A lamb and a duck

So I found this adorable lamb costume for Greta and of course she would not put it on. Up until Halloween night she had it on for maybe 3 minutes so I was worried she wouldn't wear it at all. But once she saw all the kids coming to the door in their costumes, she got excited. It didn't take her long at all to get the concept of going up to the door and they give you candy. After the first house she was off to the next!

Lamb and duck checking each other out.

And the recycled baby duck costume was as cute as ever on the baby.

The family

Heading out to trick or treat...I completely forgot to get a cute pumpkin or something for her to put candy in so yes, she is using a ralph lauren bag-- it was the only one dark colored I had!

Blessing/Birthday

October has been a busy month so far. We started out going down to St. George for UEA with the Cypers. We had such a great time with them. Here is Elsa and her cousin (4 months older)

This was our first family bike ride. We all rode down to the park together and let Greta play. She loved it and the bike ride was fun. As you can see we had to prop up the baby with blankets and towels but she did great. Greta calls this trailer her "bike".
Brock and Mitch took the girls on a hike.

Greta on her birthday - October 7th. I can't believe she is two! She amazes me everyday. I love her excitement for life. Her smiles and giggles are priceless. She is into adding "so much" onto things, like "thank you, so much" and "I love you, so much." It is the sweetest thing.

Hugging her Cinderella doll- her latest obsession.

Since we decided to bless Elsa the same week as Greta's birthday, we combined them for a party on Sunday. This is the party after the blessing, blowing out candles with daddy.

The gift opening craziness.

Grandma Elaine with sleepy baby.

Grandma Sue

Happy baby on her special day.

Pictures

Our wonderful Aunt Lindsey Hatch took some BEAUTIFUL pictures of little Elsa. She is so great, thanks Lindsey we love them!

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Lotoja

Last Saturday, Brock completed his first Lotoja (the 206 mile bike race from Logan to Jackson Hole). There was a lot of time and training that went into this and we are so proud of him. It was a long hard day, but he finished! Congratulations, we love you.

Kenton, Brock & Kyler at the start

Brock & Kyler at the finish

Elsa is 2 weeks old today.  She is such a sweetheart and a very good baby, letting her mom get some sleep!  

Hooray! I'm sleeping.

Lauren and Michael surprised us by driving home early from their summer in Florida.  They drove through the night to get back and see little Elsa.  What a great aunt and uncle!

Aunt Reghan is here for the week, visiting from NYC, it has been great having her around. Kayce & Taylor are also here visiting from LA.  We had a cookout together in the mountains last week. 

The hikers

Around the campfire.

My mom threw a birthday party for the grandkids while Kayce was here.  They had a ball.

Welcome Elsa

Elsa Helen Holt was born on August 11, 2009 at 8:34 pm.  I had gone to the doctor earlier in the day and came home disappointed that I was still pregnant but a couple hours after getting home I started having contractions.  We rushed Greta up to grandma and grandpa Holt's and headed for the hospital.  We got there sometime after 6 and she was born shortly after.  My doctor made it in time, he called it a "McBirth" - just a drive through.  I was definitely surprised to deliver an 8.13 pound baby.  I really don't know how she fit in me.  She is doing great and we are so happy to have her here.  Greta is excited to have her baby sister here.  She has been giving her kisses and soft love pats.  Thanks to our friends and families for all your love and support. 

Right after she made her entrance.

Meeting Mom

and Dad

A baby sister

Elsa and grandma

Heading home from the hospital.