Uncle Richard

        On one of our trips south we were able to go visit with my Uncle Richard who has had a few strokes and is in a nursing home.  It was nice to see him again and let him meet Emerson.  Emerson wasn't entirely sure what to think, since Uncle Richard wasn't able to sit up all the way but he eventually warmed up.  I am so happy to be able to get these pictures!

Baby Kallister!!!

        On January 25, 2012, My little sister Ashley and her husband Cade welcomed a beautiful Baby Girl that they named Kallister Michon, (the Michon is after one of my twin sisters that my mother lost shortly after their birth, such a great way to honor our family.)  I am so excited to be an Aunt again and so glad that we are able to raise our children together.  It will be nice to have somone to talk to as we go through all the wonderful growing stages.
        I wasn't able to go visit and meet her for a few weeks and it just tore my heart out.  I cried everytime I was sent a new picture of her.  So I have included some of those pictures and then am sharing pictures from out first meeting.  She is so adorable and cuddly and Emerson loved her so much he always wanted to hold her feet, so we had to teach him how to be soft. Enjoy!!!

Daddy and Kallister shortly after her birth she had a few breathing troubles so they didn't get to hold her for a while.  But now she is so healthy and growing like crazy.

Grandma Janet loving the new little one

Grandpa Art sure loves the babies

Uncle Matt napping with Kallister.  This is one of the things that he does best sleeping and getting the babies to sleep too.

Uncle Cody

Love, Love, Love this onsie.  It is from one of Ashley's friends who's nickname is Sparky.  Anytime she talks to this friend her friend asks, "How's little sparkplug doing?"

Perfect picture for the little cowgirl!

My Favorite Picture Ever.  So beautiful to see my Sis with this beautiful little soul

Amazing Family Portrait

Emerson went straight for her in the swing.  They must have known each other in the Pre-Mortal Existence, cause they sure seemed to recognize each other.

So small next to Uncle John

First time holding her, I was so happy!!!

Emerson giving Aunt Ashley some of his very slobbery kisses.

Then of course he had to take some time to catch up with Uncle Cade.

This is actually a newer picture of Kallister and Ashley, but I love it because I got the outfit and she looks good in green.  And also Ashley is looking awesome for having a 6 week old.

First Steps :)

        So exciting and scary at the same time.  Emerson finally took his very first steps today February 27, 2012, just 4 days before his first birthday.  I am in for it now!

Brown Family Snow Day!

        I have to admit that one of the best things about living up here in the Great White North, is being able to spend time with John's extended family.  He has 2 Aunts and 3 Uncles along with all of their children and some of their children's children, that live from Spanish Fork up to Draper.  So every once in awhile we all get together for some great gatherings.  We have been able to attend Baptisms, Farewells, Homecomings, Birthdays, Christmas Parties, helping work on houses, and most recently Snow Day.  While I am not a huge fan of the snow it is fun to get out for a day and sled and play in the snow.
        The snow day was at his Uncle McKay's home up in the Hills there was about 12 inches and they had some great hills for sledding.  Even though we just took Emerson down a little hill in his backyard, the older kids were going down a hill that was really long and steep.  We had lunch and visited with everyone.  It is so much fun to get to know everyone so much better.

All bundled up and ready for some snow

Aunt Natalie's little girl decided she would make a track down the hill just by scooting on her bottom instead of using a sled.  Didn't really make much of a track but it was fun watching her try.

John taking Emerson down on the sled

Playing with Daddy

He has become such a poser for the camera

He really liked the snow.  But then again maybe it was just because he was eating it and it reminded him of ice, which is one of his favorite treats.

I made sure it wasn't yellow snow



I had to take this picture.  These are two of the younger cousins and they had stuck their faces in the snow and when they came in their little cheeks were so red.  Too cute and funny!



Christmas 2011!!!

        Christmas is the best time of year! This year was especially great and wonderful to have Emerson in our lives,  Christmas Day we woke up and celebrated with John's family.  It was a great year and we are very thankful to our Heavenly Father who sent his son Jesus Christ to us to be our Savior.  I don't know where we would be without the many blessings he has given us.

Had to add this pic, my Dad took it for his pone and Emerson was getting tired of posing.  So he started teasing and pulling faces.  He definetly knows how to work people.

This and the next picture are of Emerson and Grady, they are the first ones to wake up Christmas morning.  Not  to open gifts, but because it was time to eat.

I don't think Sammie was very happy about being woke up

Our Stockings

Emerson got snacks, a banana for breakfast, and the movie Chicken Little. Also a new collared shirt for Church.

This was Grady's M&M candy cane but Emerson wanted to chew on it....below, Emerson gets away with the candy cane and eventyally gets it open to get at the candy inside.

Saying, Good Morning to Uncle Spencer

He had more fun standing at the gate than opening presents.

This and the one below he didn't want anything to do with me or John so he chose to sit with Uncle Karl.

Opening his first Christmas gift with Uncle Karl

Grady wanted a turn to play with Emerson's truck

All the boys playing with Grady's Cookie Monster

Whiel Grady played with Emerson's Truck, he took the opportunity to play with Grady's.  So glad that they are still young enough to share.

So the next 4 pictures are a story: Karl's family had us this year for Christmas, they gave us some sugar, wheat, and chocolate chips.  Which I am very thankful for since I was running out of wheat for my bread making.  They also let Grady pick out a gift for Emerson and Grady picked out this cute little toy dog.  Well when Emerson opened it Grady remembered it and got upset and started crying because he thought he had picked it out for him, so cute.  So then Emerson decided that he had to join in and cry too. Eventually Emerson calmed down and enjoyed playing with it.  Grady even got a chance to have a turn.

This year we just did stocking gifts for each other $20 a piece.  I got John some candy, pistachios, and Nickelback's new CD.

He got me a Snickers Almond, Pepsi, and an Itunes card.

Christmas afternoon we headed back to my parents so they could give Emerson his gifts.

He finally got the point and started to rip the paper off

Bridger and Rylee were more than happy to show Emerson how to use his new toy