Update On Us

Hi, everyone. I know that I have not written one of these for awhile. We have been so busy that I have completely forgotten to write how we are doing.

Paul- is so active and I have a hard time keeping up with him. He loves to help us by putting groceries away. Paul is always hanging around me when I do craft items. Paul loves to play with Peter and say Peter over and over again. He is speaking alot more and using sentences. Paul is so much fun to play with and cuddle (when he is in the mood :)).

Peter- is also very active. He is starting to run and it is so cute because it looks like he is bouncing. Peter is jabbering alot, but no new words. One praise is that he is staring to get interested in solid foods (he is almost 2). Peter loves to be cuddled (especially when he is teething). He loves to follow and play with his big brother. Peter knows no fear and climbs out of everything (I have a hard time keeping him in and out of places he should or shouldn't be). The only place that keeps him in is his crib (at least for right now).

Amy- Oh right, I admit it. It is becoming harder and harder to remember the boys names and keep them straight. I am enjoying my boys and it keeps me very busy (you think that I would be skinnier). I still am trying to find time for my craft projects (especially since Christmas is coming). This year has just flown by.I don't go many places and like to stay home with my boys. I have not really been up to too much.

Joshua- has been busy running and helping at the shop. He tries to take over once in awhile so that my parents can run errands, have days off, and do things around the house. He is also trying to head over to the violin shop. The techs that we hired are almost up to speed and so Joshua is hoping to be able to head to the other side. He enjoys spending time with the boys and having a day off to spend with his family.

Marlene- as most of you know, the fiancee visa paperwork has been approved. William needs to have an interview and then it will be decided whether or not he can move out. They are very excited. Marlene has been a big help at the shop as well as helping me with the boys. She spends half days at the shop and the rest with me and the boys. Marlene enjoys being an auntie and playing with the boys.

Bob & Marie- were able to go away the second weekend in August to Iowa to visit Bob's side of the family. They had a great time and some much needed rest. They enjoy being grandparents and spending time with the kids. Paul has just began to call them grandpa and grandma. They are still pretty tired as the shop still takes alot of time and energy, but it is going go and keeping everyone busy. Bob and Marie also like to work on the house when they get the time.

I hope that you all are doing well. We love you all and you are all very dear to us. God bless each and everyone of you.

Starring Peter

Eating dirt- doesn't every little boy love to eat dirt? sliding down the slide- he's so proud His new found favorite- ice cubes

Know No Fear

If I had to describe Peter, I would say that he has no fear. He loves to explore different things and has no thought as to if he will get hurt. My dad was painting the trim around the windows today and he was up on a ladder. Peter was so fascinated by the ladder that he too started to climb. He got all the way to the 4th rung before I gabbed ahold of him. Here are some pictures of him on the ladder.

Paul Eugene

Here is another old post that I forgot to post. Tonight we gave the boys baths and got them ready for bed. Paul is now just getting into putting things on his head. Joshua was helping me clean the bathtub and put one of the toy nets over Paul's head. Paul acutally kept it on. He looked very cute. Another thing Paul has been doing is going up the stairs to grandpa and grandma's room. He loves going up there. Paul also loves to hurry down the stairs backwards (feet first) and goes down as fast as he can. He loves to act like he is racing down. They grow so fast.

My Kids

Here is an old post that I had forgotten to post. Today Paul helped grandma with loading some more of our things in the car. He is going to be such a big helper and loves getting things that I need (especially when they involve his little brother). Peter also has a cute way of kicking his hands and feet when he gets excited. He loves being able to move around (he is almost crawling) and being able to touch things. Some day soon Paul and Peter will be playing together (isn't that a scarry thought- two running around!) :). Paul is getting into all sorts of games. He loves to play peek-a-boo. He is just getting into hiding him self or putting blankets and things over his head.

My Boys

Paul and Peter are so cute as they play together (and I found some more older pictures of the boys :)). I can't wait to see them running around playing. Paul loves to make his little brother laugh. No matter where it is at: in the bathtub, while eating, in the swing. Here are some cute pictures and movie of Paul and Peter.

Joshua Plays His Violin

I have been wanting to take some pictures of Joshua playing his violin, but have never had the time. Now I not only got some pictures, but he is playing in our backyard near our aspen trees. I think that the pictures turned out great. You are all in for a treat. I was able to talk, even though it does not take much, Joshua into playing his violin while I record him. He is such a ham and he plays beatifully. Here he is playing his violin.