Klatt Family Pictures

In the 7 years I've been married into the Klatt family, we've never had a family picture. We surprised Rick and Lori with a group shot for Christmas. They really were thrilled over them! We had to take them on December 22nd and get them printed before Christmas Eve. This warranted doing them without an actual photographer. We used the self timer, a tripod, a chair and an ipad. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse played on the ipad next to the camera so the little ones would look that direction. We were happy with the results, even though Amelia is sporting her usual grumpy scowl. :)

Amelia and Harlow

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Baby Girl Turn 2! Seriously.two!

Since Amelia's 1st birthday was such a let down (for me) lat year, I decided to keep thing SUPER simple this year.

simple=easy=no stress=happy mommy=happy baby=happy daddy=happy day!

It was perfect. We just had family and a few close family friends over for appetizers, ice cream and cupcakes. It was fuss free and fun.

Amelia loves Dora the Explorer...and since the day is really all about her...we went with it.

Maybe we'll try for a really big and fun birthday at TumbleAmerica next year.

Cookies and Cocoa with Santa

At work each year we have a special event where Santa and Mrs. Clause come to visit the kids! Amelia got to sit on his lap, look at the crazy guy, fuss and whine, call for "mama", get some cookies, have hot chocolate...and be content until next year. Maybe next year she'll actually be excited to see the man in the big red suit.

Santa asked me to help out at the event as an elf.

Cousins

Nick and I had 2 full days of work meetings back in December. Amelia was able to spend the time with Uncle Pete, Aunt Sharmela and Cousin Harlow. It looks like they had a good time! They are only 15 months apart, which makes me happy. I'm excited to see them a year from now when they can really start playing together. They sure like each other so far :)

Thanksgiving in Utah

I'm not sure what happened to these pictures. We all look like ghosts.

We headed to my Mom's house for Thanksgiving this year. It was picture perfect! All my sisters were there. We had the most fabulous weekend together. I'm so incredibly grateful for my amazing sisters. They really are my closest friends.

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We also spent an evening in Pine Valley with Grandma and Grandpa Nyberg who came home from their mission in Salt Lake for the weekend.

aarrgh!

Mia was a girl pirate for Halloween this year. I think she looked adorable. I just made her costume so it only cost $8 instead of the $35 I would have spent in the stores. I thought it would be smart to give her a nap just before we went out "trunk" or treating. Apparently it wasn't such a great idea.

Still grumpy

Amelia and Harlow (the sushi)

The night ended on a good note. Once she won a cupcake in the cake walk, her spirits were up!

Pumpkin Patch

I struggle with the seasons in Fresno. We went to the Pumpkin Patch in October. It was 80 degrees and we all left sweating. It wasn't fun and it put me in a bad mood. I really am one who could deal with cold and winter long before heat and sweat. Amelia had fun though!

Amelia and Cousin Harlow

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Riding a Pony

Cuddle Bug

Amelia loves to cuddle. She will cuddle up like a stink bug on my chest and just lay there. I love times like this. I hope she always shows her affection for Nick and I.