Sweet Katie

4 1/2 years old

3 1/2 years old

2 1/2 years old

18 months

6 months

Katie is my little buddy. I must take a lot of pictures, because she is always saying,"you should get a picture of this mom." Today she helped me make her lunch, and I got a picture of it. She always wants to help in the kitchen. (Well, when I actually cook.) She hasn't ever been a very good eater, and one of the suggestions we got was to let her help in the kitchen. It doesn't work for her. Well I guess I can't say that because she has "tasted" a FEW things.

Since Isaac takes naps I get a lot of one on one time with Katie. I love it. She is always saying the funniest things. She really has a great sense of humor and loves to laugh. She likes to say silly things, then say "just teasing!" She has a great imagination too. One day she was asking me about the veins on her wrists. I was trying to explain blood and how it flows through your body in the veins, etc... Our conversation then went like this.

Katie: Will the spider get out if I get cut?

Me: What spider?

Katie: The spider that lives in my tummy.

Me: You don't have a spider in your tummy, who told you that?

Katie: Nobody told me, I just know it. Heavenly Father put it in there.

Me: Is it a good spider or a bad spider?

Katie: It's a good spider, it helps me eat my food. And it tickles me.

Me: Are you sure nobody told you that you had a spider in there?

Katie: I just knew. Nobody told me, Mom.(exasperated by now)

This is one of my favorite stories. She was so sweet about it, and really became put out that I kept asking questions. Like I should have already known about spiders in tummy's. She is such a treat to be around. I don't even know how to put into words how special and wonderful she is. Everyone who knows her loves her.

Farewell to Derek!!

Little Derek is all grown up, and on his way to culinary school. We had a barbecue on Saturday to celebrate him. I remember the first time I met Derek when Adam and I were dating. He had slept over at Larry and Irene's and challenged me to a game of memory. He totally kicked my but. I mean, there was no contest at all. He has always been so sweet and loving. Always ready with a hug and a smile. We are so blessed to have Derek. We love him so much and will miss him.

Derek's "off to school" kit

Summer Fun!!

Larry and Irene bought the coolest slide!! Jill and Betty were here this week, so this is what we did every day. We had so much fun!! (so did the kids, ha ha) It is so much fun to get together like this as a family.

Mimi and Papa come to visit

we wore papa out

mimi singing with the kids

mimi and katie


mimi and isaac

pile on!!

Father's Day

I married the most wonderful man in the world. He is truely my best friend. He is kind, compassionate, thoughtful, loving, funny, smart and many more things. He is always making me laugh, and goes out of his way to make me feel special. Our kids love and adore him. This statement is so generic, but he is such a good Dad. He reads to them, plays with them, gets up in the night with them. Although he does always seem to get them all riled up right before bed. He loves to cuddle with them, and hold their chubby feet. When Katie was a baby I was paranoid about her getting cold. I always had socks on her feet, but if we were all in bed together, Adam would pull them off to hold her toes. I love seeing them face to face cuddling. He is so tender and sweet. We are blessed to have him as a father and husband. We love you Adam, and appreciate all you do for us. Thank you!!!

Happy Birthday David and Matthew!!!

This is my big brother David. Today he shares a birthday with little Matthew. I don't have a picture of little Matthew, but he is adorable and has red hair just like Katie. Everyone loves David. He is kind, considerate and the best Dad. I love you David!! I love you Matthew!!

Happy Birthday Grandma!!

Irene's birthday was yesterday, and we celebrated it with all the girls at Grand Luxe.

(my favorite!!!) We had a blast, and ate a lot! I forgot my camera, but this is my favorite picture of Isaac and her. Isaac and Katie LOVE their Grandma! They are always running to give her hugs when they see her. We love you Grandma!!!

http://www.greatestjournal.com/quiz.bml?Q=16354"><> size=+1>You Are Pocahantas!

Free-spirited and wise. You have a strong passionate spirit that touches and changes all who know you. The wisdom and common sense that you have is really what guides you through life. Even so, you also have a very playful side that loves adventure and excitement.

Which'>http://www.greatestjournal.com/quiz.bml?Q=16354">Which Disney Princess Are You?