Easter 2012

Had to document how cute the kids looked in their Easter clothes.  JT was a big hit.  So thank you to whomever we inherited this outfit from.  Unfortunately I couldn't get a better picture of both children but JT is a pill when it comes to pictures these days.

Anna 3-6 months

Anna is now six months old.  She loves to smile at people and giggle.  She Loves jumping in her jumper and as you can see will jump herself to sleep.  We have started attempting to eat food and the jury is still out if she likes it or not.  She is growing at mock speeds which translates into eating a lot during the night.  She is trying to figure out how to get her knees underneath her to get moving.  She is presious and her brother thinks she is "cute".  We have no teeth even though there is a lot of knawing on things and slobber.  We are currently practicing the whole sitting up thing but her toes are much more enticing to chew on  rather than stay sitting up.

JT 21-24 months

JT is getting big fast and celebrated his second birthday over the weekend (pictures to come).  As you can see he wants to be right in front of the camera or taking the picture so it has been hard getting him in action.  He is just becoming a little boy and talking more and more.  He has discovered the word "mine" and "no,no, no".  He loves cars, balls, and all things outdoors.  The only time he is not moving is when he is sleeping as seen above.

February is a big month

I am amazed at how quickly time goes.  I realized that it has been 14 years since I made the biggest decision of my life.  This month was when I decided that I wanted to give my life to God and let him call the shots.  That decision changed my life in ways that I could never have imagined at the time.  What a road of self discovery and transformation.  It has been a decision that I have never regretted and have never looked back.  I just can't believe that it has been 14 years.  I remember looking down the road thinking that that is a long time and a long way.  I guess in a lot of ways it has.  I am reminded of my journey a lot when I am in session with people and remembering when I finally had those moments of clarity and revelation that helped me to move forward and change.  My faith has become such a part of me now that I can't imagine not having it.

This month was also when I had my first date with my hubby five years ago.  Who would have known from that four hour lunch that we would  be here now.  So much has happened in that time.  I still remember how comfortable we were with each other and after that time we were rarely apart and that has not changed. 

It is just amazing how much life can happen over time.  So many things (some little, some big) shape us and change us.  These two loves have influenced my life the most with my two children close behind.  With my loves, I know that I can take whatever life has instore for us in the future.

Family Pics

The boys

Four generations

This was my attempt at trying to get everyone in a picture together.  It did not work out quite like I had wanted but it is better than nothing.  At least we have the kids in Christmasy clothes since I didn't get to have them wear them at Christmas.  We had a huge malfunction in planning which resulted in me and the younger two missing Christmas Eve service and getting stranded at my in-laws until Rusty could come pick us up.  We had a good Christmas with both sides of the family.  We did absolutely nothing to celebrate the new year other than watch New York festivities and the Rose Parade.  I couldn't have been happier.  I have to say that I was not sorry to see 2011 go and for 2012 to start.  2011 was a year of financial struggle like no other year, Rusty being in school, wrecking the van and have various other vehicles die on us, Rusty's sister and family moving to Texas, and Rusty's grandfather passing away right before Christmas.  Our hopes for the new year is for Rusty to graduate and find a wonderful job, get our debt paid down, and be able to travel and see people again.  The things that I am thankful for always no matter what the year is like is my wonderful husband, children, and family.  That we have a roof over our head and food to eat.  We have a church family that supports us and we have a God that loves us more than we can ever begin to grasp.  Happy New Year everybody. 

JT 19-20 months

Go Broncos

Wearing brothers camo coat

Pic with brother

Christmas 2011

Flying his airplane

He loves balls

The neat toy from Grandma Karen

Loves playing with his brother

Playing in the laundry basket that he emptied in his room

Notice the turned up carpet (the underside is much more fun to play on)

JT is going on 21 months now.  He is talking more and more.  His cutest is saying please.  He is exerting his independence which translates into major meltdowns.  I just can't believe that he would be stubborn (wink, wink).  He loves his big brother and his baby sister.  The other cute word that he says is baby.  He loves to give her loves and kisses.  Unfortunately he is much too quick to get a picture of it and won't do it when it is staged :)

Anna 2-3 months

With Brother Blake

Only way to have a picture with the two youngest

Wearing my cute jacket and baret

Tummy time

Presents from Santa- Christmas 2011

Smile at Christmas

Daddy making me laugh

Me and Great Grandma

A shout out to my aunties


Little miss Anna is 3 months old now.  She is growing fast, fast, fast.  She is already into her 3-6 months clothes.  She is a smiley, happy baby.  She will even giggle some.  She is cooing and making lots of sounds now.  She is a glorious sleeper and is sleeping through the night.  She is mellow and goes with the flow.  She enjoys watching her brothers play.

JT 17-19 months

Eating with mama at the hospital after sister was born

First haircut at the Barber

Looks like a little boy with his new haircut

Painting his first pumpkin with daddy

Enjoying the bounty that was shot out of the cannons at pumkin chunkin'

Going with dad to find his first pumpkin in the patch

Pointing to the helicoptor (which was much more interesting than pumpkins)

The one

Family pic at the pumkin patch

Halloween 2011- Duck commanders aka duck hunters

Sporting the first footy pajamas for the season


JT is getting big fast.  I swear in the last month he has gone from 12 month sizes to 2T.  He is as busy as ever and learning more words.  He has started to mimic things more and can do a pretty darn good elk call.  He has started dancing more to music and is just comprehending more and more.  He is adjusting to having his sister fairly well but gets upset when he just can't crawl into mommy's lap when he feels like it.  I think he just keeps getting cuter and cuter.  He is becoming Daddy's boy and is most happy when he is outside and running around.