Pink #3

When the older girls are away...

Pink #3 likes to play!

 

Dressing up is always fun. 

 

At Bounce U! with the preschoolers playgroup.

 

Playing with baby brother.

 

 

 



First Day of School

It's back to the books for the Pinks.

Alexis heads into 3rd grade this year, Paige is a big 1st grader and Audrey couldn't be more excited to start her first year in preschool.

She had her backpack on a full hour before it was time to go.

 

"No Way!  First graders get to play on the big kids playground?!?"

 

"I'm sooo over taking pictures on the first day of school, Mom."

 

 



Baby Blessing

Derek's blessing was held on...

...Sunday, June 22nd.  We were honored to have his Strong Grandparents, Grandma Margaret, and the Ross's in town for the occasion in addition to several local friends and their families.

 

 

Derek's Great Grandma Sue handmade the beautiful blanket!

 

Jay, Derek's Grandpa Greg, Junious Ross, our bishop Mark Nelson, and our good friend Brian Wilhelmsen participated in the circle.

 

What a special day!

 

Derek's female fan club--Grandma Deena, Grandma Margaret, Carmen, and Alexis

 

 

 



Bringing Home Baby

Derek's First Month
Welcome to the world, little guy!

 

Spring Piano Recital

Two days after Derek was born...

...Alexis performed in a piano recital.  We were all there to support her, even Mommy and Baby D who had just left the hospital that morning.
 

Here's a snippet of her performance.  She played "Whistle While You Work" from Disney's Snow White and "Prowling Teddy Bears" by Laura Coupland

 

And she played both songs memorized, too.  Way to go, Alexis!

Announcing Derek Bryson Taylor!!

After nine long months of waiting...

Derek Bryson Taylor was born Saturday, May 17th

9 pounds 5 ounces 21 inches

 

After ultrasounds confirmed that Baby D was on the big side, a C-section was recommended.  It was a good thing too because unbeknownst to any of us the little monkey was breech. 

 

A little piece of heaven has come to our home and we just can't get enough of him.

 

 

A HUGE thank you to Grandma Deena for coming to Arizona to help us welcome Baby Derek.  We're so glad she could be here for his arrival.