Dylan's Big Day

Dylan was baptized on Sunday. It was a wonderful day filled with family, friends, and lots and lots of sugar! Thank you to everyone who came and supported Dylan on his special day!

Christmas 2011

As busy as our December was, Christmas day was just the opposite. It was peaceful and lovely and simple. We opened gifts, sat by the fire, and ate all day long.



Isabelle got the dollhouse she wanted



and Dylan got a Red Rider BB gun. I'll let you guess how many times he's heard "you'll shoot your eye out kid"!



Here's hoping you had a wonderful Christmas, and wishing you the best for 2012!

The Big 8

Angry Birds was the big thing for Dylan's birthday...he got pillows, stuffed animals, bean bags, a hat, and even a blanket. Score! He had a great birthday and celebrated for at least a week (I've taught him well). Thanks to everyone who made it special. It's hard to have a birthday 4 days before Christmas, and it can be really easy to forget or lump it in with the holiday craziness. All of our friends and family are so sweet and go out of their way to make his day separate and amazing. What a lucky boy! Thank you all :)

Bear Hugs!

The kids got to help out at Bear Hugs for Christmas this year. Luke has the opportunity to organize and participate in so many charitable activities and events throughout the year, but especially during Christmas. Izzy and Dylan were able to spend the morning with a darling little girl. We had breakfast, met Santa Claus and the Jazz Bear, and shopped for Christmas. Too much fun! She got new pajamas, a remote control truck, a barbie, and a new notebook to color in. She was an absolute doll, and the kids were smiling as big as she was!

Did you see that Bobcat?

Dylan earned his Bobcat in scouts. He is so excited about it! So far, Jerry has taught Dylan how to:
*Tuck in his shirt (thank you)
*Milk a cow (without gagging or crying)
*Memorize
*Rake leaves (without complaining)
...and so much more! We are looking forward to pinewood derbies, campouts, and all of the other great stuff that comes along with the scouting program. For anyone who knows Dylan's eating habits, you'll be impressed to know that at the pack meeting, Dylan and his friend Ashton won the pie eating contest! His face kind of indicates his level of discomfort, but it's amazing what that boy will do in the name of scouts!

Sorry about the blurry photo...he was eating really fast!

Happy Halloween

I'm a bit late posting Halloween photos, but better late than never, right?

Run, Forrest!

Luke ran and ran and ran this year. We are proud of him and all the hard work he put into his marathon season. He claims to be taking a two month break, but I don't think he'll last. He really loves running, and he's really good at it. Way to go, Luke!