Man, do the weeks fly by? We've been busy, as usual but having lots of fun. This weekend Mommy and Daddy got to go to a wedding and Kim & Anthony watched our two kids. It was a nice break for us! Thank you so much guys for taking them!! We owe you!

Just getting ready for the "Stock Show" here in town.

Come on girl, time to get going!

Oh, what a mischievous little grin!

Super Hugs for Mom!

Just hangin' out with Sis

I am getting to be such a big girl sitting in my bumbo!

Peak a Boo! Can you see me? A little too small for the jumper but sure liking it!

I love laying down and looking at all the toys!

I have found my thumb!

Mom and Me watching Martha

But Brother prefered Toy Story 2

Let Dad out of the house and he's a "Guitar Hero"!

Our night out!

2 months old!

Wow, I can't believe it's 2008 and my baby is 2 months old! She had her 2 month check up and came in weighing in at 11lbs 7 oz (70th %tile) and was 22 1/2"( 45%tile) so she's a growing!
This week Joel's grandparents, Mary and Jerry Meyer, stopped through on their way to AZ. We had the whole crew over for supper on Tuesday night. We had a great time with everyone! On Saturday night we took the kids to the pool at the Rec Center. Avery went swimming for the first time. We had so much fun!

Uncle Tom with Brayden and Katie Lindig

James Lindig and Avery (3 weeks apart)
Sittin' just like Grandpa Jerry

Teaching Miss Avery all I know!

I love swimming, Mom!

Avery getting her toes wet

All wrapped up!

I am a happy Girl!!

Elmo chair will do, just stop sitting on me.
Brayden and Mr. Harley

Heading back West!

Wow, we had a great trip back to ND but it was very exhausting!! We drove from Langdon (15 miles from the Candian border) back home, again in 2 days. We spent the night in Valentine, NB. We are getting back into our routine but I think my kids and I were spoiled!
Thanks to everyone who came to see us and gave us gifts and let us crash as your place, you know who you are! ;) We look forward to seeing you all again!!

Happy Little Girl -resting in Valentine (glad to be out of the car!)

Happy Little Boy!

Back home- looking at all the fish going by

My sweet Brother!

Ummm.....Dad, these homemade Marshmellows are the Best!!

Happy 5 Year Annivesary!!

Wow, I can't believe how fast 5 years have flown by! Thinking back, who would have thought we'd have 2 beautiful babies and be living in Colorado now. A lot has happened in those amazing 5 years! We are so blessed for all that we have and are excited for what our future holds!
Here's to you Sweetie! I love you more than you know!

Our beautiful little family

Another road mini road trip

Thursday we left for Langdon, ND for my cousin Brandon and Brooke's wedding. It happened to be on the 28th, our 5 year anniversary. We should never forget each other's day! Their wedding was absolutely beautiful! We had so much fun seeing all my relatives and they all got to meet Avery for the first time too.

Brandon and Brayden in the new Case tractor.
The tractor was in the shop where the groom's dinner was held. All cleaned up and decorated for the event. B was in 7th heaven!

The entire Downs' Clan! 4 kids, 13 grandkids (I am the oldest), and 3 greats

Brooke and Brandon, what a cute couple!

Merry Christmas!!

Christmas day we went back to the farm and into Milnor to help celebrate my Grandma Helga's 86th birthday. We had lots of fun seeing all my family. Uncle Jerome was the keeper of Avery.

The next day we had our small family Christmas with Nate and Jenica. We had yummy king crab legs and opened gifts. Yes, there are more that need to come another time!

My 1st Christmas!!

Great Uncle Jerome

Oh my, a "Lightning McQueen" bike from Jen and Bryce

This huge train set from Papa Tom was quiet the hit, it really toots smoke too!

Christmas Eve

We went down to Wahpeton to G&G Meyer's for Christmas eve. We went to church (not too much fun with two little ones) and had a wonderful meal and opened gifts. It was a very late night by the time we were done. Brayden actually took my hand and said he was tired and wanted to go to bed. Why can't this happen every night??

Getting ready for Church

Oh so pretty in my dress!

Proud Great Grandpa Jerry

B opening his 100 set of cars...yes, that's right, 100!

Christmas morning on Papa Paul's lap

Heading to Fargo

We left Sunday for Fargo to help Moni celebrate her birthday. On our way we stopped in Wyndmere to fill up the tires with air.....tire goes flat and thank goodness my Dad's only 11 miles away. No offense honey, I think we might have been there a while without his help. So we were late to Fargo but just thankful it didn't happen on the road - IT IS COLD in ND!! I am liking this CO weather more and more. We went to Paradiso to celebrate Moni's birthday. Joel was in heaven, his favorite place. The Coppin clan helped her to celebrate too and they got to meet Avery. That evening we stopped by the Ramada to see my aunt Ione's family. It was really nice to get to see all of them (6kids and 11grand kids). Brayden was so crabby! But when he got home he got to open his JD tractor from Papa Paul (Another gift that is coming to our house in March when they visit-no room in the Yukon).

Getting ready to go to Fargo to see G&G Coppin

Hi Uncle Jamie, what's with that horrible hat?? (Buccaneers) Hee Hee
She already knows and she's only 6 wks old!

Happy Birthday Grandma Moni!

G&G with B

Papa Paul couldn't resist letting B open this up early!~

Avery's Baptism

On Saturday 12/22 we had Avery baptised back at my old country church. It was a private service with the sponsors (Shanna, Ted, Taylor and Sheyenne Gunderson) aunt and uncles and all of her grand and great grandparents. We were so lucky to have all of them there for her special day.

Getting all ready for my big day!

Meeting G&G Coppin for the 1st time

Meeting G. Helga for the 1st time too

My lovely cake decorating skills put to the test for all to see!

My Sponsors', The Gunderson Family!

My Sweet family

All my Grand and Great-Grandparents!! Wow!

With my Uncles Jamie, Bryce and Auntie Jenica

4 Generations of Coppin men

Me and my girls, Taylor and Sheyenne

Special Flowers: These were some flowers that were from my aunt Ione's funeral.