keeps me on my toes

Harper has been keeping me so busy lately, little boys are definitely different than little girls. He is just into everything, loves stuff from my kitchen. I find bowls in my closet and spoons in my tub. Wish I could take a nap.

I think it's time you all met Mr. K

Here he is!!! Knox Lee Kraus! He has already become the perfect fit to our family and I am so glad he is home.















He weighed in at 7 lb 14 oz and was a respectable 21 in. long















He came out telling us all where to go, gave a good cry, and hasn't since.














This is right after, my cute little old man, he is such a sweetheart really mellow.














first bath, not so mellow.















Ava just can't stop touching the back of his head, she loves the soft hair.














Its so fun for Ella cause she is big enough to hold him on her own, she is loving it.
Harper is just wondering why we brought home the strange little creature in the first place.




























We are all just so realieved and happy that Knox is finally with us and we can enjoy him now.

I am just glad that its done and he's safe, now any of you ladies know of a good way to lose weight ;.>

Merry Christmas

We had a great first Christmas in our new home! We have had such a great year and were so excited to celebrate our first holiday season here.

The is Christmas Eve! Can you see the excitement from the girls, Harper had no clue.

The girls were happy to pose for pictures, Harper just wanted to put the stocking on his foot!

We were lucky to find such a gorgeous tree this year, Even tho its alot of work a live tree is always worth it to us.

Decorating the tree. We had a good Christmas, lot's of family, fun too much food and not near enough sleep. One year down a whole year to get ready for the next Christmas, man better get started soon, joking. Hope you all had a great one.

Temple square lights

On the way home from our California trip we stopped in Salt Lake to look at the lights in Temple Square they were defiantly worth the trip.

Happy Birthday to the Boofie!!!

Our sweet Ava turned four on the 29th of November, We were
lucky to be down at my parents home in 29 palms. It's hard to believe
the four years have already past, but they have all been a blast with this little doll.





















Her favorite present was the three musketeers barbie! She has played
with her alot.















The fun thing about being in California, was of coarse hanging out with cousins!
Ella 6, Ava 4, Luke 3, Harper 2, Isabella 3 months.

Ava is such an important part of our little family. Kade and I call her our little

Anaconda, because she always manages to wind herself around you!

Not only to snuggle but she has wound herself around all of our hearts.

We love you Ava.

Ava's favorites.....

Ava loves eggs and chocolate

Her favorite things to do are...

Playing with Ella and Harper

doing puzzles

coloring

helping Mom cook

dance

barbies

Things she doesn't like.....

Taking time to eat

going to bed

cleaning her room

Thanksgiving break

We had such a great time in 29 Palms! It is always good to go home. Here are just a few of the things we did. My sisters took some family pictures for us.

I love this picture, my nephew Luke is in the background.

We went bowling and it was such a riot, it has been so long since I had seen my parents bowl.

My parents and Ivey.

Every time we go South we have to go arrowhead hunting my girls love it and so do I.

My girls with my Dad, they are checking out some finds.

Of course we went to the beach, La Jolla.

Ella is on this kick of giving Harper Piggyback rides.

It was just a gorgeous day, I love the beach in November.

Me and My lil man, soon I'll have two.

Best Buddies.

Dad is always the rock star when we have some vacation time.

Playing on the beach

These two have been getting so close.

Nothing better then a sandy sandwich!! I swear it.

We also had some fun at the park.

Kade playing with Harper

Presenting my new and gorgeous niece, Isabella Mia Ullrich. She is such a good little girl, I just adore her.

Rach with her new little girl

Hot tub fun, they are all getting so good at swimming. I really love going home, there is just something about the desert that stirs my soul. It reminds me of who I am, and just how far I have come. I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!

My Birthday

I had a really sweet birthday, Can't believe that I am already into my thirty's. Just wanted some record of it.