Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Halli's Blessing



I wasn't sure if Halli's sleeves were puffy enough-what do you think?


I think Anne of Green Gables would be proud.




Tuesday, August 26, 2008

A bit of perspective


Isn't it amazing that some of the biggest blessings in life come
in the smallest packages?

Monday, August 18, 2008

Carrying on the Tradition




Do you ever find yourself doing the same things for your kids that you did when you were a kid just because of the good memories? I found myself in this situation. I remember when I was 6 my mom had a luncheon for my friends and me as a going-to-school-aren't-I-big event. I remember the glass teddy bear cookie jar that she had on the table but the feeling that had transcended through time is that of feeling so special and that going to school was such a treat. Well, I missed Taelor's Kindergarten and 1st grade years, but this year (today in fact) we had a "back to school bash", an end of the summer extravaganza if you will. Taelor and I spent time making less than perfect invites and planning the party. We decided on luscious mac and cheese, mandarin oranges, and lemonade. We had a slip n' slide and a pool. I took pictures of the kids and then we had a slide show on the computer. We ended the time with cupcakes and a present (notebook, glue, pencils, and crayons). Taelor may not remember this 20 years from now, but it was sure fun to do something for him that my mom did for me. Thanks mom!!






Take special note of the bunny ears...

Taelor was less than thrilled!!

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

It's a GIRL!!!







BORN JUNE 24TH 8 AM 7 LBS 13 OZ 19 1/2 "
A BEAUTIFUL LITTLE GIRL

Monday, July 14, 2008

Demolition Time



This is the "third bedroom" in our house. We couldn't even fit a crib in it. So we (meaning Jared) tore the closet
out so we could make a cute little nursery that actually can
fit a crib. Taelor thoroughly enjoyed the demolition.

We going to have a baby!!




Around the first of November we were shocked and excited to find out that I was pregnant. It had been quite a while (8 years) since I had had that experience, so it was brand new. We were so excited!!

Thursday, June 14, 2007

JARED, CHERSTEN AND TAELOR WRIGHT




Taelor loves everything there is about sports. He is always kicking a soccer ball or throwing a baseball. His soccer coach suggested we put him on a competition team because he is so good. He takes after his dad.

Wednesday, June 13, 2007

JUST ME AND MY MOM!!!

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

THE ORTEGAS

My sister HEATHER and my cute niece and nephew LEXI AND TREVIN