Visit with the Kochs

While we were in town visiting Dave's parents, we had a chance to get together with our friends, Bryce and Tiffany. They have a little girl who is 5 mos. older than J and a new baby boy. It was great for me to be able to spend time chatting with Tiffany while Bryce & Dave were able to catch up. J had a great time playing and dancing with A!




Here are some earlier pics of these two. Wow, they have changed a lot!

July 2008


September 2008

A Weekend with Guapo and MeMe

Daddy pointing out an egret to J

J taking his "job" seriously


3 Generations of Hiltons

EXHAUSTED

Uncle Dave with L on his 1st Birthday

Yummy cake...ate every bite of it

A Weekend at Grandpa and Grammie's House

Aunt Steph and J laughing at Grandpa

At our house, J takes off his own shoes, but not at Grammie's....:)

I love this pic of my sweet nephew up in my parents' tree.

Playing football with his cousins, Aunt Steph, Daddy, and Mommy.

Cousin J helping little J get something out of his sandal

And, he's off...

Mother's Day

Our past two weekends have been spent traveling to see each set of grandparents (and aunts, uncles, and cousins). It was really nice to have some family time since we have been so busy here at home.

My Mother's Day was super special with my little guy and being able to spend the day with my own mom & sister who is also a mom! I will spare the sappy details of how much I love little J, but I can't go without mentioning how being a mommy is a gift...the fact that God allowed ME to carry a child, experience a love so deep, and raise him with my best friend is a gift. Motherhood has brought its share of worries and not-so-desirable moments, but I wouldn't trade these years for anything. I love you, J!

The day I became a mommy.

Here we are at the zoo when J was about 8 mos. old-he was so easygoing, smiled at everyone, started waving about a month later...just a fun baby.

My 1st Mother's Day

Almost one year old here. J won his first cake on a cake walk. We had to spend a lot of time without Daddy during this time, because he was working out of town.

J's first haircut...a little sad for Mommy...don't let the big smile on my face fool you. I didn't want those precious curls cut off!

Relay for Life/My 2nd Mother's Day-J was 17 mos. old

My 3rd Mother's Day with J at almost 2.5-he's such a big boy who definitely has his own opinion about things. He is still pretty easygoing, but he has his moments...LOUD moments. He is our happy helper who loves his trucks, watching Barney, ANYTHING Donald Duck, the WATER, and so much more about life. :)

Sunday Funday

Our Sunday was VERY busy! We started the day at church as usual, but then we had a surprise birthday for some friends of ours. Actually their little girl is five days younger than J (born on his due date), but it was her 5 year old brother and dad celebrating a birthday. So, most of the kids were older than J, but we still had a great time.

J hitting the pinata

He loved it, and showed how much he loved it when it wasn't his turn anymore. We haven't mastered taking turns when it is something he really loves.

J and his gal pal, M

Love those balloons

Classic J look

Ok, Mommy is getting a little nervous here!

He wanted to get IN the water. Daddy has created a water monster!

Festival Fun

Our first festival experience in our new town. Lots of fun!!! It looks like this will be an annual family event. :)





a $10 ride...yippee...not quite worth it, in my opinion

Birthday Celebration #5

Dave had his final birthday celebration last night. My parents came into town, and we had a nice dinner & dessert at another delicious restaurant in this great city!

What did Dave get this time???

Hugging Grandpa bye-bye

Telling Grammie bye-bye

Shaking Grandpa's hand