The Karate Kid...

Alec just had his 2nd Karate lesson this past Monday. He is taking lessons with three other little guys from his preschool class. The other 3 boys started back in September, so I was a little worried that it wouldn't be good for Alec to join in so late...but Alec has really taken to it quickly. Most importantly he is having a great time, and I think he already has a little more confidence! You've gotta check out the video at the end...his instructor is really great with them. It cracks me up how Alec says Whyyaaa!

Alec is to the right of the instructor

Alec is the one that looks like he's standing on his head! They were all doing summer salts.

Alec is the one in mid kick.

My new Niece!

I just want to let you all know that I have a new Niece, Laura Claire. My brother and sister in law have just adopted from Columbia. They are there right now spending time with her before bringing her home. She is such a cutie. You can check out her picture on their blog. http://stephandshawn.blogspot.com/ Congratulations Shawn and Steph!!!!

A Nanny, Poppy, Christmas/Thanksgiving!!!

Well...we just got back last night from New Mexico where we were visiting Eriik's Mom, Dad, Grandpa, Brother, Sister in law, and Niece. We had a really good time with them. Since we are not going to see them for the real Christmas we had our own Christmas celebration with them. They had the Christmas tree up and the house all decorated and everything when we got there on Saturday the 22nd. We celebrated Christmas on Monday, Eriik and I celebrated our anniversary on Tuesday, and Thanksgiving on Thursday...busy week...ton's of fun!!! Anyway....Eriik and his brother Aaron each got a Wii...so guess what we spent the week doing?! I did the boxing and Tennis so much that my right arm felt like it was going to fall off! Alec, Ava, and I also got spoiled by Nanny and Poppy....good thing we had a van to haul everything home in! It was a really enjoyable week with family. Anyway...here are some pics from our visit!

Five lovely years!

Well, Eriik and I just celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary last night and today. Our actual anniversary was on Saturday the 22nd, but we were in our mini van with Alec and Ava on our way to New Mexico that day....not so romantic. We are visiting his family for Thanksgiving in Farmington, NM. I love that our anniversary is always the week of Thanksgiving because we are always visiting family out of town and have someone to keep the kiddos overnight! We celebrated our anniversary in Durango, CO. We ate at the Mohogany Grill last night which is soooo yummy!!! (We ate their for our 2nd anniversary as well....it's becoming a little tradition). Anyway...we stayed the night at the Double Tree Inn and slept in till 9:30 this morning...sooo quiet and pleasant! It had been two years since we last had an overnight getaway together. Today we went back to Main street (where we had eaten the night before) and looked around in all the neat little shops. It was a really fun, relaxing time! Can I just say how blessed I am to be married to such a wonderful man of Godly character. There is such a balance between the two of us....he is so good for me, and has changed my outlook on so many things (for the better). It truly has been five lovely years, and I continue to look forward to spending the rest of my years with him.

Tagged...

OK....so it's been a long time since I've visited Blog world (been busy with sick kids and all sorts of other fun stuff!) and I just noticed on Meredith's blog that I have been tagged! This means that I have to post the fourth picture on my fourth album from my computer. How fun is that??!!! But get this...the fourth picture of my fourth album was of me breast feeding Alec!!! Too funny...I was cracking up, because there is no way on Earth that I am posting that!!! So...here is the 5th picture from the fourth album...this kind of works anyway because I'm always the rule breaker! Just about everyone I know in blog world has now been tagged. So...I tag Shawn and Steph, Jimmy and Steph, Jenn, Vanessa...not sure but I think Jaime, and Rebecca haven't been tagged yet....show us your pics!

This pic is of Eriik with Alec at about 6 weeks old.

Fall is fallin....

It's finally chilly and the leaves are turning and falling....I LOVE IT!! Last week(when it was not yet chilly) Alec noticed the leaves under our trees in the front yard and had to dive in! Ava quickly followed behind...soon they were literally swimming in the leaves and our neighbor friends came over to see what we were up to. I love how every little thing in life is so new and exciting to kids...so fun!

Sorry...I just couldn't resist....we need to get this kid a belt! I think they were trying to shake more leaves off the tree in this pic :)

My little tree hugger!

Farm Fair Fun!

Every year our church puts on a fall festival on Halloween night called Farm Fair. It's a fun tradition...they set up bouncy houses, and game booths to win prizes and of course there is tons of food and candy. They have a separate building for preschoolers set up with all kinds of fun...that is where we spent most of our time. We helped run one of the games in the other building which was fun too.

Our kind pirate and spunky little fairy!

He's such a little model....even before I started taking pictures of either of them, he sat on the pumpkin and struck a pose without being asked!

Ava in mid sprint!

The neighbors wanted to see the kiddos all dressed up, so we did a little trick or treating before going to the church. Ava wanted to take her doggie with her .

Waiting to see Kelsey and Melissa.

Our little basketball star!

A pool full of balls is always a hit!

Alec with one of his best buds, Carson!

Our sweet fairy with her ladybug friend looking very serious!

Brenda brought over James to trick or treat after the Farm Fair and so the boys played cars in Alec's room for a little bit before crashing from their sugar highs!