Family a Journey to Forever

Christmas 2011 in WI/ Oesterle Family

2012-01-03T18:59:00.000-08:00

We had a wonderful Christmas. We unfortunately got the flu a couple of days before the holiday weekend. We were just happy it didn't happen while we were visiting Aaron's family. One of the sacrifices you take when you get 30 people to together is to get sick ALL OVER AGAIN. ha ha We had a blast tho! Here is Isabel reading her christmas present from her Granddad Morris. It is a book that he recorded his voice, so it reads to her! She wanted to read it whenever she saw it laying around.

We traveled to Aaron's sister's house in WI. Brooke and Kristian's house. There were 9 kids, 11 Adults in the house for 3 days. It was a full house.

Since everyone was together, we had a baby blessing. Not just one, two baby blessings. Here I am holding Tyler and Nikki's little girl Sophia.

Here is some of the Oesterle crew hanging out together.

There was some snow on the ground for half a day, so we hurried and got the kids out side to play in the snow. It's really sad that this was the first time Isabel has played in the snow this year. There has not been a heavy snowfall this winter yet.

My wonderful boss bought me a Nook for Christmas. Isabel thinks its her IPad. Here she is watching Netflix on it, while the other cousins can't resist to take a peek.

Christmas Eve Grandma O (Aaron's Mom) read to the kids the Nativity Story.

Isabel never passed up a chance to hold her cousin Sophie.

Christmas Eve. The kids all in their matching pajamas. Waiting to drink the magic sleeping potion so Santa can come.

Here are our gifts under the tree.

Here is everybody's gifts under the tree. Santa Came!!

Isabel was still a little groggy, and a little hesitant to unwrap presents, I think it was to do with so many people around.

Christmas morning eager to open up presents

Aaron bought me PEARLS, and 2 necklaces! What a guy. He said the store ran out of boxes, so he wrapped them in Playstation Game CD cases. He likes to throw me off when I open the presents.

This is an Oesterle Christmas! They get so excited when guns are involved!! Here is disappointed Aaron holding his Dad's Christmas Gift.

Here is everything Isabel got on Christmas Day!! Most of them are from Santa.

Here is Drew and Aaron puckered out from opening so many presents on Christmas day!

Here is my niece Brynn I had to bribe her to sit on my lab by giving her my camera.

Christmas is coming

2011-12-18T19:36:00.000-08:00

These are sugar cookies. I was taught at a relief society activity how to decorate the cookies. I was pretty impressed how well they turned out. They look even better in person. Its very time sensitive to decorate them like this.

Drew,Stormi, Kai, and Brynn came down to visit us for 5 days. It was a blast! Good thing we moved into our bigger place!! Drew had testing in a town near us. Kai and Isabel had a blast. They went to our bounce house here, and we were able to go see Sherlock Homes 2. I really enjoyed it.

Dress up

" I'm so pretty I could cry!"

Story Time

Kai's Quotes during his visit:

(When I first got home to see Kai)

Me: "wow Kai your voice is really deep."

Kai: "yeah. I have a cough" (he didn't have a cough)

Kai: "you like my black pants? They are soft and cuddly."

(When Kai first got to our house, and was talking to Aaron.)

Kai: " Your house is really small!!"

(Kai saying a prayer)

Kai: "Dear Heavenly Father... Please bless Isabel won't be naughty anymore. and grumpy."
Kai: "Please bless that my dad will get a job like the Flash."

Kai: " I will miss you Isabel until I see you again."

Thanksgiving 2011

2011-12-18T19:21:00.000-08:00

We went to Waterloo IA at Aaron's grandparents house for thanksgiving. We have been going there since we have been in Ames. We love how close we are to them. Also one of Aaron's uncles moved back to Waterloo, so there are two uncles, and grandparents nearby. Its fun to get together. Brooke and Kristian moved from Oregon this last summer, so they were able to come too. There was 9 kids there under the age of 6. It was pretty loud.

Nikki brought a bounce house which everyone enjoyed.

After thanksgiving dinner, we headed up to Tyler and Nikki's house for the weekend. Brooke and Kristian and their kids came too. The girls went black Friday shopping while the boys stayed home with the kids.

We also went to the mall and attempted to get a picture with Santa. The lady in the picture asked if I wanted to take another with Santa crying too!! ahah it was pretty funny!!

This is Isabel's new cousin Sophie. She was always trying to help her by putting her binkie back in her mouth, or getting us if she started to cry.

What a Ham

2011-11-18T21:57:00.000-08:00

Isabel's quote I shall never forget:

Isabel pulled up Aaron's shirt today while he was laying down on the floor. She asked, "Belly food? Belly food?" while she pulled out the lint from Aaron's belly button! ha ha

The other day she also asked me if I wanted a drink of her coffee in her sippy cup. I asked her where she heard the word coffee, and told her that she is silly, and that we don't drink coffee. Then she said " Mom, I like coffee". Oh geez.. so I found out later they have "pretend coffee parties" at daycare.

Happy Halloween

2011-11-06T18:00:00.000-08:00

We had our ward Trunk or Treat. Isabel had a blast. She was a little cautious with some of the adult costumes, and wasn't shy on taking more than one piece of candy from everyone. She said Trick or Treat so cute. A lot of people wanted her to quote Monsters Inc movie. So she was saying " Kitty!" and "Mike Wazowski." If you can't tell, Isabel was Boo off of Monster's Inc. They don't sell the costume anymore at the Disney store, and there is no pattern for it. So I had to wing it and make it by scratch. I'm actually proud of myself that it turned out so well. I feel like this will be the last year for me to pick her costume for Halloween.

This is our neighbor's little boy, they are both the same age. They have fun playing together, they went to a couple of houses together on Halloween.

Aaron came to Isabel's first day of dance class. Everyone knows Aaron loves to participate in extra curricular activities. ha ha

Family Photos

2011-10-20T21:15:00.000-07:00

We finally got our pictures done!! Iowa weather is so unpredictable. Especially Iowa fall weather. We planned once to go and take them, and there was a wind watch. That wouldn't of worked. I really like the fall colors. Chip Whickham did such a great job! Aaron only let him take 2 poses! I knew we would still get some great pictures! Aaron actually grew up with Chip when they were younger. They are both going to ISU and are in the same ward. Small world.

Cambridge Orchard

2011-10-09T21:12:00.000-07:00

Aaron, Isabel, and I went to an Orchard close by Ames. We had fun, Isabel was a little hesitant at first but then realized it was a blast. The Orchard had a Pool of corn. That's right.. real corn. The corn was at least a ft. deep. She thought it was so funny to bury yourself in the corn, and to fall in it.

Corn Angel

Mini Corn Maze. Perfect size for Isabel.

Right before we left the orchard, Isabel wanted to go into the Corn Pool again. So Aaron went in with her. The camera died, so we didn't get any pictures of that, or the "bouncy pillow". It was this huge blown up trampoline thing. Isabel thought it was soo funny that she was getting flung around. And of course I went on that with her. Since I made Aaron hop in the train with Isabel not thinking that it would be a tight squeeze. ahah. I felt bad after he was half way around the track! Isabel cryed right when they got in, and this couple beside me said " I think your husband is crying in the inside too." ahah it was funny.

They also had behind the train sling shots, you could put apples in them.

This slide was a lot steeper than it looks. You would sit on these perlap bags, and slide down. Aaron and Isabel went down. She actually liked it, and would of gone down again, the line for this thing was horrible. So we past and went on the bouncy pillow.

When we were about to go home it just started to get really hot and busy. We were glad we went in the morning. When we got in the car, we wiped off our hands with baby wipes before we had a snack. I decided to wipe my leg, because it felt like there was a weird film all on my body. The wipe came up dark brown!! ahah It was from rolling around in that corn. We went straight home and took showers. Aaron went to a soccer game, and I made my delicious Lasagna and baked cookies. What a day.

Brooke and Kristian Moved to Wisconsin!

2011-09-15T20:23:00.000-07:00

We went up to visit Brooke (Aaron's sister.) and Kristian and the girls in Wisconsin. They recently moved from Oregon. We were able to just sit back and relax and catch up since we haven't seen each other for 2 years.

Going garage sale hunting! Brooke found a great rocking chair for $20 bucks. Go Brooke! I got 2 painted porcelain reindeer for FREE!!! They reminded me of pieces from my Grandma Holbrook's house. I can't resist Christmas decorations!

Laikyn and Isabel had fun together. They were inseparable.

First SMORE!

Brooke and Kristian have such amiable neighbors, we were able to roast hot dogs, and smores. The kids had a blast. It was Isabel's first "camp fire".

Here are the girls getting high off of sugar!

Aaron was put to work at Brooke's. Aaron told me Drew was the one to pressure him into doing stupid stuff that would result in a serious injury. Same ol' Aaron, can't turn down a dare. "I can paint and balance on the staircase." lol

When is this messy phase going to end? I recently bought her a booster seat. I am trying to stay consistant. She has been eating on a booster at daycare for quite some time now. I'm trying to encourage her not to be as messy and not play with the food. It's painful to just let her eat apple sauce, and spaghetti in the booster seat with carpet on the floor. aah All I remember is going up to see Kai for his 2nd birthday, and how neat and clean he was eating his dinner. Come on Isabel be more like Kai! (Kai is Isabel's cousin.)

Here is Aaron's first project in the Architecture Program. This house actually exists. Its a round house. His team had to make a model of it too. Ill post that later.

Surgery/Nebraska

2011-09-13T19:55:00.000-07:00

The month of July 2011 was pretty hectic. We had to have everything packed by the end of the month because we were moving to another apartment the beginning of August. While trying to pack, I had Sinus Surgery done. Which made me useless for at least a week. Then traveled to Nebraska the last week in July for a wedding reception. (friend of Aaron's.)

