9 Months

Here is a picture of Natalie at nine months old.  She now weighs 15 pounds, 12 ounces and is growing fast.  She got her first two teeth this week, which is funny because Cayleigh lost two teeth this week.  Natalie has been pulling herself up to standing, and can pretty much get anywhere she wants to.   She likes to give high fives, wave, clap, and can stick her tongue out when asked.  She always has a smile for you, and is so much fun to cuddle!

For Jennifer

My sister said that she likes to see my photos, so I thought that I would post this one especially for her! Little Natalie is almost nine months old, and is such an easy baby. She gave me a birthday present of cutting her first two teeth today. Except for being a little clingy, you would hardly know that she had cut teeth.

I took this photo today for Natalie's passport application. We had to apply for passports for our trip to Calgary this Christmas to visit with Drew's family.

Crinkled Noses

I love how the girls crinkle their noses just like I do when laughing or smiling big!

7 years old

Cayleigh is now seven years old and is enjoying 2nd grade. She likes playing on the playground, skiing in the mountains, and playing soccer. She enjoys crafting, reading and doing workbook pages for school. She likes to eat donuts and pizza. She loves her baby sister Natalie and has lots of fun playing with Keira.

Helper

Now that she is a big sister, Keira loves to be a helper.  We went on a hike recently with some friends, and Keira took this little boy's hand to help him along the path.  So cute!

Updates

Some long overdue updates are coming soon...I now have some photos on my computer to work with.  Here is a photo of Natalie at soccer practice...she had to get up early from her nap, and she was sleepy.  She is definitely a girl, she loves babies, and her sisters!

Umm-ee-umm

We are grateful that Keira's finger is healing so well.  We are still waiting on the fingernail to reappear, but otherwise it is looking great!  Thanks to all who said prayers on her behalf.  Drew was able to wrap Keira's finger so that she could enjoy the pool and the beach while we were on vacation.  I am working on downloading and organizing photos so that I can post some soon.

I wanted to post about Keira's new habit so that I do not forget it.  She has started saying, "Umm-ee-umm" when she needs a second to figure out what she is trying to say.  Keira's mind is always running at the speed of light and it is amusing to hear her talk..."Mommy can I have some umm-ee-umm cheese?"  I absolutely must get this habit on video because she says it so fast and it makes me smile.