Making Do

Okay my camera is on the fritz and therefore I cannot take any new pictures. But since I have a blogger addiction and hate to not have updated posts I am going to post random pictures off my computer from before my blog started. So here we go.

This is Taylor and Natalie taken I think when Natalie was about 2 months old. Taylor's face is so typical she is one goofy little girl. And Natalie's expression is kind of like here we go again. Taylor loves Natalie SOOOOO much, almost too much actually. Taylor has her 2nd cold of the season and therefore Natalie has her 2nd cold of the season. No matter how much I ask Taylor to keep her distance when she is sick she just can't control herself. She always wants to hold,kiss hug or just touch Natalie in some way. To be honest it frustrates me but I try to be understanding. I went to the Doctor for Natalie again today and she has another ear infection and slight bronchitis. It is sad, hopefully this will help her have a strong immune system later.

Randomness

On the Saturday after New Years Preston's Aunt and Uncle Host a party called the Butler Bolt. They have different races; running, bicycling, skooters etc. They have done it for 10 years but this is the first year we have actually gone. This is Nathan (red shirt) getting instructions as to where the race will take place with the other kids competing in his age group.

This is Nathan (on the left) running the home stretch.

Nathan with his cousins after they received their medals for the race.

On the last day of Christmas break Nathan wanted to go to Chuck E Cheese for his LAST day to play. (you would think it was the end of the world, not just the end of the break by the way he carried on) Anyhow my Mom went with me and the kids. This is Nathan and Taylor playing ski ball with Grandma.

Nathan at the park during break. We went three days in a row. I just couldn't pass up the 70 degree weather. This is at the bottom of a hill at the park that my kids love to ride down.

This is our new nephew/cousin James that was born on Sunday Jan 11th and Preston's sister Joycelyn.

Taylor's CRAZY hair after her bath. I hung the pink towel behind her so you can actually see her fine/ light hair.

I think I have finally caught up on all the pictures I took with intention of posting on the blog. This is the 4th post in 2 days but I finally did it.

NBA here we come.

Nathan had his first basketball game last Saturday. He is participating in the Wham Slam program through the city. We thought we would start him early since he more than likely is going to be tall. It is his first year and so far enjoys it and is starting to get the hang of the whole defense/offense concept. They don't keep score because it is very basic. Nathan did score a basket during the game. NBA here we come.

Our little Natalie is growing up

Our sweet little Natalie is growing up. I have to start out by saying I absolutely love this picture of her. (although I am not sure what Taylor is trying to do, I assume she is attempting to lick Natalies head) A couple of nights ago we set up the crib in Taylor's room and rearranged furniture so the girls now share a room. Natalie had been sleeping in a cradle in our room but has now graduated to a big baby crib. It was a bitter sweet moment. Also about a week ago Natalie rolled over for the first time and I actually got to see her do it. (I missed the other two kiddos first time) She is getting used to being on her stomach and can tolerate it for a while until she whines for us to flip her back over, then she rolls again about a minute later. We go through this chain of events often throughout the day. Natalie is also on the verge of full out laughing. She squeals with delight, but not quite a laugh yet. She sure is a joy to have around and is so tolerant and easy going. We love her to pieces