January 2011

This is actually from December (over Christmas break) - Charlize was enjoying her Mac & cheese so I was able to take some pics of her enjoying it. Yes, we like the old phonebook booster - it comes in quite handy! :)

Jan.3rd - SNOW!! It was the Monday when there was no school, but teachers went in for meetings. I was able to take Charlize out in it at lunch time and we hoped it would still be around for Daddy to help her make a snowman when he got off work, but snow in the dessert doesn't last very long... She had fun while it was there!


Official "Tail Hair"!
Charlize loves her pig tails - well now any time its in a ponytail its 'tail hair'. She had fun playing in the laundry basket that morning too!

Playing in the dirt at the arena :)

We decided to take all the kiddos on a walk from Eleanore's house (up the Main Street hill). Uncle James helped us get the girls in and then he chilled inside while we went for our walk. 4 kids and 4 Moms :) Charlize was in heaven having Addi there with her!

One evening as Dad was working, I told Charlize over to the park to swing and go down the slides. On the way home she found a better way to ride in the stroller.

Playing with my studio lights, I tried to use my spunky daughter as a model. She's actually letting me take a few and will pose now and again. Today she's sporting her new 'soft coat' that Grandma B & Grandpa B got her for Christmas. She loves to sleep in them and wears them regularly! Lion is a regular since he's out for Valentine's decor. She loves him to bits!

True 'Lightning McQueen' fans have the pajamas and she loves them! My studio lights were still set up and she woke up and said, "Take pictures of Boo Mom" so cute bedhead hair and Lion got captured in our morning shoot!

Again trying some variations with my lights and this time I got Daddy and Boo in the picture!

*McGuire Family pictures coming soon!*

Uncle James received his Eagle Scout Award and the whole family was here to support him!

Way to go James!!

Playing at the arena. We love her soft, curls and sweet smile. She is spunky and independent and I just love that about her! She's determined to try and knows what she wants (or doesn't). What a blessing it is to have this vivacious, beautiful little girl to call our own. :)

1-30-2011 Roping in Mesquite, NV

She helped Dad get ready, brushing the horses and saddling. Time to swing the rope ad go for a ride.

Dirt! Always fun to have around!

She found some rubber left over from someone else and decided it was a purse to hold a few handfuls of dirt.

Sitting by Daddy, a hug from Mommy and lots of love for Charlize!

December 2010

We love watching the NFR in December and Charlize was very into it this year. When we went over to Gramma and Grapa's house she pulled out her rocking horse and got a front row seat. :)

We went down to shop at Cowboy Christmas that last Sautrday of the rodeo and met up with Kyle and Brinlee. They were bummed we didn't have Charlize, but it was fun to shop and go out to dinner with them. We went to City Center and I need to bring Charlize inthe spring to come play- she'd love it!

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5 years ago we had a huge flood that washed away homes and bridges in our area (our subdivision lost 1 home - we don't live close to the river so we're good) but we went to check it out behind the clubhouse to see how high it was. I need to take a comparison picture from what it usually looks like, but its crazy how high the water was!
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One day, I went to pick up Charlize from Eleanore's and pulled out the camera for a mini-shoot of sweet Fallon baby and Charlize.

*potty training! I've been waiting for Christmas break to take on the challange (she'd been showing she was ready for a few months) so I could give all my attention to our Missy to get rid of diapers! She liked her "Lightning McQween and Mater" sticker chart but didn't really care about it - since she loves to put stickers on everything! So we just went to praising and taking her to the bathroom every 15 minutes or so. Yes, it an adjustment for us all but she did great!
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My sister Sonrisa had her little boy Brecken Kelby Adams on December 9th and I got to take some pictures of him at about 2 weeks old. He's such a sleepy little guy, doesn't really like to be touched and is concerned with what's around him. Its fun to have added 3 new babies to my side of the family this year!

The same day that Brecken had an appointment, I got the girls in their Christmas dresses and attempted a quick photoshoot. Good thing my neice Addison was a sweetie! She let me take pictures, but my own Sassy Charlize wasn't having it that day. Well, they were so cute when I did get some!


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Christmas 2010

Christmas Eve

Nate's parents through a Christmas Eve party every year with close friends and family. I actually didn't take any pictures durring the party so hope to get some from Rick, but after everyone had gone Charlize helped make breakfast. They had a plan to make the breakfast dish the night before and any chance Charlize can to help she's all in.

Christmas!! (I look so tired!! haha thats for being up to late and waking up too early to get everything done!) Charlize was determined to wear her cowgirl hat while opening presents and wanted Nate to wear his hat as well. She didn't really understand that Santa had brought her something, but was excited to open the gifts.

Late morning with Nate's family:

After opening our presents we went to breakfast with Nate's parents. Then Charlize helped open and passout the presents. She wanted to fully open and play with each toy she received and was ready when her turn came again. :) She loves dresses and tutu's still, so the chest of dress-up clothes was a huge hit!

