Feeding the cows for Grandpa

We, well Erik, fed the cows for my dad while they were in Vegas at the rodeo. They always have fun going on the hill.

Our cowboy Cam

Hannah instructed me to take this picture

Kate's boots are made for walkin

Avery and I got in on the fun

Happy Thanksgiving

The kids dressed up for their first thanksgiving at the elementary. A tradition from when Erik went to school.

Avery is 1

October 24th 2011 Avery had her 1st birthday. She had a little family party to celebrate. She is such a good, happy, little girl. It takes effort not to call her my baby, she stills feels like it. During her party she would just look around as if she couldn't figure out why everyone was looking at her. She loves playing with her brother and sisters, being tickled by dad, smiling so big when mom gets her out of bed in the morning, and refusing to give any of us kisses. She likes to carry things around on her arm like a purse, give her baby loves, and push anything around that has wheel and a handle. She is an absolute joy to have in our home and we feel blessed to be her parents!

Lets get this party started...

She didn't want to stop playing with the toy she just opened to move onto the next present.




This is how she opened each present, piece by piece, handing each of them to me to through away. So cute!



Avery's own birthday cake...

She enjoyed all of it, the most sugar she has ever had.

Happy Birthday Avery!!

Pumpkins

"Super" Halloween

Kate's October Fieldtrip

Kate got to go to the pumpkin patch and fish farm for a fieldtrip.

Hannah's Baptism

What a special day we had Labor Day weekend. Our Hannah was baptized. It was such a great day. Very crazy to think we have a child old enough to be baptized. She was so excited and nervous. Hannah's cousin Reagan was also baptized so we were able to have a special family baptism.

I am so glad Hannah made the decision to be baptized. She is such a great daughter and awesome big sister. She is such a great help in our family. Thanks to all the family that attended and all those that helped out in every way.

We love you Hannah!!