Blake Audrey

Blake Audrey was born on November 15th. A new girl cousin in the family. Scarlett went into labor at 32 weeks and was able to stay on bed rest and in the hospital for 3 weeks. Blake and Scarlett are healthy and finally at home! We can't wait to meet her! Mary and Stephen are next....any day now.

Brothers

We made it up on the mountain for family pictures before the snow hit. Ian and Jon had climbing first on their agenda, not photos. The last week has been cold and more snow in the forecast. I am hoping Fall will make return for a little bit. Baby showers, birthday parties and good family times are ahead. I am looking forward to a little rest and relaxation before ski racing starts up. Can you see Jon in the photo?

Change in the air

Summer is leaving us too soon. The kids are all back to school and each morning brings a little cooler weather. We will soon harvest the pumpkins and squash and settle in for Winter. Jon is taller than me now, at 5'9" and Ian is not far behind. Lizzy started Kindergarten and loves going to school like her brothers. Mary will be having a new baby in December and her little boy will be on the tramp with the cousins next year. : )

Scarlett Family Reunion

A family photo from the reunion in Grand Lake, CO (minus Gary). We spend 5 days fishing, hiking, golfing and eating.

Zeppelin

We had to put our little Pug down a few weeks ago. I miss my little companion, he followed me everywhere, he slept in our bed, and loved our property. He had a mass on his heart, most likely cancer. He stopped eating and we had to make that hard choice to let him go.

Before and After

Lizzy has been begging to get her ears pierced for over a year. I told her we would think about it when she was 5. She turned 5 and wouldn't give up. We went to the mall and there was another 5 year old getting her ears pierced. I thought this was perfect...she would see the little girl getting her ears pierced and decide it wasn't for her. Wrong, she hopped up in the seat and didn't move a muscle. She teared up at the very end, but was very brave!! I was the one that had a hard time with it, why do they have to grow up so darn fast?

Ethan Landis

Lizzy and I went to Thermopolis for Ethan's baptism this past weekend.  The boys were in Rapid City at a baseball tournament.  We had so much fun holding this little guy.  Ethan is adorable.  I am so happy for Pete and Cassie, they are really enjoying him.