure who messed with the blocks on my mantle that day.....but that should say "believe" in the background incase you are confused:)








No holiday is complete without family rockband sessions. Andrew is obsessed with playing the drums (or dums as he calls them), guitar and singing at the top of his lungs into the microphone.


One night we went with my family and the Hillstead side to temple square to see the Christmas lights. They are so pretty!






I sometimes try to pretend that I am a professional photographer. HA! But seriously, pretty picture eh?





Abby girl all bundled up like a bear!


Andrew went sledding for the first time with Dada and Poppa this break. He loved it!


Our Christmas Tree 2009

My somewhat festive mantle.

One of my favorite parts of Christmas....all the Christmas cards!

And a short update: Miss Abby is now ten weeks old! When we went to her two month appointment last week she weighed in at 12 lbs and is 21 inches long....both of which put her at the 75th percentile. That's my girl! She's filling out quick!

13 comments:

The Rindi's said...

She is so cute!!! I can't believe she is already 10 weeks that really flew by!! You are looking great as well!! I am glad to see you guys are doing well

katie said...

you guys look so cute! abby is ADORABLE. and her dress is so pretty!

Ali said...

you must have used your new camera for those shots...they look amazing! I love the pictures of Abby on her blessing day, so precious! Glad for the update! :)

mattandlesliecogbill.blogspot.com said...

Thanks for posting all the pics! I see a lot of you in her and I love the BELIEVE picture. Too funny! Glad to see you are doing well! I cant believe I am 29 weeks already! We have the room almost done so I will post soon and the name will be......Hutson Kellett Cogbill! Hope to talk with you soon! Tell your parents thanks again-they sent us a very sweet card when my grammie passed away recently. Take care!

Julie Nielsen said...

Loved the update! Abby is so cute. I really think it's time I update my blog and put some pics of my girls. I' m a terrible blogger. Clementine is obsessed with Rock Band too. She won't let anyone else play the drums. She's crazy like that.

callie said...

so so good to see you again katie! just wish we could have had more time...and that i could have seen andrew again. he's such a little man now.

p.s. please come back to the bethesda ward asap. we would love to have you guys nearby.

lauren ann said...

looks like fun.
A) your mom has amazing skills
B) the believe blocks are cracking me up
C) Lets make a new years resolution to hang out more... last year was pathetic

xox

J & J said...

ooo your new camera is quite nice. takes LOVELY pictures.

natalie said...

darling pics!!! loved being with you guys this holiday :)

McKell and John said...

did you get a new camera? Your pictures look extra great! I love all of your cute christmas decorations!! And way to go Donna on the dress, it's beautiful!

lauren ann said...

oh PA-LEASE take the sewing class with me. It's on Thursday nights from 6-730 at Bryant jr high. It would be so fun and such a great excuse to see you every week. I am trying to get lezlie to do it too. Thing about it!

brooke allred said...

Congrats on the baby blessing, she is a darling girl and your mom is quite talented what a beautiful dress!! :)

Michelle said...

Your little girl is beautiful! What cute kids you guys have. Your house looks really cute too!