Christmas Pictures

How do you feel today?

Taylor is at that really cute stage of writing, where she spells everything exactly how she thinks it sounds. And really who doesn't need a mood calendar?

Baptized

Sheldon was baptized this month!

Decorating for Christmas

After a few days of trying to convince me to put up our Christmas decorations, the kids gave up and decided to decorate Taylor's doll house instead. I love the messages to Santa on the roof, and the colored paper lights everywhere. I guess it's time to get out our Christmas decorations.

Halloween Party!

Becky and Mike hosted the best Halloween Party this weekend. We started off at the pumpkin patch, and then went back to Becky's house for a haunted house and games. Everyone had so much fun, thanks Becky and Mike!!

Baby Kyle!

We are so excited to have a new little baby in our home. It was a LONG 9 months for everyone, but we made it! Sheldon and Taylor are so happy to have a little brother.

Kyle Steve Rawlings

7lbs 6oz & 19inches
Sept. 30th, 2008

Fall Sports

Why is it so hard to be a parent AND take pictures? Sorry my action shots aren't very good, it was too hard to concentrate. I think this is what our Saturdays will look like this fall. Taylor is the one in red socks, and Sheldon is #6 playing QB.

Back to School

One Last Trip

Here are all of the Cousins!










































That Famous Preston Night Rodeo & Carnival!




















We met up with my brother in Utah for a cookout, and Sheldon and Taylor had a chance to get to know their new cousins, Benjamin and Jacob.

















Taylor had fun keeping up with the boys!

Golf Camp

These are some pictures from Sheldon's last day of golf camp. Right now golf seems to be the sport of choice. I will try and add some video of Taylor, she is such a cute little golfer too.

Welcome Milo!

We are so excited to have a new little nephew! Congratulations Becky & Mike!!

Ensign Ranch

We took a four day trip to central Washington with my family. This is our second year going to Ensign Ranch, and it really is a perfect place for young kids.



Jayne, Josh & Sheldon

Kitt and Taylor on the water slide


Sheldon, Jayne & Josh

Mom & Dad

We took a side trip to Leavenworth to check out the Bavarian village & to see a play.

We went to The Sound of Music at an outdoor amphitheater. The kids really enjoyed the play and it was the highlight of my trip. When we got home Sheldon even asked to watch the Sound of Music on DVD. But the best part is when I hear my kids spontaneously break out singing, 'How do you Solve a Problem Like Maria'...or 'So long Farewell'.

Reading Program

Taylor on lesson 100!


Sheldon at his 100 day party!



This is a reading program that I have used with both of my kids, and I absolutely love it. I try and tell everyone about it, so I thought I would include it in my blog. Taylor just finished and it took about 9 months to complete. The book is only about $20.00 at your local bookstore. After 100 lessons they will be reading at a first grade reading level.