Pictures of the past 5 months

Finally an Update...

Since my last post many wonderful things have happened...

1. Hank was called to be the Bishop of our ward

2. Pregnant and due beginning of June

3. Completed my third half marathon and this time...10 1/2 weeks pregnant

4. The fun-filled holidays with young believers around!

5. A lot of unexpected snow for the Birmingham area...Snow days!

6. Kate broke her wrist

7. We're having another little girl

These are just some of the reasons I have not posted... But the pictures highlight all that took place between now and the last post. I mean, truly, that is all anyone wants to see anyway...right??

Update from Alabama...

Nolan catches a fish and could not be more thrilled...

Chase catches his very first fish...


Kate eats her very first ice cream sandwich, courtesy of Grandma Sherry

Our newest cousin, Baby Senna...she loves us!

Puppy...I know I can't believe it either!

Hank came home from work last Thursday with a "surprise" for the boys. I told the boys to go outside because Dad was almost home and he had a surprise for them. I was sure that it was something minor that he had found during his work day. A dog, really a puppy, however, in my small opinion, is not minor. I was not thrilled.

How am I going to take care of one more thing during my day? Well, needless to say the dog...which we have named Dixie is now officially ours and is part of our growing family!

Hank told me later that he thought it would be ok since we had agreed that sometime around Christmas we would get a dog...it's almost Christmas right???

Full Time Pre-K

Nolan started Pre-K this week. He goes everyday from 9:30-1:30 and it is great for both of us! I thought I may have trouble filling my time with only one child at home...but it is already filled! He loves school, his teachers, and all his friends.

First Grade

A little nervous that my picture taking will make him miss the bus...

Too cute...our neighbor friend Ellie with Chase

Run, Chase, Run!

We have a GREAT Bus Driver...Mr Roger

I honestly cannot believe my little boy is in first grade. He absolutely loves it! I love when he gets off the bus smiling ear to ear and eager to tell me about what he did for the day. He adores his new teacher, Mrs Chambliss. She has been teaching 1st grade for 22 years and she is still as bubbly and enthusiastic as a new grad + she has all the experience. We are looking forward to a great year!

Summer is Over!!

I thought we would stay around the house on the last day before school starts. The boys said they would like to watch TV all day (no surprise there!). I thought it would be best to be outside and get some energy out...The slip n'slide was a hit!