Mini Jake

Check out this form.

Kind of reminds me of this guy.

So much alike!

Granddad

Thank you Granddad, for everything you do for us and this little guy! We love you more than you'll ever know!

HE loves you more than you'll ever know!

This one's just crazy!

We love you!

Birthday PARTY!!

Today was a fun day. Today we celebrated having this bundle of joy around for one full year! She is officially off formula, walking, talking and eating anything and everything in sight. The party was so much fun thanks to family and friends! Also, to the wonderful Grandparents who help out SO much! This party would not have happened without you guys!!!!! ALL of you!!!! :)

The birthday girl!




Grandma and Meliana



Cute cousin Vanessa!

Mel and her Momma


Uncle Connor putting together Mel's first car.



I LOVE finding skinny jeans for my baby girl.



Mel and her Daddy. Reading a new book! Thanks to everyone for all the presents!


Notice that pink thing in Mel's hands? That thing is VERY important. See more pics to tell why.


I loved this birthday hat I made but she obviously did NOT.


Not one picture with a happy baby.



Just a very sad little girl

Then very angry


But as soon as she had her "dolly", she was just fine! Her "dolly" is this doll my mom bought for her and I'm pretty sure it was in the $1.00 bin. Out of ALL the toys this girl has, she can NOT be without this one. I have to wash it every other day because it stinks from her chewing and sucking on the hat. Disgusting, I know. Because of her love for this little thing, we decided the only cake she would approve of would be this...................


Scary, I know. But it makes this little girl so happy!


The color was a bit off but that is as good as it gets for us! She did love it!



Driving in her new car!


Nikko also loves the new car. Look at that face! Watch out, he'll run you over!




Lots of good friends. Mr. Kole is one of my favorite kids! I love his hair! Thanks for coming Paul and Brookelle!




The night ended with Nikko doing some fishing in my snow boots. Love it!

We're Celebrating..........

Cause this little lady turned one today!

How is it possible that she went from looking like this......................
(1 week old)

To THIS!

What happened to the dark hair? She keeps surprising us!

Her Blessing day.

9 month check up

I know Nikko can't imagine life without her and neither could we.


We are celebrating her birthday tomorrow so more pictures to come!!!!!

My Hero

Last Thursday, my Dad received a call from the LDS church. They asked him if he would be willing to go to Haiti and help the people who are in dire need of medical attention. His response was, "how could I not."

He left the wonderful country we live in to be here...........


Staying in a camp with a sleeping bag and a tent.


Driving through the streets of total chaos.



BUT.... he does get to be flown in by helicopter to the hospital and perform surgeries! (My Dad is the one in the greens!)

Pray for him, pray for those who are helping and serving. Pray for the people of Haiti. My Dad says it is far FAR worse than we could ever imagine!

Busy Busy Busy

It's not so much that I have NO time to blog. More of the fact that I'm super lazy. I do have some good excuses for being busy though! Evidence is in the pictures. The pictures were taken from my phone, sorry, this is about all I can do right now!

New obsession. Helicopters, airplanes, ambulances - (fueyants as Nikko says) and fire trucks. We go to the mall and hope that 25 cents will get him through the day.

A house that is ready for us to move into. This picture is more than a month old.

A little girl who just MELTS my heart!

A little boy who has found the wonderful joy that art can bring.

And the meaning of tattoos.

Not only what tattoos are but finding creative spots for them!

Another piece of art by Nikkolai Creig Castagnetto Chrisman.

The artist taking a break from his creative thinking!

The artist problem solving. How to get to point A to point B without using his legs!

M E L I A N A

To our two Lisa's. These pictures were posted for you guys!

Mel trying on Nikko's Nemo costume.

This is the view I get when I turn around to find her paci in the car. SO cute!

Sitting all by her self. This picture makes me laugh. Her headband is pushing her ears forward!

Nikko would be pretty upset if he new she was dressed as HIS Nemo.

Her favorite thing, bath time.

Miss Mel is becoming quite the girl!