THANKSGIVING!!!

Emma ADORES her stepsister, Christina (on the left). We spent Thanksgiving this year with her and her husband/fabulous cook, David. Christina's friend, Briana, was there and did up Emma's hair and we just had to get a shot of the beautiful girls!

Last year for Thanksgiving, Emma's kindergarten teacher asked all the kids in the class to draw a picture of a turkey and then write a sentence describing it. I will never forget what Emma chose to write. When her teacher showed her picture to me at conferences, I teared up, I swear! She wrote "My trke is beoodifl." (Translated: "My turkey is beautiful.") Is that cute or what?

Kile has a saucer now!

Kile spent over an hour in the saucer the first time I put him in it. He absolutely loved it! He was enthralled with the noises and colors and everything there was to touch and feel. The kids, not suprisingly, enjoyed on the bells and whistles on the saucer, too!!!!

Out for a walk

We went for a walk both days last weekend in the canyon just a couple of miles from our home. For November, the weather was unbelievably gorgeous. It was a great weekend for seeing wildlife -- many deer and bighorn sheep were seen all around us. There was a small herd of about 20 that blocked the trail. They were very entertaining and we enjoyed the break from the trek. We went about 4 1/2 miles on Saturday and about 8 1/2 on Sunday (which Emma did on her bike!). We had a blast. Kile, of course, enjoyed being in the carrier and seeing the sights the first day; he was pushed in the stroller and slept the whole way the second day. We'd like to get out there again soon when it's lightly snowing for a short walk to enjoy the scenery....

Recent candid shots

Here are just some fun shots of the kids in action with Kile and one of Emma getting ready for "Crazy Hair Spirit Day" at school.

Last Sunday Emma created a to-do list. She wrote:

On Sunday

See if my frens can play

Rolr blad for 1 owr

I am saving this little note of hers FOREVER!

Avs Game

Konnor & Jeff went to our school district's "Avs Night" recently. They had a blast! Here is Konnor with his buddy, Henry. Jeff is taking Evan tonight (we have season tickets) and will be getting Konnor a free Avs jersey. Konnor is pretty excited!!!

Kile's First Meal

How funny. Like most babies, the first meal was met with a little hesitation. I'm sure he couldn't quite figure out what that "stuff" was I kept putting in his mouth. He is getting better about the food but still isn't completely thrilled. Of course, it will go much easier when he gets to start on fruit & vegetables!

He is also drinking from a sippy once or twice a day and doing very well. He'll take a full eight ounces from it and hardly drips at all. It's so exciting but crazy at the same time, too. Time flies!

Handsome Konnor!

This boy looks so handsome in these pictures! I love how these turned out!

Some more of Emma!

So what do we think? Is she adorable or what? She had just turned six years old in these photos. I couldn't be happier with how they turned out!

Spectacular photos of Konnor & Emma

These are some photos of the kids I had taken at Target last April. They turned out so incredibly well and I just realized that I should really post them here for you all to see!!!!

New Cover for reprint of Jeff's first book

Jeff recently found out this is what the cover of the reprint of his Dog Soldier Justice book is going to look like when it is released next year. Wow, huh?

Jeff's second book, Custer Into the West, is due out any day now and we are pretty excited to get a copy of it in our hands! I am so proud of my honey!!!!!

Konnor in the school talent show!

Konnor had a blast performing in the school talent show to a song from High School Musical 2. Here are a few shots of him with the gang. What a cutie, huh?