Our Princess Julianna Kugler

The boys testing out the roller skates.

Colton was perfect for the blessing. I was so proud of him. We are so lucky to have such a good boy. He loves his new cousin and is fascinated with inserting her binky into her mouth.

Kip did a wonderful job. I Love listening to his inspired words.

Her dress was beautiful! Granted you can put in a potato sac and she will be gorgeous. Good thing Kip married a Hottie for a wife!

Tag!

10 years ago I was...
just finishing my freshman year of volleyball and enjoying a turkey day break
5 things on my to do list...
build some shelves in the closet
put baby clothes away
get some things ready for our turkey day (we are having it on Sat)
pick up some black Friday items
call jilla back
5 snacks I enjoy...
these change daily but today
applesauce I made with Colton's babysitter Suzanne ( I love her)
raisins
bananas
dark chocolate
wheat thins
5 things I would do if I were a millionaire
send Brian to Brooks Falls in Alaska to hang with the bears and then on to a week long back country ski adventure, and then pay for the last 10 lessons he needs to get his private pilots license
pay off house debt for all that are on my Christmas card list
take my mom and all children to Disney land
set up college funds for all nephews, Colton and our princess Julianna
purchase a beach house
5 places I have lived
Chubbuck, Pocatello, Nampa and Middleton
5 jobs I have had
Video City
Waitress
Idaho National Laboratory Summer Internships
Radiographer
Sonographer

I tag Anna Leatham, Emily Davis, Rebecca Bledsoe, Melissa Rotsinger, and Jill Binggeli (make a blog Jill!!)

Boo at the Zoo.

We went to Boo at the Zoo with our Colton Giraffe. We got his costume one month ago and it fit fine. When we put it on him for the big event it was a little snug to say the least. We tried to cut the neck so the hood would fit better but Colton just looked at us and said "No fit" so we put one of Daddies old hunting caps on and he was great. He loved the animals and all of the other kids in their cosutmes.

SO Cheesy!

Here is our little guy with a big grin. He was helping me pack some snacks to take to the park and I couldn't resist. This will be one for the prom dates later.

Thanks Aunt Jill and Uncle Chris

It's really dark but listen to Colton. He got his gift after he made the Thank-you's so here you go Aunt Jill and Uncle Chris.

Carving Pumpkins.

Colton carving pumpkins! We thought he would dig right to the mess and goo but he just looked at it. Once we started carving though he was interested. He loved cutting! I love the classic jack-O-lantern. Something about that crooked smile makes me think of Halloween.

Feeding the Animals.

The Pumpkin Patch!

Colton had a great time at the Pumpkin patch this year. There is so much to do besides pick a pumpkin.

Three feet, my little guy is growing so big!

17 Weeks.

Here is our little Prince. He is thinking hard with his hand on his chin.

Here is our little Princess. She is working on getting her thumb to her mouth. They are both growing very fast! I can't believe how big they are getting. We are getting excited for our new babies to come.

16 weeks

Two Bellies.

Two Heads.

Baking cookies.

On one of mom's days off Colton had his friends, Hailey, Callie, Jerry and Cassidy over to play. They decided they wanted to make sugar cookies. They did a great job and had a lot of fun.

Trampoline!

Daddy and Colton wanted a trampoline for their birthday. It arrived a little early but both the boys big and small have loved having it.

Colton turns 2..and daddy 32.

Grandma had a list of errands to run for Mommy while she was at work and she didn't let me down. She found the perfect cake for the Football party. Great Job bamma! Thanks for all of your help.
All of the pumpkins ready to paint. Thanks for your help Fal.
Aunt Anna helping Colton paint his pumpkin. That looks like a masterpiece in the making.
The party was a hit. Colton had a great time with all of his friends and family. What a lucky little guy!

Grandpa, Aunt Fal and Uncle Al!

Papa came to visit for the birthday boys. We kept him busy while he was here! He put crib's together and used his mechanical engineering talents to machine Brian's broken lawn mower parts and put it together! Way to go Papa. Fallon and Alex helped me get ready for Colton's party by blowing up balloons and serving cake. We also had several games of beach volleyball which was very fun. Thanks for the visit!

Ode to Neechi!

Our little Neechi dog passed away October 3 2008.
Neechi came about when I purchased him for my older sister. My Mom let me buy him for her (without my Dad's permission) because she was going to move out and wanted a companion. I still remember picking him out with my Mom. Something about him, I just knew he was the one. He ended up being the PERFECT family dog. He was with Jenne for about a year until she left for some Nanny duties one summer and couldn't take him. Then he became very close to Jill as she finished her senior year of High School and then into her college years. Jill was responsible and got him all caught up on his shots and ready to move out with her until her apartment didn't allow pets. Then he became very close to Kip the year before he left on his mission. He worked at the post office on the grave yard shift and at 3 am when Kip got home Neechi was always in the window waiting for him. Then Kip left. He became very close with me the semester I moved back home (while I was married) so Brian could teach in Boise and I could finish my senior year of Volleyball with Idaho State. Then when I moved to Boise I took him with me. He became Brian's little bear cub and would wrestle with him every night before bed. Him and sugar were our babies and provided us with a lot of companionship. In our little boy's 16th year of life we knew there was going to be a time sooner than later. We started talking about the inevitable in May and when he started to get aggressive with Colton we knew it was time. I got to be with him which was very good for me because watching him pass so peacefully has made the transition easier on me. We miss him very much. Colton still asked about him every night before bed time and I tell him he is in heaven. Then Colton will say " Night night to Neechi in Heaben" Night night bubba! We will all never forget your feisty, loyal, and passionate personality. We love you.

Playing Football with Dad!

Colton and I went to meet Daddy before one of his football games. Colton loves playing with Dad and gets more and more rough each day. He learned how to kick the football and hit 'em hard! It was so fun for me to watch.

Before Colton goes to bed I always ask him the what the favorite part of his day was... today he replied "kickin' football" it was so cute. He loves his Daddy and so do I!

Colton's haircut.

After we were threatened by several women close to our heart to "quit shaving that babies head" we decided to try to leave it longer on top but still shave the back. One sucker worked magic as Colton held as still as he could while Daddy tickled his neck with the electric razor. I think it turned out great. What a handsome boy you are bud! He is riding his bike in the garage. One of our many hobbies.