Isabel was very sweet, and was very cautious not to bump my nose. ( since it hurt to even sneeze!) Isabel: " Mommy nose ouchy? OOOH mommy has boogers? Let me see!" She would see dried blood sometimes around my nose, and think it was boogers. It was pretty cute how curious she was about my nose. Aaron was such an amazing husband through the whole recovery. He would take care of me, and Isabel and keep the house decent. He was very understanding and caring (most of the time. lol)

It took us 10 hours to get to Scottsbluff Nebraska. Aaron went to college and played soccer in Scottsbluff. He had this one family in his ward there that he was really close to. Irene and Mark Anderson were like his temporary parents while he lived there for 2 years. While we were in Scottsbluff, we were able to stay at their house. Isabel loved the kids, and all the toys!!

Cade and Megan Mulloy's reception. Aaron really loved to see everyone again and to visit with his close friends that he hasn't seen for 3 years.

The day after the reception we went to Cade's parents ranch. Isabel was thrilled to ride the colt.

She was not shy around the goats. She had fun seeing all the animals.

The Andersons

4th of July

2011-07-09T20:38:00.000-07:00

The 4th of July!! What an eventful day! Aaron got up at 6am to help set up for the ward breakfast. He just had enough time to come home and pick us up to go. I made Isabel those cork screw barrettes. It was my first time making them. Holy cow! They take forever to make!!

They had amazing breakfast! I was really surprised, I've been to ones that the pancakes are burnt and everything else you wouldn't touch. This one gave me hope for all the future ward breakfasts.
So I have to tell you about the POOPY SLIDE story. So there was a playground at the park where the ward breakfast was held. There was this TALL tube slide all by itself with its own stairs to it. It made my stomach jump when I got to the top. So Aaron came over to play with Isabel and I. We decided to let her go down. I went up with her, and unexpectedly became the slide guard!! I helped the kids go down the slide. Then after a while something started to stink. Isabel was done, so I decided to go back down the stairs. I saw Isabel from the distance and saw something on her khaki shorts. I asked Aaron to check to see if she had a poopy diaper because the slide started to reek like poop with the 90 degree heat beating on it. Aaron checked. No poop, he smelt his arm that he held her with and smelt her pants. Poop. YUCK! Huge brown stain on her shorts! Someone had a poopy diaper that squished out of their skirt or dress while going down the slide. POOPY SLIDE! So we went home and cleaned her up and changed her into something else. What a great way to start the day!! ahah

Parade! This was Isabel's first parade. She liked it a lot. Aaron and I were prepared to be chasing her around the whole time. Surprisingly she wanted to stay in her stroller with the shade over her. She had an older friend go grab candy for her. She knew she didn't need to move an inch. She had candy, comfortable chair and shade! :)
This picture below reminded me of my dad and I. He always put me on his shoulders pretty much wherever we went. Parades, Festivals, long walks, Carnivals, Disney Land, everywhere. I loved it. I still remember wiping the sweat off his forehead when he carried me on his shoulders when we visited the Timpanogos cave. This moment seeing Aaron holding Isabel on his shoulders made me realize how much my father loved me and still does. Fathers have such a significant role in a family, they are such a huge impact in their children's lives. I love you DAD!

The kids were excited for the parade. (kids from our ward.)

So while we were lighting the sparklers and snakes.. I told Aaron that I should of gone a couple of days ago and bought fireworks, because this is all they had. Then Aaron said " Don't you know Iowa doesn't sell fireworks? Its illegal. Only these are permitted." WHAT? Thats ridiculous! NO FOUNTAINS? NO WHISTLERS? NO SMOKE BOMBS? These were the short crummy sparklers too. Isabel got burnt on the first one, and decided to play with the snakes instead. I kept on trying to get her to try again, but she wouldn't have it. We invited her best friend Dafney to come and play the sparklers, since Isabel didn't want to. The next day I saw a pretty good size welt on her finger. I felt bad! It really did hurt! ahah

Videos of Tumble Bugs

2011-06-28T20:50:00.000-07:00

A whole can of Cousins

2011-06-28T20:16:00.000-07:00

Tyler and Nikki and Eli came down to visit us in Ames. The boys were able to hang out while Nikki and I went to the Aquatic center with the kids. We also went on a double date which was fun. The kids fought, laughed and loved playing with eachother!! ahah They had fun!

Ready for church

We were able to go Hampton, IA to go to the Oesterle family reunion. They had this amazing wooden play ground. It was the biggest playground I have ever seen. She had fun playing with her cousins Beck and Elia Oesterle.

What a Gymnast!!

2011-06-28T19:37:00.000-07:00

Isabel recently joined Gymnastics. (Tumble Bugs) Tumble Bugs is a class that focuses primarily on large motor skills development for the children. She gets so excited when she gets her leotard on. She actually is doing really well in it. The last class the teacher asked the kids to perform their somersault they learned. Isabel was one of the first to volunteer.

I think I let her go on this one! So she was hanging all by her self.

She did really well with the balance beam. I was really surprised.

Here is Isabel still getting Birthday presents!! These are from her Grandparents in Utah.

She still love horses. So here she is trying to ride her barbie horse that she got!!

Isabel 2 yrs old

2011-06-12T17:37:00.000-07:00

Dear Isabel,

You just turned two, and this past year has gone by so fast! You are such a joy in our lives. We are so impressed that you are learning so much everyday! You are such a smart little girl. That can be a good and a bad thing. An example of good: was saying over 75 words at 1/1/2 yrs old. And example of bad: Dafney (her friend) was on Isabel's rocking horse. Isabel was not happy she was on it. So she threw down some movies and toys and said " uh oh Daf.. mess.. clean up." So Dafney got off the rocking horse to help clean up, and Isabel quickly jumped on!

Things you like to do: You like to go on long walks and bike rides. You got a little 4 wheeler, and you are a little frustrated with the steering, but hopefully you will like it even more next year. From last year of being adventurous. This year you are a little more vigilant about the water park, and even regular parks. You like to swing, to the point we get bored pushing you!! :)

Things you like : You love Horses. Anything to do with horses is great. Stickers, movies, stuff animals. You are obsessed with the movie Tangled. We bought you other Disney movies just to keep us sane. You still like your blankets of course. You love books more than anything really!!

Funny things you say: " I see you!" ( while she is spying on you!)

"See ya later" She says " Wow" and " OkAy". She says that way to much because of me. I say "okay" a lot because of work. Another is you tell me who has been naughty at daycare recently. " Mama Kaden naughty.. yeah Kaden timeout." " watch this mum.. watch this!" " Ready! set! Go!"

Funny things you do: You will run up to any dog that you see. You put stuff animals in your time out and scold them! Recently you ride your toy broom like a horse and gallop around, even without the broom. :) You also like to jump on your bed. ( yes we let her do that.) You like to hold the keys after we get out of the car, and open the front door by your self. You always want socks on your feet. It doesn't matter if its winter or humid summer, you love your socks. Especially for bed time. You will remind us to put them on if we forget. We have to tell you to take them off when you wear sandals.

Yes we spoil her!! I couldn't resist! I have always wanted one when I was young. We had a family party.

Fast and Furious!!

Then we also had a party for her at a park with a wadding pool. This pinata was so stubborn. It would not break. I assume everyone had at least 2 turns or more before it broke.

Here is part of the party group!!

Isabel said" Ready set Go!!" before she blew out the candles!

I had to post this picture of my self!! Priceless!! ahha

No one was at the wading pool, but us. Which was so wonderful!!

She had a blast!! Thank you all for making her day so special!!

Family came to Visit!!

2011-05-30T20:42:00.000-07:00

Aaron's parents and sister Sarah came into town to visit us. They stayed the night, and went to church with us and hung out with us all day the next day!! We were able to just hang out and relax, we went to a park too. Isabel really loved the attention!! They also were able to watch the primary performance in sacrament meeting that I accompanied, the song was " I love to see the temple". The ward is having ward temple day in a couple of weeks.

Isabel always ran to Grandpa. Aaron really thinks she remembers them staying with us that week last year. Isabel is making sure that Grandpa isn't wearing a toupee. ahah

Rear shot!

Isabel wanted to show them her stone that she made last year that was placed in the public park. That was so much fun to make and to be apart of making that park so much more memorable!! What a neat experience!

I have to say... Isabel is very fond of Aunt Sarah. She loved to wear her earrings ( Aaron called them belly dancing earrings!) She enjoyed that extra attention.

Here is our updated family picture relaxing on a Sunday afternoon!! Yes that is Aaron that is sitting next to me. TWO more weeks and that beard and long hair is GONE!! That's when he finds out if he got into the Architectural Program.

YEAH!! The Aquatic Center is open!! We went on Memorial day.. surprise surprise! I hate crowds.. but it wasn't that crowded for Tot Time. Then when all ages could come it got packed, but by that time we were almost done!! AND I found a $10 bill on the ground !! lucky day!! ahah
Isabel was a little more hesitant about the water park and slides this time than last year. She did pretty well after an hour or so.

Random pictures:
It finally happened. She got into my makeup. So pretty Isabel. She steals my makeup brushes sometimes!! She is so cute!

We read two books to her at night before she goes to bed. She will remind us too if we want to rush the bedtime routine! :)

Mother's day/ the Zoo

2011-05-30T19:58:00.000-07:00

Happy mother's day!!! I had a great mother's day! Isabel and Aaron got me a bike, with an attachment for Isabel to ride also!! It took her a couple of days to fall in love with it. Now when we get on she never wants to get off!! We got a men's bike so Aaron can ride it to school if he wants. And the seat comes off and on so easily. It's so much fun to have the bike. We have gone to parks that are too far away to walk in the hot weather! It's so convenient. We are blessed. ( Don't worry we did buy Isabel a helmet, just not that day, we forgot!!)

