The de la Houssaye's

Thanksgiving!!

2010-11-26T21:07:00.001-08:00

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving this year in Alpine, UT with lots of family. It was fun to spend time with people we don't see often and catch up. Brexton especially loved all the attention from everyone. Riding on Dallin's shoulders was of course the greatest.

Playing "ball" with Tara.
Some of the ladies!

Like all of us, Brexton loved the Rolls!

Getting served up!

Plenty of food with lots of family- Perfect!

I am grateful for another Thanksgiving spent with family and reflecting on our blessings. The Gospel, family, friendships, home, work, and school are at the top of a very large list of all we are grateful for. Thanks again to the Toolson's for hosting all of us and for another great Thanksgiving!

Halloween!

2010-10-30T23:09:00.000-07:00

Brexton loved knocking on the 6 doors we went to for trick or treating.

But then he always just wanted to head right into the house!

It was pouring rain unfortunately, so we only stayed out a little bit but it was fun to trick or treat for the first time. He then loved handing out candy to everyone who came to our door. I couldn't believe how many people came to our neighborhood. I thought I was warned and ready with lots of candy for all the people but, after a huge Sam's Club bag of candy we were only left with three pieces! It was so fun to get so many trick or treaters!

Trunk or Treat

2010-10-30T23:02:00.000-07:00

We had a ward Trunk or Treat. Brexton didn't understand the idea of walking up to a trunk to trick or treat but he had a great time running all over the parking lot! Carter and Rachel came up to join us for the Halloween Weekend it was so fun to spend time with them.

He looked awesome from the back!

American West Heritage Center

2010-10-30T22:35:00.000-07:00

Brexton and I went with some friends to the American West Heritage Center. It is so toddler friendly. It has a hay maze, train, animals, and even a "blackout" maze for the little children. We are waiting in line to ride the train in this picture.

This is Megan's (my next door neighbor) son Robby who is 7 months.
Us riding the train!

More of the train ride, it just goes around the Heritage Center.

Lots of animals to see! These were his favorite the goats!

The big pirate ship made out of hay bales.

Thanks Megan and Robby for going with us it was so much fun to spend some of the day there!

Homcomming Parade/Game!!

2010-10-30T12:38:00.000-07:00

We went to the homecoming game/parade this year for Utah State. These pictures are backwards unfortunately, but here are a few of the game. The game started out so fun but then it started to pour, so we had to leave at half time which was around when Utah State was starting to get crushed anyway so we left at a good time! This first picture is after it started to rain.

He loved watching the game!

At the parade in the morning.

Only at Utah State! Who knows what it was supposed to be!

He of course loved the candy and all the loud noises from the police cars and fire engines!

Go Aggies!!!!

I love this picture with the Temple in the background. My favorite parts about Logan, the Temple and Utah State!!

Jessica and the Boys visit!

2010-10-30T12:21:00.000-07:00

Jessica and the boys came to visit and we all met at Thanksgiving Point. It is such a fun place south of Salt Lake city with lots of animals and fun activities. He LOVED his first pony ride!

Playing in the "farm district" on the tractor.
Brexton, Connor, and Easton.

Racing!

What Brexton has been up to!

2010-10-30T11:59:00.000-07:00

One of Brexton's favorite things to do, "rough housing" with daddy!

Playing with cars is also so fun!

We had a mini disaster with the desitin! It is so incredibly hard to get out of carpet. I still am trying to clean up the residue!! But it was sure fun for him!

Boise and Crescent Bar

2010-09-08T12:48:00.000-07:00

We traveled up to Boise for my Grandparents 50th wedding anniversary. Unfortunately, I didn't take pictures in Boise but here are some from Crescent Bar.

Brexton loved the sandy beaches. He just played with the sand all day long!

Until we dragged him out on the tube!

We all fell off the tube, thank goodness for life jackets!! He was pretty cold and scared after that!

He did love riding in the front with Grandpa!

