MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009

We had such a fun holiday season! It was especially fun having our new baby Tyler here with us! Travis was actually able to understand more about Christmas and was so excited for Santa to come. He LOVED looking at all the Christmas lights, decorating, and making christmas treats. It was especially fun for me since I have been home on maternity leave this holiday season.

Getting our Christmas tree!
Visiting Santa Claus! Travis loved seeing Santa. The first thing he told Santa he wanted was a candy cane (those were sitting in a basket next to Santa). That was quickly followed by "I want a scooter!" Tyler slept the entire time in Santa's arms.
Travis attempting to hold Tyler. It was so cute!
Our family Christmas picture.
Christmas eve at the Murdocks!
Tyler holding cousin Kylee! They had so much fun together. Travis wanted to touch her every minute and Kylee kept trying to kiss Travis. It was so cute!
Travis with Aunt Lacey on Christmas eve.
Our Apartment. Looks like Santa made his visit!
Travis opening his presents from Santa!

Riding his new scooter Christmas day!
The boys with Grandma Murdock on Christmas night.
Happy New Years! We went to Grandma Rosell's annual New Years Eve party! It was alot of fun to see all of the cousins and eat lots of yummy treats. Travis loved the party hats, the noise makers and cramming into the living room with everyone dancing and singing to the song "Enjoy Yourself!"
New Years eve.... Mom, Travis, Grandpa Clark and Tyler.
Tyler in his cute New Years Eve shirt from Grandma and Grandpa Murdock.
New Years Eve party with Grandma Rosell!

Announcing Our New Baby........
Born November 23rd at 12:28 pm
Tyler Clark Murdock
6 lbs 15 oz 20 in

One of the sweetest experiences is having a new baby. I waited and waited for this day. I went into labor early Monday morning (November 23rd) at about 2:30 am. We called uncle Clayton to come watch Travis while waiting for my parents and uncle John to drive down. I was admitted to the hospital at about 5 am, got my epidural and was feeling great until I was dilated to about a 9 and the epidural started to ware off on my right side. I had pain for about 20 min only before it was time to push. Tyler was born about 10 min later at 12:28 pm. It was such a wonderful experience!
Scott and I think Tyler looks just like Travis when he was born!
My mom and dad with Tyler.
Great Grandma Rosell with Tyler.Our little family minus Travis. Unfortunately Travis was unable to come up to the hospital room due to concerns of the H1N1 virus. They would not allow any children under age 14 up to the delivery rooms so Travis had to wait until the following day to see Tyler. I sure did miss my little Travis while I was in the hospital!
We made it home on Tuesday November 24th! Tyler brought a little present to Travis (the little fire truck he is holding)! My mom and dad also greeted us and had made this little sign to put in our window!
Travis finally got to hold Tyler.
Sweet little Tyler!
Tyler coming to see Grandma and Grandpa Murdock and Aunt Lacey. Lacey was able to come to the hospital to see Tyler but Grandma and Grandpa Murdock were in Utah for Thanksgiving week. We went to visit when they got home!
Tyler about 1 week old! He is such a sweet baby. I am just enjoying him every minute!


THANKSGIVING 2009

We spent Thanksgiving week at Grandma and Grandpa Clark's house. We actually went up the night of November 24th (after getting discharged from the hospital)! Travis had fun with his cousins playing in the leaves!
Aunt Cara brought a little craft for the kids to make. They made these adorable turkey hats and the kids wore them all day!If you can believe it we all ate at the same table! We had a delicious Thanksgiving dinner. Thanks mom and dad!
Our little family eating Thanksgiving dinner. Tyler was sleeping and didn't get to be in our picture!

HALLOWEEN 2009
Carving our pumpkins....Travis did not want to touch the pumpkin guts!
The finished product!
Here is our little pirate!
Ready for trick or treating....Travis, Ana, Grace and Nora! We had such a fun halloween party!

Awaiting our new baby.......
We are getting so excited for our new baby to come. I will have to post some pictures soon of Travis' and the new baby's bedroom. We have been getting little things ready and it's been alot of fun! Travis is getting excited. I am not sure if he really understands all the change that will take place soon but he has informed me that he will get the baby dressed, give him a bath, put his clothes on and play race cars and basketball with the new baby. Travis often comes up to me and will put his little hand on my stomach or his ear up to my stomach and each time says "Mama he is playing instruments in there." It's super cute. I have only 3-4 more weeks of work left and am getting excited to be home with the boys for a couple of months. Scott is near the end of his last semester at CSUF. I guess it is not technically his last semester there as he will start the teacher credential program at CSUF in January. But, he is thrilled to be done with his math major! We'll keep you posted on the new baby!!!

HAPPY FALL 2009
Travis loves the park! He actually climbed up this tree all by himself!
Helping mom make HALLOWEEN sugar cookies.
We made homemade cinnamon rolls for general conference. They were quite delicious if I might say so myself!
Travis was thrilled to decorate the house for halloween. We had a fun time!
At the pumpkin patch in Placentia!
Having fun in the petting zoo at the pumpkin patch!
Travis' first pony ride at the pumpkin patch!
Jumping in the jumper at the patch. He loved it so much Scott and I had such a hard time getting him out!
My fabulous cousin Michelle hosted a family HALLOWEEN party/baby shower for Kim at her house. It was so fun! She made homemade chicken enchiladas, bean dip, rice, homemade rootbeer and tons of halloween treats. All the kids ran around and had such a good time. We also got to chat with my cousin Josh who is overseas with the army. It was so cool to talk to him over the computer. Thanks Michelle and everyone for such a fun party!
So Grandma and Grandpa Murdock got this little car for the grandkids to drive. Travis absolutely loved it (he especially loves wearing the helmet)! He had a little trouble steering the car but he had so much fun in his own little car!

SUMMER FUN

We have had such a GREAT summer! Other than the family reunions to Utah and Big Bear, here are a few fun things we've done this summer!

Newport Beach with Grandma Clark and the cousins!
Ringling Brothers Circus at the Honda Center!
Eating lots and lots of popsicles!
Swimming at Grandma Rosell's pool!

Bowling--this was Travis' first time and he loved it!
Going to many Angels games and eating hot dogs and Nachos at the games!
Going to Disneyland!
Favorite ride is Pirates of the Carribean!
And how could I forget playing BASKETBALL with dad? Travis even tries to wear Scott's basketball shoes around the house!

And finally....our good friends Erin, Mike, and Parker came down to visit this summer! My camera was broken and I was not able to get any pictures, but we enjoyed going to the Aquarium of the Pacific, Bubba Gump Shrimp Company and the Angels game! It was soooo fun to see them!