Family Portraits- Finally!

For a long time Jenny (Ryan's mom) has wanted a family shot of all of us. And we make it a big hassel every year, complaining, griping, moaning. Rob climbs up on the ladder, sets the self-timer and runs down into the photo. They turn out fine, but they're not professional by anymeans.

This year we did it. And they turned out cute! Thanks to my sister-in-law, Linda, who took the professional shots!

2010- The Green's

The whole family!

Chris & Angie on left, Ryan & Angie in middle, Rob & Jenny on right.

Padia kids left to right: Airika, Trent, Jaden, Bayla

Ella in the middle

Just the grandkids!

We even got cute shots of just our family.

4 Generations

4 Generations (very special because Ella is Grandma's first great grandchild)

Here we are with our maiden names:

Joan Hoerres, Cynthia Steger, Angela Griffeth, Ella Green

I was glad to get a shot of Ella with Grandma and Grandpa- they just love her. I'm so happy they are alive to see our baby. I know it means a lot to them.

Right when Ella was born neither one wanted to hold her for fear of dropping her or tripping or something aweful. HOWEVER... as they kept seeing her and how cute she was- they couldn't resist! Now if Ella's anywhere within their reach- grandma and grandpa want to hold her! :o)

Holiday Fun!

For turkey day we went to my Aunt Donna's house after we ate with Ryan's family.

This is what happened when we went in the door!

I found it so funny that everyone swarmed the door to see the baby, I ran and got my camera and took a photo from the stairs. Ella- you are a star!

I had a gift certificate for fondue, so I took the girls for a much needed girls night. It was GOOD! (besides Heather fainting at the table...)

Ella saw her 1st santa at the Coleman's Christmas party, she smiled and didn't cry. I don't think she even knew what was going on. Maybe next year?

Trying on her Christmas outfit at home. We (me) decided on a black bow for photo day- ahhhh the decisions you have to make as a girl!

Her Christmas photo at 3.5 months old. Cute stuff!

Ella on her first snowy day in December getting warmed up by the warm laundry from the dryer. I just kept piling the clothes on and she couldn't get enough.

Annual Friends Holiday Party- this year's theme- ugly sweaters. Ryan was sick and stayed home. :o( I took Ella and put her to bed in Candi's room.

Alison (8.5 mo pregnant), Erin (fresh off a cruise to Bahama's), me (tired, pale, and out of shape ha ha)

Another pic with Lindsay

Wreath party at our house- stole this idea from some friends of mine in Utah. Everyone loved how they turned out and was glad I put it together.

And we had fun in my "craft room/laundry room"!

Aunt Donna, Me, Lindsay (preggo), and Katie (Erin was there too but left earlier)

For the rest of the holiday season we have Christmas Eve at our house in 8 days with Ryan's family. We're making steaks this year! Christmas Eve we'll also go to Linda's house for the Swedish Christmas at noon. Christmas Day, we'll go to my mom's at 9 am, then Aunt Nena's at 2- Rob and Jenny are going to that also, so that will be fun. Pictures to follow. :o)

Ella is 3 Months old!

Your first time in your BUMPO seat! You are so cute in it, sometimes

if you're too tired though, you do fall to one side.

Mom modeling her new sling to carry you like a little baby kangaroo.

You look so tiny taking a snooze on the big couch!

Bath time- you LOVE your nightly baths! My little fishy!


One of my favorite pictures so far of you!

Ella- you amaze us every day with your smiles! You smile at everything and we appreciate everytime you do! You are starting to chuckle, but have not full on laughed yet. You're getting close though! This third month has been my favorite so far- you are learning so much- especially how to grab and feel things with your hands.

We love you lots!