The Duffy's came to visit at Crescent Bar. It had been two years since we have seen them last- it was so nice to see them.

We had a great time in Crescent Bar! Thanks mom and dad for a wonderful trip!

2010-09-08T12:25:00.000-07:00

After the 4th of July weekend we got to take Carmen back with us to Logan for a week. It was so fun to have her with us. We spent a lot of time at our neighborhood park, Brexton loved swinging with Carmen.

He had to lie down right next to her. Pretty much anything she did he had to do also!

This was the park right next to the zoo.

At the zoo! Brexton loved the monkeys!

He was so tired after the long day at the zoo he fell asleep in his chair watching a movie.

We also went to the water park. Carmen was brave and did the high one!

Thanks for coming Carmen! It was so fun!

4th of July In Rexburg!

2010-09-08T12:02:00.000-07:00

Sorry this post is kinda backward! We went to the Splash Park the day before the 4th when it was nice and hot!

Waiting for the fireworks to begin.
Waiting for the parade to begin. It was so cold we had to get out and move. All the boys went camping the night before so they missed the parade (they were distraught about that.)

Still waiting! It was so cold!!

Brexton didn't really know what to think of this..obviously!

Playing at the splash park so fun!

We had a great 4th of July in Rexburg!

Pool Time!!

2010-09-08T11:39:00.000-07:00

This summer we loved playing in our pool. It was the best though, when other friends from the neighborhood came to join in on the fun!

He is going to love this picture when he is 16!

Brexton and Emery love playing together!

Making sure Arthur is still doing ok.

Fun Summer Times!

2010-06-23T10:25:00.001-07:00

One of his favorite things is to be sprayed with the hose every time he sees the hose he thinks he needs to be sprayed. So obviously there have been a couple of times that his clothes have become the swimsuit!

SOO Mad I am taking a picture and not spraying him with the hose!

Fun walk around campus.

Concert in the Park!

2010-06-23T09:56:00.000-07:00

Last weekend John Schmidt gave a concert in the park. It was fabulous, he is a great entertainer along with an amazing piano player! There were fireworks at the end.

The mountains are gorgeous this time of year because they are really green!
Collin and Kristen also came along!

Talking to us about who knows what!

Brexton loved having blankets on the ground!

My One Year Old!

2010-06-15T18:32:00.000-07:00

We had a wonderful Birthday Party for him. He had his own little cake which he loved, and many friends and family came and celebrated it with us. It was so much fun. Thank you everyone for coming!

He loves to play outside in the backyard, this was memorial day getting ready for our barbeque.

We also love to walk to the park that is in our subdivision. He knows the way and leads us there except when we cross the street he waits for us to hold his hand! What a good baby!

Kim!

2010-06-14T18:59:00.000-07:00

My dear friend from college and her son came and stayed with us a while it was so fun to have her. I wish I wound have taken more pictures but these were ones I got. The boys had such a fun time together, Tyler was so sweet to let Brexton be his shadow for a few days! During that time I got to see my bothers and dad for about an hour. Brexton loved the motorcycle!

Baby Animal Days!

2010-04-21T18:31:00.001-07:00

We went to the American West Heritage Center here in Logan for their annual Baby Animal days. It is just a really big farm that looks like it is from the pioneer days. You get to pet all the animals and see lots of history. This is the tractor ride in.

Baby Goats- Brexton was a little apprehensive!

Brexton and a Baby Lamb

This Calf kept licking his shoe so sweet!

Baby bears- you couldn't pet these!

Baby Turtle

There was also a great train ride around the farm.

On the train!

Easter Sunday!

2010-04-06T08:51:00.000-07:00

We had a wonderful Easter with General Conference and some family coming to Easter dinner. But first we had to begin with Brexton's Easter Basket.

The table ready and set for the dinner. With the help of family we had ham, potatoes, asparagus, rolls, and carrot cake for desert.

Thanks everyone for coming to dinner we had a wonderful time!