That next weekend was really busy!! Aaron had a soccer game, that he did really well in!! Like always!! Then we went up to Iowa City to see Aaron's grandma(Grandma Shaw), and Uncle John( which is an Architect). We had lunch and went to Iowa's Children Museum. Aaron and I thought it was going to be more of a scientific museum, but it was one big huge playground with different themes. There was a grocery store, with little shopping carts.(Isabel's favorite.) A fake Pizza Restaurant, real size plane and hot air balloon, fake hospital, and so much more.
Then at the end of the 4 day weekend, we went to the Zoo. The same one we went to the year before. Isabel liked it a lot more. She had a lot of fun. I brought some cash for a specific reason.. to ride on the camel. She did not know what to think in the beginning, but she thought it was pretty cool, she got so excited and laughing and jumping after we got off. There was a little camel too right by the gate she was going crazy over! I only had one railing to hold on too, my other hand was holding on to her, so I felt like I was going to fly right off!! It's a pretty rough ride!! aahha

She liked this car alot, it was right by the lion. She just really liked the animals so much more this year. She likes animals so much. I am so glad we were able to go this year.

I had to put these two pictures together!!! The first one was from last year. She has grown up so fast!! I love her tremendously!

The fish went crazy when she fed them!! ahah She liked it a lot too. I think feeding the animals was her favorite!

We did the rain forest at the end!! It was amazing. We didn't do this part last year! I was really cool, actually I think Isabel liked this part the best!! the animals were right off the path that she could chase them, and the waterfall was amazing, and so beautiful! I have always wanted to go to Hawaii just to see and explore the rain forest!! I think it is so neat!

This is on the way home from one of our trips, the Zoo or Iowa City!!

Zoo Videos

2011-05-30T19:57:00.000-07:00

Some of Aaron's School Work

2011-04-28T22:25:00.000-07:00

Tonight I went and dropped off some icecream while Aaron was at school at night. I finally relized and was able to see what he does everynight, and how much stress he goes throught. Also how much determination he has to make these pieces of art. I told him tonight " Wow this sucks." He asked what I was talking about.. I said " That you have to come to this small classroom, with dim lighting and draw at 7pm til usally midnight." Who wants to draw til they fall asleep everynight?? I wouldn't exspecially if its expected of you, and not just a hobby. He had never taken art classes in highschool, he has never been really interested in drawing really in the past. He says its just takes time and determination, and anyone could draw. I think that is true, but I have seen other students pieces similar to his, and they don't even come close. Aaron is really good.

This piece he did last year. I just thought of posting it. They were teaching how to get the observer to look at certain objects on the picture first.

This one was last semester in sculpting class. He was taught movement and 4 dimensional stuff... I don't know really how to explain it!! ahah I'll have to ask him later how to explain these better!!

This one was due right before Christmas. I was helping him hold the pieces together while I was trying to recover from my surgery. He had to cut stained glass, and sauter these pieces together to make the shape of the clay model above. I would kinda freak out everytime he would get remotely close to my fingers while I was holding the glass together. It was pretty hard and time consuming to do this one.

This one was last year when we first got here. He had to make a paper replica of this trowel without using tape or glue. So he pretty much did origami and weaved the whole thing. The Professor really liked it. There is another photo of it a couple photos down.

This one you cant see that well, but its one of his still lifes. He can't take pictures of it, he has to go in everynight to draw it.

Another Still life.

I think this one was from last year. But he sat in the hallway of his design building and drew this!!

The paper " Thing" beside the Trowel is one or two pieces of the pattern of the trowel. They needed to make a " Space container" Definition: a container that holds space. Don't you love art?? ahah Some things are just kinda funny... but interesting.

This one is one of my favorites so far. I think he drew with chalk.

YES he is growing out his hair, and NO I don't have a say in it. He is doing this til he gets the acceptance results for the Architecture program(June). I am so grateful for such a hard working husband, that wants to support his family and procede in a long and stressful journey of college to obtain a great occupation, and a wonderful life!! He does all this and still helps out with Isabel when he is at home!! What a great man!! I am truly blessed. He will be submitting his porfolio this next week to apply for the program.

Minnie Mouse Weekend/ Easter

2011-04-28T21:32:00.000-07:00

We went to Tyler and Nikki's house for Ella's 2nd Birthday Party. The theme was Minnie Mouse. Nikki made matching shirts, and I made the tutus. She had alot of fun. Actally all of us did. The boys went out by themselves while we had the party. Isabel was a little hesitant when all the girls first got there. But she got better.

Look in the background of all the treats and goodies that they got ahold of!!! Isabel really liked the chocolate dipped pretzel.

They got to dress up in necklaces, bracelets, sunglasses, and boas. Isabel denied the boa offer.

Cupcakes, marshmallows,cotton candy, loli pops, white/chocolate dipped pretzels, oreo choc./white choc. dipped cookies. starbursts, tootsie rolls, and lemonade. Whew!

Easter
She woke up with a stroller and a basket of candy.. she was pretty thrilled. She was carrying both of hers, and Aaron/my baskets around while pushing her stroller. She kept pushing chairs, and boxes around. So I thought it was time to get her own stroller.

Easter Dress!! So pretty.

Isabel invited Dafney her best friend down to have an easter egg hunt. They actually caught on and liked it. You can tell by Isabel's full mouth of jellybeans!!

I need to keep our red eye preflash on!! hahh Ignore the red eyes, and I thought it was a good pic. to post!!

Life is always interesting with a toddler

2011-04-17T16:01:00.000-07:00

The last couple of weeks have been really stressful due to my studying, and working, and Aaron having tons of projects due all the time. Hopefully the next couple of weeks, it will die down for at least me, and hopefully Aaron by the end of May. So Isabel has such a personality. She is so entertaining. Like I said before... she loves shoes.. always has to have a pair on. And she is obsessed with the movie Tangled. Everyday for the last 2 weeks when she wakes up, comes home from daycare, and sometimes even when its time for bed she asks " Horsie? Horsie?" The movie has a horse in it. I like this movie, it has tons of music and really good animation and action. She can watch almost the whole thing straight through. I was able to get my weekly chores done because of this Built In Babysitter. Ohwell... sue me!! ahah

Terrible 2's

General Conference was great. It was 80 degrees outside. We loved going outside during the breaks. She is liking to do color with chalk.

I made this tutu.. every little girl needs a tutu.

Isabel and Daf. They ask to play with eachother everday.

Spring is coming.. slowly

2011-03-13T15:44:00.000-07:00

WARNING: Tons of Pictures :)
I know spring is here, but it still is snowing randomly, and its nice for one day, then the next day its freezing. The sun tricks you, thinking its nice, till you are outside for 5 min. then you want to go back inside. Aaron took Isabel to the park play area, and it was packed that day, since every kid is done being inside. Isabel and I decided to go to a park outside later in the day. We lasted 10min I think!! ahah It kinda became a little photo shoot. I felt bad because she was getting so cold, but she didn't want to leave.

Isabel started to complain about the sun being in her eyes. She keeps the sunglasses on pretty well for a 1 1/2 yr old.

Look at those eyes!!

Isabel: "Im freezing!!"

Isabel brings her lower jaw out like her Papa!! :)

Isabel: " Really mom?! Are you really making me sit here??"

Isabel:" You told me to smile so here it is.. CHEESE!"

Isabel is talking in short sentences. I have to remember some of the things she says... Oh she took off her coat by herself and she told Aaron " I did it!!" hahaha Yesturday she smacked my bum and she said to Aaron " I hit mama bum" It was funny!! oh and " I want crackers." She says things here and there she is so cute, and growing up so fast!!

Today was a great day at church, I feel like it has been the best Sunday since she was small. She sat in Sacrament the whole time, and was really good. I would draw animals, and she was identifying them. Aaron and I was really impressed, so was the family behind us, since she doesn't whisper. When the ward would start to sing, she would start to sing soooo loud!! And have these serious expressions on her face ahah it was soo funny!!! I couldn't help not to laugh. Isabel was looking at me like whats so funny?? I was able to listen to the speakers, and plus got to sit in on RS for 15 min inbetween my calling, so it was a great day!!!

Waterloo Again!!

2011-03-13T15:32:00.000-07:00

We went to Waterloo again because Aaron's sister came to visit. She just got off her mission from Argentina. We had a blast catching up! And of course Isabel loves Aunt Chris and Steve's house. She had fun. Then the next day we went and saw Grandma Shaw, and Uncle John in Iowa City. It snowed so much too while we were there.

High heels/ Waterloo

2011-02-06T15:59:00.000-08:00

Isabel got her own pair of high heels. She thought they were the best thing!! She likes to dress up, play with jewelry, and be in tutus. Sorry Aaron, Isabel is a girly girl!! ahah

We went to Waterloo to meet up with Drew and Stormi( Aaron's brother) and the kids. Isa and Kai had fun jumping on the bed. Kai was so excited to play with Isa. Steve and Chris were so nice to let us stay at their house a night so we could be with everyone. Thankyou Uncle Steve and Aunt Chris.

This was the first time seeing Brynn our little niece. She has the biggest pretty brown eyes. She loved Aaron!! she would just stare at him. It was kinda funny. :)

The crew!

Aaron wanted pictures. This never happens so I had to take them!!

Aaron is drawing all the time. This is a project he just started. Its in pencil, so hopefully you can see it. His teacher chooses the best pictures out of all of her classes, then puts them on display! Aaron's was put on display!! Go Aaron!

Getting Colder and Older

2011-01-26T07:52:00.001-08:00

We went sledding with some friends. Isabel liked the toddler sled since it has a break underneath it, so it only goes a certain speed. It was cold, but warmer than the other days that week, so we were happy.

Aaron and his friend decided to try a sled train

I was surprised that Isabel was fussing a little while I took her sledding on the faster sled. Acutally she started to cry.. cry for PAPA!! ahah She will go up to huge dogs, and horses!! but she doesn't like the rush you get when going down a hill, with snow and cold air hitting your face. :) Aaron and I had fun. Aaron was wearing just sweats for pants, but I made him go down a couple times too.

So I turned 25.... oh jeez.. I'm getting closer to 30. I want to have 3 kids by the time I'm 30. I wanted 4 but.. I'm already 25 so thats not going to happen, so I'm settling with 3 before 30. Then I'll have to break my stopping mark to 31-32.

