Cousins

We went trick or treating with the cousins. JJ had fun tryingto race his oldest cousin, Austin.

Three days of Halloween!

Jeremiah and Kaylee got to enjoy three nights of Halloween. We went to our ward trunk or treat, Mathhias' parents ward, and Amy and Andy's . We also went trick or treating for a little bit in my Dad's neighborhood. It was a fun time. JJ loved being a frog and Kaylee just looked so cute as a bunny. Im lucky to have a sister with older kids so i can use her costumes!. JJ asked a couple times since halloween if we can go trick or treating... I think he now understands we are all done with that now.

Kaylee's ears

Kaylee got her ears pierced about 2 weeks ago. It really didnt bother her too much. She cried because I had to hold her held still, but once I let go she stopped crying. She looks so cute with them. The pictures don't show them that well, but just know she looks cute!

Poor Jeremiah

JJ got beat up on Sunday by his younger girl cousin, Hadley. But Hadley is the youngest of four kids so she knows how to take care of herself. Jeremiah is slowly learning that from nursery at church.

JJ Camping

Jeremiah went on his first camping trip 2 weeks ago. He had a really fun, except for the rain. It scared him for about 10 minutes. Matthias, his dad, and Matthias' brother Parley went on the little trip. Kaylee and I had a nice relaxing night, just the two of us.

Diaper Buddies

JJ and kaylee just hanging out in their diapers. We think JJ is getting closer to being potty trained. That sure would be nice. Out of all the thing Iv'e had to do so far as a parent, potty training is the thing I am most dreading. But all parents do it so i think I'll figure it out.

Happy Birthday

Matthias had his 25th birthday on August 12. The day before we went and got a new car, a 2008 Honda Piolt. We love it! That night we also went bowling with Matthias' brother Tristan and his girl. We had a fun time, but were so tired that night from all the haggling with the car salesman. On Matthias' actual birthday we just relaxed. We planned to go golfing, but were too tired. We went out to eat that night and then we had family over for some ice cream, Matthias doesnt care too much for cake. He got lots of good stuff and had a really nice two days off work.

Uncle Rick

Jeremiah, Austin and Carter had too much fun wrestling with their great Uncle Rick. Uncle Rick and my cousin also came to visit last weekend. The wrestled for about an hour. Im sure Rick felt the pain from it the next morning. The little boys showed no mercy. It was fun to watch.

Grandpa and Grandma Mendonca

My Grandparents came and visited last week. They got to see their newest great grandchild, Kaylee. We all went out to eat Friday night and then Saturday we had a tummy Thanksgiving dinner in August. They live about 11 hours away and they dont like the heat (who does?) so we dont get to spend that much time with them, so it was really nice to see them.

Great Grandma Carrington

Grandma had her 73rd birthday yesterday. We went over to her house for dinner, swimming, and cake. We all had a very fun time together. Jeremiah always finds something in great grandma's house to play with, and she always lets him take it home. Soon our house will be just like grandma's house use to be!

Cousins

Hadley and JJ look so cute and innocent here and alone they are that way, but when you put them together they are wild. Hadley doesnt normally play with balls, but when JJ is playing with it she has to have it. JJ also loves to take her purses and play dress up with her. They are so cute , but they can also drive you nuts.

Baby Blessing

Kaylee had her baby blessing on July 6, 2008.

She looked so beautiful in her white dress. We feel so lucky she is doing so well. She is such a joy to have in our home, although she still likes to complain about her surgery with lots of crying. I will take the crying and fussiness anyday over going to the hospital every day to see her!

4th of July

Kaylee enjoyed her first 4th of July. We went swimming, had some yummy BBQ food and watched the fireworks... well Jeremiah was afraid of the fireworks so he had to go in the house with Matthias. He kept saying he wanted to go back home. Mabey next year he will enjoy them more and Kaylee will be afraid. All around we had a very fun 4th of July!

Jeremiah is so pretty

J.J. loves to put on Kaylee's bows. He looks so pretty.

J.J. and Kaylee

Kaylee's first time to church. She had such a fun time sleeping through it all!

J.J. and Kaylee

J.J. loves his little sister more and more each day! Kaylee is still trying to figure him out. They get along very well now. J.J. likes to be like baby Kaylee... he tried some of her bottle, but decided that was yucky! He also likes to put her bows on his head. He looks so cute!

Jeremiah Turns 2

Jeremiah had a really fun birthday at Grandpa Mendonca's and Beth's house. He got lots of fun presents and had fun with all his family. He even got to have a little dip in the pool when his uncle Parley pushed him in!

Kaylee is FINALLY HOME!

Well 7 weeks later I finally have my baby home with me. It has been hard on everyone but we got through it and we couldn't be happier to have our little girl home with us. She is so cute and smiles all the time. Jeremiah still isn't too sure about her but he has moments when he wants to be a helper to her. He puts her diapers in the garbage and tries to feed her bottles.