Family Pics

Two weeks ago we had our family pics taken...enjoy! A special thanks to our wonderful photographer Katrina Larsen (katiejoyphoto.blogspot.com) who captured our cute little kiddos!
May 7th 2011

Taija Ane - 2 1/2 yrs old

Luke William - 6 months

6 MONTHS!

I can't believe my baby boy is already 6 months! It seems like time is going by way too fast! Luke is such a happy, care-free baby. He really does just go with the flow...poor boy gets dragged around a lot to all of Taija's activities!

Luke's STATS
17 lbs. 14 oz.
27.5 inches long

- LOVES to motor around (not quite crawling, but so darn close)
- little turkey won't sit up on his own (I have been working on this, but he would rather tip over and scoot around)
- LOVES to eat his solid foods, haven't found one he doesn't like
- will just sit and watch his sister bounce around the room
- likes to watch tv (I couldn't get Taija to sit and watch tv until around 18 months)
- cutest smile EVER! loves to giggle with anyone who will giggle with him
- loves to be held, will seriuosly just chill on your lap if he has something to chew on
- no teeth yet, but I think he has some coming in

We love our little Luke-son!

Jumpers

The other day I took Taija and Luke to Jumpers...a cute place with a bunch of blow-up toys! We met up with some friends to celebrate a birthday and Taija had a BLAST!

All Dressed Up....

Luke and Taija in their Easter outfits...ready for church!



While Taija was waiting for us to leave she decided she needed to ride her horse in her dress!


We are so grateful for the opportunity we have to celebrate Easter and the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Through His sacrifice we are able to be a FOREVER family and for that I am truly thankful! I LOVE my family and the time I get to spend with them.

Random FUN

I took Luke and Taija to the pool the other day...


Out for a walk to see the ducks - we do this almost every night!


Opening the EASTER box that Nana and Auntie Tina sent us! Thanks for the bunny ears and all of the treats!

DADDY TIME

Yesterday I was able to take the bus up to the Orlando temple for our stake temple day. Taija and Luke had so much FUN playing with daddy!


Daddy's idea of watching the kids...pinning them both up!

Taija and Luke's Aunties

This past week Taija and Luke's Auntie Kate and Auntie Reiko came to visit! We had so much FUN! Sadly I didn't get any pics of when Auntie Kate was here, but she played MOM for the weekend - taking Taija to soccertots, both kids to a birthday party, and getting them fed, clothed and bathed! Thanks Auntie Kate! While Auntie Reiko was here we went to the beach, did some major shopping, went to library storytime, and made sugar cookies! We love when our aunties come to visit! Love you guys!

Lovin' Food

Luke LOVES to eat - surprised anyone?! We started solid foods a few weeks ago and the only thing he doesn't like is the barley cereal. So far he likes green beans, squash, carrots, rice cereal and the oatmeal. Here are a few pics of my little guy



Playin at the beach in his new swimsuit!

I braided Taija's hair today for soccer tots - too cute!

DREAMING

The other day Justin was able to have the experience of a lifetime...his friend Kiren (who owns a Porsche) invited him to go with him to the Porsche roadshow at the Palm Beach international raceway. They got to drive 4 different Porsche 911 Carreras on a 2 mile track. They were happy to go well over 100 mph and enjoy the incredible way the Porsche's hug the road on turns and accelerate in the straights. Then they got to drive two Boxters including the new Spyder and 2 Caymans including the Cayman R on the short course which allowed them to experience the incredible way these mid-engine Porsches hug the road around tight corners and accelerate in short distances. There were professional drivers coaching them as their passengers in the short course and helping them to maximize the car's potential. They had a blast.
In case you were wondering if Justin (6'8") can drive a Porsche... indeed he can. It is a tight fit in some of the models but where there is a will... there is a way!

Soccertots!

Taija LOVES soccertots! Here are some pics from this morning's class!

Little Helper

No words necessary!

Too CUTE!

Here are a couple of pics just because they were too cute not to post! For St. Patty's day Nana sent Taija and Luke a box full of goodies, including some elmo socks from Auntie Tina and Unc! Taija wears them EVERYWHERE!


Grammy and Pa bought Taija a Dora helmet so that she can ride her bike safely - she LOVES it and will actually wear it anytime she wants to go for a bike ride. You can also see her new pony that Pa insisted she needed! **LOVES those socks - thanks Auntie Tina**

Pa and Grammy's Visit

Justin's parents came to visit Taija and Luke! We took them to the beach, to the Toy Store, 1st day of Soccertots, the Pony park and lots of good places to eat!

Pony Rides

Today was such an AWESOME day! A friend of mine had told me about this park just north of us - it has a whole farm like theme and even has pony rides! We decided since today was the 1st official day of Justin's spring break that we would try it out. Our friends the Egglestons joined us and we had a BLAST! Taija and Ellie rode the ponies and then they tried out the bounce house.

Pictures

After charging the battery in the camera we went to the splash park again! Yay for pictures! Enjoy!

Taija and her BIKE

Taija has been working on riding her bike for the last month or so and has really figured it out! Just wanted to post some cute pics of her riding and a video. And a couple of Luke just because he is so CUTE!