Long time no update!

Hey everyone! We are back in Texas! Rodney got a really good job with a company laying wire for new schools and hospitals. It's going very well so far, from the sound of it his boss is training him to take over for him so he can move up as well which means more $ and a company truck for us!! Everyone keep your fingers crossed and your hands folded for us please because we have been through so much in our two years together this could finally be our big break!! I also am working at Wally Martinez in the cosmetic section, it was a pay decrease big time but it had the highest potential to move up in the company so I took it for now. Plus the hours worked out good too. The kids are doing great with their dad, they love their new school and are making friends already though Leanne does miss her BFF's from Washington! As for Evan I think this was the best thing for him, he is doing really well being back in Texas and is enjoying some time with his dad. Ramona is growing leaps and bounds, she is really trying to suck her thumb and she gets so mad when she can't get it. She has gotten a bit fussy and likes to be held a lot but is letting us get some sleep at night now, she sleeps from about 9 or 10 to around 9 in the morning with no feedings!! Sometimes she will want to come to bed with us around 6am but I don't mind b/c Rod is gone and we get some good cuddle time. Well, that's all that is going on down here for now.

I want to thank Dad and Lyndi for taking us in when we didn't have anywhere to go and supporting our marraige, most of all for for putting up with all of us in your home, I know it was a trial but we are greatful for everything you have done for us!!

More pix

Okay! I got her smiling! I have to tell her she's gorgeous to make her smile!!

What a great big brother!! He just adores her!

Smile Baby!!

This is half the smile she gives sometimes you can even see dimples, but you try to take a pic of a one month old and catch the smile!!! I love this pic though she's so sweet! This one she is trying to coo she tries so hard its really cute

Just because they look so cute when they cry

She already has the pouty face down to a tee!! What do you think??

Owen Elrey Layton

Congrats to Sam and Kristen on your new baby!! It's so exciting and such a life changing experience! I'm so glad you guys get to do it all!! And Holy Cow is he so cute!! Love you and Congratulations!!

BLUE & GOLD DINNER

We had a great time at the Blue and Gold Dinner tonight for the boys. They each made a cake for the contest, Marshall got Most Inspirational and Evan got Most Patriotic! We also played Family Fued which was quite a blast!!

Evan's cake is Lincoln's hat all decked out in red white and blue

Marshall's cake is the troops storming the beach in Normandy. Nice job Marshall!!

The baby kept crying because of all the noise so Rodney and Abby took her to the corner in the quiet! That and Abby asked every five minutes to hold the baby :) She's such a good Auntie!

Of course I had to throw in a pic of my new cutie too!

New Baby Pix

Sorry I haven't posted in awhile! Here are some pix we took of Ramona today! She's getting so big already! She is almost 9 lbs and she is 21 inches long already! They don't stay little for long do they?? She's also copying some facial movements I've been making at her and she smiles when I kiss her on her neck! She really likes to cuddle up with daddy and take naps!! Bow complements of Jilly! Didn't she do such a great job!! I love the bows!

Hangin out with Daddy

Cuddlin up with Cuz Cody

I think she's done with pictures for now!!

Super Bowl Sunday! Go Cards!!

Ok Jill just doesn't even look scared at all. That's sad! Can you tell we were having way too much fun with our teams!! What fun!!

Fashion-o-rama!

Ok, how fun is it to dress up little babies and subject them to the flash of the camera!! It sounds like torture but I can assure you it is not! There will be more to follow, Jill is here to visit with baby Ramona! Also included in this section are some pix of Grandma and Grandpa Ohlsen who came to visit last weekend! We had such a great time! We even got to go out to eat at McGrath's a very awesome seafood restauraunt compliments of Mom and Dad Ohlsen, thank you! We also took them on the fall route to check out the falls, unfortunately it got too icy and we didn't make it to Vista House, maybe next time! Glad you guys made it, love and miss you!!

Happy 6th Birthday LeeLee!!

Blowing out candles Pretty fairy cake

Pretty flowers for her hair from Aunt Jill.

She just got a look at the rest of her presents coming in!

All the little sick goobers!!

Here are some photos of our celebration for Leanne's birthday! She had a great time and loved all the attention, although you can tell she doesn't really feel all that well, poor thing has been sick since Tuesday!! Hopefully she will feel better soon!

Wolf Scout Pack Meeting

Evan received a few new badges at his last Pack Meeting! Go Evan!! I'm so proud of you! Wish I could have been there! Rodney was there for support though and so was Nana and Papa and cousin Cody!! Love you buddy! They also learned how to tie ties that night.

Baby Ramona Elizabeth

Evan and Leanne with baby Ramona It's just to good to be true! Can't take my eyes off of you!

Love at first sight!!!

First look at Ramona

Tiny little tootsies!!

I'm dreaming of a White Christmas!

Here are some pix of Christmas, I couldn't locate the pix of the kids opening their presents but hopefully I can find them soon!

Wedding Bells will be ringing!!

Actually, they already rang!! Unfortunately we didn't get to do the whole big wedding deal, but it was really important to us to get married before the baby was born. I'm sorry to everyone because there wasn't enough time to invite everyone and for you guys to get here but we were thinking of you all!! Here are some photos of the big day. Lyndi, Jill and I put everything together for the background, made the flowers and we had lovely catering from Walmart! Let me tell you they did a really great job! The cake was also from Walmart and cost only $13, how about that for a great deal!! and it was cute, I garnished it with the strawberries for a more fresh fun look! Hope you enjoy the pix!