Here's the Martin Family update for 2010
Margie started Kindergarten and loves to go to school and learn. She is starting to read and gets very excited when she realizes she knows a word or can sound one out. She loves to play Barbies, color and do projects at her desk, and help with baby James.
Jacob - as he now likes to be called, (sometimes) - started preschool two days a week, it's a great break from mom and gives him an opportunity to learn and have his own school to go to. He loves Batman and all other superheroes and can often be seen sporting a superhero shirt and cape as he flies around the house and even sometimes around the town with mom. 
James Talmage Martin was born just before midnight on Aug 22, 2010. He just turned 4 months before Christmas and is growing so fast. He is a sweet boy and loves to smile and interact... almost too much because he is usually crying if nobody is giving him attention or holding him. He's a fun and challenging addition to our family. 
Dan is enjoying and kept busy with his work at Fronterra Geosciences. He is serving with the Young men and as a ward missionary which keeps him busy out of work also. He had the opportunity to go on a business trip to Egypt last month and see the pyramids
(yep that's really him there- no photoshopping required!
Becca is adjusting to life with three kids. (She couldn't find a picture of herself without a child in it also..such is life!) She is the Primary Chorister at church and that keeps her busy as well. She still enjoys quilting and has been taking on many household projects lately, when she has time and what can be done with a baby in one arm.
We are grateful for all our friends and family and the great relationships we have with them. We are ready for a new Year and new experiences that may come with it.
We wish you all a Happy New Year!
Margie started Kindergarten and loves to go to school and learn. She is starting to read and gets very excited when she realizes she knows a word or can sound one out. She loves to play Barbies, color and do projects at her desk, and help with baby James. Jacob - as he now likes to be called, (sometimes) - started preschool two days a week, it's a great break from mom and gives him an opportunity to learn and have his own school to go to. He loves Batman and all other superheroes and can often be seen sporting a superhero shirt and cape as he flies around the house and even sometimes around the town with mom. James Talmage Martin was born just before midnight on Aug 22, 2010. He just turned 4 months before Christmas and is growing so fast. He is a sweet boy and loves to smile and interact... almost too much because he is usually crying if nobody is giving him attention or holding him. He's a fun and challenging addition to our family. Dan is enjoying and kept busy with his work at Fronterra Geosciences. He is serving with the Young men and as a ward missionary which keeps him busy out of work also. He had the opportunity to go on a business trip to Egypt last month and see the pyramids(yep that's really him there- no photoshopping required!
Becca is adjusting to life with three kids. (She couldn't find a picture of herself without a child in it also..such is life!) She is the Primary Chorister at church and that keeps her busy as well. She still enjoys quilting and has been taking on many household projects lately, when she has time and what can be done with a baby in one arm.We are grateful for all our friends and family and the great relationships we have with them. We are ready for a new Year and new experiences that may come with it.
We wish you all a Happy New Year!
All three gooses on the new blanket from Grama Annie. Thanks Grama! 
We hope you all had a very Merry Christmas and that Santa was good to you also! 
Her best friend and nest door neighbor Bella also got the king Arthur award the same day as Margie! they were very excited! 
Here's the visit from Santa at the ward party last night(...aaahhmmm sisters... last night... look at me getting this posted so soon...) Margie informed me this year that she was going to sit on Santa's lap and not cry... my little girl is growing up! Jakey on the other hand didn't want anything to do with him, and someone else took James' picture so I dont have that yet, but I'll post it when I do. 
Plenty of Turkey for everyone! The kids love thoese Turkey legs, don't tell Ethan his is a wing! 
Auntie Emma made the best Turkey Pinata. It was freezing cold outside - literally. But we all took turns and cracked that turkey open and enjoyed some after dinner candy. Thanksgiving as it should be!
Cousins!! 
Los Hansen - nice cheeze Beckham!
Los Martin - We all enjoyed a day at an indoor blow-up bounce place to let the kids play. 
A surprise date night for the Hansens at 105degrees - a totally raw restaruant! 
Jake and Dan trying to prove their manliness to eachother by eating one of the serrano peppers from the garden. Yum!!
I love my sister... I'll miss having her just a few hours away and getting to see her several times a year. Love you Em! Have fun in California.
Blessing Day for James Talmage Martin. I love my sweet Family!
A rainy Day at the Zoo. We took a break under a patio when it started to pour. Here's little James hamming it up for Mom.
Children's petting zoo 
How's that for a sweet potato harvest! Our first time to grow them, and they have been soooo good! 
Six Little pumpkins sitting on a porch.....
He woke up after the bath and decided to be cute for some photo's 
He's got big brownish eyes, we're pretty sure they'll stay that way, like Margie. Quite a bit of hair on the back of his head(He's all party in the back) and a funny parted cowlick on the front of his hairline which parts it to either side... good thing he's a boy! He's sleeping up to 4 hours on a good night and we're starting to get into a routine... well, depending on the day! 
The big brother and sister love him to death and literally fight over being able to hold him. Dan has had a lot of entertaining in the evenings with the kids.. I knew the trampoline would come in handy! Here's a few shots from last night. Dan and the kids on the tramp.... 
Mom and James hanging out.
I love this face!!! "I know it says to pinch me cuz I'm so cute... but I wouldn't try it if I were you.. I've got a really good wail and my mom wouldn't be happy!"
Our second little bundle would not get in the picture with his sister 
A little love from Daddy
Margie had no problem being the first to hold him
It took Jakey till we got home and everyone else
Here's the three little goosies!
Everyone make a silly face!
Margie makes sure James is very comfortable, here's a little pillow, blanket nest she made for him the other day. She is definitely a good helper!
