My Baby Brother

Last night my brother opened up his mission papers. He was called to serve in Paraguay Asuncion North Mission Spanish speaking! WOW! This boy is the youngest, very picky eater, has never lived away from home. Paraguay is going to be a big change for him but I know for a fact that he is going to do a Marvelous job serving.

We didn't even know Jacob had this many friends. ha My Dad and Jacob with Lyvi.
Here is Lyvi with her cousin Paisley. BFF!
I had to post this picture. My brothers girlfriend has a class in high school where she has to raise a chicken. (FFA forever Tracy!!!:) Anyways she keeps it at my parents house. My mom spoils this chicken. The grand kids love when she brings him out.
We are so excited and proud of you! You are such a AWESOME uncle. I know all the nieces and nephews will miss you playing with them. What a great example you'll be to them. Oh yes and I believe Justin is going to miss playing xbox with you. Lyvi's happy you'll be here for her 1st birthday though.

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Congratulations Jacob!

FHE

Every monday night we try and go somewhere fun or do something fun for family home evening. If you know Justin you already know that he loves to play and watch basketball. So we went to watch Highland high vs. North high at the Wells Fargo arena (asu's stadium).. You might think it's weird that we went to a High School game but it was actually fun. I would have to say my favorite part was when the suns gorilla came out and was playing tricks on random people. I couldn't help but laugh out loud.

On another note: Lyvi and I raked some leafs on Saturday. She really enjoyed just hanging out playing with leafs.

Last night I gave her a bath right before she went to bed. She woke up looking like this. I could not for the life of me get her hair to lay down.

Lyvi's first (really) bad hair day.

Lyvi's first bike ride

After reading Karen's blog the other day I have been really wanting to go on a bike ride. Justin got home from work today and mentioned a bike ride. I jumped up so fast wanting to go. We pumped up our tires and hooked up Lyvi's trailer (to Justin's bike of course) and off we went.

Before...He loves to try and race me...

After....

3..2..1 HAPPY NEW YEARS!

We had a blast bringing in the new year. We had a few of our close friends over. It was so fun to just sit around and eat, chat, and laugh with each other. Here are the boys...( Jason holding lyvi, Justin, Jacob, and Kevin)

We played around the world Ping Pong... my favorite. We were hoping lauren (she's in the black jacket) would go in to labor after running around the table:) She is due any day now.

It came down to just the boys. Lyvi was fast asleep in her bed right next door to the ping pong room. Let me tell ya... WE WERE LOUD! She has always been a deep sleeper just like her dad.

Here is Justin getting ready to count down. I dont think it was alcoholic?

Hillary looks frightened.

The time had finally come. Our poor neighbors...

Thanks you guys for driving all the way out to celebrate with us. We had such a FUN night. Can't wait till next year, with all the new babies:) We are going to miss the Ellsworth's and Hillary. Hope to see you guys again real soon.