Afternoon with my Mom and family:

We had breakfast food for a late lunch/dinner and got to visit. Addi and Charlize just love being together, Fallon's getting cubby cheeks and Mr. Brecken is a sleepy little guy. We watched a movie and got to be together.

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Janine, Charlize, Juanita & Kaitlyn

I worked with Janine on the Farm in Sheridan and Kaity would come play with us while we worked. They've always been very supportive of the college athletes and we've kept in touch through visits and cards. Janine grew up in St. George and has family here still, so I was sooo excited when they told me they'd be able to get together for a quick lunch. Kaitlyn is going to be a Senior next year and its so fun to hear about all her plans and sports she's participating in. I'm so excited to go up and visit this summer (and I get to take her Senior pictures!)

Charlize's First Theater Movie: Tangled

Nate wanted to take Charlize to see Tangled and when my dad tried to get all of us to gether to take Addi and Charlize together it didn't quite line up (I think my Dad ended up going to the movie twice, but got to take both graddaughters). She loved it and liked getting to sit in her own chair.

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New Years Eve - Pine Valey Utah

We went up to Pine Valley to be with Nate's family for New Years Eve. Nate hadbeen roping in Mesquite, but it worked out great to go play in the snow with Aunt Diana and Gramma & Grampa. They fed us a delisious Crab and steak dinner (YUMMY!) and it was fun to let Charlize fun around in the snow.

Merry Christmas!!

Yes, I know Charlize is MUCH bigger now than she is in the picture, but I just LOVE this picture!! I don't like waiting for family pictures until Fall. I *LOVE* green! In fact I just loved these pictures sooo much its going to be hard to come up with different outfits and locations for next year. Just in case you missed some from before, I'll add some more of my favorites below! :)

November 2010

Fallon June was born to Eleanore and Austin on November 7th (11-7 and Elle's birthday is 7-11).

What a smiley, sweet baby girl she is with LOTS of dark hair! All the other babies in our family have had very little and light hair so its a complete change for us! An hour after walking into the hospital she was born (it was really fast and Elle went all natural! You go Elle!!)

We couldn't take Charlize into the hospital with us when we went to visit so a day or so later we went to their house so she could see her new baby cousin.

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The University of Wyoming was playing UNLV in Las Vegas November 12th. My super good friend Gwen came down with Tim and a group of friends to cheer them on and we got to come play! SO EXCITED to see my friends! We had alot of fun! Um, the football team wasn't nearly as entertaining as the rest of us but we were there to support. And we were able to catch up with Teri for a bit!
We had an interesting incident as were were getting a 4th meal at In-N-Out where some disorderly people were in an argument. We were leaving and actually getting in the truck when the cops showed up, parked behind us and yelled at us to get out of the vehicle. Umm, actually pretty funny cause Nate and Tim got out and walked right back towards them telling them that the problem was inside. It made for a good story and laughs.

Again, sooo nice to see my good friends and have a nice get-away with Nate.

The next morning we took them out to breakfast and of course to see the famous Vegas sign!

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I took Fallon's newborn pictures when she was 4 days old :)

She was nice and sleepy! What a doll!

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One morning we were getting ready to go to Grandma Denise's (we usually just go over in our pajamas) but today Charlize was determined to wear a dress. This cute red dress my friend had just handed down to her. So we got dressed up and couldn't leave bewr (Bear) out of the picture.


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I was in charge of my school's Jubilee of Tree's tree to raise money this year for breast cancer screenings and services. This is a yearly fundraiser for the hospital. This year the theme was western cowboy/cowgirl. The 4th/5th grade safety patrol helped make the ornaments. We tore denim and bandanna material and glued them on Styrofoam balls, painted horseshoes and used brads for the nails and made pictures using melted crayons for the sunset.

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Another fun morning outfit. This time the Missy was determined to wear her tutu and of course her boots. I'm trying to do better about getting into the pictures,but morning isn't the best for looking perky.

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Thanksgiving!!! My Aunt Roberta and cousins Carli & Robbi came to visit!! I unfortunately didn't get a group picture of us all :( so I remembered for Black Friday shopping. They actually got up and Charlize and I caught up with them around noon. I set the timer and ran to get in the picture, but a couple was watching us and offered to take it - bummer that the one they took is out of focus (the bottom picture, but you can see the Buckle windows really well).
We grabbed some grub at Carl's Jr (YUM!) and yet again were picture happy. I got my haircut the day before - so love my bangs again!! I'm lucky I get to be around all these lovely ladies!

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This ones a little out of order, but Austin blessed Fallon on Sunday following Thanksgiving because his parents were still in town and it was nice to have his family here.

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We went to ride the horses (cause the girls adore them and we all like to go).

I think this is the most I've ever taken pictures with myself in them!! I'm so glad Charlize is letting me take them and smiling for me.