Katie Lady

Has recently started loving having pictures taken of herself, and posing.

Kate still loves writing, school, and has recently started reading short books. She loves it so much and wants to read to me often. It makes me so happy, I hope she loves reading as much as I do!
This is not an uncommon picture for her, she is such a good little mother. The other day, I was so tired, so I took a nap, but she stayed up and agreed to play quietly. Well, when I woke up a while later, she was cuddling Scott on the couch so she didn’t wake me up. It was pretty comical because Scott is only about 3 lbs less.



She was so excited to help decorate for A and S’s birthday, Kate loves a good party! We went to the store and got balloons and she helped decide how to decorate.
She is starting to enjoy dance (she wanted to quit for a while) and LOVES preschool. She recently learned the days of the week and loves to talk about what day it is, what happens on which day, which day comes next, etc.
Kate is such a joy for us, so happy to have my little buddy!

Happy Birthday Scott! Happy Birthday Austin!

We had SUCH a fun day (and as my mom recently confessed to feeling the same when we were little, it’s sure nice when they‘re over, we were all exhausted!!)
We thought about taking the kids to Disneyland, but realized Jungle Jims is basically the same thing.

Austin in the blue

We all loved bumper cars and the kids really caught on this time!

Scott wanted to drive himself.



They all loved the rockets and wanted to go again and again.


I think the very favorite ride though was the roller coaster. It makes me so sick, so I didn’t go, but they went alone just fine!


It was so entertaining, it made Jeff and I laugh til I cried!



Now, why didn’t I think of that?



Jeff and I broke out our mad cake making skills and each made one of the cakes. I was kind of impressed, I thought they turned out fun. Both Austin and Scott were so excited about them!


One present was a ramp. It was fun, but I wish it was bigger!


Scott on the green, Austin on the blue.
I forgot to take more pictures, but Gma and Gpa D gave Austin finger paints so all three loved that. This is Austin.
Scott seeing his cake, and blowing out his candles. He loves these cars!



Austin was SO excited. He took about 45 minutes to finish what was in his mouth (he really held the food in his mouth that long and just didn’t swallow) Anyway, by the time it was his turn, he was very happy!


We had such a fun day and did so much! Happy Birthday sweet Austin! Happy Birthday sweet Scott!

How did this happen?

I still can’t believe my two tiny 3 1/2 pound babies are now 10 times that weight and are three years old! I say it all the time, but the miracle of life, growing, etc. always amazes me. It is so cool.
This is a picture of my sweet boys still in the hospital, just a few days old. They loved to be together from day 1 and still don’t like to be without the other

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Austin

Scott

Both

• Are 100% potty trained—accident free for the most part. We are still working out a couple of kinks, but both love to do it themselves. They wear big boy pants at nap time now and stay dry most nights (best birthday present ever!)
• Have THE sweetest cheeks ever. I’ve been pondering on their cheeks recently and how much I love them. I LOVE to kiss them and kiss them again, and cuddle cheek to cheek. (and luckily both Scott and Austin still love to cuddle!)
• Both are REALLY into Cars right now. They love lining them up, driving them around, SLEEPING with them (my favorite) and just taking them everywhere.
• Really love trucks and tractors. Everywhere we go, we are all on the lookout because both get so excited and always say (that’s like Grandpa Durtschi’s tractor)

Austin

• Likes to be crazy—he is the more emotional one (for example last night at dinner, he was sobbing, the next minute, he said, “I’m not crying, I’m happy.” It wouldn’t have been so funny except this cycle happened about 3 times!)
• He is SO proud of himself after he goes potty. He comes RUNNING out of the bathroom with a crazy laugh and big smile,
• Which brings me to another point, he has a very infectious laugh and smile, he makes us all happier
• is ALWAYS singing. My favorite is Praise to the Man, he sings this with a low funny sounding voice and breaks out really loud at the most random times, definitely my goofball!

Scott

• Loves reading books and lately has been “reading” me books. Last night, he “read” me one pointing out all the s’s and k's—the only letters he knows. He tries telling the story but ends up bursting out laughing at random things
• Was more nervous about going potty, but has been very methodical and rarely has an accident (although sometimes has a hard time getting it all in the potty, bless little boys!)
• Loves playing babies with Kate. Lately we catch him putting his baby down for a nap and telling us all to be quiet.
• The other day in church, he noticed a scratch I had on my hand—that was kind of nasty—he was so concerned about my owie, and even offered me a Toy Story bandaid (his special bandaids he got in his stocking). He then gave me a big kiss on my owie, he has such a good heart.
• Loves to talk on the phone. He will pretend anything is a phone—including the air. He is talking to Grandma Lewis most of the time.

Another funny recent story. The other day, I heard Austin and Scott arguing:
Austin: I can fly
Scott: No you can’t fly
Austin: Yes I can fly
This went on for a while. I think my favorite thing was the passion in their voices as they said these things.

I adore these boys so much, I love the way they love each other, it melts me heart. I love Austin's hugs and when he says, "I love you mommy." I love when Scott says, "I want to love you" (which means he wants to cuddle). These are my special boys.

Kate Preschool Stuff

I really love this...

Indian Winter?

Indian summer—a period in autumn where we experience above normal temperatures
So I guess this is Indian Winter and we are LOVING it! Who knew we’d get to go out and play all winter. It’s a little chilly, but on those sunny days, it is so comfortable!
Kate on her new Christmas scooter.

Austin

Scott recently doesn’t want his picture taken, I had to hold onto his helmet.

Just a few more weeks until we start seeing some really warm temperatures (I hope!)