Christmas 2009

Wednesday Dec 23rd this is what it looked like coming out of Oregon towards Utah, this was 2/3 of our traveling. But once we got into Nevada we were able to go 80 so we made up time hehe.


13hrs later we arrived to Aaron's sister's house in West Jordan. Lots of Snow in Utah. So the next day (Christmas Eve) we took advantage.


Aaron and Amber are ready for some fun in the cold sun and snow haha. They had SO MUCH FUN. I think it was a good 2 hrs outside. and it wasn't that cold because the sun was shining.


Here's Amber (pink and purple) and her cousin Elliana (4yrs old) playing together in the snow. Lots and Lots of fun together.


So that night (Christmas Eve) the children opened one gift, and for us it's always PJs. Here's special pjs Amber received from her Grandma Heady. Very special princess pajamas and matching pillow case. (Look Ma they fit Great)


Christmas Eve Opened Pajama gifts, shown L-R: Amber Lindsay (grandma Heady made her nightie), Allison Lindsay, Elliana Valentino, Riana, Vincent Valentino, Mikayla, Sophia Valentino.


One the 26th we went to Temple Square in Salt Lake City to see the lights. It's SO AMAZING they spend months hanging lights on EVERY branch on Most of the trees surounding the SLC temple. We got REALLY REALLY REALLY Bundled up to spend about 45min outside walking around looking at these lights and a nativity showing.


Here's just a few trees that we saw down a walk way. It was more impressive in person.


As part of the nativity it went through the birth of Christ with shepards, wise men, stable etc. I took this shot of Mary, Joseph, Jesus in the Stable. They look Real and life like but alas they're just a display.


By the end of it Allison was really cold and ready to go home. She slept well that night.


All the Lindsay Siblings together. They haven't all been together in 4yrs, since 2005. Ben(4th), Elysa(2nd), Rachel(3rd), Aaron(1st).


Allison, wearing her pretty Christmas Dress from Grandma and Grandpa Heady. Thank you!


We decided we wanted to dye white shirts with the kids so we did. Here's Amber's. They all turned out great.


Our trip home was less eventful, weather wise thankfully.


Amber and Allison playing footsies with each other while Amber watches Monsters Inc on the dvd player.


Here are both girls Zonked out for part of the trip.

Lindsay Christmas Pictures 2009

I absoluely Love Love Love these pictures. I just chose 5 of my favorites but there were about 50 more that are great! Our friend Alex Brown took them. Pretty Great hu?!

Temple Square, Utah Oct 2009

In June 2001 Aaron and I first met in person for the first time after talking on the internet and phone for 3 months. It was in Salt Lake City Utah, Temple Square, in front of the tabranacle, at these two EXACT Pillars. I was waiting for him to show up and I just happend to peek around the pillar and saw him standing there peeking at me trying to surprise me. And HE DID, suprise, good scared, and excitment! Obviously I didn't have a picture of that exact moment so I vowed that the next time we were in SLC I would get this shot. It just happend to be 7 1/2 yrs later hehe :o).



Inside one of the visitor centers is a very large statue of Christ. It's so beautiful so I wanted a shot with the girls in front of him.


Obviously you can't go to Salt Lake City with getting a picture of the Temple. It was at night and we were too close for a great shot but at least we got one. And the girls were pretty content being bundled up in their blankets and coats.

Utah Trip in Oct 2009

This Picture is so Awesome! we actually got an Updated picture of the Lindsay Family Grandkids. In Birth order L-R Elliana Valentino 4, Amber Lindsay 4, Sophia Valentino 2, Allison Lindsay 1, Vincent Valentino 6mo.



Here's Rachel, Amber and Allison, Aaron's 2nd younger sister. Isn't she pretty!?


Well it's not everyday that there's a good shot of me in there so I thought I'd post it :)


Here's Amber with her cousins Elliana 4 (blonde) and Sophia 2 (brunette). They loved playing together. They play house, other pretend games, dolls, pollypocket, ponies. It was endless playing without a lot of crying and whining. YEAH for COUSINS!

"WICKED"

I had the opportunity to go to Seattle and see the Broadway play WICKED. Oh my oh my oh my it was amazing, outstanding, awesome! We're standing just outside the Theater in front of a huge Semi truck size poster of the play. This was our group that went to see the play it was a lot of fun. As show Left to Right. Cathy Heady (mom), Steve Heady (dad), Becca Heady (sisinlaw), Brian Heady (bro), Briana Heady (sisinlaw), Me Rebecca Lindsay, Jeanette Withers (sis), Brett Withers (broinlaw).


From my Sister's house we took a Ferry over to Seattle, then drove to park so we could go to dinner and the play. We rode together in the car As shown Left to Right. Cathy Heady (mom), Rebecca Lindsay (me), Briana Heady (sisinlaw), Jeanette Withers (sis).


This is one of the Ferrys that carry people and their vehicles from one side of the bay to the other.

Aaron New Tires

You can see how bad they really were. On the left you can see the metal cords that are showing. Aaron's tires were so BAD! They are 20K mile tires and he went 34K without blowing out. Not like we were trying to see if that would happen but now we could finally replace them.


this is So BAD for the tires and car. Plus it's starting to rain and Aaron had no traction. Snow would've been out of the question.


YES finally. after 3 yrs we got him new tires. See the tread. That's how it's Supposed to look.


what a beautiful site.

Amber's Haircut

Amber's Long Wet hair. We've been growing it for about 2 years now.



I asked her if she'd like to cut her hair. We'd been talking about it for weeks now. So I finally had an opportunity to do it.



So I did it. Aaron was the only one completely shocked that I'd done it so short. He loves Amber's hair long. I assured him it'd grow long before Amber started school next year. But he's used to it now so all is good. Not like her could do anything about it now anyway hehe.


The most important thing is that Amber Loves her hair now too. It doesn't get in her armpits anymore or stuck in her mouth and it's so much easier to brush. YAHOO!

More Ocean Pics

Since we were at the ocean for Allison's birthday we took full advantage of the beach. We had a lot of fun. Next time we're bringing a kite and some sand toys. The weather was amazing, considering it was the first of November. Wow!



Amber Loved climbing the rocks. And jumping off them if you hadn't noticed!


Starfish! What a great find. We spotted these while it was low tide. Fun for Amber to see.


HI MOM! Notice the Superman symbol carved in the sand. Aaron's so talented. Amber and I watch him do this for a high rock. Then we switched places so he could view it and take a picture. We thought my mom would enjoy this with the hi mom part.


Beauiful shot of the beach, ocean and somewhat setting sun.


Again Amber with her climbing rock thing. There were so many places to climb, she just couldn't resist. I love my little climber.

HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY ALLISON OCT 22, 2009

My big girl turned 1 on October 22nd. We Celebrated at My sister Beth's house with her husband Alan on Nov 1st.


She needed help blowing the candle out and eating it. She wasn't really in the mood for chocolate that night.


For her 1st birthday Allison got a Ball popper and an Activity Cube. She loves them and plays with them all the time.





Happy birthday to you happy birthday to you happy birthday dear Allison happy birthday to you

Here are the cupcakes I made her, with the help of Amber doing the frosting and sprinkles.


Aaron, Amber and Allison love the play in forts and small places. This is a little cubby that my sister has in her upstairs that Amber claimed as her bedroom for the couple nights that we stayed there.