Well... We officially slept in our new home, Dec 22nd. I wouldn't say officially moved in because we still had a BUNCH of stuff at my moms house. But I knew if I forced Kristofer to sleep in our home he would have to get his stuff over here. ;) We received internet that following Friday! YAY! We had Christmas dinner at our place (pot luck since we don't have a kitchen). As of today... pretty much everything is here, just a few larger items we need my dads truck for it at mom's. Wood floors are stained! They are SO beautiful. Our extra bedroom is currently my "little tiny" studio, but it works for now. Kitchen is still in progress, counter tops are purchased, they just need to be put in. The basement remains untouched! too much right now. Formal living room is semi put together with furniture, only thing missing are pictures and piano. Family is a mess!! (only because Alyvia's toys are put here) ;) I wont allow toys in the bedrooms. Eventually the extra room will be a guest bedroom/ play room, until the basement is ready. But there is furniture and a t.v. in the family room so we can relax.


Don't worry pictures are soon to come... I hope you all have a fun safe New Years!!

- From my Family to yours

this is my mom's Christmas card!! Love it!


We love you all!! What a wonderful and blessed year we have all had! I have so much to be grateful for and to hope for in the coming year. I am indeed and for most grateful for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for all He has done for me and you. I love celbrating His birth and His life. I know His is the Son of God and He died for us and I know He Lives NOW! My heart is overflowing with His love and grace.

May you all have a blessed and safe Christmas and New Years. May your life be full of love, joy, and peace.

Love,

The Eastons, Bartelmes, Hayashis, and Gorhams

I took Alyvia's Christmas pictures with Santa this year. But I wanted to be sneaky and just use part of Santa. Alyvia LOVED this, she was SO happy, SO giggly, and VERY photogenic. Her daddy can really get her to smile/ laugh. These are a few of my favorites.




She's so stinkin' cute!

Then later that week I was asked by Liberty Bank to take Santa Pictures... (to see more head over to my Photography website.)

And This how that turned out...




1st try



2nd try (my fav)



3rd times a charm... NOT



Take 4



and 5 (tried bribing with a cookie)



6th time... only one NOT crying!



SAFE in the arms of DAD

 

She wouldn't even try...