Brynlee's First Christmas

This was Brynlee's first Christmas and she got a lot of presents. This picture is her with her very first Christmas present! It was a really cute outfit from her aunt Christi. She also got a cute picture made by Christi, a tummy mat from mom and dad, a beautiful dress from Grandma and Grandpa Hubbard, Baby monitors so that mom can sleep in her own bed, a clothes hamper, and lots of other stuff.
She was 3 weeks old when I took this picture. I found her sound asleep like this. She likes to pose when she sleeps....it is so funny.
Aunt Gillaire bought her a Santa outfit for Christmas. I call this picture "Gangster Santa" because she looks like she is trying to be tough...Shane says she looks like the Grinch.
Doesn't she look like she's saying "What's Up?!?"
She was not too impressed when I put the hat on.
She was being a goof in this one.


I love this one....it looks like she's playing peekaboo
She got to meet Great Grandma Payne (Shane's Grandma) for the first time. We need to get Shane over there so that we can get a 4 generation photo.

Brynlee Shae Hubbard

Brynlee Shae Hubbard joined our family on December 1, 2009 at 9:20 pm. We went to the hospital to have my labor induced early that morning, but she wouldn't go into the birth canal. After 12 hours of labor with no progress, the doctor decided to do a c-section. Lucky too....Brynlee was 9 lbs. 1 oz.! She has tons of dark brown hair and dark blue eyes.

Shane gave me some flowers with really pretty lillies, roses, carnations, and several other types of flowers. My in-laws gave me three red roses. They all were so pretty and smelled great!

We got to bring her home on Friday, Dec. 4th. Her billirubin level was elevated and so we had to have it tested several times. Luckily it is coming down to normal levels and she no longer has to have her little feet picked on.

Husband Tag!!!

Husband Tag

1. Where did you meet your husband? I have been friends with this guy since preschool...many years later I was at an institute party and ran into this friend and his roommate....Shane just happened to be the roommate.

2. How long did you date before you got married? A little over a year.

3. How long have you been married? 3 years.....but have been together for almost 4.5

4. What does he do to surprise you? He brought me flowers once.

5. What is your favorite feature of his? His smile.

6.What is your favorite quality? I love how he works so hard so that we can have the things we need.

7. Does he have a nickname for you? He used too...doesn't really call me that anymore.

8. What is his favorite food? Steak with sauteed mushrooms.

9. What is his favorite sport? He doesn't really watch or play sports.

10. When and where did you first kiss? In a house out in Arbon Valley while watching a movie.

11. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple? Just hang out together...or outside stuff...4 wheeling and now snowmachining (if it ever decides to snow!!)

12.Do you have children? We will tomorrow.

13. Does he have any hidden talents? He can fix lots of stuff.....He can cook when he wants to.

14. How old is he? 25....almost 26...thinks he's really old???? don't get it.

15. Who said I love you first? He did.

16. What is his favorite music? lots of stuff......but no rap or hip hop

17. What do you admire most about him? That he is such a hard worker.

18. What is his favorite color? Blue I guess???

19. Will he read this? Not unless make him.

Oregon Coast Vacation 2009

Shane in front of the roots of a huge redwood tree that fell over. This is just the roots!!!

You can see the whale's tale.

Sea Lions....They were everywhere!

A cool looking fish at the aquarium.

Shane on the beach.

Shane standing inside of a redwood tree. Some of these trees were huge!


Shane and I waiting to get on the boat for our Whale watching cruise....I am 6 months pregnant in this photo.

The Yaquina Head Lighthouse.

Me standing on the beach....First time ever seeing the ocean.

A cool bridge heading into Yaquina Bay in Newport, Oregon. This bay leads straight into the Pacific Ocean.
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Shane and I went on vacation to the Oregon Coast.....Newport, Oregon to be exact. We decided to go there because neither one of us had ever seen the ocean and thought it would be less crowded. It was awesome! There was a lot of things to do there. We went on a whale watching cruise, went to the Sea Lion Caves, rode up and down the Oregon Coast, and visited the Redwood Forest to name a few. Our hotel was just a few minutes from the Pacific Ocean.

We also went to Oregon Coast Aquarium and saw tons of fish and sharks. It was a ton of fun and we hope to go back again someday.

Congratulations Shane!!!!

Shane has been taking correspondence classes for four years to complete the requirements for his journeyman's license. He just took the journeyman's test on Saturday and passed!!!! He has worked so hard for this and I am VERY VERY proud of him!!! Congratulations Shane!

Update

This last few weeks have been very busy and exciting for us. In April, we found out that we will soon be adding to our family. Our first baby is due 12/5/09! We don't know what it is yet, but we are very excited. The second picture is a picture of the first ultrasound.

I also graduated from ISU!!!! Finally!!!! The first picture is of me and Shane at my graduation. We have funny looks on our faces because we were looking at 3 or 4 cameras and didn't know when they were going to take the picture.