We are so grateful for this holiday where we get to celebrate the Resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ and what that beautiful gift means for us.

The Evans!

2010-04-06T08:20:00.000-07:00

Melanie, Elana, and Zander came to visit us because they were in town. It was so much fun to see them and Brexton loved them all. I have never heard Brexton laugh so hard like he did with Elana and Zander it was so adorable. Thanks for coming Mel and for all of the clothes!

Elana was so sweet with Brexton. He got whatever he wanted!
Reading time together!

Zander played in our backyard while Brexton watched in awe as he ran around the yard.Brexton loved Melanie! Thanks again for coming it was a blast!

Fun Pictures!

2010-04-05T19:29:00.001-07:00

Nice Mohawk!

Just watching some Baby Mozart~ his favorite!

This was a lovely surprise when I walked back into the room. Who knows how he got these snacks!

Valentine's Day

2010-02-15T22:43:00.001-08:00

Valentine's day was a lot of fun this year with Brexton even if he didn't know what was going on. We had to decorate his high chair with a little dog for him. For Valentine's day Bart and Brexton apparently :) made me breakfast complete with heart shaped french toast and freshly squeezed orange juice. Then made my favorite for dinner sweet pork quesadilla and we had chocolate fondue for dessert while watching the Olympics. It was a wonderful Valentine's day!

The table I prepared for dinner!

Brexton's Valentine picture!

He loved his dog!

9 Months!

2010-02-15T21:59:00.000-08:00

Brexton is nine months and has such a love for life! He is growing very well also. He is currently 19 pounds 40% 28 inches 50% and 18 inches for his head 70%. He is very fast at crawling and has to stand on his own after he climbs up something. He climbs up everything that can or can't be climbed up on. He says da da, ba ba and rolls his tounge along with lots of screams to get his way. He loves books, the TV, and his Baby Einstein movie. We love him and are loving watching him grow up!

We love you handsome boy!

Brexton Moving!

2010-01-24T21:23:00.000-08:00

Brexton loves to crawl and climb everywhere! One of his favorite places is under the table.

This is him kneeling for family prayer.

I love this suit outfit!

Say Cheese!

Strong baby!

Taking every magazine out of the basket, this is also one of his favorite things to do.

video of him crawling! At the end I wasn't thinking and turned the camera sideways, sorry!

Brexton and Brexton!

2010-01-24T21:17:00.001-08:00

This last Friday I went back to the school to say Hello to everyone where I taught. I was also able to find the original Brexton (who I taught my first year of teaching) and snapped a quick picture of the two. This is Brexton's name sake! Aren't they so cute!

8 Months!

2010-01-17T19:09:00.001-08:00

It is crazy to think that Brexton is 8 months old already. Their are a few things to report. He loves to crawl everywhere. He thinks it is so funny to come and get us when we crawl away from him. He will climb up on anything, and does not want to be held on to, or helped! Thank goodness for us, he just learned how to get down from things when he climbs up, so now he doesn't fall as much! He loves to read. He will turn the pages himself and close the book when he wants a different one. We love his happy-go-lucky attitude and his sweet demeanor! We are so blessed to have this happy healthy baby boy!

Notice- I tried to get him to sit on this chair and smile. Obviously this is the best I got! We love you Brexton!

Go Janessa!

2010-01-17T19:02:00.001-08:00

Over the weekend I got to watch one of my Young Women's Swim meets. It was a blast! She took first in every event! I was so impressed with her talent she beat all of her times and clobbered everyone else!

After the 500! She was so tired she said she could barely smile!
Before her relay, She was the anchor and the one leaning over on her legs.

Way to go Janessa! I was so proud of you!

Ruby!

2010-01-17T18:54:00.000-08:00

Ruby was my aid when I taught and most importantly a dear friend! She came over and had lunch and we talked and played with Brexton! It was so much fun to have her over!

Merry Christmas!

