Thursday, December 17, 2009

Happy Birthday Ben!!!

We just want you to know how much we love and appreciate you. You are such an incredible daddy, husband, best friend, priesthood holder, and provider. You bring so much happiness to all of our lives and we don't know what we would do without you. Thank you so much for all that you do, which is A LOT!!! We love you so much and are so thankful that we are an eternal family. We love you so much Ben! HAPPY BIRTHDAY old man!!!
Love,
Jess, Logan, and Daners

Sunday, December 13, 2009

There's a Dragon In My Room!


This past week Ampa came down from Utah to see Jen's new baby girl. While he was here he stayed at our house. Since Dane is now in the crib and Logan is in his big boy bed, we no longer have a guest bedroom. That did not deter Ampa, he was so excited to have a sleepover with Logan. He kept talking about how he peed on his grandpa when they had a sleepover when he was a little boy, and was hoping to have an equally memorable sleepover with his own Grandson.

Luckily Logan didn't pee on him, but at about 2:30 in the morning, Logan came walking into our room and climbed in bed with Ben and I. Out of habit, Ben immediately escorted Logan back to his room. On the way, he told Ben that he was scared and that there was a Dragon in his room! When they walked into Logan's room, Ampa was snoring so loud that it must have awakened Logan, and Logan was certain that it was a Dragon! Once Ben showed Logan that it was just Ampa, he immediately laid back down and went back to sleep. Hopefully this is memorable enough for you Ampa!

Sunday, December 6, 2009

Presenting...Baby Rylee Roper!!!


"Is it a girl?" YES!!! That is the first question Jen asked the doctor right after she delivered her sweet baby Rylee. After having 3 boys, you can't blame her for being paranoid that another boy was going to pop out!


Rylee Joyce (the middle name is after our mom) Roper was born December 5th, 2009 at 9:27 am. She weighs 8 lbs 3 oz and is 21 & 1/2 inches long. She has the most adorable strawberry blonde hair and is so beautiful!


Jen had a more complicated delivery than she was used to with her past 3, but everything went very smoothly. I am happy that I was able to be there with Jen and Matt at the hospital to witness this monumental event...she really is a girl! Jen and her little princess are home now and are doing great.


Matt's family is in town and have been a lot of help with the boys. We are thankful that we can be here to help as needed also and are so excited that the little princess has finally arrived! Congrats Matt and Jen! She is such an angel:)

PS: Within the next few days, I will post pictures of her all cleaned up and sporting one of her million adorable outfits with matching bow:)

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Turkey Day

Our Thanksgiving was full of
food, family, and fun!!!
December 1st was my dad's birthday and I thought that these two pictures showcased his personality perfectly! We love you so much dad and you are the best Ampa in the world! Happy Birthday!!!
















The picture of "the sisters" is blury, but I wanted all to see Jen's perfectly shaped and ready to explode any day belly! She has been having serious contractions and baby Rylee may be showing up early!