Catching Up...

With the move, Christmas, three kids, and buying a practice, this blog got put on the back burner! Here is a quick photo update of the past few months...

McKenna 3 Month Pictures

Love these pictures! Just wish we could stop time so she wouldn't grow so quickly. My favorite new song by Lady Antebellum says, "... Time is a thief I would rob..." I totally agree. Wish I could stop all my kids from growing up. I keep telling Cole and Garrett they aren't allowed to grow any more. They just laugh at me and Cole says, "I can't stop, Mom!" I know it's true, so I try to save the moments in pictures. Here are McKenna's moments...

September: swimming, stitches, school, soccer...

We have had a busy few months, especially with having a baby around. McKenna is such a good baby and we absolutely adore her! We are loving fall and the mild temperatures. It's definitely my favorite time of year. Today I ate candy corn for the first time this season, while smelling the pumpkin spice candle that was burning in the kitchen. Oh, I love fall! Here is a quick photo update of what we have been up to the end of summer / early fall.


Cole finally mastered riding a two wheeler bike. I'm not sure why he tried riding in his Buzz Lightyear PJ's that are tood small, but it was successfull even though the outfit was not!

Garrett's first day of preschool. We are doing a preschool with three other kids in the ward - it is lots of fun!

Cole ready for his first day of kindergarten -- how did he get so big?!

At the bus stop with the neighborhood kids -- Cole climbed right on the bus and was so excited. I cried when the bus pulled away, even though he was thrilled.

Cole is playing soccer and has really done a great job! He is a good defender and thinks it's his job to to guard the goal. He even scored a goal this last game. Go Liverpool!!

Little Miss McKenna all dressed up for a date night with Dad and Mom -- isn't she so cute?! She is the best little baby! She just goes with the flow and gets dragged everywhere! We love her!!

Swimming at the neighborhood pool -- we went every day after the baby was born, and as often as we could after that. We love having the pool so close! The boys also took swim lessons and Cole thinks he is a fish. Garrett is a little more reserved around the water.

Cole's first trip to the ER -- ended up with ten stitches after he fell and hit the bed frame on our Labor Day trip to the beach. He was one tough little dude - didn't even cry for the shot or stitches. I, however, was more worried than he was. I guess it's good to get our first emergency out of the way!

The "BEFORE" stitches picture -- gross!

Hanging at the beach with friends over Labor Day weekend - the beach was beautiful! Who knew Indiana had such great beaches?!

Hoosier Outdoor experience: tons of outdoor activities and tons of fun!

Riding mini-motorcycles with training wheels - the boys think they need one now

Going for a little Jeep ride -- Russ and I think we need one now!

Garrett jumping in puddles -- we had a ton of rain one week and the boys had a BALL jumping in puddles

"International Talk Like a Pirate Day" at the Children's Museum - the boys were sure they had met the REAL Jack Sparrow!

McKenna Newborn Pictures

Our friends, Doug and Lyndee, did such a great job with McKenna's pictures. A huge thanks to them! I love these pictures and the way they captured her sweetness. It has been fun falling in love all over again!

McKenna

McKenna Kaye was born on Tuesday, June 14
She weighed 7 lbs 14 oz and was 21 1/4 inches
She is so beautiful and we are so in love with her!

On our way to the hospital... see 'ya later belly!

Just after she was born... what a magical moment

Proud papa!!

Just chillin' under the warmers... she loves the warmth, just like her mom!

Cole adores her and couldn't stop kissing her

Garrett was so sweet and sang her "I Am A Child of God" and "ABCs" while rocking her

My Mom with McKenna -- she is named after her

Miss McKenna all dressed up! Isn't she darling?!

One Happy Family! So glad she came to our family -- we love her!!

Nursery Complete....

....Baby Needed!

Spring Snapshots

I know it's been forever since I blogged, so here is a quick picture update of our Spring events. Get ready for lots of pictures!!

Cool display at the Children's Museum -- the real Darth Vador outfit!

Dinosaur part of the museum...

On night I found Cole like this when I went to tuck him in. He loved falling to sleep in that box!

The boys love wearing "mis-match" jammies -- so silly!

Cole played Coach Pitch baseball this year and really loved it. Isn't he the cutest little baseball player you've ever seen?


Memorial Day we went with friends to see some fighter planes... pretty cool!

Garrett got into a little mischief, but couldn't get himself out. He was crying when I found him. Did I mention he is into EVERYTHING?!

Our first garden -- Russ made the boxes and I planted. Can't wait to eat it!

Fun at Conner Prarie -- a historical museum

Cole's preschool graduation -- next stop: Kindergarten (I'm not ready for that!)


Cute Garrett hiding from other kids at the park... love that little guy!

Picking strawberries at the patch -- we made some yummy jam!

Civil War commemoration at Conner Prarie - the boys kept trying to figure out who were the "good guys" and who were the "bad guys". I guess it depends on where you lived!

Playing at the park (and splash park, but they didn't like getting wet, so mostly played on the playground).



Can't wait for summer for even more playing!