Merry Christmas!

Wishing you a wonderful Christmas with family and friends. May God bless you this Christmas season!

Happy Halloween!

QUACK!

Makayla loves to say "duck" and "quack" so this was the perfect costume.


Makayla loved her costume this year. Everytime we would get it out she would get so excited. She went to her first Harvest party at IWU on Thursday. Then on Friday she went trick-or-treating at all of her grandparents houses. We ended the night at Scott's parents. By the end of the night several relatives had stopped by and we had a party going. Makayla had lots of other kiddos to play with. She had a blast!

More Weekend Pics

Nice pose Makayla!
We had an early birthday party for Caislyn, Jakobi, and Maylee.
Ice cream please!
More ice cream please!
"How does Maylee get down the steps so easily? Must study this further."

40th Anniversary

Jen's parents celebrated their 4oth wedding anniversary with family the weekend of August 29. (Their anniversary was Sept. 1). We had an outdoor party complete with a tent, plenty of food, cake, and homemade ice cream for dessert. They are a shining example to what a Christian marriage should be. Congrats mom and dad!

The love birds were marriesd at age 19 and 20. That seems so young these days!


Jakobi and Maylee check out Elizabeth and Anna's Barbie jeep.
Makayla double checks the engine coolant and oil. What a funny little girl!

18 Month Photos

Camping with Jen's Family

We had a wonderful weekend camping at Ouabache State Park. My brother and his family joined us with their camper. My parents and my sister's family stayed at a nearby hotel. It was a trip down memory lane since this is the same place we used to camp when we were little. We camped often with my friend Angie's family. Memories of riding bikes and swimming came flooding back. Angie, they updated the playground!

This was an attempt at getting a photo of all six grandchildren - minus Maylee - she wasn't in the mood. Back row: Elizabeth, Jakobi. Front row: Caislyn, Anna, Makayla.
Now Maylee and Makayla are not in the mood. We will try again another time!
My sis JoEllen with her kids: Caislyn, Jakobi, and Maylee
The famous firetower! Scott, Makayla, and Elizabeth are in the background.
Makayla riding the carousel at Chuck E. Cheese. We took a break Saturday and ate lunch there.

Fourth of July

We spent the Fourth of July weekend camping at Mississinewa Lake with Scott's family. We had six campsites filled with family and friends.

Our new camper (This is for you Carmen!)
Makayla enjoyed watching everyone play yard games.
The kids enjoyed a break from the heat.
I love you Papaw!

Branson, Missouri

We went on vacation to Branson June 21-28. We went with my [Jen's] parents. We had a great time! Makayla enjoyed the pool, we watched some shows, and went to an amusement park. We went to: Noah the Musical, Dixie Stampede, and Silver Dollar City.

Outside Sight and Sound Theater

Makayla loved her float!
Makayla had fun playing under her highchair at our condo.
Pots and pans are fun anywhere!
Makayla's favorite show was Veggie Tales at Silver Dollar City.
Makayla rode her first kiddie rides!
She's a pro. Soon she will join us on roller coasters!
Jen's parents, Dave and Bonita, outside Sight and Sound Theater. It just opened this summer. Noah was awesome!
Makayla was in awe of everything. She just kept pointing and jabbering. Even during the show!

A Visit with a Friend

A few weeks ago I was able to visit with my friend Jamie. We taught second grade together three years ago. She and her husband now live in Warsaw. Scott had some work to do there, so Makayla and I tagged along. We had a good time catching up with each other.

Why won't toddlers smile when we want them to?
Nap time was WAY overdue!

Kate and Jamie
Kate and Makayla at the ice cream parlor

TAG, YOU'RE IT!

Happy Father's Day!

Scott wanted to spend Father's Day this year at a Reds game. We went with Scott's parents. It was a hot day but after about an hour we were in the shade.

Makayla seemed to enjoy looking at everything. She kept pointing and jabbering.












We took a break from the game to let Makayla run around in the air-conditioning. Mommy liked it too!

We had a great time and Makayla did well for her first game. I am sure there will be more. Hopefully the Reds do better next time. Just scoring a run would be nice!

Fun at Home

Mommy should be more careful where she puts her post-it notes!
I'm ready to go swimming now!

Makayla has been enjoying being at home with Mommy during the day. Of course boredom does take its toll on Makayla. She is used to being with her 2 1/2 year old cousin all day. To give Makayla something new to explore, we splurged and got a pup tent from Target. Scott has been wanting to get one for a while. I think he was just as excited as she was!

Makayla checks out her new tent.
One side of her tent has three holes to throw bean bags through, or to peek out of!
Makayla enjoys her new reading area.
Makayla likes to help Mommy sweep the floor.
She does a good job!