The Ojuka Family

I Have Lots Of Park Pictures

2011-10-18T00:26:00.003-06:00

I always have tons of pictures of my kids at the park.

They're always so happy there.

She has four teeth.

I absolutely love this picture of Julius.

It really captures his fantastic smile.

Pure joy.

Another Pumpkin Patch

2011-10-17T00:20:00.003-06:00

This cute pumpkin patch is just down the street from our house.

Julius with Chandler and Kenneth

Picking out more pumpkins.

Dakota and Naomi

Naomi and Dakota

Moana, Me, Amanda, Katie

and the kids

The Kids

2011-10-15T00:19:00.002-06:00

Naomi

11 months old

Julius

3 years old

Pretty Girl

2011-10-12T00:17:00.002-06:00

Jada's 5th Birthday

2011-10-10T00:15:00.003-06:00

Cousins

Pumpkinland

2011-10-07T00:13:00.002-06:00

More Misc

2011-10-03T00:10:00.003-06:00

Dinner and a Halloween movie with some good friends.

Naomi really enjoyed the pie.

I'm just loving Julius' hair these days. After hardly having any for over two years...it's really filling out.

And this little girl just melts my heart daily. She is such a sweetie.

Julius found the Yoda doll at Wal-Mart and Naomi just loved it. She wanted him to sit next to her and she kept hugging him. Aren't those chubby arms cute?

Misc Pictures

2011-10-01T00:07:00.006-06:00

Aunt Jamima Baby

I'm gonna have to get her some scarves.

Have you ever seen such a soggy diaper?

So a while ago there was this stretch where Julius was leaking out of his diaper EVERY night. We were having to change sheets, pajamas, everything. So annoying in the middle of the night. (Mostly for Ken...I admit he got up and took care of it way more than I did. Love him.)

We were trying not to give him water for a while before bedtime...wasn't helping though. It's like as soon as he fell asleep he never stopped peeing. Then we were talking to Ken's sister and

she was all "Why don't you just get night time diapers?"

I was all "What are those?"

I had no idea they existed.

They've saved us. Most of the time. This picture is first thing in the morning and that is a night time diaper...barely hanging on. Gross huh?

On that note...

I should probably do some potty training.

Naomi likes to eat brunch while looking at the view.

Cutie Pie

Favorite Julius Moments In The Last Three Years

2011-09-30T22:07:00.001-06:00

I meant to post this for Julius' Birthday in August...

A few hours old.

Still in the hospital.

Blessing Day

One month old.

Happy Halloween

2 months old

9 months old

Just trying to walk.

11 months old

1st Birthday

Beach Trip

One Year Old

The Connecticut Coast

18 months old

2nd Birthday

2 years 2 months old

Halloween

2 years old

First glimpse of baby sister.

Trying to get another peek.

Easter

Julius 2 years 8 months old

Naomi 5 months

July 2011

(His hair started to appear and get really curly in about May/June)

More Family!

2011-09-30T00:04:00.002-06:00

One of the great things about still being in Provo is that lots of people we love, friends and family, are always visiting. We are so lucky to get to see so many people. You are always welcome!

My brother-in-law James was in town for some family stuff so we got to hang out with him too.

We had to take him to one of our favorite places...Yogurtland!

And we got to go to a BYU game!

(with a Cafe Rio stop before)

Uncle James with Naomi and Julius.

(And my mums...which I think were gorgeous this year!)

The Alumni Soccer Game 2011

2011-09-29T00:02:00.003-06:00

So I will say that usually the alumni keep up with the current BYU team pretty well. Not so much this year. I don't know if it was the rain or the cold or maybe all the old guys were particularly out of shape this year. I think the actual score was something like 16 to 0. Although at some point in the game they started giving the alumni points for shots on goal. So sad but so funny.

The kids with Uncle David.

It was very rainy and very cold.

Ken always plays well though.

Mizukawa's Visit

2011-09-28T23:26:00.002-06:00

My sister Jenny and her family came to town for a quick visit. We made it up to the mountains to see the pretty fall colors while they were here.

Ben, Paul, Julius

Paul

Leah and Seth

The kids were hiking up park of the mountain and Julius really wanted to go up so Kate took him up.

Kate and Naomi

The Mizukawas

Me and Jenny with Naomi and Paul.

