His first missing tooth!

Brenden lost his first tooth...he had wiggled it for days and then one day was eating a peice of candy and out it came. He was so excited and ran to show me his empty space in his mouth. When I asked him where his tooth was he responded, "Oh, I threw it in the garbage." I had to laugh. What kid throws their tooth in the garbage? I guess he didn't know about the tooth fairy. We tried to find it, but you can ony dig in a garbage so deep. He really didn't seem to mind. He now has another loose tooth. We will see what he does this time. :)

Happy 9th Birthday Katelyn!

It is hard to believe that my little girl is 9 now. I will admit that 9 doesn't seem that old...but 10 is a little scary. I guess that is what makes 9 harder...so close to the double digits! This year for Katelyn's birthday she chose to have two playdates with her two homeschooled friends. I guess that is one of the joys of homeschooling...you don't have to work around the school schedules. The evenings and weekend were busy with other commitments, so during the weekdays were our only options...I am glad she has a few friends that homeschool. In the evening we went out for milkshakes to celebrate her. (We also got together earlier in the week with my family for tacos and strawberry shortcake). Katelyn is such a joy to our family. As the oldest, she is a wonderful helper and big sister. She loves to play with her siblings. She is wonderful at using her imagination and making things Katelyn is finishing up 3rd grade and enjoys reading. Some of her favorites: Food: Pasta Alfredo and Mother tacos (family recipe) Game: I Spy Toy: Squinkies (this is a new favorite) Animal: Fish Activity: Art School subject: Reading Movie/TV show: Duggars (19 kids and counting) Color: Blue Book: The Cul-de-sac Kids Bible verse: Matthew 28: 19-20 (The Great Commission) Katelyn desires to be a photographer and missionary when she grows up. She is kind, fun, loving, reserved, and silly...and she loves Jesus with all her heart! .

Happy Easter

Happy First Birthday Garrett!

You are probably thinking that this blog is all about Garrett...or that he is my favorite. Neither are true, though I do think he is very adorable...and I like him A LOT! The truth is, I am really sick with this pregnancy and am not motivated to do much...even blog. But, it will get better! For Garrett's birthday we...enjoyed an evening at home eating Fondue and cupcakes. Garrett loved his cupcake and ate every bite...except the small bite Hallie stole after finishing hers. Garrett is getting 4 teeth on the top, so he has been a little "under the weather" lately. He also has a cold and cough, poor guy. He is now drinking out of a sippy cup, and even drank milk out of it today. He still loves to nurse, but I think most of his calorie intake comes from food...he eats anything and everything...and lots of it! He is his daddy's son! After cupcakes, Josh gave Garrett a much needed haircut...oh he is so adorable! Happy Birthday day little man! I love you so much!

Only one more month!

It is so hard to believe that Garrett is already 11 months old. Only one more month until he is a year old! He has been such an easy going, happy little guy...and he is so kissable all the time! He rarely minds when I am holding or taking care of my little nephew. He pulls up to everything, though he has not tried taking any steps on his own. He has a pretty big tushie and little feet, so he may have to really work on balance! :)
Stats:
2 teeth
Still nurses about every 4 hours
Eats whatever he can gum
Has NOT figured out the sippy cup yet
Weighs...about 20 lbs!
Wears 12 month clothes
Loves to eat, take baths, and play with his brother and sisters!
He gives great kisses and waves bye bye!

Our daily visitor

I have the privilege of watching this handsome little guy. He is now 2 months old. Katelyn is a very good helper...she loves to help take care of him.



This little guys doesn't mind one bit to share his mama!


All in the same week! Crazy Idaho weather!

10 months and look what I can do!

10 month stats:
Weighs 19 lbs
One tiny tooth poking through
Crawls fast everywhere
Oh so happy!
Still not fond of "baby food", but eats table food...cheese, bread, puffs, fruit, peas and carrots, etc.
Wears 12 month clothes
Since he was sick, he has started waking once a night to eat. :(



Oh, and look what I can do now! Watch out! I will be walking soon!