Strolling

Kaylee has her cousins wrapped around her little finger. She was quite entertained by them pushing her in her doll stroller around the house. It lasted well over an hour... until I convinced her to get out to drink some milk and take a nap.

Blogging

Blogging is not Facebook or email... and it's certainly not scrapbooking. Why is it so hard for me? I dunno. But I'm gonna give it another try to stay caught up.

The past few months have found Evan turning 4, Bryan and I celebrating 5 amazing years of marriage, our baby turning the BIG ONE, and numerous other exciting events.

Our summer has been a whirlwind of a month's time in Santa Cruz caring for B's grandparents, relatives visiting from Washington, friends visiting from Texas, Disneyland, San Diego, The Beach Boardwalk, the launching of home church in Kingsburg (with us hosting one site beginning July 18th), and so much more. I made the comment to my darling husband that "We haven't done nothing" this summer. No, it wasn't improper grammar. We have done many "things"... but we haven't done just "nothing". It has certainly been very busy, but we have found many blessings amidst the chaos.

I'm learning day-by-day to trust God more and go where He leads. When things seem too hard to handle, I'm amazed at God's sufficiency and providence. He is right and we are right where He wants us.

Here's a few recent photos and the hope of many more to come... in a timely manner :) hee hee.

7 Months Old

I Lied :)

Okay, so I planned to "catch up" on all of the posts I've missed since November... but I just don't think I will. Sometimes life gets busy, I get behind, and it's better to start fresh than to go crazy trying to catch up.

So I will say that our Thanksgiving and Christmas were wonderful! We got to be around a lot of family and friends, making special memories with our kids. We had Bryan's parents for Thanksgiving with my family. We did Christmas at my best friend's, my sister's, my cousin's, my aunt's, our house, AND in Scotts Valley. From the 23rd-25th, we were on the go and never looked back. We are blessed to have children that travel well and adapt in pretty much any situation. It allowed us to be with many loved ones this year.

Evan is reading up a storm. We're always shocked to hear him read words like "specialties", "according", "scriptures", etc. He is a champ at memorizing his verses for Awana Cubbies. He's looking more like a boy these days and less like a toddler. He's still our snuggle bug and loves to hand out the loving compliments, which this mommy loves :) He's a great big brother to Kaylee... getting her toys, holding a bottle here and there, kissing her, making her laugh in the car. We appreciate, so much, the love he has for her and the helpful spirit God has given to him. He's recently enjoyed playing "daddy" to Kaylee's baby dolls. Their names are Carly and Savemart :)

Kaylee turned 7 months on the 12th of this month. She welcomed her first two teeth on Christmas, and puts them to work gnawing on graham crackers and corn/cheddar puffs. She's still NOT a fan of baby foods or rice cereal and gags when I try to feed her. She's all smiles for just about anyone. She's sleeping through the night, 12 hours or so. She can be bored to sleep (in my opinion) by video games, lol. She's taken to growling and grunting as a means of communication, which cracks us up. She says "mama" and "bub". She's also enjoying a higher view of things while standing up occasionally.

As you can see, we've been busy! We also have a new roommate that we love :) My best friend, Katie, has moved in with us for awhile. It's great having an extra set of hands in the evening, as well as great company!

Well, that's it for now. I hope to stay caught up from here on out! Happy New Year to you all!!! Can you believe it's almost February already???

2010!!!

Yes, I'm behind. But I promise to catch up to 2010 soon :)

Time Is Flying By...

It's almost Thanksgiving!
Kaylee is rolling, chatting, trying to sit up...

Evan is reading more and more everyday and it just blows my mind.

Football has come to an end at the college, and basketball is here. Maybe I'll see my hubby more on Saturdays now.

We have friends getting married, we're expecting numerous baby boys to friends and family,

and life just keeps giving.

As the holidays approach, we've been reminded in church that spending less and giving more is of utmost importance. Remember what we are called as Christians to do and be in this joyous season. Reach out to others, give from the heart and of our selves, and remember that our "presence" is far more important than just presents. Enjoy this holiday season and make special memories that will last a lifetime... I know we will.

Do You Read This Blog?

If you're a reader of this blog, please email me or leave a comment so I can add your email address to our list. We plan to make this blog private in the near future so we can control who is viewing and reading about our family. In order to do that, you must be allowed access and then log-in so we need this information ahead of time.
Thanks!

Halloween

It was a great Halloween... full of family, friends, and fun!!!

Fall Is Here

And we've been busy when we've been feeling well enough to venture out.

Bryan's parents were in town last week and Nana brought a bunch of gourds for Evan to check out. They also went to the local pumpkin patch with us. Then Jerry ventured out to the zoo one day with Evan and his cousin, Noah.

It was a nice visit.

This weekend we had more fun watching Evan's cousins Sydney and Caleb play soccer, going to a friend's 3rd birthday, and spending a Mommy & Evan day together while Daddy & Kaylee enjoyed Sunday afternoon football on TV.

Gotta love the intensity Evan showed with the pinata, lol.

We went to another pumpkin patch on our special day and Evan rode "Peanut", the littlest pony.

Bryan also got the exersaucer out for Kaylee to play in for the first time and she loved it!

This week we're looking forward to a picnic at the park with Evan's cousin, carving pumpkins, and Halloween!

Love My Kiddos

How could anyone not love these sweet faces?

Evan is a barrel of laughs and nonstop excitement. He's reading and learning at an alarming rate. He's a champ at memorizing scripture, and says the funniest things. I think he's determined to be a pro golfer some day. He knows who Tiger Woods is, all the golf lingo, and is ridiculous at mini golf. We recently took another trip and he was upset that he only got to play 2 of the 3 courses that day.

Kaylee was giggling for Mommy tonight and it was awfully sweet. She tasted her first bit of rice cereal and wasn't a fan. She sucks on her hands constantly, to the point of chaffing them. She enjoys playing Patty Cake. She was 13 lbs 8 oz and 25 inches long at the doctor on Tuesday. She got 4 shots and cried until the nurse gave her the oral shot (drink). She loves the t.v. and makes the funniest gurgling noises. She's growing too fast. I think she looks like her daddy... and I'm not complaining :) He's one handsome guy!

4 Months Old Today!

Kaylee is 4 months old today!

It's so amazing how quickly time passes when there's a baby involved. Every day she's changing and learning new things. She loves to talk, yell, make noises, and laugh at people. She's grabbing everything, including Mommy's nose while she's nursing. She's sleeping in her crib, usually through the night. She enjoys sitting in her Bumbo seat and playing with Evan. She's a sweet blessing.

Tomorrow we see the doctor for her 4-month check-up, shots, etc.

Here's a few recent photos of our blue-eyed girl.

Stuff

Evan is loving Awanas. He got his first patch for his Cubbies vest.

Kaylee is growing like a weed and chatting up a storm.

Life continues...