Seth and Julius

Naomi and Paul

Jenny and Ben came to town...from Ohio...to take the kids to a BYU football game...which is awesome. We are big fans.

They left the two little boys with us. Julius and Seth made pizzas.

Did I mention Ken wasn't home?

Then there were these two cuties.

They watched some football and had candy.

Poor Paul really missed mom and dad.

Naomi's pretty dress from Aunt Jenny.

Making Halloween cookies.

Julius' cookies started out minimalistic.

Then turned into this.

Leah

Sam

Jenny and Kate

Ken's 31st Birthday

2011-09-25T23:20:00.001-06:00

Grace and Naomi

Being silly with the kids.

Justin and Emily

Justin's birthday is a few days after Ken's.

Grace and Jada

Get the birthday boy!

Naomi loves to tackle.

I didn't make Ken a cake or get him a present this year! Lame I know.

I could not think of something to get him. Still lame.

But it is what it is.

Luckily Ken truly doesn't mind buying his own gift.

Grandpa

2011-09-24T23:02:00.003-06:00

My dad arranged for a chinese orchestra to perform at BYU (and some other places).

He was in town for a couple of days and we got to got to the performance, which was fantastic.

Julius loves Grandpa.

Football Game

2011-09-15T23:05:00.002-06:00

We took Julius to his first BYU football game. He was so excited and so was I!

I gave Julius the camera for a while and these are the pictures he took. It's fun to see his perspective.

No More Helmet!

2011-09-13T16:01:00.002-06:00

Well. That's it. After two and a half months we are all done with the cute pink helmet. She was such a trooper.

And now look at this beautiful, well-proportioned little head.

Misc

2011-09-12T22:58:00.002-06:00

Naomi learned to climb up the stairs.

Family Outings

2011-09-10T22:54:00.001-06:00

We went to the LatinoAmericano Festival.

Mangos on a stick were a hit.

Mangos are probably Naomi's favorite food (and bread)...I think she ate a whole mango by herself.

We went to a carnival that Ken's mom's stake put on. It was great...the kids loved the little animals.

Hayride

Naomi

2011-09-05T22:50:00.001-06:00

Misc

2011-08-31T15:33:00.004-06:00

She really likes these little butterflies and she just carries them around in her mouth everywhere.

Julius put this on her head and said "Hey mom...it's Ting Omi."

???

Ah. King Naomi.

All The Birthday Stuff

2011-08-28T15:39:00.002-06:00

All the birthday stuff.

Thanks to everyone.

Playing with birthday toys.

Julius is 3!

2011-08-27T15:43:00.006-06:00

So I don't think I got a lot of great pictures. Julius had so much fun but I couldn't get him to cooperate for one picture. Oh well.

Menu:

Pizza

Salad

Fruit

Gatorade

Easy!

Happy sister.

Footballs for Julius and all his little friends.

Adri and Naomi.

Playing with his friends.

Getting a BYU tatoo.

Jada, Wesley, Julius

I had Ken make this for me out of the box our new crib came in.

And apparently it doubled for a picture taking prop.

They all thought it was fun.

How cute is that?

Our good friend Moana who came with her husband Adam and their twins Kenneth and Chandler.

Present time.

Julius' expression did not change the entire time he opened presents. No joke.

He was just this serious. Absolutely no emotion.

I know he loved all his gifts, he just gets a little shy when lots of people are watching him do something.

His Aunt Emily made him the cutest card...which I'm gonna have to frame and put up in his room.

His little friend Wesley was so cute. He sat behind him the whole time and got excited for Julius. (We went to Wesley's 4th birthday party the next day.)

Still so serious.

There's an expression!

Everyone's looking again...back to serious.

I can't say that I blame him here because I really hate sitting there while people sing "Happy Birthday" to you. In fact, it's not allowed on my birthday:)

Julius gave these to all of his friends that came.

Picture of the BYU football stadium

BYU football pez

Squishy football

BYU candy

Enjoying the blanket I made him and the stadium seat from Aunt Lydia and Jada.

(Which is great because we got ticket to take him to one football game this season!)

Grandma said he just walked over with his blanket and crawled up on her lap...didn't say a word.

It was a fun little party.

Birthday Day!

2011-08-26T15:24:00.000-06:00

During the day on Julius' Birthday we took him bowling...his choice.