2010-01-10T22:14:00.001-08:00

We had a great time during Christmas! We spent it with my parents in Coeur d' Alene. We were able to stay in a condo, go skiing, watch movies, and enjoy each others company. Brexton especially loved all the attention!

Brexton loved Santa, he thought his beard was hilarious!

Uncle Brian and Brexton.

Brexton having a wonderful time with Aunt Carmen as usual!

Uncle Shaun and Brexton just chillin watching football!

He got this book for Christmas and loved it!

Hmmmm..now if only I could read it!

Thanks Grandpa!

Brian and Shaun talking to Brad on the phone! It was so fun to talk to him!

The cousins loving each other!

Family Christmas Pictures!

2010-01-10T21:45:00.000-08:00

So my goal was to get family pictures for Christmas. Brexton had other plans when we tried to do them together though. So we just have a couple of random ones with us in them.

Thanksgiving Weekend!

2010-01-10T21:38:00.000-08:00

For Thanksgiving we stayed in our new apartment and Carter came up to celebrate it with us! It was so much fun to have her and to cook a Thanksgiving dinner!

Carter needed to finish and project outside for a class. So we all went out for a nice walk and had a great time helping (or maybe hindering) her!

Cozy Warm!

Brexton loves Aunt Carter!

Just Random Pictures of Brexton!

2010-01-10T21:28:00.000-08:00

I just wanted to make sure I got these pictures on here for my sake!

Trip to Rexburg!

2010-01-10T21:19:00.000-08:00

We got to go visit Nicole in Rexburg in early November and it was a blast!

We played a game and Bart had to talk with a spoon in his mouth for a while! Hilarious!

Annie wanted to play too!

Brexton and Annie had such a good time together! They love each other so much!

Halloween!!!

2009-10-31T19:15:00.000-07:00

For Halloween we went to Kristin's and Collin's. And then we went to our ward party. This is before we left. Brexton is a spider and Bart and I are Jack and Jill (after they fell down the hill). I have to tell a funny story about this. So Nicole gave us the idea of going as Jack and Jill only Nicole and Nathan went as Jack and Jill before they fell. So I told Bart that we are going as Jack and Jill after the fall. And Bart said, " like after the Adam and Eve thing, how are we going to show that?" So of course I started laughing and said, "no after the falling down the hill, not the literal fall!" And then Bart said "oh yeah that is way more Halloweeny"! So funny!

If you cant tell Bart and I have grass in our hair and lots of black and brown eye shadow all over us.

Brexton's first snow!

2009-10-27T16:19:00.001-07:00

So today it snowed constantly! It was so fun, I kept taking Brexton outside for him to see it. Then I finally got the idea to take him out in his new snow suit. It is still a little big for him but I thought he looked so cute in it. And of course give him another month and he will fit perfectly!

Before he went outside!

He loved laying in it! He thought it was so much fun and funny for some reason!

Getting a kick out of laying in the snow!

" Laying there like a slug.....it was his only defence!"
That was from A Christmas Story (the movie)

Brian Visits!

2009-10-24T06:13:00.000-07:00

Last weekend Brian came up from Dixie State to visit us for his fall break. It was so much fun to have him here. Bart and Brian did lots of things, including racquetball and plenty of video games!

Brexton loved having Brian here, he loved being entertained by him.
This is Brexton watching the video game. I kept turning him away but it is hard since his chair turns and he can turn it back on his own.

Video games!. (Bart rented the x-box and things to go with it.)

Happy Birthday Bart!

2009-09-27T12:55:00.000-07:00

On Friday (the 25th) it was Bart's birthday! Carter, Rachel, Kristin and Collin all went to dinner with us at Iggy's! This is one of Bart's favorite restaurants.

Here we all are at dinner. Bart opened presents here at dinner and he even got a free ice cream scoop because it was his birthday!
He loves ice cream cake so I got him a cookie dough ice cream cake from cold stone! It was delicious! Brexton wanted the cake so Bart had to hold his hands back!

Happy Birthday!

