25 November 2010

Thanksgiving

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving at my sister, Becky's house. It wasn't a very relaxing day, however. Now I know what my mom meant when she'd say she'd spend all day cooking on Thanksgiving! We made the mashed potatoes, rolls, a salad and dessert. It was all delicious!
We have so much to be grateful for. Happy Thanksgiving!
Daniel & Lucy

09 November 2010

One Month!

Our little Daniel is already a month old! The weeks just seem to fly by. I was looking at the pictures of him in the hospital and couldn't believe how much he looks like his older brother.
Sam
Daniel
Sam
Daniel
The Whitaker's have some pretty dominant genes!

03 November 2010

They're Very Refreshing!

Both Sam and Daniel have had colds this week, so I pulled out the humidifier and had it in our bedroom two nights ago. I saw Sam playing around with it, but didn't notice anything amiss when I took it to his room last night. The next morning I woke up to a very weird, but sweet, smell in the entire upstairs. It got stronger when I got to Sam's room and I couldn't figure out what in the world it could be. The closer I got to the humidifier, I realized it was the problem and took it to the laundry room sink to clean it out. As I was taking it apart, what did I find had been stuffed in the tower?
Sam had found Bill's stash of leftover Halloween candy by our bed and stealthily slid a tasty box of Junior Mints in the tower and put the lid back on. The box, though pretty mushy, was still sealed and intact, but the mints had been completely vaporized!

30 October 2010

Happy Halloween

Since Halloween fell on a Sunday this year, we went to a neighborhood trick-or-treating parade Saturday evening. The weather was gorgeous and Sam had a blast!
When I first got Sam's giraffe costume, he wanted nothing to do with it, especially the hat. But tonight, he wouldn't take it off! He kept patting himself saying, "soft". He definitely got into the spirit of the holiday and gladly accepted any candy anyone was willing to give him. He even mastered saying, "Trick-or-treat"!
Taking a break from collecting candy
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Our little giraffe...
...and little hot dog
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29 October 2010

Lucy Jane Hansen

She finally arrived! We are so excited to have another cousin!
Daniel & Lucy
(19 days apart)

16 October 2010

One Week!

One week can sure fly by fast! Daniel and I came home from the hospital Friday night. Grandma & Grandpa Whitaker arrived Tuesday morning and spent some quality time with Sam.
They left Thursday morning and Grandma & Grandpa Ellison arrived later that afternoon...
...and stayed until Tuesday morning. It was so great to have so much extra help!
Daniel also got to meet his Hansen cousins. Seth...
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Luke
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Jonah
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and Rachel
Daniel is constantly getting hugs and kisses from his adoring big brother.
First bath
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11 October 2010

Introducing...

Daniel James Whitaker
Born Saturday, 9 October at 8:56 am.
7 lbs, 8 oz, 20 1/2 inches
Kiss from big brother
Visit from Uncle Jared...
and Aunt Becky
Sweet little boy