Ethan starts Kindergarten

My boy is a kindergartner! He loves it. He waited right in the line with the boys and had no problem. He was even excited to go back the next day. I am so happy he is loving it. Here are his first day pictures.

4th of July

We had a nice 4th of July. We went to my parents house for a BBQ. My parents live near a small ballpark in Gilbert so we were able to watch the fireworks from a church nearby. We had to have Tootsie Roll suckers since it is tradition. Caitlin watched the fireworks for a few minutes and then fell asleep. Ethan was dying for the fireworks to start but he was over them minutes after it started. He loved popping some fireworks with dad while we waited. (Lindsay-I have been waiting a year for Caitlin to wear that 4th of July outfit you got for her. It fit perfectly!)

The Party

We had a little party for Caitlin's first birthday. She had a great time. She loved all of her presents. Our birthday tradition is that I make and decorate the birthday cake. Ethan's first birthday cake was a red Jeep so Caitlin got a pink one. We love her and can't wait to see what the next year brings for her!

Caitlin turns one

Caitlin turns one on Sunday! She had her one year appointment yesterday.

20.5 lbs (yeah! She is now forward facing)
29.5 inches long

We love our Caitlin and are so glad she is part of our family.

Things she can do:

Wear a pigtail
Walk several steps
Stands alone
Waves hi and bye
Says mommy
Sleeps in her crib from about 8pm to 5am
Loves all solid food
Wants to play in Ethan's room and outside with the big kids
Will scream if you do something she doesn't like
Gives kisses
Still breastfeeds but starting whole milk soon

Caitlin's dress

Jeremy's sister Laura crocheted Caitlin a dress. Here she is modeling it!

Silly Kids

Here are some random picture of kids climbing on things they shouldn't, falling asleep in funny places and Ethan's photography skills!

Gila Temple

Jeremy had a staycation two weeks ago so we decided to go to the Gila Temple Open House.  We had a great trip except for Jeremy's allergy attack as soon as we got out of the car.  We watched a short video at the church and then went over to the Temple.  It was beautiful.  It was so neat to be in the Celestial Room with both of our children.  My mom and I went to the Temple dedication yesterday.  It was a nice experience.