Changing it up

Tom was released Sunday from being a ward missionary and is now the YM second councilor/scoutmaster/teacher! This is all one calling!

What a big task ahead of him but I think he will do a great job, and will be a wonderful role model for those boys.

Plus he loves the outdoors and camping so what could be better!

Winter Wonder Land?

It has been nearly four years since Houston has had any snow. Last night the spell was broken.

Yes, mark it on your calendar, December 10th 2008, Houston got snow! Not only was it falling but it was sticking as well! We must have brought it with us from Utah!

Cole was too young last year to enjoy the snow back home so Tom took him out to see what his reaction would be. Cole thought that was the neatest thing. He watched it fall and even scooped some up and ate it. But that was really no surprise because everything still goes in his mouth.

Papa and his boy out in the snow.

Cole sharing his snow with Papa.
What a nice boy!

A cold winter day and look no shoes!
That is all we need, a sick boy for Christmas.

Today the snow is melting away and is pretty much gone but it was fun while it lasted.

6 Weeks Old

Avery has been a wonderful new addition to our family!

She is a great sleeper. She never cries when we put her down for the night and I only have to get up once to feed her. So wonderful because I like sleep so the more I can get the better. My family benefits from me getting sleep as well! :)

She has started smiling and cooing and is always telling mom stories, and her little dimple puts a smile on my face.

She also has become quite the little roley poley, and has those big, squeezable cheeks just like Cole.

Her hair is starting to go light. Right now it has a hint of red in it. We are hoping her eyes stay blue like her papa and brother so we have a little blond haired blue eyed girl. So pretty!

As I look at her I can't get over what a beautiful baby she is. I must say, "I have two of the cutest kids in the world!"

18 Months

Tuesday the 9th Cole had his 18 month well check up.

He weighs 22lbs. and is 32 inches tall.

He is progressing very well except when it comes to talking he's still a little behind but the doctor isn't too worried about that. All in good time. He communicates in his own special way.

He is getting three new molars.

He has started climbing even higher which makes mom and dad even more nervous.

He is a GREAT big brother. He loves giving Avery hugs and kisses and when I ask he will give her her binky. Every now and then it does end up in his mouth. He is our binky boy!

I love to watch as he learns and grows and look forward to all of his new development.

Every day is a blessing with him in our lives!

Not so little

Last Sunday was Cole's first Sunday in the nursery at Church. Our baby is growing up too fast!

Tom and I dropped him off and he didn't even shed a tear as we left. What a sad but joyous moment. Sad because he wasn't going to miss us and joyous because now we can enjoy our lessons without chasing after a toddler.

After church when I went to pick him up, the nursery leader told me how much of a joy he was. He didn't cry at all just played nicely with the toys and other kids. He didn't give them any trouble. Now hopefully it will stay that way!

As a parent you always worry about that transition so it makes you feel good to hear how well your child does.

What a great new adventure for Cole(and his parent's)!

We sure Love our boy!