Going far far away...

We are so excited to be heading off to Italy tomorrow. I can't believe it's finally here! We are going to spend two weeks vacation with George's family. Alyssa, if you remember, has been over there since January. We get to see her on Wednesday!!!! Agh!!! I'm SO excited to see her. I'm excited to be in Italy, but that doesn't compare to how excited I am to see Alyssa. She's been gone way way too long and I'm making sure she get's on that plane to come home. ;-) But, just wanted to let you know we will be away. I am hoping to be able to update some on the blog while we're gone, but I'm aware that it might be difficult. So, I'll try! If not, I'll have tons to post when we get home.

Today while packing, Brynn decided to help. She pulled up onto her feet all by herself. I was SHOCKED! I watched her do it, she got to her knees first and pulled right up onto her feet. She's not even 6 months yet! I'm sure it was a one time thing that won't happen again for a while. Actually I shouldn't say "I'm sure," I should say I "HOPE!" =D So here's a picture so you can all believe me. I tried to get video of her actually doing it, 'cause she did it a few times after (when I prompted) and she was too tired and didn't want to do it anymore...

My little superhero...

Happy Mothers Day

Just wanted to take a minute to honor my "Mom's"...

To my Momma, I love you more than words can say. Thank you for the way you have prepared me so well for this new season of my life. Thank you for the countless hours that I know you spent teaching me and training me. Thank you for the hours that you played with me on the floor that I'm now doing with my baby girl. It is amazing to me that this is what you did! =) You were the best mommy for me. Thank you for the way you have loved and honored the Lord in all that you do. Thank you for teaching me how to Love our Savior. I cannot thank you enough. I love you.

And,

To my second Momma... =) Thank you for raising my wonderful Husband in the ways of the Lord. Thank you for depending on the Lord through the years of bringing him to the point of leading me and now our family. I am grateful beyond words for the many many hours you have poured into his heart. And now, for the way that you have become a mom to me. I truly do consider you as my mom, and I am grateful for that and for the relationship that the Lord has blessed us with. Thank you for the wisdom and care that you so willingly give away. Thank you for the many meals and long talks at the kitchen table. =) I love you.

-Noelle

Happy Friday to you! Brynn is really cute this morning so I took some pictures for you. I love mornings 'cause she's my jammy girl and always so happy. =)

Today we put her robe on for the first time. I'd say it's a winner! so cute!

This is her newest pose. She get's here from her belly, so close to sitting up from her tummy all on her own. We call this her modeling pose... =)

My goofball. I'm so in love

Ok, so I told you I was going to try to get video of her seeing herself on the computer. Here it is. It's not as good as sometimes she's almost laughing at herself, but it's cute, you can tell when she see's herself. Enjoy!