Happy Thanksgiving!

     There are so many wonderful things to be thankful for this year.  November 24th marked one year from when I found out that I was, shockingly, pregnant with Jayden.  It was such a scary time for me, but it has turned out to be such a wonderful blessing!!  George and I are SO happy to have him in our lives and complete our happy family.  I'm also so thankful for my beautiful daughter.  Madison is pure entertainment these days, constantly copying words we say, laughing, and dancing around. 
     I am also thankful for extended family.  We spent the holiday at George's parents' house in Roseville, and my parents and grandmother came too.  All of our family holidays are spent together like that.  To us, it's normal but I know that most people don't have this luxery and I'm thankful for it.  Unfortunately, this year my brother and his girlfriends weren't able to make it due to illness and we missed them terribly!  Additionally, I am so thankful for all of my friends.  A sentence I'm sure you've heard many times, but I TRULY mean it.  I just wish I was able to see them more.  Thank goodness for social websites like Facebook because they allow me to keep in touch.
    Especially at this point in our nation's history, I am thankful that George and I both have jobs, and ones we love.  

Last, but certainly not least, I am thankful for my amazing husband, George.  Without him, my life would seem empty.  He is everything all of those romantic comedies portray the lead male character to be. . . he truly does complete me.  I love you babe!

Family Portraits 2009

 

 

 

On Monday, November 23rd, we took family portraits fr the fall and our Christmas pictures.  Our good friend Julio Rodriguez does photography on the side through his own company JR-Imaging www.jr-imaging.com.  For those of you that have attempted family portraits with little ones, you can appreciate how exhausted we were after only a 1-hr session.  Not to mention the fact that the kids took turns crying and having meltdowns.  In the end, we got some great photos that will add to our memories.

Halloween 2009

If you know the Delzer family, you know that we LOVE Halloween! this year, Madison had TWO costumes, a fairy and a ladybug, as well as Jayden, a pumpkin and a giraffe. We enjoyed several events: George's work's fall event, my school's fall festival, Apple Hill, and a special Halloween photo shoot with baby friends Trip (Wayne) and Elle (Eleanor). Madison attempted Trick-or-Treating, but wanted to go home after the first house. Oh well, we'll see what she thinks next year. She did, however, enjoy passing out candy! Jayden was 3 months on 10/30 and Madison was 19 months on 10/31.

Maddie's first pony ride (at Apple Hill):


Madison is SO strong!


My adorable ladybug!!!!


A cute fairy with Mommy at my work's Fall Festival:


Spooky Halloween photo shoot with Julio Rodriguez:

Doctor's Visit

Today Madison had her 18-month doctor's visit at the same time as Jayden's 2-month visit and here are the stats:

Madison: 27lbs and 33 in (She has grown 3 inches in only 3 months!)

Jayden: 13lb 11oz and 23 in (birth was 7lb 10oz and 19in)

Madison is such a chatterbox and it's so adorable!
In the last three nights, Jayden slept for 9, 10, and 10 hours straight!!!!!

Photos of Madison at 17 months

Here are some updated photos of Madison at 17 months - September 2009

Excited for her first potty:


At a local fair:


With our family's favorite character:


Playing with her favorite thing, sand:


Mmmm, ice cream:


Working on her Top Model pose with mommy:


Her current favorite food - pizza!:


Her first flu sickness, poor girl:


"Cheese!":

Jayden is growing!

Here are some pictures of Jayden during his 2nd month, September 2009:

Daddy found a new way to put him to sleep:


Our little muscle man at the Gold Country Fair:


Showing off his new smile!!!:


Gatta love these looks:

Tube-N-Que with Nathan

On Sunday, September 6th, I took the kids to their Uncle Nate's event called Tube-N-Que at Lotus Park. He started the company TubeNation with some friends, designing and creating canvas covers for tubes used in the river. We had a great time seeing what kind of work he does, eating good food, and enjoying the river. Here are some pictures:

Nathan showing our parents a thing or two about life jackets:


Madison enjoying one of the tubes:


Posing for the camera at the river:


Our 2 darlings in matching outfits: