Fun in the POOL

Taija loves playing in the pool, especially when it's with DADDY! With his board exams coming up Justin has been studying ALOT, but he has been so good with Taija taking her on little Daddy-Daughter dates to the pool. Sometimes Luke and I come a little later and crash their party!

Uncle Dot

Uncle Scott and Auntie Kate came by for an overnighter on their way to their super fun vacation to the Cayman Islands...it was Uncle Scott's birthday so we made him a cake and sang the birthday song. Taija loved hanging out with her Uncle Dot, she made him a bed and he read her stories!

Last Day of SOCCERTOTS

Last saturday was Taija's last day of soccertots...she has loved going and will definitely miss it. We are currently looking for another summer program to sign up for...any suggestions??? Coach Cindy was really cute with the kids - they had to kick one last goal in order to get the medal.
Coach Cindy

taija's buddies in the class...minus Josh (he was running around)

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!