Trying out her new bed

 -Finally asleep, but looking too big for her crib-

-She was not too happy that I snapped this photo as she was waking up in her new bed-

Katie has been hopping, jumping, bouncing, dancing, yelling and playing an awful lot in her crib lately.  Sometimes, she's still awake when we got to bed at 10:30!  It worries me that because she is so tall she can easily climb out.  We don't know what to do to help her calm down in her crib so we set up her new big girl bed.

There is already a double bed in her room so I bought these cool bumpers for it and pushed it against the wall.  She was excited to try sleeping in it the first night, but she kept getting out of bed and playing in her room so we put her back in the crib.  We coaxed her into taking a nap in her new bed on Saturday (after several hours swimming at the Clive pool, she was exhausted), but we haven't gotten her into the bed since.

What to do?  Do I just take the crib away?

Memorial Day

 We spent the Memorial Day holiday in Nevada for their parade and veteran's ceremony.  It was a small (very small) town parade, followed by a ceremony in the cemetery.  Kevin enjoyed the fire trucks and the marching bands.  Beautiful day to be outside!

Nate and our nephew Tyler (7 months)

"I am 2 years old and I will decide when I want my picture taken.  I do not care that you want a picture of me in my new dress!"

She decided she wanted to be in this picture with me!

Last day of Pre-K

Kevin with his teachers, Mrs. Patten and Miss Forrest

-Orange Fish class 2012, (Kevin, on the right, making a funny face)

Kevin finished PreK last week.  I cannot believe how much he has learned during his past 2 years at this amazing school!  We are so excited for him to start Kindergarten this fall, but I am sad to leave behind all the wonderful friends and families we met at Seeds of Faith Preschool.

Katie will start in the 2 year old class this fall and we look forward to a whole new batch of memories and friendships from her class as well.

Cousins at the zoo!

(Yes, bad shadows on these pictures, I know... But wanted to share the pictures of Katie, James, Isabel and Kevin at the zoo this week).

While mom & dad were away...

... the kids had SO MUCH FUN with Grandmom & PopPop!  

My parents watched the kids while Nate and I enjoyed a trip to Savannah, Georgia for a wedding. 

Katie spent time at the park during Kevin's baseball game.  She insisted on carrying a book, wearing her pajama shirt and socks with her sandles - can you tell, she is TWO!

She really is a climbing monkey.  Makes me wonder how much longer I can keep her in her crib!

Kevin's first baseball game was on Sunday.  His team is the Rockies and Kevin "played" second base.  Nate and I weren't home from Savannah yet, so my parents took him to the game.  He did great; listened to the Coach's instructions, bat, and played in the field.  Most importantly, he enjoyed a snack after the game with his team.  Really, isn't that the best part?

I LOVE this picture!

Thanks Mom & Dad!  We had a great trip and the kids had a blast too.

Birthday party - a few pictures

We had a cookie cake for Isabel & a Curious George cake for Katie.

A friendly baseball game amongst the guys

Amidst the chaos, Nicole & Joe snapped a few pictures of the party :)

Katie is TWO!

Last Saturday we celebrated Katie and Isabel's second birthdays.  Nicole & Joe hosted the party at their house and we were happy to celebrate with everyone!  (Nicole emailed me pictures of the party ~ but they were eaten by my awful yahoo email).... So, because I am missing pictures from the party, I decided to interview Katie about what it's like turning two years old.  Here is what she had to say:





Two year stats from her checkup:
27 pounds (65th percentile) & 36 inches (94th percentile)

Katie continues to make us laugh every single day.  We are so lucky!  She can climb, run, jump, swing, and run just about as well as her 5 year old brother.  She gets really disappointed when she can't keep up with him, but she tries very hard.  We aren't surprised at all that she has exceptional gross motor skills.  Katie is very sneaky and quiet.  Although, she is talking more every day.  She can string together a few words at a time.  Currently, her favorite phrases are:
-we go now
-mommy/daddy go now
-no shank you
-more peez
-i do it
-no way no how

Katie is currently obsessed with Curious George.  She asks to watch the show or read the books non-stop.