Hanging out after eating cake. Brexton played in his new bouncer most of the time! He loves that thing. Happy birthday Bart. Thanks guys for coming and for the great gifts! Brexton and I love you so much Bart! Thanks for always working so hard to support us! You are a wonderful husband and father!

Brexton at 4 months!

2009-09-20T14:39:00.000-07:00

Brexton is starting to reach many mile stones at four months! First of all he is 15 pounds and 5 ounces (70% ) and he is 25 1/2 inches tall (75%). He loves to move (well, as much as he can). He pushes himself everywhere when he is on his back with his heals. And then on his tummy he loves to scoot. He loves to grab at EVERYTHING and then of course whatever he gets he tries to get it in his mouth. He laughs and smiles all the time and loves to talk.

Where he is before.

Before

AFTER!

AFTER! Yes he moves out from under the monkey on almost all the way off of the blanket (until I grab him) mostly to get a good look at the TV!

He is also starting to eat real food ( well if you can call this real food). This was his first bite of rice cereal! Wasn't quite sure about the whole thing!

Of course it took a few tries and then he enjoyed it. Not with out it getting all over his face though. His head would be moving all over the place to try and get it and so my aim was off a couple of times! He also enjoyed trying to get the bowl and spoon the ENTIRE time I was feeding him!

All in all it was a very happy and delicious time for Brexton! We love you so much Brexton, happy 4 month birthday!

SOUTH CAROLINA!!!!!

2009-09-09T19:58:00.000-07:00

Last week Brandon (Bart's Brother) got married in South Carolina. We were able to attend and spend a couple of extra days there thanks to the generosity of Brian, my father in law. It was absolutely incredible! The place we stayed was amazing, the views were gorgeous, and the wedding was spectacular. I was constantly taking pictures so here are tons of pictures! The only pictures I didn't get were the dolphins swimming by constantly ( I tried to but my camera wasn't fast enough!)! So get ready to get overloaded!

If you can believe it Brexton is the dark blue blob on the towel sleeping away on the beach!
This is the house that we stayed in. It was so pretty. Our room was the one on the top left. It was only about 20 steps from the ocean.

This was at the welcoming party at the club. It was so much fun!

We all had to wear leis at the party. I love that Brexton wore one too.

Brexton loved the water! He stood in it forever and sat in it. It helped that the water was SO warm!

These pictures were during the rehearsal the night before the wedding.

Brandon and Allyson the bride and groom!

All of the bridesmaids.

The rehearsal!

This was after the rehearsal dinner.

Brexton and Grandma! He loved hanging out with Grandma!

Brandon and Brexton!

Such a gorgeous view!

Before the wedding began.

Brexton and Daddy!

The wedding begins!

Reading a President Hinkley quote!

Bart walking very seriously down the aisle!

Our table at the dinner.

I loved Ally's mermaid cut dress. It looked wonderful.

Bart with the best man. An old family friend.

They had these cool lounch chairs by the dance floor. I thought it was such a good idea.

Bart's cousin Leil. She was so sweet with Brexton.

Brexton with Grandpa.

Brexton with his Great Aunt Chris and Leil.

Chris (Bart's brother) and Easton (his son).

A lot of us walking to see the turtles nest.

Here it is!

Just chatting on the beach.

These are good family freinds of the de la Houssaye's from Massachusetts. They were incredible people and so fun to be around. Brother Bleak is fixing his hair for the picture! They told us many funny stories of the boys when they were little.

This is sister Oakey.

Our sweet nephew Connor. He just got done eating chocolate cake!

Thanks so much again Brian and Beth for a wonderful trip! It will be one that we will never forget. And congratulations Ally and Brandon! We are so happy for you.

