The Hirschi's at their best...

This is just a fun post of what it's like here in the Hirschi home! As you can tell we have a couple of silly kids but I guess their mama is a little silly herself too! I'll admit it--what's life like if you can't laugh at yourself, right!!

Brooklynn is loving her little brother more and more everyday and is a great big sister! Of course we're still learing to share since she was an only child for so long but she's come a long way and we're very proud of her! Spencer is learning more words everyday and does the funniest things each time I turn around he's got me laughing! Yes that's a princess crown on his head, his dad's jacket on his head and a blonde wig on his head - he loves things on his head and to play peak a boo too! He's saying so many new words just in this last week and it's so much fun to hear them for the first time! Just a few of them are light, drink, shoe, sock, jerky (his dad just made homemade beef jerky and he LOVES it and sais jerky over and over), cookie, out, more and so many other's but those have been his favorite lately! He's even been saying love you and night night...It's just such a fun ride and I love watching both our kids learn new things and just live life! There's never a dull moment in this house :)

Lastly you'll see a picture of Spencer's profile in the top mix of pics that looks like he's been in a fight--no that's just what happens when he gets way too excited! His grandma was watching him the other day and when Brian and I got there to pick him up he was so excited and started running as fast as he could towards us and -- yep tripped over his feet and his face landed right on the cement--poor baby he just has so much energy it gets him in trouble sometimes...

Kaytilane Marhea Isom

Welcome to the big wide world baby Kaytilane! I hope the spelling on the first and middle name are correct I am going off of what I remember when we were at the hospital and mama Sandy hadn't decided on the name or spelling for sure so let's hope I'm right...I think I am! The name is very special in the Isom family and I think it is really neat what they've done--it combines four different names of people in their families! Sandy had to sleep on the name for sure since Kaytilane is definetely not a name you hear of often so she had to be sure she liked it but from what I hear she does and that's the name their sticking to! I love it--I've always been a fan of original names especially when it comes to the spelling...

She is definetely an Isom--she is so beautiful and holding her really makes it hard for anyone not to want one, how could you not after holding something so special and sweet! Well we just wanted to welcome you to the world and to our family--we can't tell you how excited we were that you were a girl...we were almost to the point of accepting that we'll only have boys in this family so you are welcomed with lots of joy we need more girls!!! Congrats to Pete, Sandy and all the kids on your new little one that keeps you up all night -- you are all so blessed!! :) We love you!

On the move...Spencer!

So today was exciting for little Spenc--Daddy finally got his toddler 4-wheeler that Chuck & Ginger gave us when he was an infant put together and going!! And Spencer wasted no time using it!! That was the toy of the day that kept him VERY happy! He is such a go-getter that boy he is a boy's boy that's for sure :)

Friend Tribute...Randi lou

Happy Birthday Randi!!! Since I've not done my monthly friend tributes in FOREVER I decided it's time and what better time to do then on her birthday! I've known Randi now for 5 1/2 years. She is the best sister-in-law anyone could have... She is the type of person who will do anything for you and is always there to listen and lend a shoulder to cry on. We have had so many "venting sessions" but the best part about that is that we seem to go through the same things most the time and can understand each other's pain or trials completely! It sure makes it nice-- On the other hand we have so many fun and exciting memories shared as well and it's fun to reminise of those times and find ourselves laughing at them even if we wern't laughing when they happened!!! Funny how those things turn out!

There have also been great goals and accomplishment's that we've shared and done together! The biggest one that stands out in my mind is training for our very first 1/2 marathon with my sister, Rachel! That was such a great time in our lives and we felt so good finishing it! Before hand we both couldn't run a mile but with great determination and dedication we got to a point of being able to run "mostly 10" miles straight w/out stopping before the race day! We were so happy and it's amazing how differant you can feel just from doing something like that! We finished our first 1/2 marathon and loved it so much we decided to do more!! There were a few races we've done together wether they were short or long mileage, experiencing those feats was amazing and it brought us closer in a way we never could of imagined!

