Twenty Ten

Today is the day! I finally feel like I can post a blog. I've been so blah about posting because I'm cameraless. We did shoot video of Christmas morning and took a fun trip to Utah this past weekend, but not a single photo was taken of either. Kindof a bummer. I'm sure we'll survive.

2010 (pronounced twenty ten!) is going to be a big year for us! I can feel it in my bones! Pretty deep if you ask me. The things I hope will come about this year. (in no particular order)

- A new camera. But not just any camera....a nice one! I'm not even sure what that means. But if the photos look good, I'll be happy

- A steady job for the Mr. (which may be in the works as we speak) With benefits would be a plus.

- Dance class for little Miss Mia. She's been begging me for over a year. It's time!

- A housekeeper. Let's just go ahead and say this is #1 on the list. This would make my life a trillion times better. And I'm not over exaggerating either. A trillion times is accurate.

- Better eating habits. This family usually eats super healthy. Not that we're eating unhealthy...I'm ready for the healthy diet change again. Meaning, no more sugar, no more consuming mass amounts of fat, and no more junk food.

- Two more marathons under my belt. That is if I could hide them there. I'm shooting for the Ogden Marathon in May and the St. George in October. Who wants to run with me? Any takers are welcome.

- More one on one time with my kids. They need it, I need it, we all feel it. It would help if dad was home more...that could be solved...refer back to the first wish on the list.

- Personal spiritual growth. I feel ok in this area, I just don't want to let it die. That means I need more me time. More yoga. More reading time. More quiet time. I'm a better person when I get my time.

Bring it on 2010. Only, one favor. Could ease up on the rain! Ugh!

Merry Christmas

Toothless wonder

Ladies and gentlemen!


We proudly present....


Our adorable 16 month old baby boy....



with a tooth!!!!
(no tooth photos yet...he freaks out when i try and take a picture of it.)

Yes, it's a big deal!

Max is loosing them, Luke is getting them.

Right in time for Christmas. :)

Taylor made

The Taylor family (my family) had photos taken this summer....and now that I'm back in the blogging world I thought I'd share. It's a lot, I know. They're all so great! We haven't had photos taken in 4 years so we were over due. I stare in amazement at how BIG my family has gotten. The one word that comes to mind is birth control! So much spawn! And we just found out my sister in law Hannah is pregnant. Mom and dad, what have you done?! Good thing we love each other.

Left to Right, Top: Bryce, Hannah, Michelle, Me, Luke, Matt, Dad, Mom, Matt, Ella, Joelle, Nadia, Aaron, Taylor, Jared
Bottom: Izabela, Isaia, Max, Mia, Trey, Cole, Kyle, Sammi

The girls

The grown up girls

The men. I love that all my brothers but Aaron have the same look on their faces. Aaron missed the memo. From the words of Zoolander..."These Taylor boys are so hot right now."

Our little family

Lukie's one year old photo. I crumble when I see it.

This one might be my favorite photo of all.

Wait, maybe this is my fav.

Mia and Mom

Boy cousins. Before taking this photo they already had sticks in their hands. I love that we let them keep them for the photo.

The girls

All the little ones

It was a fun...very hot...summer with family. But we're sure glad to be home in California. We missed it.
No offense.

Party of five

Check out THIS VIDEO from Mia's birthday dinner.

Courtesy of Kyle Wong. It was a root roaring time!!!!

Little Miss Mia

Today....
I feel my heart overflowing with love for you.
I miss my tiny baby girl as she turns 5.
I want to freeze time and stare at you so I don't miss anything.
I feel blessed that I've had you in my life for the past 5 years.
Happy birthday little Miss Mia.

You light up my life!

Yo Gabba Gabba wrap party

The entire Simpsons clan

Bart

Lisa on the Dance floor with her dad Homer and DJ Lance

This was heaven for her. (DJ Lance is just like he is in the show....so full of excitement and expression, and he loves kids!)

Maggie the dancing fool

Marge at her best

He's seriously the nicest guy ever.

We love DJ Lance

She couldn't keep her hands off the Yo Gabba characters. But can you blame her?

The Simpsons family with the cast of Yo Gabba.

Kelly the 70's news reporter and I.

I love this photo of Jason and Kelly. Doesn't even look like them. Their expressions are priceless. Makes me laugh every time I see it.

We couldn't keep Mia out of the petting zoo.

Or Tara, the animal whisperer.

Colton and I didn't even try and get them out, we just laughed and took a lot of photos.

Best costume of the night...Prince.

Gotta love Estee with her Wild Things Costume.

An amazing night of fun...that we will never forget.