Baby Modeling Shoot

2009-08-19T19:47:00.000-07:00

So my friend works at a company that is based here called JJ Cole. It is a baby supply store who makes the baby bundle me's, crib sets, and many other baby products. Anyway she called me and told me that the boy baby model canceled at the last minute and they need someone else. I had to send pictures of him to some people so he could be ok'd by the design team and photographer. Then they called me back and said we want him and could you be at the photo shoot in an hour. Anyway it was so much fun and Brexton did great! They said that if they pick his photo's they will email me and they will be in some catalogs. I took some pictures at the photo shoot but they didn't turn out very well because I kind of had to be inconspicuous about it. What a perfect baby model! Here they are fixing the blanket. Even though he moves it about 2 seconds later.
He did so well traped in between two girls!

These turned out to be really sweet pictures of all of them.

He kept his head so high the whole time looking at the camara. Although he did become pretty upset when the other girl spit up on his hand. He looked at his hand after she spit up and started crying. It was hilarious (for everyone else).

Here are some fun movies of him laughing (or trying too.) Of course before we got the camara he was laughing very hard.

One year older and WISER too!

2009-08-18T08:16:00.001-07:00

Yesterday it was my birthday I cant believe I am 25! This year has flown by with many wonderful changes happening! I feel like my life couldn't get more wonderful with a sweet baby and an amazing husband. Carter and Rachel came up to celebrate with us and Collin and Kristin as well. We went to Olive Garden and game back to have cake and watch a movie. It was a blast! Thanks everyone for coming and the great gifts! These are the flowers Bart suprised me with! So pretty!

Bart made this delicious cake. It is a double layer white cake with chocolate moose in the center and chocolate frosting. It fell apart a little while trying to frost it and Bart ended up with frosting everywhere (clothes, floor, hands, and face -I am still confused about how) but it was amazing!

Classic- Watching YouTube clips!

This is pretty much what Brexton did the whole time. He slept like all day yesterday! I think that was my birthday present to me from him!

Brothers!

Collin doing the worm.

The girls!

Family Pictures!

2009-08-17T22:18:00.000-07:00

I noticed that we didn't have a lot of family pictures so here are some we took at random. We could not get Brexton to look at the camara with all of us because he was so fascinated with other things. So we were only able to get one good one of all of us! And of course I had to put a few with just Brexton being adorable! I am so blessed to have our little family. I love them so much and I thank my Heavenly Father for them everyday.

3 months old!

2009-08-16T18:29:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures we have taken of him in the past weeks. He is growing so big and we cant believe how fast time has gone! He is starting to scoot, or slide on his face across the blanket. He is so fun to have around and never stops moving, hence a lot of fussy pictures because he was moving so much! We love you Brexton!

Coeur d' Alene

2009-08-16T17:57:00.000-07:00

So last week we went to Coeur d' Alene and I was so bad about taking pictures. So these are the only two things I have. Brexton absolutely loved the tractor ride with Grandpa. He was very still (which never happens).

Kim!

2009-07-31T09:55:00.000-07:00

This is one of my Laurels Kim. She was my Laurel President until she graduated which was about a month ago. She just found out that she has Lukiemia. She has the ALL type which is the most aggresive type with 99% of her blood effected by the cancer. It is very hard but she is so positive about it. She will be in the hospital for about 6 months on Chemo and doing blood transfusions. She is on her 5th day of Chemo and she is reacting well to it. She looks amazing still also! I went down to Primary Children's Medical Center with my girls camp director to say Hi. I brought her some Brian Regan (comedian) DVD's to watch. I love you Kim and you are always in my thoughts and prayers!

Just Chillin'

2009-07-31T09:13:00.000-07:00

So Brexton LOVES the TV! So here is he just hanging out with dad watchin some TV!

Family in town!

2009-07-27T21:21:00.001-07:00

My sister-in-law Jessica came to logan today. She is from Michigan where her husband Chris (Bart's brother) is doing his rotation for medical school. It was so fun to see her and her two sweet little boys! This is Easton he is almost three.
My other sister-in-law Kristin who is married to Collin (Bart's other brother) and Easton.

My sister-in-law Carter and Brexton.

Jessica and Brexton

Kristin and Conner he is 9 months!

