4th Annual Pumpkin Carving

Tonight the Lloyd family kids and their significant others (plus kids) got together once again for the now traditional pumpkin carving night. It's always fun to just hang out, eat dinner and this year included watching the most recent episode of The Office. It's fun to see what we'll create...and how it compares to last year.

-Jake, Steve and Karl-
-Christi, Richelle and Leslie-
...and of course, mine is the best! =)

I hope that we're able to keep the tradition going for many more years with the addition of our kids joining in the fun...and adding more pumpkins each year.

YAY!!! Finally!!

Ok....so many things to update everyone on...but the most important is...................................... WE'RE ENGAGED!

Steve took me to a nice dinner the night before my birthday (8/31/09) because we had plans that night. We had a wonderful dinner together and he was so anxious to do it...he couldn't wait. So in the middle of dessert (which was fabulous...chocolate bundt cake), he got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. In total shock and disbelief, I asked him "Is this for real? Are my eyes really seeing this?" Of course, I quickly realized that this was real and not to waste any more time. So I quickly said "YES!" and then instantly started crying! It was romantic and for the most part private (since the restaurant was pretty much empty). So our server took the picture of us shortly afterwards.

Steve took this picture of me a little while later. Can you tell how excited I am??? Haha!

I know a lot of people are really excited for us and want to know what this ring looks like. So here's a pretty good shot. Nothing fancy...simple round solitare engagement ring! Just what I wanted! =)

So far, it looks like the wedding date will be July 10, 2010 here in Utah.

Total Cuteness!

Do I need to say more??!!!






































This is Steve's little niece, Reagan, who is is about 1 1/2 years old! Too cute!

Lincoln Jacob Lloyd

Jake & Richelle made it official on Friday, May 29th with giving their son his name. He shall be known as Lincoln Jacob Lloyd.Here's a picture of us together hanging out on the couch. Link is taking a snooze while mom, dad, and Aunt Leslie take a rest. He's pretty darn adorable! How could you not hold him?!

Nephew #2 is HERE!!!

My 2nd little nephew FINALLY arrived today! No official name yet...but still super cute. I think he looks like Jake.

He was born on Wednesday, May 27th at 8:30pm. He weighed in at 7 lbs. 12 oz. and 21 inches long!

More pictures to come shortly! =)

Quilt #3 and #4

Quilt #3 was for my friend Jill who's baby is due in about 4 weeks and her baby shower was a few weeks ago. She's having a little boy and they're going to name him Elliott. I sure hope he loves his new blankie that was made with love!











Quilt #4...just completed yesterday (May 13th) is for my sister-in-law who is giving me a nephew in just a few days! Richelle LOVES stars and blue...so it was really easy to pick the fabric for this blanket. Hopefully this little guy will grow to love them too. We're all really excited for this little guy to get here! I thought it would be cute to wrap it in some ribbon since it was a gift. I really do enjoy seeing the joy I bring to people when I can give them a gift that I made...you know..things with sentimental meaning. Those gifts are the best! So I hope all 4 quilts get some good use out of them over the many years! The next quilt I make will be for me and much bigger...more to enjoy! =)

And his name shall be???

Today Jake, Richelle and me went to visit our newest family member. They finally picked a name!

Easton Paul Lloyd!

I'm glad he's got a name now and we can start calling him Easton and not just baby or Lloyd Baby!

They are planning on going home tomorrow and hopefully have a nice first day home on Easter Sunday!