Growing UP!

I have two kids.  WOW!  It's so crazy to think that I am already the mother of two beautiful little kids and even crazier to see how fast they are growing.  I feel so blessed to have my precious little Colton and Katie.  They (and my wonderful Jon) mean everything to me! 

Here are the kids sporting their new Deere gear :)  These were gift from Jon's managers.

Colton with his Deere tractor!

Katie in her new Deere shirt!

Colton is almost two years old!!  It's so crazy!  He is 22 1/2 months and acts every bit the part of a two year old.  He is full of energy and loves to run around and he especially loves being chased.  Whenever we have other kids around he is always trying to get them to chase him.  He is a total daddy's boy.  He loves when Jon comes home and is always in a better mood when he's around.  I'd like to say I have no idea why cause I'm so much fun- but let's be honest- Jon is way more fun with Colton.  He is always playing silly games and running around and rough housing with him.  Colton loves it!  Colton also loves being outside and being pushed in the swing.  He likes coloring, cars, tractors, and pretty much all boy stuff.  Lately he has to have a car in each hand in order to go to sleep.  It's pretty cute.  He loves his shows- a trait he learned from his father- and is starting to be interested in movies that are actually semi-entertaining for adults as well.  This is a huge relief because I'm getting REALLY sick of Curious George! Lately he's really liked "How to Train Your Dragon" and "Ice Age II".  He was totally cracking up at the part where the sloth's take Sid to their camp and then copy everything he does cause they think he's the fire king.   He is still a super picky eater- which is very frustrating- but I keep telling myself that at least he really likes fruit and that the bread and crackers I give him are fairly healthy.  HOPEFULLY one day he won't be so picky...

Playing golf with daddy.

Like father, like son. :)

"Helping" me make brownies...

Katelyn is just an adorable little doll.  She is so sweet!  She hardly ever cries and is always smiling.  She loves to coo and be vocal with you.  She will get in little "cooing wars" with you.  It's super cute!  Her eyes are starting to turn brown and that's pretty cool to watch.  She has slept through the night once- and I'm hoping will again soon!!  Normally she'll go about 6 hours.  All in all she is a pretty content baby.  She even takes a pacifier.  It's awesome!!  Colton never did and it was horrible not having a way to soothe him when he was upset but not hungry.   I love to hold and snuggle my little girl!  I definitely feel a special mommy-daughter connection. 

Katie on Mother's Day.

Both little sweethearts are sick this week and it hasn't been any fun.  When kids are sick mom doesn't get any sleep, doesn't get anything done, and feels pretty miserable herself- but the absolute worst part is not being able to make your kids feel better when they hurt!  I love my family so much and I feel so blessed that I have been given a goofy, athletic, caring, hard-working husband and two adorable, sweet, loving little kids :)

My forever family.