Photo catch up!

I'm not fooling anyone anymore! I've been slacking big time. I can't imagine telling all the stories that go with all the pictures I have saved up to share, so I'm just going to do a few posts to catch you all up on our summer. Today is Natalie's first day of preschool (crazy how fast she is growing up), and it works out to be right at Jackson's naptime, so it looks like I'll have a couple hours a few days a week, so maybe I'll be able to keep you all a little more current in the future.

Here's one from this morning. When I dropped her off she didn't even look at me when I said goodbye and kissed her. I'm so excited for her. I hope she learns to play nice and listen well.
Now for the catch up... we must travel back in time nearly two months, (since then Jackson has learned how to crawl and go up stairs and pull to a standing position. Natalie has had a sleepover at my aunt's house and has made a lot of progress on her drawings and letters... two months is a long time when your small!)

Hanging out on Pearl Street with Kenton, Kellye, Peyton (Jackson's older twin) and Sarah when they visited in July.

We did a bit of hiking this summer, but not as much as two summers ago... hopefully it's not too late to do a bit more!

Flagstaff Mountain with Daddy.

Dirtiest kids ever.



Putting on a puppet show.
Swimming at Grandma's pool.



Hiking again, this time with Kylie and her brother and mom.


Hiking one more time with our old hiking buds Nupur and Aanya, (with the addition of 5 month old Vivaan!)


Summer swim lessons!


Jackson couldn't quite crawl yet here... just pulled himself along like an inchworm.
Hanging out in the shade during a water break at soccer camp.
Coach Ryan signed everyone's ball at the end of the camp.
And that's it for now... I'll try to post the rest of the catch up later this week!

January photo catch up

Natalie getting ready for dance class....
Trying out her new balance bike that Papa Gary gave her for Christmas. She needs to grow about one more inch before she can sit on it with confidence - give her a week.
Jackie Boy napping on Mama Kathy.
Natalie looks for Bruiser now every time we go to Pearl Street.
She also wants to go to the Peppercorn and get a rock candy every time too!
purple mouth.
First real snow, (her dad let her go out like this - it wasn't me!!)
And check out this cool guy! He really knows how to rock a fleece vest!

end of year photo catch up

As you all know, recently we had a baby, and moved.... it's been a bit hectic, and there are still plenty of boxes left to unpack. We don't have blinds on any window on the lower floor yet... but there's one on the bathroom window, so that's a plus!! I have been taking pictures though, and we have been up to more than just moving.

So here you go:

Closing day during the final walk through... My new kitchen!! Woo hoo! There is more cupboard space plus a pantry, so in theory I should be able to fit all my stuff.... so far so good, but as I said... there are still more boxes to unpack!!
Moving day and the first meal eaten at, (though not in) the new house!
Natalie went to her first movie at the theater this month! Can you guess what it was? I'll give you a hint - she's holding the doll.... Tangled, (Rapunzel for those of you who aren't on the kid scene). It was great and we all enjoyed it, (Jackson was even quiet through the whole thing and I never had to leave my seat... Success!!)

Natalie gave her ticket to the ticket taker guy. She was very excited.
Maybe all the candy and popcorn she consumed were part of the reason she liked the experience so much.... I don't think her mouth was empty for even a moment. That probably helped keep her quiet though.

Natalie taking a picture of Jackson in the kitchen.... her picture probably came out straighter than mine!

Jackson on his first trip to the zoo, (and his first stroller ride!)
One of the four tiger cubs at the zoo. They're growing up so fast!
Playing doctor with Mama Sally...
Getting ready for her first ballet recital. This is the face she makes whenever I ask her to do something she doesn't want to do. Like smile for the camera... probably why I can't get as many good pictures of her as I used to! Did she learn to roll her eyes like that from me?!
Natalie's little class danced to the Chinese song from the Nutcracker. It was very cute. I'll post that video on Facebook soon.
Jackson enjoyed the show too.
Waiting in line afterwards for Santa. Natalie's the small one. :) She loves her dance class and is starting up the ballet/tap version next week! I can't wait!
Here she is listing all the stuff she wants for Christmas.
Again, not pleased I'm making her pose for a picture.
Cute Christmas outfit - Thanks Mama Kathy!
Getting ready for Caroline's 2nd birthday party! Notice the lack of a jacket at the end of December!
And again... no coat Christmas week!
But we have about six inches of snow now! That's more like it!

Happy New Year!!