Finally!

Aren't kiddos supposed to always love baths??!!! Well, Taylor and Jocelyn always have but until VERY recently Kristyn would cry through the whole thing. Needless to say her baths were as quick as we could make them. Then one day...she decided to love them. Now when we ask if she is done we hear a loud, cute, "NO!" So we let her stay in as long as she wants to make up for all those tearful baths.

#5

How did our boy want to begin his fifth birthday? With bacon, of course! So we took him out to eat at the Original Pancake House in Boulder. Then we headed out to play!

We played games at Chuckie Cheese and opened Taylor's present from his sisters.

He was very impressed by their selection.

Then we ended the celebration with a few friends and Grandma Grubb, and Aunt Zona for a party. Taylor said it was his best birthday! We love you, Taylor

Movie Night

Soon after we moved Asher came over for the evening and to really celebrate we had a movie night. What made it really special was watching the movie on the tv in Taylor and Jocelyn's new bedroom. When we bought the home the seller left the tv in the room and the kiddos were so excited about it we decided just to leave it. Thankfully the novelty has worn off and after hearing "No" too many times the kiddos don't ask to watch a movie every night. But, special movie nights are complete with popcorn, a special drink. friends and even more fun enjoyed in your very own room.

shreddin'

shreddin' it...I think that is something you say about a skateboarder. Wow, that makes me feel OLD! My son is getting into something I know little about...and for a five year old he is pretty good.

this skate park was a little intimidating but Taylor wants to go back again and again...oh little boys grow up...fas

Homeownership...the American dream?!

moving is a regular occurence for these kiddos so they just take it in stride

They are learning to love change just like their mama and papa.

One change we're not so sure about it is a mortgage...

but that all fades away as we put our own key in our very own door and walk into our new home. We'll let you know how it feels to pay our very own mortgage for the first time.

Middle-Earth Anyone?!

You know that moment as you close a book you have been wrapped up in for days and sigh. You sigh as you realize you wish there were more pages to keep the adventure going and sigh because you are savoring the last words of a beautiful journey. Ok, ok, I get caught up in books, but what a fabulous way to spend your time! I was blessed to get to sit next to my in-laws fireplace in a comfy chair, with a blanket and cup of coffee to finish my first ever fantasy book, "The Hobbit". I told my friend that this was close to Heaven for me.

When I was a child I was frightened by even the "Narnia" books so I never experienced fantasy books. Now I can handle it :)

I hope every adult takes some time to be a child for a few hundred pages and enter into a fantasy. I recommend a book that takes you to Middle Earth.

"The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien

waiting for the babies!

Jolie and I threw a party for our sweet friend Justina and Julie and their soon to be born daughters....

We had a onesie decorating contest (Mindy and I won)

Julie and Justina had on beautiful dresses.

and looked happy and somewhat still comfortable :)

we ate pretty food

and drank pretty drinks and had a fun ALL GIRLS time! We love you Justina and Julie!

She plays soccer

I'll admit, I've never really like the game of soccer. It wasn't until I got to college that I really understood the game. So, when Kris wanted to register Jocelyn for some little ones soccer I was only ok with it.

But after watching my princess start to play...

I understood why a mama could really get into this sport

Jocelyn is still very much my dress up princess girly girl

But she likes the game!