More Cute Pictures

I put this picture front and center it's my new favorite of the baby. He's sitting up now, but he's a little wobbly. I put him in the laundry basket so he can't tip and bump his head. He was so happy to just sit in it!

There isn't really anything new going on. I was just thinking about how fast the kids are growing. Benjamin will be six months old in just a couple of days. Wow, in just six more months he'll be one! The first year is always so much fun with so many important milestones. He just said his first word about a week ago. It was Ma Ma Ma. It melts my heart when ever he says it. It's usually when he's crying and needs comfort, which makes me think he really knows that he's trying to say. He is still a perfect angel. He only cries when he's really hungry, or tired. He is so mild, and easy. He smiles at everyone. He is definitely a charmer. As for Kirk, we found out he really did have Mono. I was so shocked, I still can't imagine where he was exposed to it. My best guess is school. I still need to get the kiddos in for their flu shots this year. I'm terrified with the swine flu going around, and with a young baby at home. I've bought some disinfectant spray, I just need to remember to spray it around more often. Finally Kate participated in her primary program on Sunday. She looked adorable, and did a really great job. She had a part and bravely gave it on the pulpit on front of the whole ward. My camera's battery died, and I didn't recharge it in time to get photo's. But I'm really proud of her

Can you see Dan inside that hole? It's the tank for our water fall. Dan was Mr. fix it and repaired a part that went to it. Way to go sweetie, you fixed something! (just kidding).

Kate and her Matching American Girl Doll. This was her Birthday present from Grandma Mower. I was really excited for her to get it since I always wanted one when I was little.

I've been such a slacker at blogging lately

Okay, just a quick update about what we've been up to lately. The last few weeks have just flown by so fast. Last week Kirk was really, really sick. It's still a mystery about what he had. His strep test came back negative. We are still waiting to see if it was mono. I'm hoping the dr. should get the test results soon. So between sick kids, and trying to get into a routine now with two preschoolers I haven't had much time for blogging. Here are just a few cute pictures of the kids I've taken lately.

Benjamin couldn't get any more cute, or sweet. He is the angel of the family! He's always there generously giving smiles to everyone who catches his eye. I wish I could just freeze him like this and keep my blue eyed baby boy forever little.

Kate helping me make her birthday cookies. I let her stay up with me, she was loving the special attention. We made sugar cookies for her party guests to take home.

The kids on their first day of Preschool. They were both so excited! They love going to school.

Silly picture of Kirk. He climbed into Benjamin's high chair. He thought it was really funny until he realized that being in a high chair isn't as great as it looks since he can't climb out by himself. He's going through this funny stage where he pretends to be a baby alot. It's fun to play along. I love three years old. He's still young and imaginative, yet old enough to be out of diapers, and be more independent.

Kate's Tea Party

Like I said earlier, August and the first week of September are busy. We had our anniversary, Dan's birthday, and now Kate's Birthday. We did a little girls tea party yesterday for her. She had been looking forward to it for weeks. I hope it lived up to her expectations. I worked really hard on everything. I don't have time to blog a long description (the house is in total post party havoc right now). I'm excited to post the adorable pictures.

The tea party table turned out so sweet. I borrowed the chair covers, and satin table cloth from my sister in law, I found all of the china tea cups at the DI.