Big News!

So it's big news for us. Some of you already know, but we are moving to Texas in a couple weeks. James is doing some schooling through the army at Shepard Airforce Base in Wichita Falls. We will be there for about 10 months.

Our other big news is that we are having a baby. A boy to be exact. I just had my ultrasound on Monday. We are very excited to have a Texas baby. I am due May 31. I will try to do much better at keeping my blog updated.

Since I have been such a slacker at blogging I have done 4 posts today, so please view them as well if you have the time. Love you all!

Kari is 4!

Happy Birthday to Kari Jo who is finally 4. We had a super party planned for her, but then it had to snow and many people couldn't travel. Luckily Grandma & Grandpa Porter could still make it. We also had a party with my side of the family, but I can't find those pictures.

She got some super cool Dora Rollerskates. She is already getting pretty good.

Kari with her birthday cake.

The super cute Frog Princess outfit from G & G Porter.

Some more clothes for my cute little Girly Girl.

Thank you to all who tried to make it. We are sure we will see you soon!

Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

Our first experience with Santa this year. The kids wouldn't sit by themselves.

Christmas morning!

Christmas Eve in jammies with cousins.

Grandma June's party!

Wow, what a handsome group.

Thanks Grandma June & Grandpa Kunz!

Kari made a gingerbread house at Joy School.

A much happier Kari with Santa.

Poor Hayden.

Kari's first little snowman of the season!

This picture reminds of "A Christmas Story"

Halloween

I guess it's about time I post Halloween since it is after Christmas now, but better late than never... right?

Visiting with Mormor and Papa. They are so sweet!

Even Papa dressed up for Halloween.

Kari's very own master piece. I am not quite sure what it is.

We had some friends over to carve pumpkins. I think they look fantastic!
Hayden's first pumpkin carving. He is so proud.

Buckula! I vant to suck your blood.

All the kids at Grandma June's party.

Here are the cutest little M&M's at our Trunk or Treat!

Trip to the Zoo

I got to go on a fun trip to the zoo with my sisters. Lindsay, Britany, DeAnne, Jen, me and all our kids. It was quite the experience, but well worth it. There were a lot of new babies there, even a monkey that had been born that same day.

I think Hayden felt pretty comfortable at the zoo. He sure enjoyed seeing all the animals, running all around making his excited noises.

I think they measure up great. At least mine act like monkeys all the time.

This giraffe was quite friendly, but I didn't mind.

We had 5 moms and 5 strollers. The Flammer stroller is missing because River was by us sleeping in it.

The kids just hanging out with some lions.

My cute little family in the company of some zebras.

Can't forget about the cute baby elephant!

Soo Domestic!

My mom taught me how to can peahes. It took most of a Saturday, but was well worth it! We also made lots of yummy jam.

Kari was a big help too!

Here is my mom showing off some of our hard work. We also ended up making strawberry and rasperry jam.

Here is a sampling of our beautiful finished product. Thanks mom!

Bathroom Update

We have been living with this big ugly crack along the counter since we moved in. Buck broke it when he put in a new light fixture above. We finally got a new cabinet and countertop in our guest bathroom.

Before

After

We also updated the master bath. We painted the walls as well as replaced the cabinet and sink.

In the process of ripping out the old.

In with the new!