Halloween 2011

Riverson Turns 3

In August we took a trip down to Houston for a week to see friends and family. Riverson celebrated her birthday ice cream, cookies, and lots of gifts. This was the first birthday party she has really ever had. She loved it.

Below, Riverson is sitting with my Uncle Terry and the rest of my family in Houston.

Uncle Terry and Riverson



Auntie Alexis!

Fourth of July, Lake and Sea World

Easter in a nutshell!

Happy Easter! We had a nice beautiful Easter here in Lubbock. Riverson had a few egg hunts we spent the weekend with some great friends and enjoyed the weather outside. A few weeks back we took Riverson and some friends to Sesame Street, she loved it, but we were exhausted. She and jagger are such buddies now, and she is talking so much.

Larkin is growing fast she is 6 weeks old and is sleeping great. I have to say she is almost going through the night but I'm not going to complain about 7 hours of sleep a night. If momma is happy baby is happy!

What we have been up to lately

Well we are getting a little settled in with having another baby in the house. I'm not gonna lie...it is hard to get out of the house, and it seems like all I do it cook, feed people, clean, dress, undress, change diapers all day! We have so much support from friends bringing dinner and helping out and all the cute gifts from family and friends. My mom also came in to help me juggle the girls, she was a huge help. All in all we are just taking one day at a time. Riverson is such a great helper and she loves her little sister. She still calls her "the baby" or "my sister". Her Aunt Char got her this great little dress up tutu/fairy outfit, it is hilarious. Here are a few pic of Larkin, she is growing fast. 4 weeks this Friday.

Larkin Byrd Sawyer

Friday March 11th we welcomed our newest member to the Sawyer Family- Larkin Byrd Sawyer. She was named after her great great-grandmother. We are very blessed to have a healthy baby to love on every day. Riverson is very helpful with her baby sister and is adjusting well. She is a good easy baby ( so far) and we cant wait for everyone to meet her soon. Lots of love
Sawyers!

The Renovations are DONE

Happy New Year! Well after months of renovating we finally have a lot to show for it. Zach and I were thrilled to have our house done this past December. Then came the holidays so we relaxed and enjoyed our first Christmas in our new house. After many request from family and friends here is a little glimpse into the hard work.

First of all this entire house was covered with wall paper, even fabric on the walls. Lots of carpet and nothing was painted. I posted pictures earlier on the rest of the house...but here are a few more.

Master Brd- After

Riversons Room- Before

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Kitchen- before

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We could not have done this kitchen without Jimmy's help! He helped us move the wall, redesign the kitchen by moving the oven/range to the corner while adding a vent. Look at the beautiful island he built and of course the wine insert above the fridge that I especially wanted. All in all it was a fun project for all of us. Thanks Jimbo....I have alot of friends that would hire you! haaaaa

Kichen dining

Hangin with Friends at the Ranch!

Santa, Gingerbread and Carol of Lights

We are starting this December with lots of fun activities for Riverson. We did the traditional Tech Carol of Lights, if you are a red raider you know what this is. Always fun for the kiddos to see. We joined Riverson's friend Lola to make gingerbread houses at the Tech Club, where she spent most of the time eating the candy. She really enjoyed it. We have also started getting to know and talking with Santa. More to come.....

Thanksgiving was really nice and relaxing, we finished working on the kitchen renovations and spent alot of quality time together. Football season has come to an end now, too bad the raiders did not have a great season...we will hope for better next year. Riverson and I got away for a quick trip to Houston last month to see Grandma and GG, and her pal Sloan, which she loves spending time with.

RLS was a bumble bee!

Can I say RENOVATIONS

Wow, so Zach and I took it upon ourselves to buy a fixer up-er (again)! Once we saw this house we knew it was a great place to be settled down in- plenty of room and great bones! It has been fun fixing it the way we want it. it is still a working progress!

Take a look at a few changes and pictures!

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