Bruce and I went to the Eye Doctor yesterday and they dilated our eyes and gave us these sun glasses to drive home with. When I showed them to Collin, he thought he was "transformed" into a space monster! Nathan wasn't too excited about them =( ! Aryana got an immediate smile (Ghee, they finally came up with something to stop the annoying flash). Frank played along as usual!!!

I think Nathan has had it with my camera!!!

Collin and Nathan are having fun pushing Aryana around in the crate that Papa made for Karen many years ago. Aryana also is enjoying the ride! Oh, Nathan has not started walking yet either, so he is getting a lot of good practice with this!

When asked to play "Peek-a-boo", Nathan puts his hands to his head and gives you the biggest smile!!!

Today I was scanning old pictures and came across the picture of Grandma Brahm holding Michelle as a baby. I thought it would look cute to put it together with one of my favorite pictures of Grandma and Jessa!!!

Collin has found his new "favorite spot" at our house and it is Grandpa Bruce's spot on the couch. Collin informed me it was right in front of the T.V. (Gosh, I think I remember Bruce saying something along those lines!)

Girls Rule!!!

Jaden and Collin dressed up as Dalmations! Costume compliments of Great Grandma!!!

I'm geting hooked on the black background pictures. Not only are they fun to do, I think they look pretty cool too!!!

This is an "oldie but goodie!" picture of Collin when he was around 18 months old. Look at the blonde hair! I've been having fun using the program called "Color Select Studio". You remove all the color and only add the color you want. I think the pictures really turn out great!

I had to do this to mom! I got my new camera today so FINALLY we can get pictures of HER with the kids!!! By the way, the new camera is awsome!! -
Love,
Heather!!

Aryana wonders what Grandma Connie is doing! One day she will love these pictures!!! Thank you for all the kind remarks!!

Aryana and Mommie!

More pictures of Collin playing with Papa's hats!

Collin and Papa were playing "Man Dress-up" with a welding mask and big boots! Collin felt like a robot in the big mask! (You see florescent green when you look through the mask!)

"Happy Valentine's Day!"

Out of the blue, Nathan started to take the crocheted coasters and put them on his head, then he started to put them on my head and Bruce's! It has been a long time since I have crocheted because the kids get into it. So I was amazed that he remembered that I put the doily on his head!!! So... of course ... I had to bring back "Doily Boy"!!!

Heather and I have been having fun playing with my new computer and new programs. Can you identify all the kids in this picture? I know Michelle is going to say it is creepy.....

(Answer: Brandon, Collin, Jaden, Jessa, Nathan and Aryana)

Great-Grandma and Papa came to visit us on Saturday. When Papa held Aryana, he rubbed her head and she absolutely loved it!! As you can see, she almost has a smile on her face!!! All the great-grandkids just love Grandma and Papa so much!!!

Gotta love him!!!

I handed Collin my camera to take a picture and this is what he captured! He said, "Grandma, I did it!!!" He was so proud! Good job Collin!!!

This is a test of a new layout. There are pictures on the internet and they are called "siggy". There is not much information on how to do them so I have to wing it. If anyone out there has any info on it, please let me know. I think it looks cool!!!

Aryana fell asleep when I put her in my basket...

...But she's ready to go when Mom wants to go shopping!!!

You didn't think I would forget about Frank did you???

As soon as I finished the monthly pictures of Nathan, I get to start over again with Aryana. She is already 1 month old and getting used to Grandma's camera!!!

Nathan really enjoyed his first birthday party...

...especially the Balloons!!!

Happy Birthday Nathan!

02/01/2008