stubborn Keagan

Last night Easton got to go to a basketball game with Grandma and Buddy, so Keagan had me and Parker all to herself. She loved it, of course.

She was getting out all the toys and shoes and boots....pretty normal for her.
It was bedtime and Parker told her to put the boots away. She looked at him and said, "I no want to." He told her she needed to put the boots away or go sit in the corner, thinking she would obviously choose the first.

She went and put herself in the corner and said, "I no want to." Parker starts laughing, which does not help the situation, she thinks she is being cute and funny (which she was) rather than naughty and stubborn (which she also was).

Twelve years from now should be interesting.

Easton, the fireman

Easton's class got to go to the fire station this past week and he was so excited! They talked about fire safety in the lesson before, so he thought he was an expert.

The fireman telling the kids about the truck.

Each kid got a fire hat, sticker, and pencil.

Easton and Katelyn

Easton on the steps of the fire truck.

Mommy and Easton

(I took Keagan too, but she was scared in the bay where they keep the truck, so I almost wish I would have left her with her grandma.)

Grandma called after naps and asked us if we wanted to come over and help rake leaves. Easton loves doing this, so we went over. He had to put on his boots and his hat because he was a fireman for the rest of the day.

Keagan was scared of the leaf blower. Anything that makes noise and she is scared of it.....

Fairyland

For Keagan's birthday I attempted to create a fairyland in our living room. (Daddy and Easton escaped to do "boy stuff," which means getting the car washed and a hair cut.) She had a few friends over and they got to be dusted with pixie dust and get wings, a wand, and a butterfly hair clip. I thought it turned out cute. The little girls were so excited, which makes it all worth it.

Aubrey, Macie, Haylie

Keagan wouldn't stand still for the group picture...but I thought it was so cute how all the girls were all pink. Very girly and sweet.

Cupcakes are the best if you shove a whole handful in your mouth, just so you know.

I have had this doll in our house for about a month now. My friend, Kristi, made it and I have been impatiently waiting for Keagan's birthday to give it to her. I love it.

My mom gave Keagan some mittens, hat, and boots for winter and of course, Keagan had to try them on with her fairy outfit. I think the outfit works, don't you?

Happy Birthday Keagan!

2 years have come and gone since our fiery red-head joined us. It has been two years of laughing so hard at her silly antics, pulling my hair out at her stubbornness, and having my heart melt at her sweetness.

Our family of four. (I can't get over how little Easton is in this picture...younger than Keagan is now.)

Just home from the hospital.

Blessing Day

5 months

The banana gel incident....14 months

18 months

21 months

The birthday girl. 2 years

Oh, Keagan, how I love you. You are a joy and the sunshine to my day....even when you are driving me crazy. I hope you will continue to be a strong, sweet, happy girl.

pumpkin patch

Easton's preschool had their first field trip yesterday. We went to the pumpkin patch.

Easton has been talking about it for a couple of weeks and he was so excited.

Listening to the lady say the rules.
Katelyn, Easton, Keagan

This was Easton's favorite part. The only way I can describe it is as a huge plastic pillow that you can bounce on. He loved it. Keagan liked it when I was holding her, but wouldn't attempt it on her own.

the whole group

My cowboy.

I think this picture is so funny. Easton being so dramatic.

our bi-monthly retreat

While up in PC this past weekend, we had to go to the park.

This digging toy takes such concentration.

(I catch myself doing the same thing when I am doing something hard--sticking out my tongue.)

The toy is obviously too big for Keagan, but she had to try it anyway.

Easton has developed a lot more confidence in himself lately and is becoming more willing to try things. I love it.

out and about

We decided we needed to get out and go to the park with Grandma and have a picnic.

It was a beautiful day and we loved it.

feeding the ducks

wading in the fountain

she loved it

yes, we did notice this after. hmmm...did it stop us? no.

We didn't swim...just a little wading.