The photo shoot was so much fun. It was short but I think we managed to get a few great shots.
He sat on Santa's lap and just stared at him. The Christmas season is in full swing at the Rasmussen house this year. I might even get Marq to put up some lights!
Ledger is...a crazy man!
I feel like he has changed so much in just the last week or two. I don't know if it was all the holiday festivities or all the attention he got from his cousins but he seems so happy and grown up. He has such a fun personality!
Thanksgiving Day brings family fun and... flag football :) I don't think I have EVER participated in the family football game but this year my nephew Brigham invited everyone to play (even the girls :)
Most of us strapped on our flags and had a great time. Ledger was totally entertained watching everyone run around and he & I even made a few good "tackles". 
I have no idea who actually won but... GO UTES!!!
Madilyn is always the first to great us and grab Ledger from me. He LOVES to laugh and play with Madi.
Aidyn was so excited to see Ledger again. She is such a big help and is willing to do whatever I need her to with a smile. Ledger loves playing with her.
The girls were brave enough to babysit Ledger one night while we went to dinner with my family. Thanks for taking care of the little man girls. We love you both very much!
It took me a long time to give Noelle a chance. Nick & I were really close growing up and I was a little protective of my big brother but once I got over that I discovered that we actually have a lot in common, she's really fun and she obviously makes my brother very happy :) Love you Noelle! 
Although their kids are a few years older than Ledger I think the age gap will narrow over the years and our kids will be able to build some wonderful memories together. Ledger loves his Uncle Nick & Aunt Noelle and they are so sweet to checkup on him from time to time.
Thanks for being so much fun to hang out with guys! We love you all.
I am very thankful and proud of my dad. Today he retired after 41 years of military service to our country.
My dad is an example to me of courage, dedication, loyalty, hard work and sacrifice. I admire what he has done and I love and appreciate him for it.
It wasn't always easy, he served in two wars. When I was 10 he had to leave his wife who was recovery from a traumatic brain injury & 6 young kids behind to serve in Desert Storm. In 2003 he was called again to serve in Operation Iraqi Freedom. The "Goodbyes" and the many months without him were always very, very hard but the "Welcome Homes" were a BLAST!
I also admire the sacrifice my mom has made on behalf of my dad and his service. I can't imagine what it was like to be separated from her husband especially with her circumstances.
I appreciate the sacrifice that my entire family has made. It was hard for all of us at times.
Thank you dad, for your service. Thank you for showing us what honor, dedication and patriotism look like. 
YOU WILL FOREVER BE OUR HERO.
I am so thankful for Melissa, even though she is so far away I talk to her more than any of my other siblings. She is always there if I have questions or just need an adult to talk to :) I am grateful for her experience and advice and most of all her unconditional love and acceptance. She is the peacekeeper in our family and I love her for it.
I'm happy Ledger will get to know his Aunt Melissa better over the next week.
They are all great but I am really grateful for Bob & Kae. It is so comforting to know that they love us unconditionally and they would do anything for us at any time.
Kae is always eager to help me with anything! I really appreciate her support and advice. She loves playing or helping with Ledger and he loves his grandma!
Bob is always so loving and supportive. We know we can always count on Bob for his wisdom or advice when we need it. His warm hugs always make me feel loved & appreciated and Ledger knows his grandpa loves him.
And to top it off, they are fun to hang out with too! They are just the best!!
It seems like just yesterday Chevy was such a tiny puppy with freckles on her belly :) Our family began with Chevy and she will always have a very special place in our hearts. 
She is such a mommy's girl. She is so sweet and eager to please. She is always by my side when I need her and I cherish everyday with her! 
She is such a daddy's girl! Chevy will sleep and be lazy all day long but she is wide awake and ready to play the second she hears Marq's car pull in. She loves her dad and he adores her.
Koda & Ledger both love there big sister. She supervises them and tries to keep them both in line (quite a feat!) We are so very grateful to have her in our family.
If you can't tell, Ledger has dropped his binky out the dog door. "He put it outside to chill" Marq decided.
Today we created what we loving refer to as "Ledgerville". He now has all of his toys and a soft mat all in his own little corner of the family room.
He seems to like it and it makes me feel like his stuff isn't completely taking over my house (at least at first glance).
I added a mirror on the floor and he LOVES it. He loves to watch.... 
and kiss the adorable baby looking back at him :)
Ledger loved having Weston sitting next to him, he just kept looking over and smiling at him (through his binky). Seeing these two like this made me realize how crazy it is that Tahna and I have these two adorable little boys. I still can't believe we're MOMS!
