Grown-up land

Life has been a little crazier than usual for the Taylor household. To make the holidays even more busy we decided to move right smack in the middle of it. We made the move out to QC and are adjusting to it. Derek loves it, but i could use a little more convincing. The house is absolutly wonderful and we have tripled our living space. Painting and organizing are slow coming but it will all get done soon enough. We are feeling a little bit closer to being grown ups.

Our beautiful Jane is now almost eight months, and we cannot believe how big she is getting. Even though today the a lady at Fry's asked me if she was three months old, my daughter is a little small for her age. She sits up and loves to stand; chomping down baby food, which is a relief now that I know I do not have to nurse forever. Jane loves to be able to crawl around and visit with her new friends.

Jane loves to snuggle with her army bear during naps. She loves even more bing in her crib instead of the pack-n-play that we had set up at the apt.

Hanging out with dad and showing off her smiles.

Christmas morning consisted of Jane eating her presents instead of unwrapping them.

Jane was super excited to get our Christmas tree. Derek told me it is not a real Christmas without a real tree. So two days before Christmas we finally got it done.

I can't wait to put up pictures of the house, but that probably won't happen for another few months.

Thank You

I wanted to give a special thanks today for our military men and women. I have always been so proud of this country, but it wasn't until I married into a family that is all in the Army that it hit me how much of a sacrifice it really is. I am so proud of Derek, his brothers ( Matt, Brent, Bryan, Devin and Travis), and our friends that proudly serve this country.

I still remember when Derek and I were engaged and he asked me how I felt about him joining the military. It really didn't come to much of a surprise, and I was proud that he would be so selfless. Being in the military has been no picnic, with alot of ups and downs. Tears have been in plenty, but I have also been blessed. I never would have been able to handle Derek being gone with out the support of my family; especially my sister in laws Jennie, Brittany, Natalie, and Michelle.

Thank you again to all of you willing to make the sacrifice to keep our country free.

Pictures, pictures, pictures

Well after three sittings and two days we finally accomplished family pictures. I hope the next ones go a little bit easier. Jane was a monster for most of it, but it was all worth it. I love most of her shots and wouldn't trade them for the world. I just thought we would share how adorable out little girl has gotten, and what a handle she has become!

Our Jane

Four Months!!

Some more....

Family Pictures

Yes, Jane was a turd for most of the pictures but we still wanted to have our memories. Here are a few of my favorites that we had taken.

Jane's Blessing

Now that Jane's Daddy got back in the country we were able to do her blessing. We did it at Derek's Aunt and Uncle's home instead of at the church, just for a little more intimate setting. We were so blessed to have so many wonderful friends and family there. I was even happier that Jane didn't cry through the blessing.

Playing with Jane before everyone got there.

I was able to pass down my blessing dress to Jane. My Great Grandma made it for me, and now it will be Jane's dress to pass down to her daughter someday. It really meant to much to me to have her wear it.

Michelle with Beckham!

We call this face "the pirate" Jane does it all the time!