Train show

A train show, we thought, how cool will that be! B will love it...so will all the 80+ year olds. It was a train show of with Serious train people with tables set up to buy and sell old train sets and anything else associated with trains. We still had a good time as there was one table that B could push buttons and another to watch several trains roll by. It is always good to get out of the house. 

Meanwhile, Kane took a nap at Missi's house. This is one of our favorite sweaters! So cute!

Kane's new smile!!!

Feb 11th at home

Kane wore a tutu today and loved standing on the trampoline by herself. She is strong once she is put on her feet but hasn't figured out how to do it on her own - We are, not so secretly, ok with that. B has an obsession with shoes, mostly due to him thinking if he brings you your shoes then you will take him outside. He thinks he is sneaky! When we can't play outside he randomly puts on whatever shoes he sees and walks around the house. 

Piano playing and ice cream!

 Kane is playing our family piano for the first time and she loved it! She was pounding on the keys with a huge smile as she heard the sound. A baby's sense of wonder and learning is amazing to witness. 

Braxten hasn't had ice cream since the summer and he was a little hesitant but instantly loved it! I asked for a bite and got the look out of the side of his eyes like I was crazy (he then gave me a bite).

Hide and Seek

Stalling for bedtime

Daddy was taking Braxten to bed and B found the cutest way to stall laying down. Hide and seek in the curtains is our new every night ritual before he goes to sleep. He is full of fun and entertainment, we are constantly on our toes trying to keep up with him. 

Feb 1

Kane is 9 months old!!!

Baby girl is 9 months old! Time has gone by so fast despite us trying daily to slow it down. Kane has been such a happy, chunky, talkative and loving little baby. She truly lights up the room when she is in it. We could not ask for a baby with a better personality. So far Kane is...

• 27.25 inches long
• 20lb 6oz (she a big beautiful baby)
• can clap when asked to
• loves the sound of her own voice and loves to be heard
• puts her arms up when you say So Big
• scoots backwards and in circles to get where she wants to be and rolls like a champ
• wants to be able to see people at all times or screams
• sits in the highchair and feeds herself puffs and yogurt melts
• loves her food except carrots
• will shake her head back and forth mocking Daddy - it's pretty funny!

We love you Kane! You have completed our family in a way we could never have imagined. Thank you for the joy, laughter and love you have added to our world! You are beautiful!

Finishing January 2016

Braxten loves his doggy and his favorite word lately is "Rocky", thank goodness he is one easy going dog! B continues to fix all of his toys with his new tools.

 Kane just needed her picture to be taken because I love this outfit and wanted to remember her in it!

 Yogurt melts and puffs have become a daily indulgence for Kane. She really is using her hands well and getting the food to her mouth - most of the time. B on the other hand just might be a dentist!

 January 28th and we are outside swimming again! B even asked to stop swinging so he could push Kane, she loved it. I have a funny feeling we are never going to be able to get 

these kids inside this summer. 

 Braxten has pretended to give Kane hugs for a few months and we actually let him hug her for the first time and he was super gentle. We keep saying it but he really is a wonderful big brother!

 Braxten wanted to wear Daddy's hat and I couldn't resist taking a few cute pictures - he may grow up to be a hat guy.

Lastly a "cheese" with my little man! He really does light up a room!