Back to School

The kids were super excited to go back to school. Both are still in the duel language program: Braden is starting 4th grade and KK is in 1st. So far they are both very happy. They get in the car after school and say they have really good days at school. Yeah for great teachers and good friends!!

Toothless

KK lost her first tooth! She discovered it was wiggly in the morning and had it hanging by a thread before Jake even came home from work. She even let Braden do the honors and pull it out for her. She couldn't be happier about it!!

Baby Faces

Guess who??? I think our babies look pretty similar! (and the blue is a dead give away!)

Fun with Dad

Jake was able to take a week off work when we had the baby! He made it a very fun and special time for all of the kids! They played baseball and jumped on the trampoline! Best of all they had a campout! Braden and Kaitlin set up the tent without help! They also helped set up the sleeping arrangements. They watched a movie and ate popcorn until it got dark and then they had a fire and told ghost stories. Ryan tells the funniest little stories! I think they all got a little sleep.

I took them on Saturday to an Art Festival at the park. The kids made tons of crafts: Braden made a painting by painting a dead fish and then taking its print. Yuck! Bubby made a really cool macaroni necklace and Kaitlin made a fairy wand that was 100% covered in glitter! The thing they wanted to do the most though was face painting!

Jake took Kaitlin and Ryan on a hike up Sauk Mountain. He had to carry Ryan most of the way up. It sure was a beautiful view! The kids have really enjoyed their special time with Dad!

Allison!

I just cannot get enough of this little girl! It is so amazing how quickly a baby starts changing looks! Allie is starting to take on her own little look- best shown in the last picture. She is the sweetest nicest little baby. She doesn't really cry- just will fuss a little if she wakes up hungry. She sits and looks around at everything. I love holding her and watching her. What a wonderful blessing to have such a mild tempered (for now!) little spirit! I love her so much! I'm glad she has completed our little family!

Introducing

 

Allison Nichole Avila

7 lbs 1 ounce 19 inches
July 11, 2010 5:50 pm