Aaron took me out the night before. We went and saw True Grit. I liked it, it had alot of dry humor. And its good to see some westerns here and there. Then we went to a friends house to play games and talk. We got home and we were exhausted!! I felt so old. It was just 10:50pm. ahah
The next day after church we had chicken fettichinni, and cheese cake, from the cheese cake factory. I thought we had candles.. but we didn't!! So we did matches instead!! Typical student family!! ahah We had so much cheesecake we had to give some away to our neighboors, since Aaron didn't want any, and Isabel thought it was discusting.

New Year Resolutions

2011-01-16T16:26:00.001-08:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Isabel knows how to party!!

Isabel was able to hang out with her dad for a whole week before he went back to school, while I went back to work.

New Year Resolutions:

Aaron: To go a whole week without eating sugar one time this year!! ahah

Mallorie: 1. To be more thoughtful of others' feelings.

2. Be more patient with Isabel

Isabel: Try to convince Papa to let me do Tumble bugs in the summer.

This is Aaron being Aaron!! aha I had to post it. :)

Utah Christmas Trip

2011-01-16T14:22:00.001-08:00

So... Long story here!! Before we left to Utah, I got surgery done in the middle of the month of Dec. I got my galbladder removed. The doctors had no answer why I was having a hard time recovering, more dizziness, and breathing prob. So by the time we were traveling I could eat almost everything, just still a little dizzy and weak.
So our flight got delayed, or cancled on Christmas Eve so we had to stay in an hotel, then we got to my parents house in the afternoon of Christmas day. It was a horrible trip. Once we got there it was great!! We prob. won't fly again for a long time probably.

Isabel really liked her Uncle Jared. She loved all the toys she got, and even the toys I played with and her Aunt Hannah when we were little. Oh and she loved Yaka!!! (yaka use to be my little yorkie before Aaron gave me the ultimatium of "the dog or me.")

She liked to wrestle with Grandma Morris, and get on her bed,and play with her jewelry, and makeup.

Aunt Hannah was a big help. She played with Isabel alot, while I had Bronchitis, and a Sinus Infection, and Aaron getting over something too.

After a few days we switch families and my family in Boise, came down to Utah, so we could see them. This is my brother Rockwell, and Morgan. We all had a lot of fun!! Aaron was able to play DOMINOES with my dad and my Grandpa. Plus they did a movie marathon too!!

Isabel really did love all the attention.

Megan, Rockwell, Morgan

Grandpa Holbrook. Isabel: " I just pooped!! cheese!"

The trip back wasn't that bad, Isabel did really good actually. the flights were shorter, since we were with the wind. Isabel had her own seat this flight!! :)

My Grandma Holbrook made this hat for Isabel for Christmas. She loves it, and wears it alot. I think its easier for her to put on and take off.

Christmas Eve

2010-12-24T10:07:00.000-08:00

We opened our presents on christmas eve, since we were traveling afterwards to utah.

Isabel loves the rocking horse that her Papa made her!!

We had a great christmas!

We went outside after opening presents, and it was snowing, best Christmas ever!!

Isabel and Daf went sledding!!

Santa !!

2010-12-24T09:55:00.000-08:00

Isabel didn't know what to think about santa. We went to our church for breakfast with santa, they have activities, and crafts, and was able to see santa.

Stacy, my friend from church moved to Colorado!! :( It was really sad to say goodbye!! We love you Stacy!! ( In the pic is..ahha me,Becca,Stacy, and Sharon)

CHILI!! haha I gave her the bowl, and spoon, and she ate the whole bowl of chili. I filled it pretty full!! aha She started to say " CHEESE!" when I have the camera out!! She loves the camera.

She had her best friend Dafney over one night, and they took a bath together, since it was getting late.

ALL CLEAN!

Here is my sweetie!!

Turkey and soo much more!!

2010-12-01T16:39:00.000-08:00

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US!! :) It was our 2nd anniversary on Nov. 21st. We celebrated by having icecream, and and a netflix movie!! ahah the best kind!

So we went to great grandma O's house in waterloo for thanksgiving, then went to Minnesoda where Aaron's brother lives. ( he's a doctor he knows everything!! lets just say he is the smartest out of his brothers ahha) We did some black friday shopping, and Nikki, Ella, and Me and Isabel went to this Disney concert which was alot of fun!! Isabel really enjoyed Ella her 2yr old cousin. They are starting to play really well together now. Also this weekend really showed how she does not like to share toys at all, due to her being the older child at daycare.

These 2 pictures were at Grandma's house. This is Tyler, Aaron, and his Sister Heather.

This is Isabel's cousin Scarlett!!

RANDOM PICS!!

I love my daughter!!

Decorating the TREE!!!!

Happy Halloween!!

2010-10-31T17:52:00.000-07:00

Happy Halloween!! We went trunk or treating on thursday at our church. Then our town moved Halloween on Friday, so we went to the mall and trick or treated there. She had a blast!!

Isabel was a Flower for Halloween!!

Isabel: "Uh mum! You really think I'm going to keep this on my head??!"

This is one of Isabel's friends, Bella. We didn't know she was going to be a bumble bee!! ahah its funny since Isabel is a flower, they were a perfect match!! ahah

Isabel: " I want some Honey!"
Bella : " Uh..no"

We trunk or treated outside it was pretty chilly!! We only stayed for like 10-15 min.

We put on her tenni shoes for the mall outing on friday!! She couldn't stop running everywhere!! She is a speedster.

She liked to grab the candy from people and put it in her basket! I can't believe how fast she caught on. She had alot of fun with bella.

RANDOM PIC: Isabel is starting to watch a little bit more of disney movies.. not the whole thing, but here and there.

Cry Wolf

2010-10-11T17:36:00.001-07:00

So here are Isabel's 1year old pictures!! ahah I kinda got behind!! So Isabel has dailed 911 a month ago, so I had to call the police station back and tell them that she had my phone. Well.. yesturday I got another message saying that the police station has been getting multiple 911 calls from this number, and that they hear Isabel talking.. They told me that the phone is not a toy for my child. They explained that Isabel could dial random numbers, and the cell phone's saftey feature will kick in and dial 911. So Isabel does not know the story Cry wolf, but I will definatley tell her when she gets older when she understands. It is also my brother Rockwell's birthday today!! Happy Birthday Rockwell!!!

Here is a pictures of my little brother that is 17 yrs old now. He lives in Boise, Id.

Handprints

2010-10-04T12:45:00.001-07:00

Aaron was walking by our neighbor's house with Isabel and was invited to be part of decorating cement blocks that will go into the ground at our neighborhood park!! We were so happy they invited us. We placed some toys of Isabel's in her block, and jewels., She didn't really like putting her hands, and feet in the cement. But me and Aaron had fun decorating it. (Also Isabel is wearing a shirt that I made when I was around her age. It has my handprints on it!!)

Rocking Horse

2010-09-18T14:45:00.000-07:00

We went up to Aaron's grandparents house for a couple of weekends, we couldn't get enough of them the first time, so we came back, we had alot of fun spending time with family. I had an Idea to make Isabel a rocking horse, so Aaron and Grandpa O put together this beautiful rocking horse for Isabel's Christmas present. I'm so grateful Aaron and Grandpa O took the time to do this, because now we have a priceless family heirloom.

They had alot of fun spending time together, and having a fun project to do.

This is the finished product they made it with different pieces of wood. Cherry, Walnut, Oak, and
mahogany. Cherry is the head, and stripped in the middle of the legs, Walnut is the seat, Mahogany is the pieces holding it up. Neways its so AMAZING!! I LOVE IT! And so will Isabel for Christmas.

While they were working on the horse, We ran around all day. We were mostly outside. Everytime we would go outside she would say "harse harse!" She always wanted to go and see the horses, and if none wanted to go over there, she would go over there herself.

I tell ya... she is fearless!! She walked right up to the horses. They were so gentle and calm. I grabbed her right after I took this, I was getting anxious!! ahah The horses would nibble, or nudge her and she just giggled. She loves animals.

And of course we would well fed by Grandma O. She put so much time into making dinner everynight!! We are so grateful having a great grandma. Isabel started to warm up to both of them.

She wanted grandpa O to pick her up a couple of times, thats a big deal for Isabel.

We were able to hang out with Dave too. This was Isabel's first ride on the 4 wheeler, she didn't know what to think.

Her new thing is to touch flowers and plants she likes to explore. We also picked rasberries from their garden, she was like a baby bird, just keeping her mouth open, while I plopped them in.

Oh Isa!! she has so much spunk!! ahah

Us 4 wheelin!

2010-09-04T07:41:00.000-07:00

Isabel loves to dance!!! LOVES IT! and to twirl around!! She is a hooT!!

ZOO

2010-09-04T07:13:00.000-07:00

We went to the Des Moines Zoo a week or so ago. This was her first time to a zoo. She liked it, but will prob. will enjoy it even more next year. This picture we were in an enclosed area where kangaroos were able to roam freely around us. Im holding on to Isabel, she was trying to run right up to one right infront of her. She has no fear this girl!! You'll see with some other pics as well.

Isabel loves her Papa, she is favoring him over me alot recently!! Who could blame her!! ahah Aaron is such a lovable guy, and everyone's favorite!!

The goats nibbled on her fingers a couple of times thinking she was feeding them, but she didnt care, I think she liked the baby goats more than anything in the zoo.

She had no prob. petting the lamas, even if they stunk , and weren't the most attractive animal!! ah

UPDATE:

Aaron: Quit Lowes, full time in school.

Me: work takes alot out of me, but its a great place. I'm still the primary pianist, and now I'm becoming the primary pianist that always has candy. The kids make rounds by the piano at the end of primary.

Isabel: Running around. Saying "thankyou" "Mom", "eyes" "book" "regis" "papa" and much more. She has had a fever of 102 for the past 3 days, she is not a happy girl right now. She can walk around the block without a stroller or us holding her. She loves walks, and dogs.

