The Child Family

Merry Christmas

2010-12-20T21:40:00.000-08:00

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New York, NY (July 2010)

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Fun Talmage Pics

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San Diego

2010-04-24T21:38:00.001-07:00

Just relaxing with daddy by the pool.

A fun morning walking on the beach.

One of the beautiful sunsets, looking out our room.

All aboard, the USS Midway, Naval Aircraft Carrier.Oops! Well...you can get the idea that in order to be in the Navy it would be beneficial to be SHORT!.....we couldn't stand up straight below deck.....talk about 'tight' quarters. I have a greater appreciation for all those in the Navy.

Another Oops!

In front of the Mormon Battalion Visitors Center.

Some pics at Sea World
Our little family, by the dolphins.

Wow.....what a perfect picture. Talmage LOVED the 'Shamu' show....the entire 20mins the whales had his full attention!

Yep....he loved the whales!

Did I mention Talmage has also learned to pull his socks off....I think they are his new favorite teething toy. This picture was a close runner up for the 'best photo' of the trip! At least he is enjoying himself.

A very fitting picture......since Talmage got his eighth tooth our first night in San Diego! Yes, he is truly our little 'shark man'.

Daddy and Talmage next to the ocean.....fun in the sun!
Ummm....no, we really didn't stay here, but it made for a nice photo!
Let's just say, we played really hard.......needless to say, he slept well.
Cabrillo Point - What a beautiful view! Brian is lookin' handsome as ever as well.

San Diego - Zoo/Wild Animal Park

2010-04-22T22:29:00.000-07:00

Looking at more elephants at the Wild Animal Park.....the little baby elephants were adorable.

There really is a cheetah behind us....really!!

Yep, Talmage has mastered the talent of PICKING up 'cheerios' on his own and EATING them!

Looking at the Hippos

Big smiles at the Polar Bear Plunge

Talmage loved the Zoo.....all the animals were fun to watch!

A big bear with daddy and Talmage

Off to see the elephants....
After a long first day at the zoo, Talmage was exhausted!
This picture wins the 'best photo' of the trip prize. He's got some definate personality.
Talmage came home with a new stuffed animal....Mr. Elephant.

We found that camels drool just as much as Talmage....slobbery creatures!

San Diego - Temple pics

2010-04-22T22:18:00.000-07:00

San Diego! I must say, this was a much needed vacation, and very much appreciated by both Brian and I....and Talmage enjoyed it as well. We loved seeing the temple, and enjoyed the lovely wheather. Talmage has really developed his own little personality, which is hilarious!! So many people asked if we shaved his head to have a mohawk...nope...it just grows that way naturally! Lucky little guy.

Merry Christmas

2009-12-24T11:18:00.000-08:00

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Halloween Fun!!

2009-11-02T12:35:00.000-08:00

Halloween FUN!! Talmage was a little dinosaur....Snugglesaurous...to be exact. We went to Grandma and Grandpa 'Steens' house for dinner, and to carve pumpkins. Marisa and Austin, Jessica and Mike and there cute kids were all there. It was a blast.

Talmage as a dino....in front of the pumkins we grew in our garden. I think we grew around 20!

Mr. Snugglesaurous himself.

Marisa's cat....
....and jack-o-lantern
Ari as a lady bug
Isaac as a 'scary, spider-bat'
Lilly as a witch...saying, 'cheese'

Updates!!

2009-11-02T12:14:00.000-08:00

These are just a few pics...of the MANY that I constantly take of Talmage. He is growing so fast, it is amazing. He now loves drooling, spitting, smiling and cooing....it is so fun!

Cousin Isaac showing me the proper way to eat a doughnut!! Looks yummy!!

Smiles :)
What you lookin' at?

Grandpa 'Steen' and Talmage taking a nap.
Grandma 'Steen' and Talmage....hey look, we match!!
After many sleepless nights liquid soap and dish soap look the same.....but unfortunately they don't have the same result...!! I just had to laugh at myself....the silly things I do!!!

Cousin Aiden...super cute!
Talmage and Aiden
Talmage in his blessing outfit...Sept. 27th!

Kalise's B-Day

2009-09-07T13:43:00.001-07:00

Birthday dinner at Mom and Dad's is always a wonderful way to celebrate! It was fun because Marisa and Austin, Jessica and her darling family and Grandpa Vandersteen all came over to joy in on the festivities.....it was great fun!! Some of the pics are out of order, but you get the idea.

Grandpa Vandersteen even played his harmonica which Isaac and Lillie loved.

Dinner was GF pizza, yummy, and a delicious cake which Marisa made...THANKS!!! :)

Dad and Grandpa Vandersteen
Grandpa Vandersteen's harmonica playing proved to be VERY entertaining....can you tell?
The cutest little boy EVER!!
Yummy!
My darling little family! They make me so happy....they mean the world to me!!

Havin' fun....

Priceless!!!
Picture perfect!!

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Growing....

