Up, down, over, under and between at 11 months

These boys are little movers! They don't stop for a minute! All I can say is that I'm so glad that we don't have stairs....that could be bad. They are pulling themselves up on everything, crawling in between things, climbing over things, and falling out of things. Weston fell out of the bathtub yesterday and Coleson crawls into rooms and shuts the door, shutting himself in. Boy are they keeping me busy! They have also learned some new things: Weston imitates us when we shake our heads "NO", claps his hands, is almost really crawling instead of army crawling, and can now pull himself up and sit back down. Coleson can do "so big", clap his hands, play peek-a-boo, dance, and stand up and sit down. They are getting so big and are quickly leaving the baby stage and entering into the toddler years. SAD!

Our Favorite toy

Cole is such a silly boy!
Serious West Man!

Our Kids

Carter...Coleson...Weston...Ava

June 2009

Taking off!

Getting ready to ride without training wheels

He's doing it!
Already a little pro!

Daddy was convinced that Carter was ready to ride without training wheels...I, on the other hand, wasn't so sure. Daddy and Carter definitely proved me wrong. He is already riding along with us on 2 mile walks! Ava has only been riding without training wheels since 5 1/2, so at the rate we're going, Weston will be 3 and Coleson will be 2! Let's hope that isn't the case, because I am nervous enough with a 4 year old riding on his own. We are sure proud of him and he is getting better and better every day!

Carter's 4th Birthday Party

Singing happy birthday

Monkey cupcakes
Opening presents

Carter's new tractor

More presents

Pin the butterfly on George

Everyone laughing at how silly he looks

Babies having fun playing in the party balls!

Silly Aiden

Great Grandpa Jim and Grandma Natalie (father and daughter)

Weston and Coleson's 1st Parade

Sitting by family at the parade

Daddy's little buddy

Coleson having a great time

Mommy and the boys (Ava was at a birthday party and didn't get to come.)

Ava and Carter's Photo Shoot

Carter's 4 year Pictures

Little Monkey

Pretty Miss Ava at 6 1/2

I took the kids to the park to get some pictures. I thought it would be a good idea because I could bribe Carter: if he did well he could play. Boy was I wrong...he was way too distracted by all the kids playing and wouldn't cooperate. I ended up letting them play for awile, and then got a few good shots. I guess I learned my lesson and will have to try in a less chaotic place next time! All in all it went pretty well and we got some good shots!

The boys at 10 months

My new favorite picture of Weston

Coleson- so close to crawling...but still not quite there
So much attitude for a baby!

Baby News: Weston is all over and into everything! He now follows me everywhere and wants to be picked up all the time. He is always crawling all over Coleson and knocking him over. Coleson, even though he isn't crawling, still manages to scoot all over too. I never really see him move much, (besides in circles!) but he ends up on the other side of the living room somehow! Coleson has got to be a pound or two heavier than Weston...he is getting so HEAVY, especially when I'm carrying both at the same time. Coleson is clapping now and is so proud of himself. When we say "pattycake" he squeels and starts doing it... so cute! We are pretty much done with breastfeeding...they don't need me anymore. :( I still try at every feeding,(usually with no success) but they want to gulp down their bottles and be on their way. I'm so sad that this chapter is closing, but the freedom does feel a little nice. I guess they have made the decision for me, so there isn't much I can do. Also, we go back to the doctor this week to check their ears. If they still have ear infections, we will probably have to see an ear, nose and throat doctor about getting tubes. Let's just hope it doesn't come to that. Anyways, the boys are doing great and growing fast!

A note for a friend

Ava's friend Kloe broke her collar bone, so Ava decided to make her a get well card. She did it all by herself- the little note she wrote just melts my heart!

TRANSLATION: Kloe, I hope you feel better soon. Love Ava

Backyard BBQ

Fun in the backyard with the new slip-n-slide!

Ready with their boogie boards
Go Aiden!

Makayla played in the water the longest...she was shivering so much and still didn't want to be done!

Carter having a blast

Ava getting soaked

Nick's family came over for memorial day. It was a little windy, but thanks to daddy, the kids had warm water on the slip-n-slide. They are so SPOILED! Grandma Natalie even joined in the fun!

1st Haircuts

Weston Before

During
After (Don't worry, the curls are still there! It was just combed through so it looks straight!)

Coleson Before

During

After