What would it be like to be in Dad's Shoes for a day??

2010-08-23T17:54:00.000-07:00

Isabel had an idea, and was curious.. What would it be like to walk in dad's shoes for a day?? So.. she tried on his shoes. ( they fit pretty good)

Got ready for church, put on the tie, and the shoes..

Then was able to be a handy man and fix things around the house.

Then she got tired, because walking in dad's shoes is alot of work. So she went back to playing with her scentsy samples.

(She is always playing with the scentsy samples its so funny!! she always has one in her hand!! ahah)

Trip to the Hospital

2010-08-11T18:17:00.000-07:00

Aaron went to the hospital last week. I have never seen Aaron in that much pain til that night. He had what is called an "Illius" which is when part of your intestines stops working, and closes. So he had so much pain and pressue in his lower abdomin. That night Aaron politely told me " I could go home and relax" because I was annoying him by being a worried wife, and bugging the nurses trying to get them to start medication, and asking them to get into the room alot!! ahah I worry about my Husband. Its not like there are alot of "aarons" in inventory somewhere. Neways they put him on liquids the first night, he spent 2 nights there. Now he is doing better, if he has anymore problems in the next few weeks he will probably need surgery. They don't know why this happened, they are thinking due to a virus, or an allergic reaction to something.

We went to see Aaron at the hospital, Isabel loved to explore the hospital. She had her first experience in the elevator. She was a little confused. it was funny!!

Aaron's IV leaked out of his vain, and under his skin. So it looks like he is from the movie "Lady in the Lake" ahah Hopefully most of you have seen that.

Latley we have been really busy on the weekends trying to get chores, and groceries, and some fun activity with me and her, so she doesnt get to play with Dafney that much latley. Here they are having a play date.

Tubby time/ Crazy hair!!

2010-07-25T17:13:00.000-07:00

Isabel is getting more of a personality every day. She likes to do this position, and wait for us to come over and role her over. She has a little attitude now, but still has her sweet moments too.

Crazy hair!!

4th of July weekend

2010-07-08T17:52:00.000-07:00

Stormi and Kai came and saw us a couple days before the 4th. They loved playing with eachother. Kai always wanted to play with Isabel, or help us with her somehow!! He is such a sweet funny little guy!!

We went to the aquatic center in town, Kai loved to go down the family slide, and the kid slides. They both liked to sit on these floatables in the kids pool.

Scott, Mary, Grandpa, Grandma Oesterle, and us!!

Mary, Me, and Isabel, Aunt Kathy, and Cooper( isabel's cousin!!)

Here are Isabel's cousins!! They are soo cute!! Kai is Aaron's brother ( Drew) son, and the two others are Aaron's other brother (Tyler) kids!!

Loungin'

The sister in laws!!!

This is one of many Isabel's cousins. This is Elia, she would always try to get Isabel to grab her hand. It was raining!! Elia, Isabel and Cooper were having such a blast!!

"STOP IN THE NAME OF LOVE!!"

Aquatic Center

2010-06-24T20:21:00.001-07:00

Isabel and I went to the Aquatic Center here in ames. Which just opened this month. She had a blast. She is soo brave!!! ahah and so daring, she always headed to the playground in the water, wanting to go down the big kids slide. Even if she got drenched, or splashed in the face, or fell in the water, she just got up, and kept going!! She had a blast. We stayed for over 3 hours there. Thats pretty long for a 1 year old.

This is her face she makes when she gets splashed!! ahah

We would go in the deep end( which was 3 ft) and I would prop her up on her stomach, and she would float, she just instantly started to laugh, she loved it. She loves water.

She liked these fountains too, she would look straight into one, when it was low, and it got her a couple of times in the face when they would shoot up pretty high.

Last 2 weeks

2010-06-24T19:40:00.000-07:00

Alot has happened the past two weeks. I started my job at a dental office as a dental assistant here in ames. Isabel started to go to daycare, which the lady is ... wonderful!!! She is more that I ever imagined an in home day care could be!! There is 4 kids including Isabel, so she is able to have enough attention. Isabel loves to go, she walks right in, and there is another 1 yr old she plays with. Even when Aaron picks her up, she doesn't run right to him, she still just plays and does her own thing.
Isabel is growing up soooo fast!! She is such a wonderful daughter I am so lucky to be her mother. She is laid back, funny little girl.

Here is Isabel after she got back from daycare, and was down for the night. She is always beat when she gets home!!

I love this picture. " Don't hate me because I'm Beautiful" ha

SHE HAS SUCH A SHOE FETISH!!!

When I am cleaning up the kitchen during morning, or lunch, she gets really quite, so I go and see what she is doing, and she is just reading to her self. She likes this hard cardboard "Baby's Can Read" Book. She is so smart. I am not just saying that because I'm her mom.

She carries around a couple of things.. One is this brush. She likes to bring it to church, and activities. Another is my diaper carrier, and her keys.

Videos of the BIRTHDAY PARTY!!

2010-06-03T13:15:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday ISABEL!!!

2010-06-03T11:59:00.001-07:00

Isabel turned 1 yrs old on June 2nd. We had a little birthday party for her before Aaron left to go and help his dad in PA to fix up their house to sell. Isabel liked the candle and the cupcake!! She didn't blow out the candle.. she put it out with her finger.. she wasn't so happy after she did that!! We weren't expecting that to happen!! ahah It took her awhile to start eating the cupcake. This was her first sugar experience... and it will be her last.. well at least not for a very long time.. It too forever to put her down that night. Her friend Dafney came down for the party too!! They had a pool party after the cake and presents.

HMM.... Sugar

"Do I have something on my face?"

SUGAR RUSH!! "IM GOING TO GET YOU STICKY!!"

Isabel got a ball, a toy turtle and a toy phone. I might get her a purse from her Grandma's birthday money , so she can put her keys( which she carries around everywhere) and her phone in the purse. She carries her diaper holder back around like it's a purse, its pretty funny! Dafney also gave Isabel a couple of dresses, they are way cute!!

She looks soo chunky here!! ahah CHUNKY MONKEY!! She is soo cute!!

ARMS UP!!!

Here is Isabel after church, and there she is holding her keys!! ahaha ( this is one of the dresses Dafney her friend gave her!)

Isabel Walking!

2010-05-23T19:45:00.000-07:00

Isabel had her first steps on May 16th which is a sunday, during Sacrement meeting. It was way cute!! ahah She actually wouldn't try to walk after that til today!! Now she is doing so well!! She only gets in 4 steps the most but she is doing great!!

ARMS UP!!

2010-05-23T18:46:00.000-07:00

Isabel is learning something new almost everyday!! She puts her arms up, when you say it or motion it. she learned it from her educational movies. Her first word was when she was 10 months, and it was "Hi". Now she is saying "BOO!" and she just started to "Roar" too!! She also sometimes, not alot, she says "YEAH!" when she is clapping. she did it in this clip. She is soo funny!!

Happy Birthday Aaron

2010-05-23T18:33:00.000-07:00

Aaron had a great birthday!! He turned 25. He got tons of birthday cards from family and friends, it meant alot to him to get those cards. He got 2 PS3 games from gamestop, and Isabel and I gave him "Best Loved Poems of the LDS People" book. He likes to read poems.

Here are all his cards.. he got a couple later that are not in the picture!! :)

I made him cinnamon roles for his cake. Since he doesn't like cake that much. He loves Cinnamon ROLES!!!

I thought this was cute!! ahah

Mother's Day!

2010-05-12T12:52:00.000-07:00

Mother's day was great!! It was my first mother's day!! Aaron bought me flowers. Isabel thought they were pretty cool!! She doesn't quite get that she needs to sniff them, not taste them!! ahah

I love my daughter, I love her smile, her giggles, her eyes... and her CUTE TOES!!!! This is her first pedicure!! We MATCH!!

Tag your IT!!!

2010-05-12T12:27:00.000-07:00

Isabel started to play chase with Aaron right before May. She crawls pretty fast when she is chasin' ya!! Its way cute when she wants to play with us!!

Isabel Ann

2010-04-30T13:07:00.000-07:00

Isabel is going to be 11 months on May 2nd!! These are her 10 month old pictures! She did really well during the picture session!! The Photographer was really surprised how quickly we got through it, it was because she was smiling in every shot!! ahah

She just started trying to stand up without any help from furniture, I think she will be walking pretty soon now. Her friend Dafney walks, and last time they played, Isabel wanted to try to walk more than she ever has!! So we will be inviting Dafney over again to give Isabel some motivation!! Now we think she does say "Hi" she says it when she is waving to us. And she is starting to say Bye Bye. Not quite there yet. She has 8 teeth, almost 10. She is our little peranha!! She likes Music alot now!! She rocks to it. She is starting to carry her blanket around now. When I go and get her up from her crib, she will be standing, then when she sees me, she will immediatley sit down and death grab her blanket, and be ready for me to pick her up!! She is so funny!! So latley her blanket has been everwhere!!

Spaghetti!!!

2010-04-23T11:34:00.000-07:00

Here are some few pictures of Isabel eating her favorite meal! Spaghetti!!! This time I put a little too much sauce on the noodles!!aha We had to put her in the bath right after trying to rinse her off in the sink!! ahah She will only feed herself if it is certain foods that she really likes, so you can tell she likes spaghetti! ahah

She had noodles dangling from her toes!

Isabel loves her pappa! When Aaron is at school, and Isabel hears a noice she looks around to see if it might be Aaron. Today she wanted to go in our room to see if he was in there. After she figured out he wasn't in there she didn't care for the room that much.

Aaron is so handsome!!

Isabel's First Best Friend!

2010-04-14T08:33:00.000-07:00

Isabel has a friend named Dafney, she lives above us in our apartment complex. Pretty convienent, and fun!! Isabel was invited to her 1st birthday the other day, so she gave her a frog stuffed animal. Dafney is Isabel's first friend, so.. that makes her Isabel's first best friend!! Even if they pick on eachother sometimes!! They always get excited when they see eachother. I had to take a picture, because you never know they could be older and still be close, so this next photo would be priceless for them. And it is priceless to me!!

