Visit to Nebo

Beth and Jake welcomed sweet baby Jaina into the world on February 26.  We waited a few weeks and then went to meet her.  She was such a sweety... and you're going to have to take my word for it until Jason gets a chance to edit his photos.  I was on Tyler-wrangling duty, so I didn't get any photos myself.

After a visit to their house, the whole family went for a walk.  It was a really beautiful day, and everyone had fun (well, until Tyler had a very personal encounter between his face and the sidewalk... ah, toddler life).

PawPaw showing Tyler the creek

looking at one lizard eating another lizard... you know, nature at its best

the new family

some Nana/PawPaw time (with Jason in the background!)

Christmas with the Selfs

The weekend before Christmas, we headed to Nebo to celebrate with Jason's family.  In my list-making, Christmas-packing mania, I somehow managed to leave my camera at home, so we'll have to rely on Jason's pictures.

Beth and Jake graciously hosted us, and we had a really great time, especially watching the little guys (Sawyer and Tyler) playing with their new loot.

loved this idea!

new mittens

There was lots of playing at Nana and PawPaw's house, too, but we didn't happen to get pictures of that.  Tyler got to play with Nana's chickens and learned about pianos.  Everyone else got to hear my awesome singing of "Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star" over and over and over as Tyler requested I play it on the piano and sing it.

Tyler also gave lots of hugs: