Catching up

My goodness how time flies... Sorry for slacking on the blog. The girls are growing so fast. Lets see..... My Grandma Rutkowsky recently passed away. She was 90 years old. I flew to New York to attend the memorial. It was a sad event but at the same time, I got to reunite with my family. It was nice to see my Aunt Janet and cousins, Jessica and Danielle. I have gone back to work full time. Jeff and I mainly watch the girls but when need be, Nana Nancy, Aunt Camie and Brooke watch the girls for us. Jeff took me to Las Vegas for my 30th birthday, was awesome. Jaden has started preschool and is thriving. She comes home with a new song and some type of artwork each day she is there. She goes three days a week for three hours. Juliana is gaining a personality. She now babbles and goos, lifts her head, rolls over and smiles at us. Were still slacking in the sleep department, but it is increasing each week that she grows. Jaden will be 3 years old on March 8th, WOW!. Birthday pics to come...

My Grandma Rutkowsky

Me and my girls

Jeff and I in Vegas.

Juliana learning to keep her head up.

A happy baby and her Daddy.

Christmas and 2010

A lot has happened since Juliana was born. My best friends Lisa and Leah flew out to visit. Lisa brought Madeline, she is 5 months younger than Jaden, they stayed five days. We took them to see the Christmas lights at the Zoo. After that my mom came and stayed with us during Christmas week. Thanks for all the help from everyone. We had a very nice Christmas, morning home, afternoon at the McDaniel's house. It was fun to watch Jaden, she really was into presents and Santa this year. Jeff and I flew to the Rose Bowl on New Years Day. It was an awesome experience to be at a bowl game. Ducks lost, but they are still Pac 10 Champs and it was worth it to watch them down in Pasadena. Juliana is growing fast, already learning to roll over. Jaden is continuing to be a great big sister.

Leah and Jaden at the Christmas Zoo lights.

Jaden in her fabulous butterfly costume (so very warm). Maddie was the butterfly.

Daddy and his girls.

Christmas Eve cookies and milk for Santa.

Christmas morning. Jaden and Juliana

Jaden got a new pink Barbie Jeep from Santa.

Nana Helen with her grandkids.

This is a freak snow storm we had recently. Jaden wanted to see if her Jeep would drive in it. Surprisingly it worked pretty well.

Jeff and I at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA.

Baby Sister Has Arrived!

Juliana Camile McDaniel arrived on Saturday, November 28th at 2:03AM. She weighed 6 pounds 12 ounces and was 19 inches long. Delivery was normal and we went home on Monday. We are all doing well, getting adjusted to a new baby. Jaden loves her baby sister. She kisses and wants to hold and feed her constantly.

Proud big sister visiting in the hospital. She instantly wanted to hold her and kiss her.

Jaden feeding Juliana. She likes to help but does not like when she cries.

I am so happy to have gotten this picture. I'm sure you all remember the disaster of a Christmas picture with Santa we had last year. This is actually the second attempt to get a picture, Jaden was scared of him until she got a candy cane.

Fall 2009

Summer is gone and Fall has arrived. We have been busy getting ready for baby #2. Its hard to believe she will be here in the next coming weeks. There are some random pictures and then pictures from Old MacDonald's Farm, the local farm/pumpkin patch we went to this weekend. It is a nonprofit farm which included cows, chickens, pigs, horses. Jaden wore her Halloween costume, a ladybug. Enjoy!

This is Jeff and I at the Chicago Bears game in Seattle, WA. We went with Jim and Nancy on the train. Perfect weather, Bears won at the very end of the game.

A very smiling Jaden in her carseat. As many of you know, this is a rare photo. She does not enjoy smiling or posing for pictures. Thanks to Daddy for getting this shot.

Miss Jaden in her princess dress up clothes. She really enjoys putting dresses and fancy shoes on. She calls this outfit her "grown up dress".

Denver 2009

We flew to Denver to visit our friends, the Poates family. They have a new arrival, Alexis Ann, along with Maddie, Caelem, Lisa and Bill. We love coming to Denver. The weather is prefect, about 85 degrees. A great time was had by all. Lisa and I decided we wanted a slip 'n slide, but unfortunately all the stores were sold out of them. I had a great idea to buy a cheap tarp and add some water. Jeff called it "the ghetto slide". The tarp was put at the end of Maddie's slide and the fun began. We went to Tiny Town, which is a miniature city for kids, and my favorite place, Pirates Cove, a water park. Ill add more pics as the week progresses.

The "Ghetto Slide" with Jeff manning the water.

Tiny Town. Jaden loved the Harley House with the motorcycles.

The water park.

Jeff under the waterfall in the kiddie pool.

Jaden on the water slide. She went on this about 100 times.

Me, enjoying the wonderful weather.

Summer Good Times

We have had quite the eventful summer so far. I took Jaden to see her favorite show live, The Wiggles. Deacon and his dad Dustin came with us. Jaden loved it. We have taken the boat out and Jaden has turned into quite the river rat. Baby girl number 2 is growing and kicking. Just a couple pics, more to come.

Ms. Jaden in her ballerina dress. Thanks to Nana Helen for all the dress up clothes.



Cotton candy, one of the fine foods served at the Wiggles. As you can see, Jaden thought it was delicious. The menu also included pretzel with cheese, popcorn, and red ropes. Its not everyday we get to enjoy sports arena cuisine. Baby girl enjoyed it as well.

(pregnancy, great excuse to eat garbage food every once in awhile)

Eating lunch on the boat

Swimming in the Columbia River. Jaden did great, wore her life jacket the entire time. Temp was 100 degrees outside. We all had a great time.

Daddy and Jaden in the water.

Its a Girl

We are having a girl. Had two ultrasounds done, and it's a for sure bet. She is healthy, all fingers and toes. Estimated due date of December 1st, however we are guessing right around Thanksgiving. Pregnancy going well, big as a house, but feeling good. Some pictures from the 3D ultrasound and some pics from the Portland Police Bureau All Star Softball game. Will keep everyone up to date as baby grows more.

She is smiling in this picture.

Pointing to the sky, saying "thats the way outta here", or thinking she is number 1 (soon to find out, she is number 2)

Jaden and her Daddy at the softball game. Portland police won the game.

Styling in Papa McDaniel's hat and sunglasses.