Costley Family Photos 2009 (By: Mike Baird)

Baby Plans on Hold

So we'll have to put the baby plans on hold. I debated whether or not to just delete the last post, but I received so many cute congratulations from everyone--I thought it was better to let you know and take your prayers instead :) I had a miscarriage. It was sad especially after seeing the heartbeat just a week ago, but we're doing well. We're very optimistic that we won't have to delay too long ;). Thanks again for all your love.

Who Wouldn't Want Another? Surprise!!

Who wouldn't want another one of these cuties? That's right...



We've got another little bun in the oven!! Due December 8!
Cory says "It's another girl and we shall name her Destiny...because girls are our destiny!" Of course he loves all his girls and we have no clue as to the gender yet. That boy keeps us laughing. :) We all can't wait already for December to come. Ryan: "When's that baby comin' out?" non-stop.

Spring Break with Cousins!

A storm of visitors left our Spring Break feeling extra sunny!!

Cousin Kaleb actually pooped in the tub on a night when Lorin was in there too--there were no casualties except for maybe Aunt Jenny's feet, but we had a lot of "ew, that was gross," and "do you think he'll poop anymore?" Cute witto guy!The Medaris Family came to spend their whole spring break with just us!!! We felt loved :) We didn't quit partying either. In fact, Kelli, Bry, Cory and I would sleep in until 10 because the kids would crash late and wake up playing early--they really didn't need us.

The zoo...(with the Hardy cousins too :)

The Rodeo! (LtoR: Lorin, Alli, Bryan, Ryan, Lindsay, Tyler, Izzy, Cory)
Dickie's Barbecue!
And Ryan's 3 year birthday! (For some funny Ryan stories and more pics go to her blog listed at the right)

Sharing the V-day Love

"I lub you too Mommy." Red roses from a busy man. And girls pumped about pink pancakes on Valentines Day. What more could I ask for :)

























(If you're up for a great heroic tale featuring the Costley fam, click on Lorin Lovin' Life blog at the right.)

"Come on baby let's play"

Before I start, I want you to notice the variations (within the same week) of a Texas winter. The shot with the hat and gloves you might be thinking they just wanted to get them out for fun, but no, the weather that day was worthy of the Michigan-like winter get-up. Then, within the same week, panties in the back yard or at the lake--this has been going on for a couple months now.

With Lorin gone all day to school, Ryan and Izzy have become quite the make-believing maniacs together. First thing every morning I hear Izzy say "Come on baby, let's go play upstairs," and Ryan's response is variations of "Yoohoo, that will be fun!" Then if my agenda doesn't interrupt them they can play for endless hours. Here's a few pictures of them hangin' out together:
At the library just maxin and relaxin together! And hangin' out at Lorin's concert.











Some other fun goings on: Izzy's crazy day at pre-school and Lorin's "Flat Stanley" song at the PTA meeting

Christmas pics

We had a great Christmas with my brother, Karvel, and his family. It was complete with lots of traditions from my youth: scones for Christmas Eve dinner, sleeping "under" the tree, gathering 'round for the nativity story, and Santa creating his magic!
(Chrissy, Karvel, Summer, Ryan, Lorin, Natalie, Kimmie)
The girls love being teased by their cousin, Stephen. Izzy and Ryan waiting for Santa...Santa can be pretty frugal and even bring pre-owned gifts ;)
Lorin is pumped about her remote-control batmobile!
Wow! Another Christmas down.