Here's a post from my blog. Enjoy!

First, I just have to say Google is amazing. I’ve been very happy with their email application for over two years now and it seems as though they really make internet use easy. You wouldn’t know it from my lengthy and frequent blog posts, but I really am quite a busy person. Whenever I get a chance, I spend a lot of time, going from blog to blog, trying to see what’s new in the worlds of my friends and family. Well, Google has come through for me again. I recently read a magazine article about Google Reader – a free application which allows you to go to one site which compiles all of the most recent additions to your favorite blogs and websites.

Let’s be honest, when one of our favorite blogs doesn’t post for a while, we stop going. It isn’t to be mean or anything. There just isn’t enough time to keep going. However, with Google Reader, all you have to do is add the site to your list and Google will let you know when there’s a new post. Not only will it let you know, but you can actually read the whole post on Google Reader and see any pictures they have as well. For me the benefit is not only the time I save, but also the simplicity. It’s amazing! (We’re actually naming out next born “Reader,” because it’s so wonderful!)


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bethany's big day

belly watching

I love this picture of her

favorite aunt. . .where should I turn in my application?

FHE Kitchen Demolition

So, following are many pics of the kitchen work...and a few gems...Jeff found an old pirate toy he hadn't seen in 20+ years, and a red cup (remember those?) Christian was carrying the old green sewing machine when the latch broke and dropped the 50 lb. thing on Mom's leg, resulting in stitches and a swollen ankle...but a quick trip to InstaCare and she's on the couch with orders to stay put for 3-4 days (oh SURE...make US do all the work... :)

Anyway, wish you were here (to help of course.) Just kidding. Enjoy the pics! --Kim

lots of pics from Kim

Here in a little Preemie outfit Auntie Amy gave her...I forgot hot TINY they are when they are born!

a few more pictures of my baby!

My GIRLS!!!

And below...everyone's going the extra mile to help out around the house...




Of course we are so blessed to have so many others to help us out with the birth! Tiff, Amy, and Mom came and cleaned my house the day before I was induced, Jenn brought us some pizza the night before, Amy, Dad and Tiff brought KUDOS (a box of 50 that only lasted 24 hours!) to the hospital, Marshall stayed home and tended ALL the grandkids (almost) at one point, Mom brought PIZZA HUT to the hospital after the birth, Jenn went and picked up the kids from school, both at Carden AND in Sandy!,....it was just a cooperative effort on the part of so many to make things run smoothly. We are so grateful to have such supportive family!!! Thanks to EVERYONE who visited, who still visits, for the meals but especially the LOVE! We are so blessed!

Bethany

So here she is...the hat was made by one of Ashley's little school friends who gave it to us the day after she was born! It looks a little fluffy on her, but Ashley was so proud she had a gift for her new little sister. She is 6 lbs, 11 oz., 21 inches long, and has little or no hair. She is an ANGEL. At night when she fusses (not cries), the moment I pick her up, she stops crying and patiently waits for me to get ready to feed her. Her breath smells like peaches, and her skin is like silk. I love her cute little guts! The kids are so excited to have her. Yesterday I told Matthew I was going to feed her, and he said, "Beffanee doesn't have any teeth. Should we find some for her?" Whenever I'm nursing, Timothy comes up and says, "Don't bite, baby!" Anyway, fun all around. I'll post more pics later. --Kim

Bethany Anne Bytheway!

I can't believe no one has posted this yet. But for all of those not in the Loveridge clan, John and Kim had their 6th child. Bethany Anne was born Jan 3rd in the afternoon- 5 or 6? She weighed...I don't know if it's exactly right, but around 6 lbs 12 oz...or somethin' like that! She is absolutely beautiful- following suit to the rest of their kids. The other kids are so excited to have a little sister although Andrew was disappointed about having to postpone plans for making a football team! Anyway, congrats to them and best wishes for the new little one!

12 Days of Christmas

I'm doing 12 days of Christmas for Josh this year! Thought I'd share for fun! Also, we finally got our family pics taken from a friend in the ward! Nice! So here are a couple pics from that!

ELF YOURSELF!

Click here for some holiday cheer... brought to you from up North...

http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1314545037

Love,
Christian and Amy

and if it wouldn't be too much, a little somethin' for you, Clark

Ok, so have you guys looked at the poll lately? Who are the big cheaters here? We don't even have that many people in our family! At any rate, I'll take a second to encourage you to make your trips to DI or Savers for your Ugly Christmas Sweaters. Let me open it up a little. I don't care what it is; sweaters, sweatshirts, jumpsuits, vests, pajamas, dresses, a black dickie...whatever makes you feel festive! And don't forget the little kiddies..use your imagination a little. I laid out all of our outfits last night and could not stop laughing!

Prizes will be awarded, including one for the best overall family participation. There will also be bonus points if it came from your own closet! -Tiffany

The Spirit of The Festival of Trees

I hope you all made it to the Festival of Trees....Andrew had a favorite Gingerbread house...although MANY were SO impressive, he begged me to take a picture of this one....Sorry Marsh, Michael, Tim, and Jeff! (and various of your offspring!)

Though perhaps not your favorite place on earth, I thought the creativity behind this was fun. They even included the Ute section and the scoreboard if you look closely....

The Press boxes are there, and the stadium lights were made of pretzels and lemonheads. Mom said that I missed capturing the other video board that had a picture of football players on it. Note the small cougar above in the bottom left-hand corner. Fun.