I think I am actually ahead of schedule in my posting. Well we are still here and doing well. Kaleb has pneumonia right now and has been out of school a week, hopefully to return monday. Just before he got sick he was the star student and was able to take a few things to share with the class. The class made a special book for him and said all the things they liked about him. He enjoyed it alot. A couple of Saturday's ago we took Emma skiing for the first time. She actually did pretty well. She preferred being carried down the mountain but also wanted to ski as long as her little legs would allow it. It will be nice to take her instead of having to leave her home. Kaleb and I have tried to go at least once a week when time allows and we're not sick. We finally convinced cousin Max to sleep over and the kids made a tent downstairs to sleep in. They have lots of fun together. Kaleb lost his first teeth the first of the month and was diappointed the next morning when the tooth fairy had forgotten to pick them up. (OOPS!) There is never a dull moment with Emma around she is constantly providing entertainment (funny and not so funny). She decided that she would like to get in the suit case and go for a ride. She dumped a half gallon of milk on the counter, she climbs everything and would swing from the light if she could figure out how to move the table. She is really starting to talk and is a parrot. When somebody is leaving she says "where you going" and also says "I wuf oo" They grow so fast and I'm trying to enjoy her despite all the trouble she causes. Jared and I went with Brad and Sue on a cruise to the eastern carribean and it was a lot of fun and very relaxing. It is so beautiful down there. Jared went scuba diving and is hooked, I went snorkeling with Sue. We did start our house finally and have a foundation. Hopefully we will be in sometime during the summer. That is all for now I look forward to hearing from each of you.

Hey everyone! I am running on my usual 2 month update. We had a very good Christmas and our little family is well. I don't have much time at the moment to write but I hope all is well for each of you. I missed getting together with some of you the Saturday after Christmas. Love you all.

Katie

I am not very good at updating my blog. Finding the time is tricky. Kaleb had his 6th birthday and Emma is 16 months old and getting busier by the minute. The only time I can get anything done is when she is sleeping. They sure are fun and it is fun to watch them learn and grow. Kaleb is starting to read and loves Kindergarten. Emma babbles nonstop and gets into, and climbs everything. We had a fun Halloween with Shrek and Princess Fiona. We joined Donkey later at Grandma's house. Hope all is well with everyone and I enjoy looking at each of your blogs.

I just posted Kaleb's mutton bustin video. You'll have to check it out.

Wow, I can't believe summer is almost over. We sure have had fun. We have had family reunions, went to Lagoon, played on our blowup slide, mutton bustin', fishing, swimming lessons, and we survived. Kaleb starts Kindergarten at the end of the month and is looking forward to that. Emma is now walking and gets into everything. She sure loves to play with Kaleb and loves to wrestle him. The wilder the better. Jared has been really busy with work but hopes to squeeze in some more horse riding, camping and fishing before the summer is over. I am still working more than I want to but we always seem to be short handed. We are slowly getting ready to adopt again but haven't done anything official yet. So keep your ears peeled for any situations that might arrise. Love you all.

Well Emma turned one last week. I can't believe it has been a year, I can remember Alabam like it was yesterday. We feel so blessed to have her in our family. We really had fun celebrating with Emma and she is so fun and is always making us smile. She isn't quite walking yet but is getting close. Kaleb won the mutton bustin' and was so happy to get the big trophy this time. We sure enjoy Kaleb and Emma and the fun things we do together as a family. We are slowly getting things together to adopt again. We have been so blessed by our experience with Emma and Kaleb wants a brother and another sister. Hope you enjoy the pictures and I will post more later.

Our trip to San Diego

We really had fun this past week in San Diego. We went to Sea World and Legoland. Emma flew with Grandma, Ty, Al, and Max. Jared, Kaleb, Grandpa, and I drove. We stopped at hoover dam on the way. Kaleb asked Grandpa the other day what was the name of Hoover dam. He says the funniest things. He sure had fun at Legoland and was really brave on the rides and always put his hands up. Of course his favorite thing at Sea World was the Clydesdales (again). Emma was really good and even watched the shows with interest. We always look forward to our family vacation in the spring and hate when it is over.