GREAT THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES

Grandpa Butikofer sent us some stuff so we decided to use the box that was leftover to help train Luke to sit up. He is getting there, but hasn't quite mastered it yet. He also rolled over (on my B-Day) but has only done that a few times since then. That could have something to do with the fact that he is held more than put down, but he is just so cute we have to kiss his face off every chance we get!!!

Josh First Grade Music Program

Yesterday we all got to go enjoy Josh's music program. The whole Fam got to go which Josh was excited about!!!! The theme was singing with the animals. Josh's class was the horses. And they sang my favorite song " Shoo fly, don't bother me" It was great to see him in action!!!

Then And Now

THAT WAS THEN!


THIS IS NOW!!



The one day of the year when it's all about me is MY BIRTHDAY!! A lot of people told me that 30 was going to be a hard birthday to get through, but so far mine has been fantastic. Brian, by coincidence, (he was going to go turkey hunting, but we all know he already got one) had today off so I started my day with a two mile run. I came home to my favorite breakfast which consists of orange julius, toast, bacon and a cheesey omelet, made by my wonderful husband. And then I opened presents from my sister and my mom that my dad brought over with him because he came to take me to dinner for my birthday. So, I don't know why so many people think that thirty is threatening because mine has just been FUN!!!

The Mighty Turkey Hunter

He can hit something. . .the story goes like this-Brian went turkey hunting Tuesday morning before work. He shot his 20 pound turkey around 7:30 A.M. He came home and quickly gutted it and then off to work he went. He worked a call shift from 11 A.M. 'till 5 A.M.( Yep, 18 hours) and got up at 5 A.M. Wednesday morning to go again with a friend (Dave) to see if they could get him a turkey too. Dave got one Wednesday morning. Brian had so much fun shooting his first turkey. . . he is definitely hooked!! Just one more thing for him to hunt!!!

Introducing Luke at 4 months

IIINNTTRROODDUUCCIINNGG Luke Hulet Taylor, weighing in at 14 pounds and is 25 inches long. He is the cutest little 4 month old ever!!! He started rice cereal this month, but doesn't like it very much!! He loves to laugh at his brothers!! He still isn't sleeping that great at night--any suggestions out there? We are so grateful to have him in our family!!!

Ahhh, Memories!!

So this morning I was doing my hair and I came across a blaring white banana clip--do you all remember those? From like 1988? So I said to myself, why not,a nd I decided to wear it!! I had Josh take pictures and I even included a profile shot, which I hate so you can all see how it looks. I don't think the front and back shots look that bad. So you guys need to leave me a comment and let me know if you think that banana clips could make a come back!!!

First Bites

WHERE'S MY FOOD?


NOT BAD!!!


OOH, OOH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, FOOD!!


GIMME MORE!! GIMME MORE!!!


Well, we have been having a rough time these last two weeks with Luke. He seems to have reverted back to being a newborn. He was waking only once a night to eat and now he wakes up every 2 and 1/2 hours to eat. During the day, he wants to eat every 2 hours. So I thought maybe he was ready for cereal. So last night was our first attempt. He did really well and kept most of it in his mouth!! But I am sorry to report that he did not sleep any better last night!!! :(