2010-04-11T17:25:00.000-07:00

This is our updated family picture. We were heading to our car to go to church, and we sat down on the bench and our neighbor took a picture for us!! This is Isabel's Easter dress!! We love the weather for right now... its prob. going to rain again.

Aaron the Artist

2010-04-09T20:37:00.000-07:00

So this post is to brag about my amazing husband Aaron who is in a Art design class, and he has not taken basic art classes before this one. This art class is really hard and time consuming. Pretty much everyone in the class have taken previous art classes, except Aaron. And look at one of his beautiful masterpieces!! He is sooo talented! He has others I'll post later, but this is his first one that has been in color. I am so impressed, and amazed!!! He is an amazing artist, and is going to be a great architect!!

Easter

2010-04-08T16:01:00.001-07:00

Easter was nice. We stayed at home this holiday, and just relaxed and watched conference. (Which was awsome by the way!!) Here is Aaron's and My basket on the left, and Isabel's on the right.

Isabel went straight for her bunny!! She got puffs, and yogurt melts.

She still plays with her bunny!! I think this is her only real stuff animal.

She wanted to check to see what was else was in her basket.

What No candy!!!! take this easter bunny

1! 2!! 3!!! I win again papa

Aaron vs Chubaka

2010-04-08T15:53:00.001-07:00

So Aaron wanted to grow out his hair, and his beard. He wanted to see how long he could stand it. After we got back from PA that same day he went and got it cut. He looks like a new man!! Isabel was very curious and watched him shave his beard.

BEFORE

AFTER

When I'm cooking dinner sometimes Aaron puts in a disney movie for Isabel, and she will sit in Aaron's lab and watch quite a bit of the movie. I tried doing that with her, and she stays in my lab for probably 30 sec. She loves her papa.

PRETTY BOW!!

2010-03-28T13:30:00.001-07:00

MY LITTLE MINNIE MOUSE!!

I'm having fun with bows!!

Doesnt he look so handsome??!!

This was her HAPPY SAINT PATRICKS DAY picture!!

Visitng Family

2010-03-28T12:27:00.000-07:00

We Visited Family in Feb. and March. Just two weeks at home then off we went again!!!... it was so much fun to see all the family. In Feb. Isabel and I went to Boise, Idaho to see my family there. Isabel loved being around her uncles and aunts and her grandparents and great grandparents. I also was able to go to the Boise temple while I was there it was so much fun and a very relaxing visit.

She starting to get use to the family very quickly exspecially being by herself at home in Iowa all day.

She was a little sceptical of her Uncle Rockwell for a little bit, but after she wacked him a couple times she decided to keep him.

Isabel always would reach for her Grandma Holbrook when she was cranky or just wanted to be held.

Isabel liked playing on the computer with Grandpa Holbrook. She helped herself to the keyboard.

It was great that Megan was able to come down from BYU-I to come and see us for the weekend. This visit we were thinking would be the last time everyone was going to be together for a long time. Isabel warmed right up to her Aunt Megan the first hour she was home!! Kids love her!

We were able to see my Aunt Gina and my cousins, here is johnny Isabel's second cousin. He is such a cuddler!

Cousins!!

After getting back from Boise, we flew to PA to see Aaron's parents and family. Aaron's brother Drew and his wife and Kai were there and Aaron's sister Kaci. Isabel could not stay off the dirty airport floor!! What can ya do..

Isabel has always been so comfortable around Kaci, even when she was going through the bad case of "Your not my mommy". She was get so excited around Kai that she would have little spirts of energy and kinda scream.. Kai would say " No yelling Belle.. Quite!" ahah he is so funny.

Kai liked to help her any way he could. hahah He would ask if he could feed her some of her puff snacks, so he would grab a handful and feed her a couple, then say " Kai have some." then put the rest in his mouth!! He's pretty smart!!

It was Kai's Birthday on one of the days we were there, so we went to CHUCKY CHEESE for his birthday. Aaron told me that we are never taking Isabel to that place again until she can drive herself. :) Isabel surprisingly liked the Merry Go Round (Carosoul). I call it a merry go round because thats what I called it when I was young , I asked my dad to take me to the park that had one in utah. The Merry Go Round Park. I can't wait to go down to Utah and see my family there, and have my dad take her to that same park. Isabel actually sat on it for a long time.

Kai really liked the horse ride. He would check to make sure we were watching him.. if not he would call out our name.. even Isabel's!! ahah

Here is Drew trying to be competitive with his wife... Stormi won. ahah

We went to a Zoo near his parents house. It was wonderful weather. I LOVE PENQUINS!! Isabel really was interested in the animals.. until she was ready for her nap.

Its been so cold in Iowa that we haven't been outside yet. So in PA she was able to experience and TASTE what Grass was for the first time. She thought it was pretty awsome.

Now last stop UTAH!

Busy Bee

2010-03-03T20:16:00.000-08:00

Isabel is one busy little bee!! She is getting more confidence in crawling room to room where I go(very slowly tho! ha) She is eating those puffs now!! She like those alot. She can't have too thick of food yet, or 3rd foods. She will just throw up. So I prefer not to clean up throw up, so we will just keep her on 2nd foods for right now. She is getting into alot more things now. Well a few examples are her knocking over the dvd stand, and getting into my mixing bowls. She also had the piano bench fall on her, that wasn't a fun moment for her. She mostly stays clear of that now.

Even if she is so busy.. She is will always be so worth it!! She is so adorable even from behind. ( I tried the real pig tails this day.)

Update: Aaron got called to be the Elders Quorum Secretary in our ward. He just started this last Sunday. Also if you haven't noticed... he is deciding to become a mountain man, so to do that he is growing out his hair, and his beard. haha He wants to see how long he can stand it. I'm really surprised that he is doing this, because he has always been so particular about his hair since I've known him. I even asked him if we need to buy him a Lowes hat so he can wear it at work, since thats what you have to wear if you want to wear a hat. He came home with one that same day!! ahah His hair is getting pretty fluffy. Its going to be a big shocker when he gets his hair cut and shaves... I think thats what he wants.

I am so greatful that I am able to play the piano for primary.. even if it is stressful alot of the time, by having to learn new pieces all the time, I have to play them perfectly or I get stressed. Neways what Im trying to say is that its so amazing of how much the lord has blessed me, because I have this calling. I couldn't just sit down and play a 3 flat musical piece in 25 minutes without messing up in the past. But since I have been praying about these harder pieces and asking for help, I have my prayers answered. When I start improving each time I play a piece, I feel the spirit testifying to me that my father in heaven is helping me, and that.. Im doing a great job!! ha So I'm improving my talent 10 fold that I have been squandering these past few years, and my testimony of prayer has grown so much. The primary song "HE SENT HIS SON" , brings the spirit in so strong every time I play it! What a blessing it is for me and my family that we are able to have the spirit testify to us daily that this gospel is true , that Jesus Christ is our Savior, and it is all coming from beautiful primary songs.

Crawling!

2010-02-22T09:18:00.000-08:00

Isabel started to crawl before we left to boise, just a one or two steps towards the toy, or she would twirl towards the toy too!! Since the day we got back in town she started to actually crawl! She is still new at it, she gets distracted easy like in the video, she was hitting her shirt, or she gets distracted when I put braclets on her!! She is alot happier now since she can get around, she won't crawl from room to room yet, only to things that are a foot away from her. She likes cords the most. Aaron baby proofed the house before we got back, he's such a great dad!! Today Isabel successfully pulled he self up today on a chair. She already has 2 bruises on her face from previous failure attempts! It was a hard adjustment going back to primary this last Sunday! I wasnt used of kids singing while I was playing, it threw me off!! ha Aaron is doing good in school, he is getting a little anxious about starting his Architecture Portfolio which he needs to apply for the program. He is still working at Lowes in the Paint department, loving every moment (sarcastic comment). haha

Back from Out of Town!

2010-02-22T08:50:00.000-08:00

When Isabel and I got back from Boise, Aaron's friend Cade, from Nebraska, came to see us for a couple of days. Aaron played soccer with him at the college in NE, and also helped on his ranch(which he talks about still!). Isabel did really well with Cade around. We all had a fun time together. Cade and Aaron went and saw the Lightning Theif, and we watched plenty of movies at home. We also went bowling too. It was a blast!! We can't wait to go up to his ranch to visit him and his family.

She is concentrating,.. trying to figure out what method would be the best bet on getting a strike.. Prob just crawling down and hitting all the pins down!!

Aaron missed us when we were gone.. Isabel missed her papa! The flights werent too bad. The flight back to NE was a little long, but Isabel was pretty good, I brought tons of toys and books for her!! She prob. slept 1 hour out of 7 hours total. She is a trooper! She has been to Las Vegas and Chicago and she is only 8 mo. old!! well the airports.

We were gone for Valentines day, but when Isabel and I got home, I had beautiful flowers waiting for me at home!! He hand picked and arranged the flowers himself!! He also sent me a valentines card in the mail!! I ordered him a heart shaped pizza for Valentines!! ahah I know how to melt my man's heart!! ahah

COLD! COLD! COLD!

2010-02-05T12:04:00.000-08:00

Here is Aaron modeling this season's winter apparel from Convert! Modeling is his backup profession! ahaha (He is such a good looking guy!!) This was Isabel's first sledding experience!! She was more confused and cold, then having fun!! Usually she shakes and kinda does baby talk when she is excited.. but I think she was too cold!! ahah But was funny to watch for a full duration of 5 minutes of sledding! Least I got it on video and got pictures, so she can look and see that her pappa took her sledding!!

The past 2 days she has been on one latley!! I think she is teathing! Also we are furberizing her also!! She is actually doing really well! We lay her down at 7-7:30pm , the sometimes she has been crying around 2am, around an hour or less, but then wakes up at 7am. We just started 3 days ago!! Its going great so far!!

Happy Birthday to ME!