Collin and Brexton

We went to Cafe Sabor for lunch here is the whole crew! Except for Bart he had to work!

Jessica made this adorable hat for Brexton! It is so cute! Thanks aunt Jess!

Youth Conference

2009-07-27T20:04:00.000-07:00

I have the opportunity to be in the Young Women's in my ward and we had Youth Conference. It was up in Bear Lake and it was a blast. We stayed the night and had a fun time playing in the lake and participating in activities!
This was our campsite! Beautiful!

Some of the leaders and Young Men hanging out in the pavillion!

Sitting by the campfire after dinner!

After dinner of delicious Navajo Tacos

I brought Bart along so that he could watch Brexton. Brexton did wonderful, absolutly loved be outside!

Fireside on dating, marriage, and getting to the Temple! Classic! Afterword, had a wonderful testimony meeting.

Brexton is 2 months!

2009-07-27T19:41:00.000-07:00

His stats: He weighs 12 pounds (75%) and something (he wouldn't lay still on the weighing machine). He layed on it happy as can be for about 3 min and finally the nurse said well he is having to much fun we will say around 12 pounds and is 23 1/2 inches ( 60%) long.

K so I know that this is late but I had to get it on here!

Brexton's personality is coming out more and more every day. He is such a sweet boy smiling at everyone ( even if it is just some random person in the grocerey store). His nickname is sometimes perma-smile. He is so happy and fun to be around. He focus's on everything and wants to stare down everyone who comes around. We love you Brexton and are so blessed to have you in our home!

Brexton Rolling Over

2009-07-12T20:03:00.000-07:00

Brexton started to really roll over by himself. It was really fun to watch and we thought you might enjoy as well. (Pardon my baby talk and crazy laugh!)

Here is one where he is just having fun with his new toy from Grandma Duffy!

Family Time!

2009-07-11T22:18:00.003-07:00

Carmen and Mom also got to stay longer in Logan and we had a great time!

It has been so much fun watching Brexton smile more and more! We all were trying to get him too as much as possible!

We went to a water park here in Logan. Brexton didn't like his feet being dipped, but he loved being outside!

Nicole, Annie and Carmen!

I love Annie's chubby cheeks in this one! So cute!

Carmen with Brexton. Carmen was such a big help with Brexton, she constantly got him to sleep and made him so happy. He loves his aunt Carmen! Thanks for coming everyone! It was so much fun!

Brexton and Annie

2009-07-11T22:10:00.000-07:00

Annie and Nicole got to stay longer here in Logan and we got some great pictures of Annie and Brexton! Can't you see they already love each other!

Brexton's Blessing!

2009-07-11T21:53:00.000-07:00

Brexton's Blessing was this last weekend and it was such a blast! He was so good and Bart gave a beautiful blessing. I am so blessed to have a husband that honors his priesthood and sweet baby Brexton as our son. I love them both so much! Thank you to all the family and friends that came for his blessing it was so sweet of all you!

Here is fun video with him talking to his aunt Carmen!

3rd of July Celebration

2009-07-11T21:43:00.001-07:00

We were able to go to USU Stadium and see the 4th of July celebration (even though it is held on the 3rd). It was so amazing. There was a fly over, lots of entertainment, and of course fireworks. They did a wonderful job.

We are so blessed to live in this country. I am grateful for the freedoms we enjoy and the men who are serving this country. God bless America!

Brexton and Annie

2009-06-29T21:46:00.001-07:00

Nicole and Nathan stopped by with Annie because they were in Logan. It was so fun to see them. I wanted to get a good picture of Brexton and Annie on the floor together with Brexton not crying but as you can see again I couldn't get one. This is the best one right before he started to cry. It's like he is saying, "oh you are going to get it for putting me down." He is such a funny boy, so stubborn!

One More!

2009-06-25T20:19:00.001-07:00

More Pictures!

2009-06-25T20:09:00.001-07:00

Brexton's Photo Session!

