Our Little Dancer

Grace is loving dance. Almost as much as riding her horse. Too bad it's not the other way around Dance is a lot cheaper than hay ;)

Ever heard of Budgies???

We added two little parakeets to our family just recently. The response of those we've told have been interesting, We'll just have to see how well they fit in. So far they are so shy we worried they didn't dare eat or get off thier perch but now they have treated us to some lovely bird song and they've been caught eating the blackberries and bannanas we gave them. Isaac has the most interest in them and they seem to really like him, they even got on his finger. Grace wants to touch so bad but they are very scared still especially of someone so little and unpridictable. Actually they don't like me any more than her. Ryan also got one on his finger. They are going to be fun anyway!

Isaac is 6!

Happy Birthday My sweet boy! I love you Isaac. This past year has gone by so fast and you've grown so much. Kindergarten is so fun and I am so happy to see you learning and growing. You are a such a special part of our family. Your kind and giving personality brings much peace into our home and for that I am so grateful. You love animals just like your mama and you are so good with them. We had a party at the wave pool before school got out for Christmas break, that was fun, very humid though and hard to get good pictures. We are lucky to have such great families here in Elmo with good friends for our kids. We had another family party for him closer to his actual birthday, We celebrated all month with Christmas Ryan's birthday Jared's birthday and Isaac's birthday. I think I've gained 25 lbs. Yikes good thing new years and a new start is just around the corner.

Devin's Christmas Program

We enjoyed attending Devin's 2nd grade Christmas program and getting to be part of his class party. They all done such a good job and we are very proud of Devin for memorizing all three of his parts. Santa came to the school and let every child have a turn on his lap, what a great guy!

I can't get the video of the program to load, sorry. It was really cute. You can see Grace is out in her Daddy's arms.

Christmas

We had a wonderful Christmas this year! I cannot believe how fast it came and am sad that it is over already. Here are some pictures, from Christmas morning! Devin & Isaac got snow tubes and Gracie got a Pram, they were all very excited. Isaac also got some zibbits little r/c robots that go on a track and Devin got a microscope, its been fun playing with thier toys with them.

We spent Christmas Eve at my Mom's but I failed to take any pictures. It was nice we had dinner from her brand new kitchen (so beautiful) and opened gifts after reading the Christmas story from the bible. At about 11am we went to Ryan's Mom & Dads and Paulette had some delicious potatoes and ham and treats to eat after opening gifts. It was great to be with family.

Here is a picture of Grace with her new desk from Grandma and Grandpa, she loves it! The boys n thier tools.

Sorry I haven't posted

I just wanted to apologize for being so bad about posting. I have so much to share but find so little time to get it on here. I will be better. We are all excited and counting down for Devin's B-day Sunday the 19th of sept. and I will be posting pics from that I promise. Hope all is well with everyone. Have a great Day!

Here are a few pics from last week, our princess (Grace just started dance)

and Isaac's frog, he found it in our back yard

Grace is going to be two!

I can hardly believe that it has already been two years since our little princess joined our family. I remember it like it was yesterday, Devin and Isaac were just as excited as me and Ryan. Grace has developed into a beautiful fun loving little girl over the past two years and we are grateful to have her in our lives. Stay posted for some birthday pictures.

Isaac's Birthday Party

Isaac was born in December even though he wasn't expected until Jan. 6th but he came when he was ready weighing 8 lbs. 2 oz. and 21 inches long Isaac was my biggest baby. December is a very busy month and it kinda stinks having a birthday so close to Christmas so we decided it would be okay to celebrate his birthday in January after school resumes. This year was the first time he had a friend B-day party and he was so excited he could hardly wait. Here are a few pictures of the excitement... A big thanks goes out to Grandma Kelly for making an awesome volcano cake for the Luau Party!

Happy Birthday Isaac!

Isaac turned 5 on December 29th, yes our December is clear full of Celebrations, Christmas just gets us started, my nephew squeezed his birthday in on the 28th right between Ryan and Isaac. We had a small celebration with cake and ice cream, but Isaac is really looking forward to the party with his school friends next week. I cannot believe how the time has flown by... It seems like yesterday I was stirring the gravy for our big Christmas dinner (on the 28th since that was when our family from out of state could come) and the contractions just wouldn't quit. I wasn't due for a week and a half so I really didn't think much of it and neither did Ryan, he took his lunch with him to the hospital still counting on going in on graveyard shift. Audy helped me pack my suitcase while the others tried to enjoy dinner and off Me and Ryan went to have a baby abandoning our home full of guests. Isaac has been such a joy in our lives, I cannot imagine life without his smiles, even all the trips to the ER and the broken legs. We love you son!

Happy Birthday Ryan!

Ryan celebrated his __ birthday, Sunday December 27th, Audy made him a cake before we left to come home and the kids helped him blow out the candles when we got home, you don't think they really like their Dad do you? We're growing old together and having a blast doing it. Thank you Babe for that past year just being together, I cannot believe all that we have been through and we are still young, that is a scary thought. I am so glad to have had you by my side, you are more than I could have ever wanted in a best friend, husband and father to our children. I love you, because you are you!

What a wonderful Christmas!

At Grandma and Grandpa Kellys



We spent Christmas surrounded with family and friends, it couldn't have been better. The kids are at an age where Christmas is really exciting, and that makes it fun for everyone. We had a delicious turkey dinner at the Wests' with a house full of company on Christmas Eve and spent most of Christmas Day with The Kelly's snacking on yummy treats. Everyone was spoiled with more gifts than necessary. My favorite was a cold pack canner, now I don't have to borrow one during the busy harvest season this year, thanks Paulette:) I also got a nice wool dress coat it's my new favorite thing about winter, thanks Mom:) Everyone got new PJ's something we could all use and we look so cute now, you may see us strutting around town in them J/K Thanks, Dad & Audy. And to save the best for last, it only took 9 years of marriage for Ryan to get what I really wanted, don't get me wrong he has always given me something wonderful but this year he got me, not only a gift certificate, but he made me an appointment for his day off so he could watch the kids for me to go have a pedicure and get some of the nasty dry skin off my feet. Love it! We also took the opportunity to run up to see my Dad, Audy and Bridget. It was a quick visit but so worthwhile. It was hard to not stay home since the durango broke down Christmas Eve and we needed to get it fixed but there was not a parts store open in either county so we decided what the heck, and are so glad we did. Thanks for the great time!

Family Night

Ryan has been taking an EMT course at the college for the past few months, he is there two nights a week and we really miss having Dad around those nights so we decided to meet Ryan after work before class to spend some time together, then the kids got to go to class with Ryan for patient assessment night, and I got to go finish up my Christmas shopping.

Happy Halloween

We had a fun Halloween, we spent Halloween Eve at a friends Halloween party carving our jack-o-lanterns. Isaac enjoyed going trick or treating with his preschool friends. Devin had an awesome Halloween party, I know because I'm his homeroom mom ;) We ended up with so much candy after the Trunk or treat in Elmo. Grace had the opportunity to dress up different at each party she was an elephant, then the clown then a lady bug and a little flower.

Isaac is our Soccer Star

Isaac is playing soccer this season and is doing so good, he's a little timid but when he gets a chance he takes that ball and moves. Here's some pictures of him at his most recent game and some of his spectators. I love the picture of Grandpa spoiling Grace and Isaac's team huddled in the background.

Fun with Grandma & Grandpa

Grandma & Grandpa West took the kids not only our 3 but Devin's friend too since it was his birthday to thier company party. They all had a blast. Thanks for the fun time!