I couldn't help myself...

I started looking at some more of our pictures and just have to do a post all about Aliyah...she's the cutest baby in the world!

Her many faces: (a bit blurry...she doesn't hold still for very long)





She loves playing with her hands (and mine! Love it!)


And bath time is always a joy!



And with her cousin who is just 4 months older.


We are totally in love with this baby!!!

Randomness

A little catch-up...

Like so many others this year...we thoroughly enjoyed BYU basketball (we were a bit superstitious about Aliyah's outfit--every game she wore this particular outfit, BYU won...coincidence?)


Dave and I are really bad at taking pictures of us, so you take what you can get.
One of my favorite pastimes:


And a close up of Aliyah in case you missed those cheeks! (Sometimes I forget how big they are until other people comment on them--they seriously are the BEST!)


And lastly a bit of a change. From this:


to this:


I cut off about 14" to donate to Locks of Love. I don't miss my long hair at all--it doesn't get in the way anymore!!

So a general update of some random things...I have a few specific posts coming up...once I get around to it!

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Well, today is mine and Dave's THIRD ANNIVERSARY. It has honestly been the best 3 years of my life. I can't imagine my life without Dave. If there was a perfect man in this world it would be him; he motivates me to be better in my actions, words, and faith. He is so tender hearted and cares for others more than himself. I look forward to the next...eternity together!!!

This is a test...

Does blogging really work from my phone?

Updates...

Because I've been chastised for not putting up more recent pictures....

Here are pictures from the last 7 weeks:

Aliyah and 2 of her boyfriends…(who are 3 1/2 months older)


And the moms


Daddy's little girl...seriously she has got him wrapped around her finger already!


She loves looking in the mirror. We love those cheeks!!!






She loves the boppy!


And I love a happy sleeping baby


The first documented smile!!! She's been doing it for a week or so now, but we were able to catch her smiling at grandma on camera. Her smiles are the best.

Wanna be Photographers...

So, my sister and I used her high-tech camera to take newborn pictures of Aliyah. She's 4 days old in these pictures.
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To Whom it May Concern...

Baby Aliyah decided to come to her family December 23rd at 12:27pm, weighing 6 lbs. and 13 oz., 18 inches long! We are pretty sure she is the most perfect baby ever born...ever. Here are some pictures of the last few days.

Checking into the hospital--my water broke a couple of hours before this...


The most wonderful experience right after she was born. I got to hold her for the first time...and it was just me, Dave and baby Aliyah


Our new little family


Baby Aliyah (we originally were going to spell it Aliah...but we think (and hope) we like it with a "y" better--Dave says it's for the Cougars!) How do you like all that hair and all those cheeks!


We came home Christmas Eve...a pretty good present under the tree!




Christmas Day


It definitely was not expected to have her come 9 days early, but we are SO glad that she is here and healthy. We LOVE her!