Better then fair...

While we were at the fair last week we pulled out the camera to take some pictures of the family and felt we got some pretty good ones! I decided they deserved their own post, here they are, I think they turned out really nice...

Playing catch up....

So it's been a while since I've posted, so thought I'd play a little catch up.....

Here's some pics of Nathan riding his new "Piderman" bike with the help of dad. He hasn't quite figured out the whole peddling thing yet, so we have to push him around the yard for him to ride.

Miss Blue eyes.


Audrey hasn't really lost all the hair she was born with, but as her head grows it is thinning some. And she's now sporting a cute bald strip around the back of her head.I love to take pics of the kids sleeping. Here's one of Nathan and a few of Audrey.


I love their faces, so Nathan and so Audrey. Definitely showing off their personalities!
We went to the fair last weekend. Here are a few pics of the trip.
Nathan and Audrey in the stroller.
A cow.
A BIG cow! I wanted to get a picture of him standing up, but before I could he laid down. Here's the sign about him. He is HUGE! I really wish I'd gotten a picture of him standing.
A goat.
The had a display of some old Hudson's. This one was really nice. The picture doesn't do it justice.
Last Monday when we got home from work we found the power out. A FedEx truck had gotten caught up in the phone line and snapped the power line it was attached to. Thus no power. We decided to go to the park for a little while since there wasn't much to do at home. It was a really fun evening for the family. Nathan especially enjoyed it. And the power was finally restored at around 9 that night so I'm glad we didn't hang around all night waiting for it.

And lastly for this post:
Nathan found my Mickey slippers socks and decided to try them on. They're just a "little" too big.

So Thankful...

Today as I was on my way home I was listening to the radio and they were playing a compilation of songs and clips about September 11th in remembrance of this day and those who lost their lives and have been affected by what happened 7 years ago. Of course although I love to listen to these types of things, me being the emotional person that I am, I had a really hard time keeping my emotions in check while I am driving in the car. Not really a good combination, but I can't help myself.
Well it's days like today and moments like this one while listening to the radio that get me thinking about my life and all that I have to be thankful for. I know that I don't show my appreciation often enough for the many blessings I have and feel it appropriate to share with you some of the people and things that I am SO thankful for....

My immediate family...I am so thankful for my husband Chris, for his loving me for me, and loving me no matter how much I drive him crazy at times, for taking care of and supporting me and my kids.
I am thankful for my kids, Audrey and Nathan. Nathan makes me angry at times, but in the next minute gives me that look that just melts my heart. Audrey has such a sweet personality that I am so excited to see grow. They do a great job making me laugh and cry, and sometimes for no apparent reason. They bring me such joy in my life, I can't imagine what my life would be without them.

The rest of my family...I am thankful for the parents my Heavenly Father sent me to, for the support and love that I am always given no matter how much of a pain I was growing up. And also for being such wonderful grandparents to my kids.
I am thankful for my brothers and sister and their families and being able to get together with them to play and laugh, although not often enough!
I am thankful for Chris' family and all that they do for us, for their love and support and for them helping to make Chris into the person that he is today.

My friends...Although I don't spend as much time as I'd like with my friends, I am thankful for each and every one of them near or far. No matter how much time passes I know they are my friends and love me and are there for me anytime I need them, to laugh with, for a shoulder cry on or just talk with. I won't name all of you (you know who you are), but I am thankful for each of you and for your friendship!

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints...I am thankful for the gospel in my life. For the guidance and direction that it give to me. For the strength that it give me when I feel like I want to give up. For the prophet that leads, guides and directs the church. For my testimony, it's not big, but I am very thankful for it.

The USA...I am thankful for this country that we live in, for the freedoms that we enjoy everyday. I am thankful for all the men and women who defend our country and all the sacrifices they make for me to be safe where I live.

These are just a few of the things that I am thankful for each and everyday. I know that it shouldn't take days like today to help me remember all that I have, but sometimes it does take that something to remind me especially when I've worked all day and spent the night being frustrated with kids and all that goes with being a grown up when I'm wishing I wasn't.

I hope that I can show more appreciation for all that I am thankful for and not just on days like today.

And thanks to those of you who read my blog and let me go on and on! Love you guys! -K

All about Audrey...

It's been a rough 3 months at times with Nathan as the big brother, but she's made it! And she's still got her hair! Yay!! Here's some pictures since her 1 month slide show. Enjoy!

Lucky Bug!

Today was the annual Labor Day picnic for the union that Chris belongs to. Every year they do a big raffle and give away 30 or so bikes. They were raffling off 4 in the size best for him. We decided to get a few tickets and try to win Nathan a new bike. And guess what...he won! Nathan has a new Spiderman bike to use to terrorize the neighborhood.