The Bailey Family

Saturday, November 14, 2015

Getting out the Christmas tree

I usually don't put our tree out until after Jack's birthday..

But.. while at Costco with Sami we saw this amazing artificial tree.

It looked so real and was prelit with changeable light colors.

So I got it. It was pricey, but I hope in the long run it's worth it.

So then we just had this bog box with a tree in it, so we had to set it up and see how it looked in the house. This is by far the earliest I've ever set up our tree and I'm sure we wont do it this early again.

These ladies LOVED decorating. Mostly in one little spot all clustered together.

Ryan doesn't love holidays, especially Christmas.

It's the end of the year and work is always a mess, not to mention the cost.

But he liked the tree and even helped decorate a little.. like three ornaments, but it's something!

Can't believe it's already almost Christmas!

Which do you like better??? All white or color??
I can't decide!

Ella and Jack Piano Recital

Ella and Jack have been taking piano lessons from my "cousin" Candice for a couple of months now.

Candice planned a little recital! Both kids were a little nervous and maybe this was a good lesson on the importance of practice.

Not bad for a couple of months of lessons.

I hope they both stay with it!

Thank you Candice!

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

First Real Snow

After Lilly got home from school.. that snow looked so tempting..

Then Aunt Anna called and asked if she could come over and play..

So snow clothes came out!

Sunday, November 8, 2015

Family Pictures 2015

Family Pictures are the best day and the worst day...

It's so hard to get everyone organized and ready.. no spills on your clothes.. no dipping the tips of your hair into the sink while trying to brush your teeth..

But then I get cute images like these that I will cherish forever.

Lila is the feistiest of our children. One second she can be the cutest, sweetest baby and the next second she can be screaming at the top of her lungs.

She loves to give kisses and hugs and is always so excited when Daddy comes home.

She is the perfect end to a good run. So glad she's our baby.

Our Lilly is the sneakiest of the children.. always trying to get away with something.

Mostly just stealing candy from the pantry or an ipad into her bed at night.

But she loves her family. She loves when we are all together.

She loves special Mommy daughter time. She's super creative and so smart.

Jack is our moody kid.

He always has so much anxiety. He's social with people he knows wells, but is more often shy.

At almost 8 years old he shouldn't be throwing fits, but sometimes he does.

He's also the most obedient. He always wants to do what's right and has such a strong testimony of the gospel. If you ever need help with anything, he's your man. As the only boy in our family he feels a lot of pressure to be a good boy. So glad to have him.

Ella is almost a teenager. Some of that teenager attitude has started coming through.

Mostly in huffing around when asked to do something.. like homework.

But she is always will to help around the house and with her younger brothers and sisters.

She never wants to disappoint Ryan and I. She is a loyal friend.

I hope that she never changes.

Doesn't everyone start out with happy smiles and dreams of getting that ice cream cone after pictures are done.. but by the end everything is forced and I find myself threatening to take said ice cream away...