Christmas at the Dentist!

Every year the girls' dentist office puts on a Christmas party of sorts. Santa and Mrs. Clause; drawings for prizes; stations for making ornaments, writing letters to Santa and other activities. At the end there is even cookies and milk! The girls and I went with my friend Gena and her son Calvin. It got off to a bit of a rough start because Avery was a little confused and couldn't get past the idea that we were going to the dentist! She was in tears when she saw the dentist chair and was crying "I don't want the dentist to check my teeth!!".

Finley's Blessing

On December 6th we were able to have Finley blessed at church. We were so happy that my parents, my brother Kevin and sister-in-law Jana could fly up. Patrick's parents, his sister Kim and her family, and his boss and her husband attended the blessing as well. Gwen also came; she made the gorgeous dress that all three of our girls have worn.

Patrick gave a beautiful blessing. I'm proud to be married to someone who loves his girls so much.

Our sweet little Finley

Giving us a "coo"

Bridget and Avery with "uncle Kevie"

Oh Christmas Tree

Finley all bundled up to get our Christmas tree.

Feeding the animals at the tree farm.

Some of us were a little nervous about the goats.

Cutting the net off the tree. Apparently we need to talk to Avery about dancing with scissors.

Finley with Grandma Ballard

Bridget adding the ornaments.

The next day at our ward party. Avery said "I like Santa....he a nice boy!"

Our 3 Girls- Month One

With their Mooney side cousins Sam and Emma

Photo Shoot

We took the girls to get "sister" photos taken together and to have Finley's newborn photos taken as well. We were very pleased with the results---I may be a bit biased but I think we make some pretty adorable kids!! If you'd like to check them out, go to www.flashportraits.com Click on "My Portraits." Enter our last name, Mooney; and the password is Mooney also.

Our First Week As a Family of 5

We've had a great week since welcoming Finley Anne into our family. I couldn't be more happy with Bridget and Avery's response to their new baby sister. They are always excited to see her and always fighting to hold her. They are definitely "in love"!!

Finley has been such a great baby. She seems to be pretty mellow and sleeps great at night---much appreciated! We are so thrilled to have our new little girl in our lives!

Our New Addition!

Finley Anne Mooney

9lbs. 12oz. 21 1/2"

Born at home November 1st, 2009 at 1:18pm