2010-01-30T08:39:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday to me!! It was my Birthday on Jan. 23. I turned 24 and had a wonderful birthday! I got more birthday wishes, and cards than any other year!! I wasn't expecting it to be a big deal, but I was surprised how much fun I had!! And expecially when Isabel puked on my couch!! How fun! I got a church dress, and tons of cards and phone calls!! Thanks everyone!! I still have Kai's ( our nephew) voice mail saved on my phone!! It was soo cute!!!

OOH I LOVE THESE CHEEKS!!!!!

SO !! First time with pig tails!! They were a hit!! Right when we were sitting down for church, I saw the bishop and the first counsler wispering and chuckling and looking right at me. I was kinda confused and a little embarresed wondering why they were laughing.. then I relized I was holding Isabel ahah and they were looking staight at her pig tails!! Aaron doesnt really like the elastics that hold her hair in. Ive been trying to tell him that there are better methods of taking them out, than just pulling them out!! Ive been making different color and designs of bows, and flowers, but I have more fun with the bows.

Time Capsual

2010-01-17T16:49:00.000-08:00

I made a Time capsual when I was 13 yrs. old in Young Womens, and wrote on it not to open til January 1, 2010. We also duct taped it so it would be hard to open, so we wouldnt open it sooner. I still remember that I thought January 1, 2010 was so far away, and that I will be so old and mature then. haha The older part has happend, but Aaron doesnt think the maturity will come til later! ha I also thought I would loose it before I could open it. But here it is!!

We were told to put memories into it, and current things you are doing now( in 8th grade). So I put a book mark in it that had goals that I wanted to reach by the time I open it. The goals were Go to the Temple and Choose the Right!! Then I had pictures of my friends that I hung out with when I was in 8th grade!! I remember taking them too actually! Then I had a moab, utah key chain, that I got from going a fun trip with my family in Utah. And a youth pamplet, and a butterfinger wrapper(yes it was eatin before I opened it, and a hideous necklace I use to wear. I also wrote a letter to myself addressed to "Babe" Im so retarted!! ahah I wrote who I had a crush on, and what I was doing then. It wasn't as interesting as what I imagined it would say, how could it from an 8th grader, but it was fun to open it and remember the great memories, and know that I have accomplished the goals that I set when I was 13.

Isabel likes church , or should I say likes the kids. She is too loud now to go into the classes, if Aaron is lucky if he can get 20 min. in when she takes a quick nap. Just today tho, she is getting on her knees and starting to rock back and forth. She is already a natural rocker, since she rocks back and forth while sitting up whenever a song comes on the t.v. or the computer!! ahah she is so funny!! And she slaps the high chair to get my attention when she is in it!!

Happy New Year!!

2010-01-03T16:45:00.001-08:00

Happy New Year!!
New things are in the happening for this year. I got called as the Primary Pianist, and Aaron starts new design classes!! Isabel and I got sick right after we got back from Vacation from being at Grandma Oesterle house, and Grandma Shaw's house. Now all three of us are sick now. What a great way to start the new year!!
NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS:
Mallorie's: Do Visiting Teaching every month
Aaron's: Stay Alive (seriously.. that's what he said)
Isabel: Crawl

Isabel likes to watch me practise my primary songs. I think she is intrigued by the sound. She likes to join in here and there. Aaron is actually a lot of help also!! He sings the songs for me sometimes when I haven't heard the song before, so it helps me figure out how fast I need to play. I need to buy a metronome!! haha

Chrismas 2009!!

2010-01-02T12:44:00.000-08:00

This was our Christmas Day!! What a wonderful day it was! This was the first Christmas I have not spent with my family in Boise, or Utah. It was kinda strange for me, and I missed our traditions, and miss being with my family the most. It was hard that day. But good thing we have Aaron's family close by, the Oesterle's had wonderful Christmas Eve traditions that I've never done before, and Christmas morning was great because there was so much family there. ( and Grandma O's cookin' is the best!!) I'm so happy that this Christmas was Isabel's first Christmas because alot of the family came together this year. First I'll tell you things that went on leading up to Christmas.

Christmas Morning!!

Isabel was more interested in the box than the toy!! Typical!!

Santa came!! YEAH!

This year Grandpa and Grandma O decided on Christmas Eve to have a real live nativity acted out with Amazing costumes!! ahah Aaron was Joseph. It was fun to watch, and listen to Grandpa O narrate. We sang christmas songs also. Then after that Grandma and Grandpa O started handing out gifts to everyone in the front room. Everyone opened presents on Chirstmas Eve.

Kai was so much fun to be around!! He is a big ball of energy!! He was very sweet to Isabel. He calls her belle. He also was able to feed her food, and her bottle, he thought that was pretty cool.

Isabel had a rough time right when we got to Grandma's O house. She wouldn't really go to anyone. And Scott really wanted to hold her, since he didnt see her around our sealing. But when Kaci came in the door, and asked to hold her, we warned her that she would cry. She didnt cry one bit with Kaci. Me and Aaron were pretty shocked. She liked her Aunt Kace.. and her strings on her jacket!! :)

She finally warmed up to Grandma!!

Then after Christmas we had a Eli's baby blessing. (Aaron's nephew.)

Ribbons and Bows OH MY!!

2009-12-22T08:00:00.000-08:00

Isabel helped me wrap our presents!! She liked the sound of the paper. and also the taste of ribbon! She was so intrigued!! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Christmas Pictures

2009-12-15T09:04:00.001-08:00

It's been hard to get good pictures of her latley. I was pretty lucky with these. She already has 2 teeth in, and the Dr. said she wont get another for at least another month.. But she is actin' so cranky latley, she's being a little stink! I feel bad sometimes because I'm starting to get irritated with her now a little!! ahah Aaron says Welcome to Parenthood. I am not looking foward to her 2 year old birthday. ;)ha

ISABEL: " nah huh!! I can't believe she said that!!"

Jumpin Jumpin

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Isabel finally crashed in her jumperoo. She is so cute!!

She is starting to sit up by herself now.. this pic is a week old, so now i just use one pillow, or just let her fall. ahah she doesnt fall that hard, she tightens up her stomach and trys to hold her self up when she loses balance, so she doesnt crash that hard. She has her dad's acid reflex tho!! ahah its funny sometimes the mat is soked from her just having a random puke contest of her own.

Here is Isabel in a Roxy jacket and pants. Her Uncle David and Aunt Jen got her this. She looks like a little person, not like a baby!! ahah its funny! Look at that button nose!

They finally made a path for us after the blizzard, so before i tried to walk through that... it didnt really work. ha

2009-12-09T16:35:00.000-08:00

We had a blizzard warning for 2 days. Everything was closed even Iowa State. That didn't keep Aaron in!! ahah So we bundled Isabel up and went looking for boots, didnt find any yet, since pretty much everything was closed, but we need to find some since the snow is past our knees...well my knees, Aaron's ankles ha jk !!

I came in the front room and saw Isabel trying to play Aaron's game!! ahah Yeah we let her watch video games!! ohwell!! Me and Aaron are just fine, and we watch tons of tv!! ha neways she thought the controller was pretty sweet, it was a little bit harder for aaron to play, but least it was a challenge to play for once!!

And of course it tasted good too!! Isabel: OOPS i got caught!!

In Waterloo we celebrated Thanksgiving. Tons of Aaron's family came. Cambree( Jeff and Keisha"s daughter, Aaron's cousin) had fun feeding Isabel!! She would follow isabel around saying " You are such a sweetheart!!" ahah it was so cute!! Also Isabel got her first tooth on Thanksgiving too! She has two now, i would take a pic, but its a little hard!!

Isabel finally let Uncle jim to hold her at thanksgiving !!

This is Isabel 's 5 mo. pic.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!

2009-11-24T06:25:00.001-08:00

We finally did it!! ha I'm sealed to my sweetheart and Isabel for time and eternity!! I'm so happy!! I love him sooo much!!

What a beautiful temple!! I'm so happy we were able to be sealed in this temple!! What a great story to tell our kids!!

Isabel had a long day!! ahah She was acutally really good with the couple that took care of her while we went to the temple ALL DAY!! then when they brought her to us in the temple a sworm of people "goo"ed and "gaw'ed and her, and she broke down and started crying ( in a high high pitch) ahah. So she cryed during the sealing!! she tryed to hold it in, it was soo cute!! Thats why she doesn't look so happy in the pictures!!

Aaron's parents and his brother Drew were able to come. Scott, Aaron's dad had H1N1 before they left. He came on the drive anyways , so if he did feel better he could come to the sealing. Unfortunally he actually felt worse in the morning. So Drew took his place for Aaron. We were all sad that Scott wasnt feeling so hot, but was greatful that Drew was able to be there to help Aaron. It's so fun to see Aaron with his brother. Drew and Aaron have such a strong brotherly bond, you can see it when they are together. I wish for that for our boys if we have any!! ahahah I don't wish our boys pickin' on me like they do with Mary!! ahahah jk. I'm so greatful that my parents were able to be there!! What great examples they are to me!! I finally did it. And it was so wonderful to hear from both of them that they were proud of me!! The best thing to hear from your parents. I did miss my parents in Utah, unfortunally they weren't able to come. I do love them so much!! This whole experience made me even relize even more how important family is, and how important it is to strife to do what it right, and to live the commandments so we can be together for eternity. What an amazing promise, to be with the ones we love for eternity. Even if when we were siblings that didn't sound like the best idea!! ahah I'm so greatful for this gospel, for the blessings and joy it brings to me and my family.

I'm so glad so much that the Oesterles were able to come to the big day!! I'm so greatful that we have such a wonderful supportive family. I'm so glad they are close too!! Its helps me adjust leaving my family in utah and boise. Family is such a wonderful thing!! ahah

Bethany did such a good job on my bridal shots!! She is a natural in taking pictures. She also let me borrow her beautiful dress!! The photo shoot was so much fun!!

Happy Halloween!!

