January 15th...my actual birth-Day

We are in Driggs, ID. for my Aunt Bethany's wedding. That is why you will see me in my snow princess suit!
Lots of firsts that day: my first chow mein noodle, my first cake, my first bath in a big tub!
My first time in negative 30 degree weather!!!! I liked it...I squeeled and kicked when the cold air hit my face!
I saw moose, a coyote, elk, deer and geese for the first time too that day... (photos coming of that stuff)
And all four of my top front teeth came in!!
Here is the lunch (with my chow mein noodle), the car ride (in my snow princess suit) and the party (notice the cake...did someone spell my name wrong?? you should have seen how they spelled Mama Bea's name..ha ha!):
It's a little long...but I tell you how old I am at the end!

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Walking, walking and more walking!!

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Incredible

I guess incredible is the only word that came to mind as I stumbled across this blog that is linked to a friend's blog. I don't know this family, maybe you do know them (people who know this family know us) but I can't stop reading it. This woman's faith is addicting!
All I can say is that I pray to have this faith, this strength, this incredible hope that this mother has as I face tragedy, turmoil, heartache, or just everyday life.
I just wanted to invite you to read some of these posts. These are some of the most inspiring words I've read, and I encourage you to spend a little time reading them. It isn't an easy to deal with situation that this family has been faced with, so be prepared, but I pray that it will inspire you too and maybe bring hope to your life as you live in the care of our Wonderful Creator and Savior Jesus Christ. Just maybe it will help you to deepen your relationship with Him.
http://www.noahsteven.blogspot.com/
Love, Esther

Aunt Bethany's wedding

Christmas 2006

Okay, so the christmas cards went out in the mail today (don't ask). Mom is having troubles with the computer right now and she said something about the computer going through the window? So the christmas card is going to have to wait to be posted for a few days.
But here are a LOT of pictures for you to look through. Getting ready for Christmas and Christmas day!
My first Christmas was wonderful.

Here is before Christmas: (click on picture for album, note that there are captions on most pictures...some of you have been missing them)

getting ready for Christmas

Here is Christmas dinner at Joe's Crab Shack with Grandma and Grandpa Taulbee:

Christmas dinner at Joe's Crab Shack

Here is Christmas Day:

Christmas 2006

Christmas pictures

Here are our Christmas shots...thanks Auntie Sarah!
Our Christmas card is being made from these....yes, I said BEING made...it'll be late...and if you don't get one in the mail, it will be here as soon as we get it. Nothing personal, postage costs a lot when you have so many wonderful family and friends...that is why I love my blog, I can still share our Christmas card with everyone I love (or loves me)and I don't have to ask mommy and daddy for more money for postage!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! (Mom will have a Christmas letter on here with the card)

Click on this picture to get the album:

Christmas 2006 2

family picture

Here is our most recent family picture. This was in October. We are having some taken this weekend for our Christmas card. I'll make sure and get that on here soon. We have lots of new pictures coming next week too.
Yes, I'm a sailor girl and me and mommy think I'm sooo cute!
(Wow...our outfits really clash!)

Giving in and moving forward!

Okay...I'm giving in to the easier way to post the MILLIONS of pictures we have!! To catch you up on the tons of pictures promised, click on this picture and you will get the online album...
So much easier and I can keep you all updated more regularly. (pictures are in order from oldest to newest)
You're welcome?
(videos coming soon!)

blog update Nov. 29th

One huge paint job, two teeth and lots of pictures

Don't go starting any rumors...no, this is not my sister!
It's my new best friend!
Abigail Joy Morris She was born on Oct. 1st.
This was my first meeting with her. Isn't she pretty!!



want to touch her!

Enjoying a bath

Yes, there are two teeth there...this cutting teeth process hasn't been too bad...I hear I have it easy, I'm not even drooling!


10/15...9 months old!

playing on the couch



mad about something...maybe it was my rooster hair!

Like my bloomers?


Painting our house! Wow...big job with 21 foot ceilings!
Daddy, please don't fall!


This was what me and mom were doing while daddy and Grandpa Sheets painted

kisses for mommy


this was Mama Bea's message to me!




Just hanging out

getting sleepy

And I'm out!


Our last night together before mom and dad left for Hawaii and I stayed with Grandma and Grandpa Lattos for a week.



Stay tuned! Pictures from Mama Bea and Grandpa Sheets visiting and LOTS more coming soon!!

Mom and Dad's trip to Hawaii

click on the picture and it will take you to the online album. Make sure to also click on Esther's Public Gallery (top left corner) to see Hawaii Part 2.
There will be Part 3 coming also, so check back. (pictures are somehow not in chronological order...sorry)

Hawaii 2006