Welcome, Baby Ella!

Surprise! We had a GIRL!!! We couldn't believe it.

Ella Marie McGinnis was born on Friday, May 8th at 11:55 p.m. at St. John's Mercy hospital in St. Louis.

She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 20 inches long.

She looks like Jack's little sister, but with dark hair.

She's such a sweet baby, hardly ever cries.

We just love her!

Moving to St. Louis!

Here are some pics from our move. It was a pretty crazy experience.

Jayson was offered the job at the St. Louis Fidelity branch office on Feb 6 and his first day of work was on March 5 (my b-day!).

A BIG thank you to his mom and brother, Chris, for helping Jayson

drive the big yellow truck and our Xterra out to StL. It took 24 hours!

Lynn, Jayson & Chris
Jayson thought it was crazy that he

was only getting 3.8 MPG going over the mountains
going through Colorado

Moving day!

Jayson was crazy about this packing wrap stuff. . . He wrapped everything in it!!

Jack in the box!

Jayson was SOOO excited about this truck. He probably spent
10 + hours researching the right one to get.

Goodbye Party

Thanks sooo much to everyone for coming to our good-bye party. It was so nice to be able to say bye to so many people at one time. It makes me so sad to look at these pics- - - I miss everyone so much! Jayson and I will truly treasure our Utah days. . . they were good.

jayson & I with his awesome parents, lynn & paul
Just hangin with the girls! Steph (waaaay prego), Jen , Jenni (also waaaay prego) Emily & I

Jayson's main bud, Ryan & his wife, Shelley, and Jayson & I

Mel & I with our little guys, jack & hudson

My good friend, Laurie

jack & his dear friend, claire, or "Care" as jack calls her

jack and his best buddy, austin, or rather "Austie"

The Little Gym

Jack attended the Little Gym in Orem every Saturday for a couple of months and LOVED it!

He was even more excited when his little buddy, Greyson, joined and attended class with him.

At first he was a little timid to try anything too crazy. . . . but over time his confidence grew.

getting a little tired!
little monkey!!

Ahh. . . it's too scary to walk across on my feet . . I better just do this :)

doing a somersault!

jack's happy dance

McGinnis Family Pics, Nov 2008