Zoey 6 Months

More old photos I forgot to post.

These are just some photos I took of Zoey a couple of days before she was 6 months old. My classic after church photos when she looks so cute all dressed up.

This is the official 6 months photos shoot just a week later.

The fun with 2

So I wrote this (and a couple other posts) almost 3 months ago and while finally looking at my blog again realized they never got posted. I figured they are a little out of date but I might as well hit publish anyway.

Having 2 kids is definitely more work but words cant really express what a blessing it is to watch your children play and laugh together. Zoey already thinks Kyler is just about the funniest thing around and Kyler is so sweet and kind with Zoey.

(for some reason this picture would always upload sideways)

Kyler seems to love being a big brother. He always wants to help out by bringing Zoey toys or her blanket and likes reading .her stories. He even shares his "snuggly" with her which is a pretty big deal. He recently learned that when she reaches for his toys just to give her another one and she'll leave his alone. I was impressed! The first thing he does when I bring him home each day is look for Zoey. He gets so excited to just say hi and then goes about whatever. I love watching what a tender hearted little boy he is.

A Day Out with Thomas Again

This was our 2nd pilgrimage to Heber City to meet Thomas the Tank Engine. I made the mistake of bringing it up on Tues night, 3 days before we were going. I'm not even sure how many times I had to try and explain to a 3 year old that Thomas had a long way to travel and wasn't here yet. He didn't seem as excited (jumping around) as last year but he's talked about it for the last 2 weeks and told everyone he got to ride on Thomas so I know he loved it.

This was just enough to remind Kyler how much he enjoys playing with trains so when we got home all the train stuff came back out.
This is his certificate he got for riding Thomas that is hanging in his room.

Zoey

The same kind of random post but this time all about Zoey.

The classic every Sunday photo. This time in her Easter Dress. She always looks so darn cute all dressed up for church.

Sitting up with help from the boppy pillow. This photo is a little old because she sits up great now and is rolling all over too, but I just love that big grin!

The first spoonful of baby cereal. She was definitely ready as that mouth came right open.

Not too much of a mess afterward.

The new favorite pastime of chewing on everything especially fingers and toes.

Kyler

Some random pics of my sweetest little boy!!

Wearing his new Seattle Mariners Hat. Makes his dad so proud!
The golf ball sized lump that showed up one morning and scared his mother to death. Turned out to be strep throat even though he seemed fine and happy as can be.

Watching some Pink Panther on the morning cartoons.

My very own Krispy Kreme delivery boy. His crazy long hair before the latest hair cut.

Freezer Meals

One of my favorite things about where we live is how close I am to my sister, Laurie. Our kids get to play together, she helps take care of Zoey, we can pick up what the other one forgot at the grocery store, these kinds of little things are SO wonderful. She also helps inspire me with new recipe ideas. Last week we got together and made some freezer meals. It sounds lame but my favorite Christmas present last year was my new freezer. I love being able to cook huge amounts of chicken or hamburger and just freezing it for later. One less step to do for dinner time later when kids are running around and Blake and I are both tired from work!

That giant pot is full to the top with yummy pasta sauce!!

Salt Lake Bees

Early in the season and we've already been able to go to 2 Bees games. We invited Jason and Heather to join us when Blake got free suite tickets from work. The suite was perfect since it was a little cold outside so we could go inside to get warm.

We went again 2 weeks ago with my parents because we got more free tickets for being season ticket holders for the Jazz. Gotta love free date nights even if it's with the kids!

2 Months in Review

I admit I've been a slacker lately when it comes to blogging. So here is our highlight reel from March and April. Took Kyler bowling for my works St. Patrick's day party.

Blake and I celebrated our 7th wedding anniversary. Dinner and the symphony without kids!

The 4th Annual Spring Training Trip

Each year it seems to grow and we get more people to come with us. This year it was our family, my sister and her family, and my parents.

The trips starts off with way too many hours in the rental van and Kyler glued to the portable DVD player.
Zoey seemed to enjoy herself! :)
Kyler and cousin Alex working on their pitching skills.

Blake seeing how fast he could run with the portable GPS unit. I think he got up to 17 mph but his legs were sore the next day.
Thanks to Blake we are a family full of Mariner's fans!!

Now for the many days of Easter and all the candy that came with it!!

Easter egg hunt number 1 with my family. Easter egg hunt number 2 with the neighborhood. By this time Kyler realized there was candy in the eggs and had to pick one up then stop and eat it before getting more.
Easter egg hunt number 3 at our friend Jason's house. Kyler found the candy bags for himself, me, and Blake. He knew the one for Kyler because it had a "K" on it.Kyler's Easter basket (more candy) and new toys.

Easter basket (yes even more candy) from the Grandparents