Mallory Jane

Blake Turns Two

The Kents hosted a birthday party for Bradley and Blake. After a yummy dinner, we had presents, cake, and ice cream. About half of the Bishop crew was there--us, Bradley and family, Barrett and family, and BeckyAnn and family.

Blake got some cool toys, including a musical tractor from Grandma Rupp, a tool box from Mom and Dad, and a "color wonder" book from Sabrina and Joslyn.


Here's the cool race track cake that Aunt BeckyAnn and Aunt Calli made him.

Has it really been two years since this sweet little boy joined our family?!! We love you, Blake!

It's a GIRL!

Introducing Mallory Jane Bishop. Born Dec 29 at 8:57 pm. Six pounds, 13 ounces. A long delivery, but not very difficult. She is as precious as can be and we love her so much already.

Just born! With Dr. Lovelace and nurse Amanda.

6 pounds, 13 ounces 19 1/2 inches

My friend Leslie was able to be Mallory's nurse, which was so fun for me. Here she is getting her first bath.

Her daddy said she was the cutest baby in the nursery.... hmmmm, a little biased perhaps.

Attack!! Her come big sis and big bro to visit!

Blake did give her this welcoming kiss, but since then has been pretty much oblivious to her arrival. I'm pretty sure that's actually a good thing.

Sabrina is the cutest little big sister. She is great with Mallory and so willing to lend a helping hand. Mallory is so lucky to have her for a big sister.

Joslyn is equally sweet with the baby. She told me that the first time she held Mallory she felt the Spirit so strongly that she almost started to cry.

Erin loves her new baby sister and will hold Mallory for 15 minutes at a time. So sweet!

Winter Fun

We had a blast at the Patterson cabin in Cascade, arriving Christmas night and playing all day the 26th. Lots of fun in a winter wonderland....







Jen Gold with Lizzie, Ivan with Cooper, and Emily



Emily, Lizzie, and Jen

Joslyn

Sabrina

Erin, Blake, and Brett

Merry Christmas!

What a fabulous Christmas! For Christmas Eve, Barrett, Kendra, Boyd, BeckyAnn and kids came over for a yummy feast and the re-enactment of the nativity. (Try that with 6 kids under 4....) Then, lots of fun this morning! Brett (traditionally) slept in front of S and J's door so they didn't come up too early before E and B woke up. At about 8 am (we had had a late night) we let them all come in and see what Santa had brought. Good times. Hope you enjoy the pictures.

By popular demand...

Here's a picture of me with my big belly...for those of you who thought I was kidding about being pregnant...

As I told my friend who took the picture, I look better now than I will in a month so go ahead, snap away!

Happy Birthday Dad!

When I was growing up I did NOT enjoy being a "farm girl," but I have since learned to appreciate the lifestyle and all my dad's hard work. Plus it's a great place to take my kids--they love the animals, hayloft, tractors and all the wide open space. We had a great time there for Thanksgiving and got to celebrate my dad and brother Dallan's birthdays on the Saturday afterwards.

It looks like Dad really likes the present we got him! He only complained that it was in "John Deere" colors rather than "Massey Ferguson" black and red :). If you can't quite make it out, it says "Tractor Parking--All others will be plowed under."

Blake gets a "horsey" ride from Grandpa.

My dad's parents, Grandpa and Grandma Rupp. I was lucky enough to grow up near them and have many good memories at their house. It's hard to watch them age and suffer with health problems, but I am glad that I still get to see them whenever we go to Kamiah.