I let him decorate Naomi's helmet with birthday stickers which he thought was great.

Naomi likes to do what her brother does.

Friends

2011-08-24T15:17:00.000-06:00

Our good friends were in town for the whole summer but moved again. Bummer.

This was our last little outing with the kids.

Naomi, Owen, Kirra, Julius

Kirra and Julius

So glad these two are friends.

Owen and Naomi

I think they're about the same size.

Owen is14 months and Naomi is 9 months!

Water Baby

2011-08-22T15:12:00.001-06:00

This girl really loves the water. Loves pools, loves baths...anything.

Misc

2011-08-20T14:57:00.000-06:00

Julius loves blankets and pillows and making beds. This has been his favorite lately.

Adorable Dakota. She came to play with us one morning and the kids loved it. These two get so excited when they see each other. They are one day apart.

Julius thought it was fun to have another baby around. He was so cute with her. He kept giving her toys and he calls her "Yukota".

He snuck the ipad to his bed at nap time one day and I found him fast asleep with his show still playing.

Julius had his first official all night camping trip. It was our ward fathers and sons camp out. And Ken forgot to take pictures for me. Awesome. But I think Julius liked it because he was super whiny when he got home and didn't want to come inside...he still wanted to be camping.

Making his birthday cake.

He went to his friend Wesley's birthday party and did lots of painting.

So cute.

Football's In The Air

2011-08-15T14:33:00.002-06:00

We took the kids to the last open practice the BYU football team had. It was pretty cool.

And added bonus...we sat about 5 feet behind Jimmer. I don't generally care much about seeing high profile people...but I kind of think Jimmer's awesome. And Julius thought it was pretty cool too. Maybe I would have asked if we could take a picture with him if EVERY other kid in the crowd wasn't doing it. I just couldn't bring myself to bother him.

Julius kept saying "it's teach me how to Jimmer".

(From the you tube video...he loves it.)

Naomi got a little tired or bored.

Then later that evening was the kick-off party for BYU athletics. I took Julius and Naomi by myself which was kind of crazy but we got a poster and stood in line to get it signed by some football players.

Waiting for his poster.

I didn't want to stand in the line for Jake Heaps, the quarterback. It was way too long for me but we took a picture.

This was the only activity Julius was interested in. He REALLY wanted to do the football throw.

What A Good Baby!

2011-08-15T13:06:00.002-06:00

We went to Ikea the other day...which is never a short trip. Naomi wins baby of the year. She is so happy all the time. She started getting tired because it was past bed time and all we had to do was put a couple of pillows in the shopping cart and she was out.

Happy Birthday!

2011-08-14T12:58:00.000-06:00

Grace had her 50th Birthday!

I made carrot cake. Yum.

Naomi had a little cake before her first birthday...although I think she looks like she could be at least one already!

Her second tooth has been coming in and she been feverish for a couple of days. The plus side is she got a little helmet break because of the fever.

{Her head is looking awesome by the way. The doctor thinks she only has another month left in the helmet anyway! Yay!}

Naomi's Baby Blanket

2011-08-11T16:42:00.006-06:00

While I was pregnant with Naomi I found some fabrics I really wanted to make a blanket with. Unfortunately I didn't get it done before she was born or any time right after she was born. But I finally finished it too! (While my mom was here of course!)

I just love it. It turned out exactly how I wanted it too! Yay! Especially since I'm not much of a seamstress.

My inspiration! My baby blanket.

She really does love her blanket. She likes to rub the silky edge with her fingers which is funny because Julius has always done that with his baby blanket...ever since he was tiny. And when she sees it she likes to lay her head on it. Yay for baby blankets!

ABC's

2011-08-10T17:09:00.000-06:00

This is from a couple a months ago.

T-Shirt Quilt

2011-08-10T16:31:00.000-06:00

I always pull out my sewing projects when my mom is here. She gives help, direction and occupies the kids so I can actually get something done. A while ago I started cutting up a box of old t-shirts I just couldn't part with to make a t-shirt quilt.

Two years later...tada!

Far from perfect but...hey...it's just a blanket made from old t-shirts...so who really cares?

I actually love it...lots of memories.

Plus it's GINORMOUS! Really huge.

Ready For Church

2011-08-08T23:09:00.002-06:00

I like to snap some pictures before the helmet goes back on.