2009-11-03T17:48:00.000-08:00

We had fun on Halloween!! We went to a trunk-or-treat. and Isabel was a Tony the Tiger lol and I was Alice in Wonderland.

I don't know if it is just me, but she looks prettier and prettier every day

2009-10-25T18:48:00.000-07:00

Oh my little Isabel... So beautiful!! People stopped and watched me take pictures of her here.. lol it was pretty funny!!

They had fun at Tweite's Pumkin Patch

2009-10-25T18:32:00.000-07:00

Isabel and Ella had so much fun together. We came up last weekend. Nikki threw this pumkin party, which started off going to a pumkin harvest thing that had tons of activities, and came home and ate pumking chili and pumkin cheese cake, and carved pumkins!! Grandma O gave them these matching outfits!! Ella was so sweet to Isabel the whole time we were there!! She had alot of practise being a big sister so now she is prepared for baby boy oesterle to come!!

POKA DOT STRIPS!!

We carved pumkins with patterns.. its cheating but i looks amazing!! AND it looks like im stabbing Aaron in the back with a knife!! lol

Aaron what brave night saving me from the scary ruthless dragon!! :)

Aaron is ready to win this race!! lol His face expressions always crack me up!! They were gettin bored just sittin around sooo. they decided to kiddy up on some horses!!

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Before you watch the clip.. Who do you think wins the race? AARON, TLYER, or JEREMY.

The boys couldn't let the kids have all the fun, so they started to participate in the activities!! AND be competitive at the same time. lol (ah boys!!) To bad Drew wasn't there.. He's the most competitive of them all!! lol

2009-10-25T17:01:00.000-07:00

We went on a hay ride to the pumkin patch it was way fun!!

These were fun.. they are horses made out of tires and you can swing back and forth on them!

The boys were havin fun on these log horses!! lol

2009-10-25T15:52:00.000-07:00

Isabel started to laugh right after we got home from her 4 mo. check up, she was laughing and in such a good mood, and she got shots!! ahah she is a funny kid!! She cried more with the doctor hovering her, than the shots.

2009-10-25T15:42:00.000-07:00

So.. this is our apartment!! That is our front door right there!! its nice where its at it almost looks like the whole building is ours!! lol

Isabel is waiting on us for church, she is already to go. Isabel is trying to sit up more and more each day, she is starting to rock back and forth!! It reminds me of my sister morgan who used to rock so hard against that same couch!! it was pretty funny!! So she is going to follow Aunt Morgan's Rockin Talents!!

Aaron one day got bored and came up with an idea to " see where isabel fits" in certain areas in the apartment!! ahah so he stuck her in the shelf of our t.v. stand. she didnt like it that much!!

2009-10-09T20:43:00.000-07:00

My daughter using all fours!! She is soo talented!! She's our little monkey!! lol

This is what happens when Papa "tries" to give Isabel a bath!! ( socks still on.) He was trying to hurry so he could play Guild Wars with Tyler on the computer!! Poor Isabel!! She had fun grabbin the socks tho. She has just relized she has two other limbs, and she can't stop grabin them.

She likes to go on walks even if it is gettin kinda chilly. Its the wind that gets her.. a strong wind would go by, and then I would hear her gasp!! Thats when we starte head home!! lol

Game Time!

2009-10-01T19:46:00.001-07:00

Isabel likes to watch Aaron play computer games also with uncle Tyler!! He is usually on the phone playing at his house on the same game!! She can sit there for a hour or so and not even fuss at all!! Its pretty funny!! She also likes to watch movies with me and Aaron, exspecially if its action. She likes all the bright colors and movement, and his game is all of that!! Aaron just got Drew to join there little "team" on this game.. so Isabel will be able to hear Uncle Drew more often too!!

Isabel tires Aaron out!! ahah Sometimes he can just dose off a little and she will be just fine. Actually she has been falling asleep along with him!! She likes to be held by her Papa!!

I just got her this play mat. She likes it alot!! She just stares at the mirror attached to it.. and also she has been grabbing the toys, but probably not meaning too!! ahah She talks the most when she is laying down on this thing. The other day I had her on this on the bed, while I was vacuming because of the fleas(yuk, not gone yet) and she started to get a little fussy. I told her just to hold on til I vacumed under the bed, next time I looked up she was passed out. So i kept the vacume on, even if I had to move things around, so it wouldn't wake her up. So I got to vacume pretty much the whole house while she was asleep!! Pretty amazing!!

Its starting to get pretty chilly now here in Ames. So we put her in this outfit!! its pretty warm! She loves to go in her stroller, she is starting to do these little sit up crunches, Aaron calls them her arobic exsercises!! ahah So I have to strap her in now.. It was thundering and raining so bad yesturday and today!! I thought it was going to wake her up at night. Kinda creeped me out not to lie!!! WELCOME TO IOWA!! ahah

Finally Unpacked!!

2009-09-20T19:48:00.001-07:00

SOO.. We FINALLY got moved in and unpacked,

and the fleas are pretty much gone... if there are

any left the pest exterminator said that the spray

kills them slowly, so they are TOAST!! ive only seen

2 since they have sprayed, and i havent even vacumed

yet, so that is a good sign. Hopefully we will be done with

it!! Here is Aaron vacuming before the pest terminator

came.I had to snap a picture, since he was using the baby

bjorn, andhad Isabel strapped to him!! He's well rounded,

he's a handy man,and helps out with some house wife chores

here and there!! ahahI'm very lucky to have such a great guy!!

When i was gone at Tylerand Nikki's house, he vacumed every

night (to minimize the fleas), andalways checked to see if he

had fleas on him before he got into bed. He was very patient

and understanding with me through this whole situation.

Isabel is getting more and more relaxed in the tub!! She loves tub time! We can never miss tub time for her because her hypoallergenic formula makes her stink so bad, since she is producing so much saliva now!!

Aunt Sandi gave her this outfit! She is already fitting in 3-6 mo. clothes . she is a chunck!! She has a long torso, so alot of her onzies are getting too small too fast!!

Nikki helped me make the bow and socks to match this adorable sunday outfit she has on!!

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Aaron is so handsome!!

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I stayed at Nikki and Tyler's house, and helped

Nikki with her garage sale, so since the girls are so

cute we thought we could get a little more cash

if we put them up for sale!! ahah dont pay attention

the the girl in the back holdin isabel!! ha

Isabel: I can't believe you are falling asleep

when I'm trying to express what im feeling to

you!! Preston: hey I'm listening!!

Ella loves Isabel!!

What a handful!!

2009-09-12T21:14:00.000-07:00

Isabel loved uncle Jim!!!!

I am so glad that we were able to go to Todd and

Catie's Wedding!! It was soo much fun to meet all

the Oesterles!! Im so lucky to be apart of such a

loving family!! It wasnt the same tho without Brooke

and Kristian and the girls!! :(

Im so glad that Aaron is close to his brother

Tyler now!!

2009-09-12T21:03:00.000-07:00

Isabel: 20 hours to get to iowa!! I dont know

if i like that!!

2009-09-12T20:53:00.000-07:00

Isabel loved to get out of the car, so we could
wear her favorite bonnet that Grandma O
gave her!!

Isabel always draws a crowd!!

Grandma O can't keep her hands off of her!!

Hand made dress!!

2009-09-12T20:45:00.000-07:00

Look at those cute feet!! Precious!! It was so wonderful
that Mari and Scott were able to be there for Isabel's
Blessing. It was wonderful!!

Gettin' her ready for her big day!!

2009-08-14T21:02:00.000-07:00

I'm Praying that Papa will do a good job on the blessing!!

Just Trying on the dress, How do I look???

My Mom, Me,Megan, Morgan, and Isabel!! All the girls!!

It was our last goodbyes before we left to Iowa. It was really sad. It was really hard for me. I've never lived away from my family before. But I know the Lord wants us to be in Iowa. It will be a wonderful new beginning!! And an adventure!!

Isabel: i had a fun time at church!!

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When we went to utah, we went to see her Aunt Sarah before she went to the MTC. And Aarons cousin Jacob also was going to the MTC!! Plus it was fun to hang out with all of Aarons cousins, and Aunt Sandi!! Aaron wished he could of come down to utah too, he's been working so hard!! Me and Aaron can't wait to go to Todd's wedding to see the rest of the family!!

2009-07-30T18:02:00.000-07:00

My two babies!! Aaron Disowned the hairy one on

the left!! ha

Me and Isabel went to Saratoga Springs to be with my family. We had a wonderful time, Isabel loved to be held by Granddad!! Whenever she would get tired or fussy, we would hand her off to my dad, and she would instintly stop crying. We also went and visited my grandad too, isabel great granddad, (which is 97 yrs old). We will miss them when we move to Iowa.

2009-07-15T19:37:00.000-07:00

Gettin a Groove On!!

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Fourth of July Weekend!

2009-07-13T10:57:00.000-07:00

Isabel loves her cousins!!!

Kristian and Brooke and the girls ( avery and Finley) came to boise, to visit us from oregon. It was a blast! First thing Finley asked was to hold Isabel!! It was so cute to watch them hold her!! They did a very good job!!We went shopping, watched fire works, played at a park, fed ducks. Avery an Finely loved to feed the ducks! We also went swimming at the hotel pool, the girls loved that uncle aaron could swim and play with them. Finely was so daring and trying new things in the pool ha ha!! she would be at the stairs that were in the 3ft water, then sit down!! Aaron still crackin up when he thinks of that because of her expression!! she was so shocked that when she sat down she was completly under the water with her eyes wide open!! ha ha Aaron grabbed her out of the water askin if she was ok, and she said yep! while she was spitting out water, and blinking a dozen times!! Aaron loves those girls!! Me and Isabel were watchin from the sidelines. Im soo happy were able to see them right before we left to iowa!!

2009-06-26T20:17:00.000-07:00

What a long day!! I'm exhausted- busy poopin, eatin, and sleepin all day!

Just Loungin

2009-06-26T20:03:00.000-07:00

Funny Papa!!

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