Katelyn's Photo Shoot Part 2 (Plus Jonny)

Katelyn's Photo Shoot

I have a friend that likes photography. She had a new lens for her camera and tried it out on Katelyn. I was so excited! We got some great pictures. Here are just a few. It was hard to pick. I might have to add some more later.

Our New Home

The whole kitchen

One corner of the kitchen

The dining room.

The living room (we're still working on it)

The kids' closet.

Here is the kids' room. It was clean but Jonathan likes to mess it up as fast as I pick it up.

This is the view when you walk in the front door. To the right is a bathroom and to the left is the kids' room.

We decided we needed to move in order to save a little money. At the beginning of this adventure I thought we were going to have to go to a smaller, not so nice apartment in order for it to be cheaper but God had other plans for us. Although the process of apartment hunting and moving hasn't been real fun it has been fun to watch God provide for us in MANY ways. We are now in a cheaper, BIGGER, nice apartment close to many friends, school, and our church. This home is a blessing to us. Here is a little tour. I am missing the bathrooms and the downstairs. They will be soon to come.

32!!!

And here I am at age 32! I don't feel 32 but I am blessed to be another year older. May I glorify God with each day I am given.

Megan and Anna came to help me celebrate (their husbands came too but we didn't take their pictures).

Family picture with my beautiful cake made by my dear friend, Anna. Isn't it pretty (it tasted great too!)

The ice cream truck just happened to come to the park. Chaun can't resist ice cream, they got a little treat in honor of my birthday.

Ready, Set, GO!!! Always a ball nearby.

Just wanted everyone to know Kate enjoyed the day with us too. She didn't make too many of the pictures but we didn't leave her out.

We also went to the park. Jonathan is trying to push the big stroller. It was hard work and he needed a little help from me (notice that Vanilla Coke in my hand, that was a present from Chaun-YUM!!)

Chaun took us all out to eat. We even got to eat outside, which is my favorite! Here's Jonny and I enjoying our lunch.

Another birthday has come and gone. I always enjoy my birthday but I don't really like getting older. Many times I wish time could freeze and people didn't have to age. This year though Chaun helped me look at aging a little different. Instead of thinking of each year as getting older and older and approaching death we should look at it as one year closer to seeing Jesus and being with our Heavenly Father forever. I know I don't live in light of eternity very often, but I am working on that. This year I am excited to be another year closer to seeing Jesus! Being 32 is a blessing and I had a great day with my family and friends.

Fathers Day

Jonathan got new pajamas in honor of fathers day. I don't know if you can read them but it sums up Jonathan's thoughts of his dad:
"My dad ROCKS!"

We tried to make Chaun's day special by cooking all of his favorite treats, coffee cake, breakfast pizza and a giant cookie. I have a long ways to go in my decorating skills but it tasted delicious!

This is the only picture of my dad and I that I could find. Although I think it is a good one I need to take more pictures with him!

This Fathers Day I was grateful for three fathers. First I am grateful for my heavenly father. I am humbled at that fact that He chose me to be one of His children. He continues to teach me and bless me and I am thankful that His mercies are new every morning.

Second I am grateful for my earthly father. I am thankful that God blessed me with a dad who chose to serve God with his life. He has been a great example to me of what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Thank you Dad for your example and life of service to our Heavenly Father.

Third I am thankful for the father my husband is to my children. I love to watch him play with our kids and make them laugh. But more importantly I am thankful that he is teaching them God's truths as well.

I am so blessed and I love all three of these fathers!

Big Boy

Jonathan has decided to sleep in a bed like a big boy now. He sleeps with about 10 stuffed animals (he's missing a few in this picture), three blankets, and a pillow or two.

Eating a burger like a big boy.

Drinking milk out of a cup without a lid. He's sure proud of himself.

Cute Pictures of Our Kids

Poor Kate, Jonathan really wanted her to play cars with him! Soon she will be ready Jonny!

Jonathan still loves his baby cake, although he now calls her Katewyn. She loves him too. He can make her laugh and then he laughs back. I love watching them "play."

Katelyn, so big! She sure is a mover. She never stops wiggling, kicking, and standing up!

But he still loves his balls!

Maybe there's some hope for a scholar yet. This is some heavy reading for a two year old.

Jonathan loves to wear his dad's shoes.