NOLAN IS WALKING!!!!!

Nolan took his first steps by himself today!! He turned 10 months yesterday (monthly photo coming soon) and all the excitement of being around the loud trucks and lights must have sparked his confidence. It was pretty cool that it happened at the firehouse so that Tim and everyone there could see... including Pops ;o) . Now we're REALLY going to have to keep our eyes on him at all times. Here is a quick video...

Fathers Day

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!! But wait... every day is "Father's Day". We're back from Hawaii (blog post coming soon) and Tim went off to work for a few days including today. So I brought Pops and the kids up to the firehouse for a delicious breakfast, and rides on the trucks. All of the kids were loving the excitement of riding on the engine (including Pops)... and me! AND we have a very big announcement to follow... Happy Dada & Pops Day!!

9 Months!

Nolan is 9 months!! He recently cut 6 teeth... at the same time. The poor kid was drooling and snotty for a couple of weeks, and is just now getting back to normal. I know I always say this, but he is huge. He is now able to walk by holding one hand, and still crawls around the house with the greatest of speed and determination. His personality is really starting to show, he loves being loved, and is so snuggly. Nolan enjoys playing catch and destroying anything and everything that he comes in contact with. A perfect boy :) .

Ariel

Adella, AKA "Ariel", has been taking swimming lessons for the past few weeks in preparation for our trip to Hawaii. The progress she has made is pretty incredible. She loves jumping out to us kicking her feet, she dives for rings, jumps into the pool and pulls herself out. We'll continue with lessons for the rest of the summer (gulp)and start back up once we get back from our trip. This video is of her first time using fins.

Bye...

correction... ALOHA!!! It's been over 2 years, the whole traveling with kids and new house purchase had taken over, until now. We're off to Kona for 10 days!!