Family Recap

I know I havn't updated in awhile. Everyone is good. Avery is really starting to interact with us. Colton is a great big brother. We went camping several weeks ago in the RV. Avery loved it. If she starts to fuss, I can just take her to the RV and perks right up. Colton started riding my old skateboard. He is learning fast. Jody and I are doing well. Jody is planning to go back to work the 2nd week of October. I am doing some prep work on the buggy, getting ready for our first desert trip October 24th. I pulled the motor apart to freshen it up. Colton is now in Kindergarten, he is learning to read and write. I love seeing his work he brings home. We hope that everyone is doing well.

I just had to post this pic. It sums up Coltons attitude these days. For instance, he had to put this particular shirt on because it has a skateboarder on it, and naturally, he is a skater. He has an enormous imagination, he thought he was king of the mountain standing on this rock. He and I went on an "adventure" this day. We headed out in the buggy to an off road area behind our house. We had a great time.

Jody and Avery are doing great. It seems Avery is gaining a pound a day. She is now smiling at us. Inside I know she is actually saying, "I got them where I want'em". She is a sweetheart!

New Pics of Avery

Jody took a few pics of Avery yesterday. She is starting to smile at us. Her schedule is getting a little better, but not perfect. Everyone is doing great here, Colton is helping his sister alot.

Latest Pictures of Avery

I know, I know, I havn't posted in awhile. It's been a little crazy around the house. Avery is doing good, but she hasn't adapted to our schedule yet. She has gained 2 lbs. already. Colton is the ultimate big brother, almost too ultimate. He wants to kiss her forehead about every 2 minutes or so. His intentions are good, he loves his baby sister. Jody is doing well, she is still trying to adjust as we all are. Enjoy the pics.

Colton Turns 5

We had a Birthday celebration for Colton last Thursday with the Family. I cannot believe he is 5! He got a new 16" BMX bike. He rips it up on the larger bike. I can hardly keep up with him. We are having a birthday party for him and his friends on Sat. July 26th at our house.

Avery and Jody are doing great. Avery sleeps about 20 hours a day. We are still trying to adjust to her feeding schedule. Jody is the best Mom. Hope every one is doing well.

I had to insert a clip of Colton I took a few weeks ago. He gets so into himself, that he gets giddy. In the clip, he is "Cowboy Colton". Turn up the volume and listen to him, you'll love it.

Avery Lynn

Avery was born on 7/9/08 at 9:25 am. She was 6.3lbs and 19-3/4" long. Jody is doing very well, she is the best Mom ever. Colton is the best brother ever. He is loving and wanting to help with everything. We came home from the Hospital on Saturday. Everyone in the family is helping out with the transition and we greatly appreciate it. Enjoy the pictures.

What to do when it is 108 degrees?

What to do when it is 108 degrees? Naturally, you build a model rocket and launch it. Yeah we are crazy! Record setting heat this weekend at 108 degrees. WOW. Jody bought Colton a $8.00 model rocket to build. The $8.00 rocket turns into a $75.00 rocket very quickly once you buy the launch pad, rocket engines, wadding, paint and glue. Thats Ok, Colton and I had a blast building it and we launched it over the weekend. His rocket reaches altitudes in excess of 1400 feet. How exciting. The last launch, the wind caught it once the chute opened, and it landed about 1/4 mile away. He also has a black one that is about 3 feet tall, it only goes about half the distance as the smaller one. I can remember building them when I was a kid. Everytime we launched one, I would hold my breathe, when the rocket peaks it will fall, then poof, the parachute opens up. I am always worried that the parachute won't open. For just one moment, thats all that matters in life, hoping the chute opens.