Christmas 2010

Our first Christmas as a family of four happened all too fast! Bailey was born the fifteenth, we had a Curtis get together and my sister in law Amber had her baby boy on the nineteenth, then there was Christmas eve where we traded gifts with my brothers and sisters and the little cousins. I didn't even attend all my extended family Christmas get togethers because I didn't want to take Bailey into such crowded situations but that would've made it fly by even faster. The most important part was the miracle and blessing of having our new addition Baby Bailey with us. We just love her so much and she brought such a special spirit with her to our home. It was actually mine and Jon's first Christmas morning by ourselves. Every other year we have been in Canada or at my parents home. First thing in the morning we woke Bentley and Jon brought him down the stairs to see what Santa had brought. He was just staring at everything and we had to force him to start opening his stocking and presents. Once he got started he caught the hang of things quickly. He is like his mom and would put each piece of wrapping paper in the garbage before opening another gift. I just have to laugh at that. He was so fun to watch and loved all his new toys, books, and puzzles. His favorite gift was his new bike. He loves to ride it around the house. Little Bailey was a sweet little angel and just slept most of the time. After Bentley was done Jon and I traded gifts and then we got ready and headed over to my parents. We also had dinner at my Grandparents and the boys played football while the girls visited. I am so thankful for family and for the Christmas season. I am thankful for the gospel in my life and for the opportunity to have such special spirits in our home. Happy New Year to everyone. May it be a good one!

Our first Christmas with our little angel Bailey. Just 10 days old

Bailey and I. I was helping her open her presents:) Next year should be really entertaining with her one and Bentley almost 3.

Bentley was so fun to watch christmas morning
Our Family at my parents home christmas afternoon! Thanks for all the great gifts mom and dad! And for the yummy breakfast.

Grandma and Grandpa Curtis got her a glow doll. Bentley has one too and they are so wonderful. They calm babies as infants and now Bentley uses his as a night light or to put him back to sleep if he wakes up in the middle of the night. I love them!

Bentley opening the toy trucks Grandma and Grandpa Curtis got him. He loves dump trucks and loading them up just to dump whatever it is out.

Jon checking out the new running shoes he got to make sure that santa brought the right ones:)

Bentley and Bailey under the christmas tree Christmas morning in the their matching christmas pj's

Bentley showing Bailey his new toy chest. Kids make christmas so much fun

Bailey with her first Christmas gift! My mom has a similar picture of me 26 years ago on my first Christmas!

Bentley got the hang of opening presents by the third gift.e loved it and was so neat putting each piece of wrapping paper in the garbage. Lets just say it took awhile to open presents.

She looked so cute in her matching reindeer footed pajama's with Bentley.

Bailey with her stocking that was way bigger than her!
Bentley checking out his new toy chest!

The dogs even got a treat thanks to Jon! the bones were as big as Maverick

Bentley with his stocking Christmas morning!

Bentley taking inventory of the stockings Santa left

Giving cousin J the present you got him.

Cute little pajama's Trent and Becky got you.

Love those plump red lips!

Getting ready to get her into her Christmas pajama's

Sweet tiny little girl.

checking out the gifts Christmas Eve. Bentley didn't even try to touch the presents until that night he reached under the tree and tried to open one.

bentley and bailey Christmas Eve. He loves to hold his little sister

Bailey staring at grandma Curtis.

All the boy cousins teaming up on Uncle Kevin and wrestling him. Bentley loves to play wrestle. His uncles are so good to play with him.

Great Grandma Curtis holding Bailey

Great Grandpa Curtis holding Bailey girl.

All the cousins and Uncle Collin eating a delicious meal made by grandma Curtis

Bentley loves to jump whether it's on the trampoline or just standing on the ground. He will jump all around and is getting big muscles on his legs from it. I wish I had that energy!

My handsome liitle boy

Cousin Brody

Cousin Annabelle. Belle likes to be called Night Fury

Bentley loves playing any sport and so far uses both left and right hands interchangeably

Cousin J. Bentley's partner in crime. The noise level rises significantly when these two are together!

Cousin Rex

Cousin Tate. He is so good with the little kids and including them.

Bentley can entertain himself for hours playing outside.

Mommy giving Bailey girl kisses.

Daddy giving Bentley kisses

Our family on the sunday before Christmas at the Curtis get together!

Bailey in her first real outfit.

Jon and Bentley the Sunday before Christmas

Bentley was so good not to even try and open any presents before Christmas, but he she loved having his picture taken in front of the tree!

We need lots of napping with this cute little angel over Christmas break!

December Recap #2 New Baby!

Love this little Girl! Such a blessing

Uncle Chad holding you. He and his wife are due with another daughter in March.

All nice and calm after her bath. she loves them.

Little Princess

first Bath at home. Bentley likes to be right there helping. He does not like when she cries and wants to help her so he gives her hugs and kisses.

Grandpa Curtis holding you.

Bentley loves giving her kisses. He is already such a great help and good big brother.

Such a Joy and a great baby!

So tiny in her new crib at home.

Little princess saying goodbye to the hospital.

Ready to go home. so little in her car seat.

Our sweet Bailey June Anderson. 6lbs.5oz and 18.9 in. long. Born Dec. 15, 2010 at 11:28 am

Jon checking out the hospital bed.

love my little angel

Two handsome boys. When Bentley came to meet Bailey for the first time he seemed all grown up to me. Where did my little baby boy go? He was sweet with Bailey and excited to meet her.

We are so lucky that your Aunts, Uncles, and cousins on the Curtis side were able to come meet you. Annabelle was more than excited to meet you and have another girl cousin.

Your "Aunt" Jade came to see you Bailey and she brought you a balloon and mommy some yummy treats.

My mom brought Bentley, Heidi, and Collin down to see Bailey. They were all so smitten with her.

Cousin Brooke came to visit as well. She was able to hold you since you were so light!

Grandma Curtis holding you.

Proud mama!

Our little family of four!

After her first bath.

First Bath. She loves having her hair washed.

proud Daddy with his princess. Jon said "now I know what it feels like to fall in love with two girls"! I thought that was so cute.

Bentley has a huge love of music and loves "playing" the piano

We have had an extremely busy and exciting December to say the least. My due date was Dec. 21, but I was able to be induced on the 15th instead. It was actually set for the night of the 14th but the hospital was too packed so after waiting a sleepless night they called us at 5:00 am and said to come in. We had my family take Bentley and off we went. I didn't know what to expect being induced, but everything went really smooth and after Dr. Beck broke my water Bailey came shortly after. I only had to push twice and out she came. The doctor had her wave to me and gave her to me immediately. I had never seen anything so beautiful... other than when I had Bentley of course:) With Bentley I didn't get to hold him right away but with Bailey I did and it made the experience that much sweeter. I couldn't hold back the tears of relief, joy, happiness, gratitude I felt for this little baby girl. She is truly a blessing and I feel so greatful that everything went well and that she is healthy. she is such a good baby and nursed right away. Jon was just as touched by the new spirit in the room and he said he now knew what it felt like to fall in love with two girls. I thought that was so cute. She is such an angel and cute as can be. We were shocked at how small she was, just 6lbs.5oz and 18.9 in. long. She also had a head full of dark, soft, feathery hair. She is perfect in every way and we are lucky to have her in our family. Bentley was so sweet with her right away. I can tell he is already protective of her and loves to help me tend to her.