Kristen's baby

This is the first time Kristen has actually played with a doll. Have I mentioned how fast she is growing?

Dairy Farm Tour

My friend Kim and I joined a MOMS group. (Moms offering moms support) The group plans outings several times a month to various kid friendly places. Yesterday we went to a Dairy farm. Ben had a blast. He is going to be siding with daddy that we need some cows.

April Pictures

Kristen has started to pull herself up to the couch and other furnishings. She is so proud of herself. The other day she was 3/4 of the way up the stairs before we realized what she was up to. Needless to say, the gate is back up.
We had quite a chilly, windy Easter egg hunt. But that didn't stop Ben from enjoying it or the candy.
Kristen, 9 months old

We seeded the grass and needed to put straw down. Ben thought it was the greatest game ever. He was daddy's big helper.

Kevin Hanks was able to come to the states for a visit. We were fortunate to be able to meet up with him and his older brother Scott. Scott is in the work in West Virginia, so we met them down there.

Kristen is excited to be a big girl and able to play with brother in the bath. She doesn't even need the seat anymore. They grow so fast!

Washington State Trip

This is my older brother, Jon, his daughter Della, and girlfriend, Courtney.

Ben had a lot of fun with CC, Heather Massey's daughter. CC and Don and Kathy came to see us for a three day weekend. It was great to see them again.

Here is Ben and Kristen with my dad's parents. Great Grandpa and Great Grandma Langdon. Ben had a hard time keeping all the grandparents straight. He is lucky to have so many!

This is the newest member of the family, my younger brother's baby Everett.

My younger brother, Joel with his daughter, Emma and Ben.

Great Grandma Massey and a very jet lagged Kristen.

One of Ben's favorite things, reading. And the Berenstein Bears are one of the most requested reads.

Great Grandpa and Great Grandma Massey.

I decided to be brave and make the trip home with just the kids and I. The kids did very well and we had a great visit with Grandpa and Grandma. We sure did miss daddy though.