We also went through our pregnancies together as well. Spencer and Gavin are only 3 mths apart so almost the whole time but it was nice to have someone that knew what eachother were going through and feeling wether it was emotions, backaches, heartburn, feeling UgLy & FaT, peeing every hour, no sleep the list could go on and on but to have someone there to understand exactly what and how your feeling was GREAT! That also bonded us closer even more!

No matter the heartache or triumphs we grow closer everyday I am so happy to have her in my life! Thank you so much Randi for crying, running, talking, venting, girls night out's, kids playdates, sugaring, getting robbed, parties, sunday dinners or even just simply hanging out! I am so grateful for your friendship and hope that it will only grow stronger as we grow older! Who knows maybe we'll be pregnant together again "someday" and no that's not an announcment for either one of us let's just make that clear right now ;-) It would just be really cool if that happened again! Anyway hope you have an awesome Birthday you deserve it, we love you very much and that adorable Gavin too!!!

Pumpkin Walk Adventure..

Well this post is a little backwards--I meant to post it before the Halloween post but kind of forgot about it...Sorry but I really wanted to post about it since Spencer and I ended up there twice and it's a really neat thing the city puts on each year! We went the first time just Spencer and I with our friends The Lorang's a week before Halloween! It was during the day so we didn't see the lights lighten up but the lack of crowds and lines definitely made up for that! This year the theme was Hero's and each pumpkin booth was so well put together and so creative! The hospital one was done by some people in our ward I believe and it was definitely our favorite! The second time was the whole family at night. We met up with other family and friends too which made it a lot of fun! Although we got to see everything lit up which was cool the lines and crowds were crazy! It took much longer to get through the second time that's for sure! But the kids enjoyed it just the same so that's all that matters! Below is a cute pic of Spencer as Pooh and Duncan as Mickey--what adorable little guys!!

HALLOWEEN FUN!

My family all arrived early early Friday morning to spend Halloween together which was a first for all of us since mom & dad came and it was the first time meeting the kids! I can't tell you in words how exciting it was to finally meet these precious kids face to face! They are more beautiful in person! They all have such different personalities and they are ALL so HAPPY! Their faces were beaming with joy all weekend! All day Friday they had so much fun just playing in the backyard, hot tubbin, riding our horses and riding the 4wheelers! They were non-stop all day long! We made our traditional Chili in a pumpkin recipe w/scones and it was a definate hit! I added more meat this time and it was the best one yet! I love that tradition...Then all the kids got their costumes on and off we went trick or treating! This was the kids' very first Halloween and it was so awesome to experience it with them! They were bouncing off the walls with excitement over this holiday and it definetely made me realize how lucky we are to experience these great holiday's b/c not everyone in the world does and we are so blessed! Thank you so much Rachel and Adam for bringing them here and we can't wait until Thanksgiving to spend that with them-another first!!!

On Saturday we took advantage of the gorgeous weather and spent most of the day outside! Rachel and Adam wanted their family pictures taken in the leaves since there are none in Las Vegas so we helped them out getting those done--which we all know how much fun family pictures can be!! The pictures turned out fabulous and the kids did so good we were very proud! Then afterwards some went to the Aggie football game so the kids could experience their first one ever! It worked out perfectly since the Aggies actually won for once!!! The kids also went crazy for our hot tub!!! They would of stayed in that the entire weekend if we let them!!

We ended our weekend with two Birthday Celebrations! Dad's Birthday was Sunday so we had his party Saturday night! Mom's Birthday is in a week so we sang to her too since we were all together then! They are such great people those two we are all so appreciative of you in every way! Thanks for being the best parents ever!!! We ended the night around our campfire chatting and having such a relaxing time visiting! Rachel got to catch up with our neighbor, whom she is friends with from living here, and that was such a great ending to such a great day! Thanks Becky for coming we all enjoyed your company so much! Hope everyone had a Spooky Halloween this year and enjoyed the warm - no jacket wearing weather!!!