2009-06-25T19:56:00.000-07:00

Our neighbors above us are excellent photographers and for a present for us they wanted to take pictures of Brexton. They did such a great job I love so many of them. So here are a few of my favorites it was so hard to pick!

One Month Old!

2009-06-16T21:44:00.000-07:00

I can't believe that Brexton is already One Month. Time has flown by.

We went to the doctor yesterday and he was already 10 pounds! I am so grateful he is healthy and strong and we are so blessed to have him here.

Like Father, Like Son

2009-06-13T20:36:00.001-07:00

So Tired!

Lots of Faces!

2009-06-13T20:30:00.000-07:00

Brexton had just finished eating and was making some really cute faces! What a funny Boy!

Quick Trip to Rexburg

2009-06-07T20:19:00.000-07:00

Bart and I decided at the last minute to travel to Rexburg to see our new niece Annie's baby blessing. Brexton did great. We found that he loves to travel. And of course was happy to be held the whole time!

Brexton hanging out with Grandpa
As always Brexton loves to be held by his Grandma!
Both babies loving being held
Brexton loves his Uncle Brian

Brexton got lots of quality time with him!

Evans' family comes to visit

2009-06-07T20:08:00.000-07:00

Melanie was in town because of a family baptism and she was sweet enough to come and see us.

Brexton and Melanie

Melanie, Elena, and Zander hanging out with Brexton. Surprisingly he was a good sport with these two curious kids! Again thanks for everything Melanie!

Brexton's New Swing!

2009-06-05T22:21:00.001-07:00

So Brexton has a hard time being put down. He loves being held! So my mom had a great idea to go and get a swing so at 10:00 at night Bart and I decided to go to Wal Mart right then and found one!

Turns out he loves it! He fell instantly asleep the first time we put him in it.

Awake and happy in his swing.

And back asleep.

And finally ready to get out and eat!

More Tummy Time! (Sort Of)

2009-06-05T22:14:00.000-07:00

It is so funny that he doesn't like to be on his tummy. He consistantly moves to his side as soon as he is put down! Subborn little boy!

Tummy Time

2009-06-03T20:21:00.000-07:00

Finally after his umbilical cord fell off he got to have tummy time but he just kept rolling to his side. So much for tummy time!

Heck no I won't go!

2009-06-03T20:13:00.000-07:00

Crud Mom! No more pictures!

Happy as can be

Brexton loves his time in the chair, well most of the time!

Brexton loves his awake time from about 2 to 5 A.M.! He doesn't want to sleep even though his Mom desperately wants him to

Bart's family was in town

2009-06-03T19:57:00.000-07:00

Grandma de la Houssaye and Brexton spending some quality time

He loved to be fed by her. She spoiled him and gave him all of the bottle!

Brexton hanging out with Aunt Kristin

Brexton was pretty happy to be held

Sound asleep in Rachel's arms

2 Weeks Old!!!!

2009-05-27T19:44:00.001-07:00

He was so not in the mood to open his eyes! Thats what I get for taking it right before a nap!

Brexton had his 2 week apt. today. He is doing well. He now weighs 7 lbs and 12 ounces and is 20 1/2 in. long. We love you Brexton!

Brexton's First Walk

2009-05-26T20:44:00.001-07:00

He loved the walk, even though he was asleep the whole time. We are pretty sure the parents enjoyed it more than he did!

He was awake and ready to eat by the time we got home!

More pictures of Brexton!

2009-05-25T01:08:00.001-07:00

Right after Brexton was born!

This is when he was in the NICU. He was born with excessive fluid in his lungs and had to be in there for 3 days. We are so grateful that he is home now.

FACE SHOT!

Brexton hanging out with his dad. He loves to be held (a lot).

The Newest Member of Our Family!

2009-05-25T00:28:00.000-07:00

Introducing Brexton Bartley de la Houssaye!!!!
He was born May 13, 2009. Weighing in at 7 11 and being 19 1/2 inches.
We love him and are so blessed by his addition to our family