Sunday, February 9, 2014

Kid shows

At the end of last year, we attended several school/church shows put on by the kids... Come see!

 It was Jacob's turn to shine with his Thanksgiving preschool show... he was very proud, can you tell?

 Lots of fun songs with body motions to go with them.
 he did great!
We joined Kyle at his Kindergarten thanksgiving feast...  They had a potluck representing many of the things that were from the first feast- Kyle even tried Deer meat!
The youngers enjoyed the feast too!
The 2nd graders at their school study the Ancient Greek culture and host an event called Bard's Cafe where they do poem recitations and act out the various greek gods.

 They each dress up as a character and recite a memorized report about that character. 
Josh was Hephaestus, the god of forge, fire & blacksmithing... he came alive when someone knocked on the wall 3 times.  He did a great job playing the role :). 
Jacob was featured as the Inn Keeper at the preschool Christmas Program... I just want to squeeze him!

 Kyle at his school's Christmas Music program... This show never ceases to impress me!  
 Their school is quickly growing out of their current meeting space, both boys were on the very lowest level... 

And this year we had 4 in the church Christmas Program... And this year, I got to see it because no one was sick :)!


Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Another one went missing...

Kyle lost his first tooth!  It was some what of a surprise as he came running into the room to tell us that he was biting a toy and his tooth popped off...  So you would assume that the tooth fairy would come that night, right?  Well somehow that fairy must have been sleeping on the job (or maybe just a little sleep deprived from taking care of a baby all night) because she didn't take the tooth until Kyle was eating breakfast.  But because of the delay, she left him a very special $2 bill.  He was very happy!


8 months

Another catch up blog... Austin at 8 months!  We had a beautiful long fall this year and could not resist piling him right on top of the leaves.  This has to be one of his chunkiest months as you will see for yourself, I just want to squeeze him!  
Exploring with his mouth.
 Something is making him smile!






Bath time fun

With the cold weather now in full swing, bath time is a place to warm up and little Austin is already bathing like a big boy.

The love that is expressed through these boys is amazing, Jacob has a gentle grip on Austin's hand so he doesn't fall over and Austin is looking at Jacob with awe.  
 He LOVES bathtime!!!
 The usual crew of bathtakers...
 Once in a while we squeeze them all in :)!
 I couldn't resist this picture!  Our one and only Chunky Monkey!
 Younger days in the bath.
 Loving it.

Austin 7 Months old

Our baby is growing up... He is really 10 months old now, but I have failed to post the previous 3 months of his growth.  As I dug these pictures up, I realize how fast he really is growing.  To me he looks so little in these pictures compared to now.  What sweet memories of sitting nicely in grass on a beautiful early fall day or blowing strawberries on his belly as we make him giggle on our bed.  

He was growing some hair and some teeth.
 Taking in all the sights and sounds of the backyard.
 Ohhh, the noises he makes :)!
 Learning all the time.
 He is defiantly a thinker.
 I asked Mike to snap some pictures of Austin and me... It is a good memory to have!
 Love that boy!
 Pew Weee!
 I'mmmmm goooooing to get you!  BOOOO!
 Everything catches his attention.
 Love bug!
 Fall morning...
 We love you Austin!

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Bosque hike

I've said it before, but this is my all time favorite time of the year and my favorite outing with my family.  It is a magical fairy tale atmosphere with the huge cottonwood trees brimming bright and yellow and the sun shining through just perfect.  This time we ventured in a different direction and found some new things to discover, come and see! 
 
The river bank looked a lot different this year with all the summer rains
Nature triggers the best kind of imagination.  
 The pack is off to the woods
 The big four year old beaming and growing up way too fast!
 I told you the yellow is stunning!
 The big 7 year old ready for anything!  I have been loving his missing teeth!
 Kyle, our sweet crazy kiddo always up to something!
 Austin, always alert and figuring it all out!
 Playtime
 My favorite boys and my favorite picture.
 My view from behind :).
 my little poser...
 
 Another group shot.
Brothers being stoic
 Brothers being silly
 Love that sweet face!
 Love that one too!
 those ones too!
 in the moment
 
 proof that I was there too! 
 It is easy to love on this boy!
 K is always looking for new things to discover.
 This was the fire cracker tree.
 more stunning trees
 
 New discovery in the woods... someone worked hard on this!
 It is a tee pee!
 Yay!
 Our loveable 2.5 year old working his charm.
 The sweetness in action.
 the sun hitting the mountains perfectly
Group hug
 brotherly love :)
 PERFECT Fall evening!