A Few Pics of Baby Clay!

I apologize for not updating my blog recently, so to make up for it I've posted random photos of baby clay as he's continuously growing!

Clays baby bouncer that he was still too small for... hints the books underneath! This was about a month ago. Needless to say he is big enough now! ha ha

D.J. being D.J. and holding Clay on the ledge. I promise were not bad parents!

Dad and Clay relaxing in grandma and grandpa's hot tub :) Clay is our water baby!

Dad always knows how to make Clay laugh!

Sweet Moments!

Easter Get Together

These are a few pictures of our family get together for Easter. We celebrated Easter this year on Saturday with Neally's side of the family and had a Easter dinner w/ D.J.'s family on Sunday :) It was so beautiful out this day and perfect for the kids Easter egg hunt.

Clay surrounded with his Easter Bunny gifts from various family members. AKA... Grandma!

Clay trying out his stroller while the kids hunted for eggs.

Family Pictures

These are a few of our family pictures that were taken recently. I think they turned out great. I was very impressed and am so proud to have such a beautiful family.

Baby Clayton not too happy to have his pictures taken. This is actually one of my favorite pictures.

What a handsome man.... like his daddy!

My Boys

Together At Last!

My Little Bear

Here is Clayton in his bear snow suit. We were heading out to Grandma Great's house and needed to bundle up due to the nasty weather out. Dosn't he look so cute!

Bath Time

Clayton has been enjoying his baths now that we can submerge his little body since his umbilical cord has fallen off. Here is a photo of him after his tubby time in his puppy towel. We have really enjoyed being parents so far.

Trying out the Crib

D.J. thought it would be funny to put his wife in his son's crib the other day. I was unable to get out myself without breaking Clayton's beautiful crib so I was stuck just waiting for D.J. to get me out. He thought this was awfully funny, I not so much.

Getting into things

D.J. brought Clay to me one day with powdered sugar covering his face. D.J. claims Clayton got into our "puppy chow chex mix" and was caught with the evidence on his face. I, however, think D.J. set him up and put the powerdered sugar on himself. :) ha ha I thought this was cute photos of baby clay.

Clayton's First Trip

D.J., Clayton and I had the opportunity to go to Salt Lake City with mom and dad to see temple squares christmas lights. It was a fun trip and we were accompanied by Jon and Celeste's family, which made it that much more fun.

Here is baby Clay bundled up to see the christmas lights at temple square. I don't think there was a chance of him getting cold in this outfit.
D.J. and I enjoying the lights.

The beautiful Salt Lake Temple

Here is a small portion of the lights we saw at temple square.

Dad's Recovery

Dad Collette and I had the opportunity to be patients at Mt. View Hospital together. Dad had a partial knee replacement on the day that I was admitted to be induced for labor and delivery of our precious Clayton. Here is a video of dad after his surgery. He has made an awesome recovery and it was a great experience to be patients together. :)

Clayton David Collette

Here is the newest member to our family, Clayton David Collette. Clay was born on November 19th 2010 @ 9:51 pm. He weighed 6lb 2.8 oz and 19 inches long. He is perfect and healthy as can be. I can not express my gratitude to all the family for their love a support. The delivery experience was great and D.J. and I couldn't be more happy.

This is baby Clayton after his first bath at the hospital.

Here is Clay at home in his swing looking at christmas lights on our christmas tree. This is his favorite past time, when he's not sleeping.

BABY on the WAY!

For those of you who didn't already know, D.J. and I are expecting our first baby boy. We are super excited and only 7 wks away from the BIG DAY! Here are some photos of the great babyshower that my mom, mom collette, Christine and Lisa threw for me. It was a wonderful afternoon and I'm greatful for all the things that were gifted to D.J. and I. They will come to great use.

Mom showing off my big belly!

House Renovation

Here are some photos of our renovation process that is slowly coming to an end. When we purchased our house nearly 2 years ago it was in major need of a facelift. The house was very dated w/ old shag carpet and neon yellow and blue walls. These photos below are just some photos of our kitchen both before and during the renovation. There is more that has been completed since these photos were taken. We expect another month or so and the house will be fully complete.

AFTER

DURING

Cabo Trip

D.J. and I had the great opportunity last February to take a trip to Cabo San Lucas with Mom and Dad. We had an absolute blast doing nothing but relaxing. It was a 1wk long vacation that we hope to make into a tradition. Here are some pictures of our great trip:

There were so many great places to eat. I think I gained 10 lbs on this trip.

Mom and I relaxing in the golf cart while D.J. and Dad took one for the team and went golfing. :)

Another picture of us at a fantastic resturant. This was our routine everynight and it never got old. There were too many restaurants to pick that we didn't get to try them all... which means we all need to go back, Darn it.

Dad and D.J. cliff jumping while mom and I enjoyed the sun on the beach. This was a great area for snorkeling also.

Dad and D.J. enjoying the sand.... Mom and I preffered to lay ON the sand and not IN the sand.

Me and My Hunny!

Look at those two beach bums

This was the view of the mirena from our resort. Our resort couldn't have been in a better location. Everything was in walking distance, especially the great food and shops.

Every trip has to come to an end.

Almost a Year Later

So... almost a year later from my last post I've decided to take back up blogging. D.J. has been giving me a hard time about how our blog is not up to date. That is for sure! Today I hope to update everyone on the changes and updates in D.J. and I's life.

My Chef

D.J. today wanted to make homemade brownies and... Whala! He accidently put them in a 9x9 rather than a 9x13 pan. Opps

Another shot of the delicious brownies

Traditional Pumpkin Carving

OUR MASTERPIECES!!!

Here is Kat, Dad, Me, and D.J. (I was a little cold, if you can't tell.) It sure was alot of fun getting together with the family to decorate pumpkins. Kathy's was the best, but dad's came pretty close. I think it is a rib cage, zebra, or some has said it looks like a butt. Who really knows though.

D.J. and I's perfect pumpkins.


Before we started carving we all made our own individual pizza's thanks to D.J.'s brilliant idea. Here is Matt and Lisa together while decorating theirs.

Grandma and Deej enjoying their yummy pizzas too.