Talon's 1st day at Day Care

After 12 wonderful weeks with her little man, Natanee had to return to work. This means that Talon got to go to his first day of Day Care. Talon goes to Little Blessings run by a couple of friends of ours two days a week and really enjoys all the excitement and energy of being around so many other kids. We were very lucky to get him in - it's amazing how difficult it is to get into a good day care situation here. We've been on lists at various centers in the valley since I was just 3 months pregnant! Lucky for us Tiffany decided to start a new facility in her home and Talon is now one of three to four infants she watches on Mondays and Tuesdays. Then for the remaining three days, Talon is lucky enough to be watched by Grandma Patty. He loves talking, playing and dancing the day away with her (and I think she loves it too!) We are truly blessed to have found such perfect situations for him!!

My first day back at work & Talon's first day of "school"

Talon at day care - all bundled up and ready to go on their daily walk!

Whirlwind Trip to the NW

The first week of January (yes, I know it's taken me a while to get these uploaded) took us to the Northwest for a whirlwind trip introducing Talon to his family. It was a wonderful trip and we saw many, many people. Thank you to all who took time out of their days and weekends to spend some time with us! We love and miss you all!!

In reverse order of our actual trip...

Talon and cousin Jazmyn
Talon with cousin Aleah (hope we're spelling this right, sorry!) who certainly loved holding her baby cousin.

What a handsome/beautiful group: (top) Grandpa Eric, Grandma Patty, Lisa, Uncle Kendall, (Bottom) cousing Tyson, cousin Ronnie, Matt, Natanee and Talon

Talon and Grandpa Eric - awww

Talon and Great Grandpa Olson

Grandma Patty showing Talon one of her favorite sights... the Ocean!

Grandpa Ben and Talon - hanging out

Talon marveling at his beautiful Aunt Kelsie and cousin Preston

Dad and Talon "assuming the position" at Gramma Kate's house and watching some Football

Gramma Kate holding her little "pod" man

Talon's 1st Christmas

Our first Christmas as a family

Talon has his own stocking - hope Santa fills it full!

Thanks Grandma Patty and Grandpa Eric - I love my new toy!

Thanks Gramma Kate and Grampa Frank - I really like it when mom reads this new book to me!

Well... it didn't snow on Christmas, but we certainly have enough snow for a white Christmas. Look at the size of those icicles!!

Talon's first picture with Santa

Talon talked Santa's ear off telling him all the gifts he wants!

More Pictures... He's getting so big!

Elusive Smile

Talon has been showing off his smile for a couple of weeks now... unfortunately it is very hard to get a picture of it! This is the closest I've come so far.


Getting ready to go to his first Thanksgiving Day dinner with the Shane's.

Grandma Kate flew in to meet Talon over the weekend. It was a short visit but we are very happy she was able to come!

I finally finished Talon's room - what a spoiled little boy!!

Talon and big "sister" Syd enjoying some tummy time together!