He's off to...

Johannesburg, South Africa

Where's it going to be?

Kyle (my brother-in-law) got his mission call this morning but he hasn't opened it yet. He is waiting until he can be with the family this evening. I can't wait to hear where he is going. Maybe Japan or the Philippines or South America or Africa or Canada or Alaska or Germany or Tahiti or New York, who knows your guess is as good as mine.

More Pictures of Isabel's blessing

The weather in Reno was perfect.Rod (Ryan's Dad), Ryan, Craig (my dad), Chris (my brother-in-law), Mike (Chris' Dad), Laif Meidell (Chris' Bishop), Dan Dyer (family friend)
From left to right

Rod and Gay (Ryan's parents), Ryan, Me, Chris, Nicole and Isabel, Debra (Chris' mom), Mike (Chris' dad in front), Laif Meidell (Bishop), Hillary and Jenny (Chris' sisters), Christy and Dan Dyer (family friends), Cami (my sister), Grandma Bailey (my Grandma), Kathleen (family friend), and my mom and dad
Proud parents

Chris' mom made Isabel's outfit

Isabel was passed around like crazy all day long and was a perfect angel about it.

Isabel's middle name is Delone after my grandma Delone Bailey

The O'Duttonmeister Clan

I loved this picture of my grandma

Catching up with Random things

Now that it is April everyone is staring to enjoy trees that look like this. Don't you just love spring.

Santa Barbara is a little different...

I took this picture in January

Our favorite pastime is going for rides on the Vespa

Our favorite beach to watch the sunset

Since we moved to Santa Barbara Ryan has been working out with the UCSB Triathlon club. In February he did his first sprint triathlon at Stanford.

It is hard to see but he is getting out of the nasty bay after the swim.

the bike

And he was still smiling at the end.

I was very proud of him and then at the end of March he did his first Olympic length triathlon at UCSB. That one was a little harder but he still did a great job. I have pictures of will have to add them later. Now I am doubly proud of him.

Easter

Our poor blog has been so neglected. It is time for an update.

Last weekend we journeyed home to Reno to be a part of Isabel’s name and blessing. We had a great time hanging out with the family and eating lots of food. I tried to hold Isabel as much as I was allowed because I miss her as soon as I get in the car to head back to Santa Barbara. She has grown and changed so much in the three weeks that I haven’t seen her. I unfortunately forgot my good camera so there are only a few pictures below but as soon as I get the good ones from Nicole I will post more. The blessing was beautiful and we had a great Easter Sunday all together.

Happy Easter from the Stodtmeisters

Ryan calls these nose kisses

Chubby cheeks, after the blessing we were standing outside taking pictures and Isabel's little rash got bright red. Poor little thing.

This picture doesn't do them justice but her eyes are a beautiful blue. We didn't expect anything else because both mom and dad have awesome blue eyes.

She had her 2 month check up yesterday and here are the stats:

11lbs 8oz and 23 1/2 inches long