Cute Kate

Kate:
-After I say good night and Jeff is putting her to bed, she runs out and says c-ya one more time.
-When she wakes up either from a nap or in the morning, she runs down the hall to jump into your arms for a hug.

Since May...

I haven't put any pictures up since May, and really before then. I hadn't realized how much the kids had changed, and I loved looking through the pictures (there were 500, oh my goodness!) Here are a few things we have done:

Kate came up to me holding her doll, "My baby wants to go downstairs and sleep, but I don't want her to, I want her to sleep with me." She is kind of turning into a drama queen, she loves pretending, silly goose.

These cars are such a hot comodity at our house right now (along with the shopping cart). All 3 love to push the cars and stroller around and ride on the cars. (Scott, Austin)

They love pushing each other too. (Austin)

I especially love when the boys push each other, Hilarious! (Austin, Scott)

The kids LOVE playing outside so much. If I go outside without them for a second, they cry and knock on the door. They love splashing and just playing together.
As I looked through my pictures, I came upon this picture (Jeff took it not me). He informed me that the kids (including Austin on the bottom) were all having fun until the last moment. Let's just say the kids are learning how to rough house with each other.

(A, S)

Kate playing dress up with Aunt Rachel. I love her as a cowgirl, I wanted to be a cowgirl when I grew up.
We've loved spending time with family this summer and letting the kids get to know their cousins!
This is on Grandma's birthday, the boys were done by this point of the night. (A, S)

Austin on Emma's lap, Scott on Kate's.

A visit with Grandma Packer, the kids just adore her. (S, A)

Austin and Kate

At the beginning of the summer, we spent a lot of time on the yard, the kids all love helping Jeff with their tools.
What a beautiful day this was--when the boys would finally hold their bottles themselves (S, A)

We have been to the zoo A LOT! We got season passes this year and have gone with friends and with 3 different family members and their families when they were in town. The kids love the zoo and especially the train. Oh the boys love it--although I worry they are going to dive off. And yes, I did sit with them! (Austin left, Scott right)

A, S

This is the boys' favorite drawer (well, the only drawer I let them play in). They love to pull all the grocery bags out, throw them on the floor and climb in. I usually don't let them, but they looked so cute, I had to take a picture. (Scott left, Austin right)
Kate loves to feed the boys these days. She feeds them yogurt and makes a good 65% into their mouths. Scott above, Austin below
We went to the aquarium one last time before our membership ran out. The kids really enjoyed it. Actually, I don't think Kate enjoyed it when she thought I had left her and took off running to look for me. I was actually 3 feet away--she was at the glass and didn't see me, so I'm taking off after her holding both boys, I'm sure it was entertaining!
I've been loving this summer with my three little munchkins. Their little personalities are so fun. I'm glad we're only halfway through!!

One of these days...

The kids are all growing up so much, but the big news is:

The boys are both walking!! Austin actually has been for a while. He took his first steps a while ago and keeps increasing--he is up to 10-15 steps (walking across the room). Scott hasn't been as interested in walking and hadn't really tried until yesterday. He took four steps on his first try! He has been walking around today a bit.

Kate is starting to learn her letters. She is such a sponge right now as far as learning is concerned. She is so excited to learn letters and numbers and also to be read to. She loves singing songs. We have her going to preschool next year and she is so excited.

Pictures soon.

More funnies

Maybe I shouldn't share this one, but...

Me: Dammit! (My reaction as I realized Kate and Scott were pulling out ALL of my basil plants.)

Kate: Jesus doesn't want you to say that, Mommy.

Funnies

Dad: Kate, who were your nursery leaders today?

Kate: Sister Wrigley and the other Sister Wrigley (a husband and wife teach)



Me (singing while making lunch): I'm getting married in the morning...

Kate (interupting frantically): In the temple, in the temple!


The boys are starting to talk more and more. The other day, we told Austin he was cute and he said, "Thanks." Scott anwers yeah a lot of times when we ask him questions. I'm not positive if he knows what it means, but I think he does. They both are saying Mommy and Daddy. Austin is constantly jabbering, and Scott is quite a bit too.

Austin still loves pushing his little cars all over the house and loves walking behind anything and everything. Austin loves going around on the ride on cars all over. These are still the hot toys at our house.

Scott loves putting things in and taking things out of anything. Especially tight fits. He just loves little containers. Along with that, Scott loves taking the lid off of things and putting it back on. Scott has recently figured out how to throw balls (to Jeff's delight).

Both still love stealing toys back and forth. Both love being outside so much. If I even say the word, they are both bounding for the door.

And the question of the month is: Are they walking yet? Not yet. They are SO close. They take a few steps here and there--inbetween short distances, but they like crawling for now because it is so much faster. It's funny watching them crawl, both can really move--it's more like bounding than crawling. I know they have the balance, but they just haven't seen the light yet.

Kate is loving the summer too. She rides all over the place on her little trike. She loves playing outside and is also still such a big help with her brothers. She is so loving to them.

All in all, life is good. Our other computer is having problems, so it may be a while before I put pictures up, you'll just have to imagine.

The big 3-0

We just celebrated Jeff's big 30th birthday. The kids and I decorated the house and made him a special dinner (chicken pillows are his current favorite) He even got to eat on the special plate!

Emma holding Scott

Scott left Austin right with Grandma.

Scott enjoying some dinner

Happy Birthday Jeff! We love you!

Happy 5th Anniversary!

It is weird that we've been married 5 whole years, and also weird that we've been married only 5 years! All I know is I have loved these 5 years. They have been the best of my life. There have been ups and downs, but I feel that we have grown closer through them. I am so happy and feel so lucky that I have Jeff in my life. I honestly don't know what I would do without him.

This picture is in my top 2. I love it.

This is #1. Happy day.

It's okay if you laugh. I was trying to get that just right look with these flowers and sorry folks, I just don't think I have IT.

Those are roses Jeff got me, oh I loved them. They are now hanging to dry (so the kids can slowly tear them apart once I put them in a vase.) I love it!