Our Christmas Newsletter and Pictures

So, yes, I can never choose to post just a few pictures. So here are our latest family pictures taken by Alex's cousin Dustin. I'm so thrilled about these. Hope you all are just as excited as I was. If you're interested, please check out http://www.groffphotog.com/

This dragonfly died in some bush in perfect condition and so the boys thought it would be fun to play with. I'm glad they did. I love this photo.

Since this photo, we've been working on kissing cheeks only. Still, a funny shot.

Simba!!!

Love this Daddy daughter one.

She's my angel.

And this little boy lights up my life.

I love that all my mosquito bites were edited out of this one. Ha ha! South Carolina mosquitos were not friendly to my legs.

My friend Marissa made these pretty fabric flowers for us. Love them.

Another pretty dragonfly shot.

In her cute sweater dress.

More of the dragonfly.

Such a girl face here. One of my favorites.

So, if there is anyone I missed sending a Christmas Newsletter to, I posted it here as well. Plus I want a record of it for the future anyways. Hope you all enjoyed.

The Huntingtons in a Nutshell (A Poem for 2010)

Alex:

T’was a summer in Columbia he had.

When asked “Was the weather that bad?”

His answer is YES

And he will confess

He misses it not, is that sad?

He’s been trying his hand at some wood

And built quite the projects, they’re good.

Desk, shelves and some beds

Wall hangings, he dreads

Requests his wife makes grow; they should.

He’s ecstatic about education,

Home-schooling and similar situations.

And finding a way

To fuse learning and play

Has become his latest elation.

Ligia:

Pregnancy started her year

And homebirth came and went with no fear

Another success

And she will confess

T’was the best way to welcome her dear.

She loves being a mother of three

Though it is quite a handful you see

Raw recipes she’s trying,

While sewing, then the crying

Emanates from Thing One, Two or Three (Sometimes all at once).

Orion:

His big brother duties he’s taking

Quite seriously and sometimes he’s making

“Chrys, GO TIME OUT!”

He chastises and shouts

Because rules are for keeping, not breaking.

But surprises his mother he does.

To her heart he sure brings a warm fuzz

When he comforts his brother

And says, “We love each other.”

She asks “Why?” His response is “Because.”

Chrysalis:

Into a butterfly she’s truly transforming

Because every heart she encounters she’s warming

With the tiniest act

It is truly a fact

That the kisses her cheeks bear come swarming.

She had named all her dolls “Hinckley butter,”

Because she couldn’t pronounce “Hinckley brother,”

But because they wear pink

Daddy started to think

New names were in need from their mother.

So he asks as he points, “What’s her name?”

The look of confusion is what came.

So named them he did.

He’s a funny big kid.

She remembers each name just the same.

Hinckley:

And speaking of names, here’s the new one

Hinckley’s really a big ball of fun

With all of his wiggles

And smiles and giggles

We’re thrilled with our new Huntington.

That’s a wrap for Two Thousand and Ten

And we try to remember the time when

A babe small and wrinkly

Like our little Hinckley

Came to earth as Great King among men.

Merry Christmas to all. And have a most wonderful New Year! Love always, Alex, Ligia, Orion, Chrysalis and Hinckley Huntington.

Roommate Reunion

About five years ago, we all moved into the Alpine Court apartments together. All young and single ladies.

Oh was college fun.

This was us having some Christmas dinner together soon after I'd gotten pregnant with Orion.

Well, some of these are not the best photos of me, but here is a quick recap of our Alpine Court Mini-Reunion. The only one missing from this last pic was my sister Gio. It's so hard to get us all together in one room now. Life happens. We were lucky to get three of the four together. We didn't have a lot of time but it was fun. How life changes. Now, three of us are married and the "slow one" is finally seeing someone. Just kidding G. Can I cross my fingers? A lot happens in five years. Anyways, I have some fond memories with these lovely girls that will never fade. Thanx for the short but sweet visit girls. Let's do it again. Love you all. :)

An Outing with Extended Family

Alex's cousin Tracy had yet another performance. Last night, they performed Handel's Messiah for free at the Orem public library. Since I've never actually heard the whole thing from start to finish, I thought this would be a good thing to gather the chickens all together for to go and enjoy. Since it was at the library, the bookshelves with all the colorful books happened to be quite the distraction for the little ones. But all in all, it was a wonderful performance. It really is like hearing angels sing and the Deseret Chamber singers are really good. I can't believe that prior to tonight I only knew three parts of this beautiful choral presentation. Job well done Tracy. We are so thrilled to be near family members and have the opportunity to attend events such as these. Messiah is really quite the inspired musical composition. It's so sad that more people don't listen to stuff like this anymore. I think the world would be a much better place if they did.

Another Redundant Day

What mother can't stop taking photos of her kids? So this is probably only special to me. Just another average day in the life of a mom. The kind of day I will one day most likely look back on and miss.

Chrysalis has become really good at taking care of her babies. Her Daddy has actually named them for her and she knows each and every one of them by name. One of these days I might have to document her dolls for her. This one is Leah. She actually has a twin and her name is Rebecca. On this day, Leah came to the park with us in her own stroller and whenver she cries, Chrysalis is always there to comfort her. She's always saying, "Smatter?" and "It's okay sweetie." She never ceases to put a smile on my face.

And Orion is just such a joy.

I love watching Chrysalis try and keep up with her big brother.

They're quite the adventure, these two. And I know I will one day miss these redundant days.

Another Birthday . . . Another Year

Who is this yummy cake for?

Little cousin Tate who has turned 2 this year. My kids absolutely love their cousin. As I type this, Chrysalis points to his pictures and says, "Dat's Tate. I lub you Tate."

And who couldn't love this little face?

Or this one?

Opening some presents.

My kids running amuck.

With chocolate beet cake all over their faces. April may not have thought her cake was that great, but our entire family LOVED it. Happy Birthday Baby Tate! We love you.