Saturday, November 15, 2008

September 8th & 9th - London, England

We celebrated our 10th anniversary in Italy in September. Krista's parents kept Nathan and Connor while Chris' parents kept Jackson and Ireland. Saying our goodbyes to our little ones...
Chris on the streets in London
Chris in front of the House of Commons
Changing of the guard

September 4th - Jackson's 1st day of school

Monday, August 25, 2008

August 22nd - Jackson's 1st hair cut

He wasn't so sure about it at first
Then he cut loose and started having fun with the cape!
He loved all the attention he got!
What a handsome little guy!

August 21st - 1st day of All Saints

Jackson's first attempt at roller skating..he loved it!
Roller Derby...anyone?
The day before his 1st hair cut

Nathan & Connor's 1st day of school
Nathan & Ms. Emfinger - Nathan had a great first day and lost another tooth today!
Connor & Ms. Hay - Connor is thrilled to be in KG and has a great teacher and class.
Jackson enjoyed getting to stay in chapel with Connor


August 20th - a day with Nani Olson

Ila LOVED walking around the house endlessly with Nani!
Our game of Trouble!
What great helpers!

Sunday, August 24, 2008

August 15th - leaving Diversion

All the cousins piled in the cart!
Daniel with Kevin, Katelynn & Collin
Katelynn was so helpful with Jackson
Our boys with their uncles

August 14th - last full day at the lake

Jackson attempting to make more water balloons
Ila's new favorite past time is walking with whomever will lend their hands
The Chen family at Hi-Ho

so cute! I wish I could conk out just anywhere too!
Nathan & Daniel
Ila's in the house!
The gang!
The kids making more water balloons
Strong boys!

Ila was in heaven splashing in her tray of water
Great idea, Mimi!
The girls - me, Sandia, Kirsten, and Denise with Sawyer
Denise & Bryce on the tube...just before we almost exploded the boat (well, maybe not really...but it was scary, everything was smoking, and I had to evacuate all the kiddos). Everyone was safe and I think the boat will be ok. It was definitely the highlight of the day for all the kids!