First Game

Joel had his firt game of the season last night. Here are a few pictures. (Jon usually takes the photos, but this year he's the assistant coach...I didn't do so well with a baby on one hip and a camera in the other hand...sorry)


Joel up to bat, this is his first year in kid's pitch.


Standing on 1st (Coach Jon in the shorts)


Joel was catcher for 2 innings, he made my knees hurt just watching. (not sure why the picture is so dark)


Joel and his buddy Nate. Both very exicted to win their first game!


Excited little sister cheering her big brother on!

A few pictures

Here are a few more pictures from Aveline's birthday party.

Aveline being so patient for her cake


Miss Scarlett getting SO big!!


Kristy's folks lovin' on Aliya


Aliya accidently hit Scarlett during a hug (she didn't take it well)


Aunt Kristy and Aveline meeting Aliya for the first time!

Birthday Party

Today Aliya and I traveled up to Ashland for my niece's 3rd birthday party. It was so good to see Aveline and Scarlett, I had not seen them since October of last year. Aliya enjoyed meeting her cousins and Aunt Kristy for the fist time.

The first part of this video is Aveline hugging Aliya. Every time she'd get close to Aliya, Aliya would scream with delight!! I'm so glad we finally got them together! The second part of the video is everyone singing to Aveline, blowing out her candles, then her announcing to the group that it's her birthday!

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I will post some pictures tomorrow, it's getting late and I need to get to bed!

Joel helps Aliya get ready for bed

Joel was playing his webkinz tonight while Aliya was in the tub. After I had gotten her all washed up and was letting her play Joel joined us in the bathroom. He is so good with her! He played peek-a-boo with the washcloth and grabbed her piggies. She screams with delight! She loves her big brother so much! (in fact, she has a hard time eating when he's around, she watches his every move and is easily distracted by him!). After her bath was over Joel helped me wrap her in her towel and he carried her to her room. He picked out her PJ's and watched while I got her dressed. He asked if he could feed her, and after a nod from me, he ran downstairs to make her bottle. After she was all dressed and oiled up he sat with her in her room and fed her. It took FOREVER for her to eat because she kept stopping and smiling at him. He got the biggest kick out of it! Then he said that she passed gas on his lap, he didn't mind. All he said was, "Yep, she's a Bergstrom!".

Proud Big Brother


Kisses


Helping dry her off


Feeding her...


Two happy kids!


After Aliya was finished eating she let out one HUGE burp and went to bed. Joel stood and watched her until she fell asleep! Could a mommy get any more blessed?!?

Dessert with Grandma & Grandpa H

Friday night after dinner we headed over to my grandma and grandpa's for dessert!! Yummy cake and fresh strawberries, but even better than the homemade desserts was spending time together with family! It seems like forever since Joel had seen them and they needed their great-grand kid fix!

Watching the Reds game with Grandma


Getting sleepy...


She loves her Great Grandpa!


Joel and Grandma playing cards


The sunset that night in their backyard, what a perfect way to end the week

Fun time with Aunt Martha

Last night Martha came in from out of town to spend some time with us. We are so thankful for Martha, not only has she been my best friend since collage, but she was here the night Aliya came home to us. She and our little one have a special bond. Come back soon Martha!!!!


Do you think Martha and I look alike??


Smiles for the camera


Eating wore her out!


Such a happy baby!


And of course, the self photo!

Special Delivery

I took a half day at work today, and I'm so glad I did!!! Just as I was putting Aliya down for a nap the doorbell rang and I had two packages waiting for me at the front door. A dozen BEAUTIFUL roses from my bestest friend, Martha and a perfect handmade blanket from my Aunt Ann (Aliy'a Great Aunt)...the roses were for me, the blanket for Aliya. Thanks Martha and Aunt Ann!