2009-08-05T14:10:00.001-07:00

Well...everything is growing. It's crazy to think that prior to being put on bedrest and having Talmage I had weeded my small garden perfectly. In just a few short weeks my garden has grown into a mini forest...and little Talmage has grown a few new rolls which is wonderful.

Marisa is back from D.C., YEAH!! It was wonderful to have her come over and visit and see little Talmage.

Marisa, Dallin and Eden with little Talmage.

Brian rocking Talmage before rushing off to work...what a good daddy!!

Talmage's nursery! We now have his nursery all set up and arranged...it is very nice. I think having the rocking chair in the nursery will help Brian sleep a little better...hopefully!

Daddy and Talmage

Look at me I am all grown up!! I am starting to wake up more and LOVE to eat...yummy...that way I will continue to grow!

Hard to believe this little outfit used to look like a tent on me...I was practically lost in it...but look at me now....:)

Bath time! Warm towels make it much more bearable.....

Simply Adorable...

Daddy and Talmage taking a Sunday nap....very relaxed!

Playing on mommy and daddy's bed.

Hummm...I wonder where he learned his funny sleeping positions from?

So cute!!

Mommy workin' with Talmage.

Talmage looking cute as ever!!

2009-07-27T20:51:00.000-07:00

One hospital, 16 days and 7 different rooms later (including both visits)....we are finally home at last! It definately has been a whirlwind...crazy July....but hey, look at the cute 'little bean' we got out of the deal!!! He is such a sweet little guy. We feel so blessed to have him in our lives!!

Talmage 2

2009-07-17T23:09:00.000-07:00

Talmage graduated from his 'isolate' to a regular open bassinet tonight!

Our family with our little 'chili bean'!

I simply LOVE being a mommy! It truly is the greatest achievement in my life. I have much to learn but it is already the greatest thing in the world! I have the sweetest little boy...he is so precious.

Talmage

2009-07-11T09:15:00.001-07:00

After a week on bed rest (and a weekend hospital visit) I started having contractions July 10th, Friday morning around 1:30a.m. I waited until 3:00a.m. to take my medicine which usually stops the contractions, however, it didn't do anything. I ate a breakfast of champions which Brian made for me; scrambled eggs, toast and juice. In the shower I thought my water broke so I called my midwife, then headed to her office to get checked out. I was dilated to 5 cm and 100% effaced; my water had not broken, but she said to head to the hospital. So Brian and I checked in to the hospital around 11:30a.m. I called my mom and she got their quickly. My midwife wanted to break my water, however, I wanted to do it on my own. So...my mom and I began doing ballet, kickboxing, jumping jacks, lunges, you name it we did it!! Yep, I was jumping around the hospital room at 8cm and 100%...it was a blast! Unfortunately my water still didn't break so she broke it for me....and well that is when things became MUCH more intense. I could really feel the contractions...and then came the pushing. Let's just say it was the hardest, most painful 15 to 20 minutes of my life. Yes, I went natural...and I survived!! :) Little Talmage came out screaming and peed all over my midwife...he sure is a cutie!! :)
Talmage was born July 10, 2009 at 3:28pm. He's five weeks early, but doing well. Here are a few pic's.

Pround parents!

My growing tummy...and garden... :)

2009-06-30T14:09:00.000-07:00

It really does just keep on growing...me at 34 weeks...right before taking off for a ballet class. Yep, I am still dancing and jumping around....even though I probably look really silly....:0...it sure is fun though!

Out in the garden...I was a little smaller....and so was my garden.....hahaha

Family Fun Boating

2009-06-30T13:45:00.001-07:00

Boating at Deer Creek...the lake was VERY full, water cold, and the sun plentiful!!

Zion

Eden

Isaac

Jared and Eden after a ride on the banana.

Jessica with Lilly and Isaac

Me with Dallin, Isaac, Eden, Lilly and Zion....ready for a fun ride!

Mom and Dad (gramdma and grandpa) and I tackling all the little ones with

sun block....it was an adventure... :)

Jessica with Arie

Isaac and Lilly waiting patiently for "a ride in papa's big boat"

Pics of Family

2009-06-30T13:26:00.000-07:00

Some pictures on a Sunday we were celebrating Cesily's be-lated birthday. All I can say is family is so wonderful.....they make me so happy :)

Jessica and Lilly (our little kitty....meow)

Cesily and Gracelyn

Brian and Arie

Mike and Isaac

Mom (grandma) with Dallin and Eden (the little princess).

Josh, Abbie and Tienna...so adorable!

My favorite face of all....Gracelyn... and she knows she is cute.

Mayo with Ces and Jared

2009-06-30T13:10:00.001-07:00

In May I was privileged to go back to Minnesota to spend time with Cesily and Jared prior to his surgery at the Mayo Clinic. Being with Cesily while Jared had his surgery and was recovering was great. It reminds me how silly we can be when were together! They both are so wonderful and I am inspired by their positive attitudes and immense faith.

Jared's battle wound of 53 (I think) staples.
He is simply amazing and such a good sport!

Cesily and Jared right before he was released from

the hospital....:)