She looks pretty darn cute in her helmet but she's super cute without it!

Yellow might be my favorite color on her...maybe because it's my favorite too.

Ahhhhh!

2011-08-07T22:59:00.001-06:00

This was the end of two days of terror from Julius.

I finally hung some curtains in Naomi's room.

Found Julius hanging from them...bent curtain rod.

Twenty minutes later found Julius with scissors cutting holes in the same curtains.

Ten minutes later found Julius dumping salt...lots of salt...into my sewing box.

Thirty minutes later he colored on the office carpet with marker.

The next day he cut a hole in the couch cover with scissors.

{Not sure if I was more mad at him or me for leaving the scissors within his reach!}

The next morning while I was showering he colored on the porta crib, my bedroom carpet, his bedroom carpet and his old crib {which I am trying to sell} with nail polish.

Later I found him with all his clothes off trying to give himself a bath in the sink.

The end.

Swimming

2011-08-06T22:52:00.000-06:00

Julius is doing so great swimming with his floats.

(finally!)

She has one bottom tooth and the second one is on its way.

Awesome hair...right?

Love My Family

2011-08-06T22:44:00.000-06:00

Jenny, Mom and Me

Naomi

2011-08-05T22:50:00.000-06:00

More Pics...

2011-08-05T22:41:00.000-06:00

Paul and Naomi

Aunt Jenny and Naomi

Buddies

2011-08-05T22:37:00.000-06:00

Julius and Seth

This might be my favorite picture of the summer.

Deep down these two love each other but they had a hard time expressing that.

It was just easier to yell, hit, bite and generally annoy each other.

But this is how they truly feel...I just know it!

BBQ

2011-08-04T22:27:00.004-06:00

While my family was in town we made sure to schedule some time with our good friends the Robinsons. Always so great to see them!

Naomi and Clyde

Snail Hunt

2011-08-04T22:21:00.000-06:00

We have tons of snails in the garden so I told the kids I would pay the 10 cents for every one they collected. Then we would "relocate" them.

I think they found something like 150!

And there are still more out there.

Yuck.

Cousins

2011-08-03T22:12:00.000-06:00

The Girly Cousins

Kate, Leah, Naomi

Paul is about 2 months older than Naomi.

He really liked grabbing her head especially when her helmet was on.

For awhile she would see him coming and start crying.

Then she just started doing this...she would close her eyes and brace herself.

So funny.

Mommy & Me

2011-08-02T22:05:00.000-06:00

First Hair-Do

2011-08-01T21:59:00.000-06:00

I have no words.

It's just too cute.

All of it.

Big Brother

2011-07-31T21:55:00.000-06:00

Every once in a while Julius wants to hold Naomi. It's getting funny now because she's almost as big as he is!

Stuff With Grandma

2011-07-30T16:53:00.002-06:00

Homemade Donuts

Lots of Sewing Projects

I love their cute towels my mom made for them!

The Kids

2011-07-29T16:50:00.003-06:00

Evening Walk

2011-07-28T16:46:00.001-06:00

The Fruits Of My Labor

2011-07-28T16:27:00.002-06:00

zucchini

Radishes

jalapenos

green peppers

more tomatoes

more radishes

Pasta Salad with fresh Basil

Naomi

2011-07-27T16:22:00.000-06:00

St. George

2011-07-26T14:38:00.000-06:00

Naomi cracked me up. This was only the 2nd or 3rd time she'd been in a pool. But as soon as I put her in the float she just leaned back and relaxed. Then I looked under the float and she had her feet just stretched out and floating. She loves the water.

See. She loves the water.

Misc

2011-07-24T14:32:00.000-06:00

Bridal Veil Falls

2011-07-23T13:44:00.000-06:00

This water is ice cold and Naomi wanted to get in. She didn't even care, she just wanted to eat rocks and splash.

All tuckered out.

Salt Lake City

2011-07-23T13:07:00.000-06:00

Seth and Julius

Leah, Sam, Kate, Grandma, Julius

at the Salt Lake Temple

Temple Square

Silly Julius

The view from the top of the church office building.

top of the church office building

The Church History Museum has a new kids area about the Book of Mormon and Missionaries.

It was fantastic.

Seth and Julius fishing off Nephi's boat.

happy Paul

picking veggies in the garden

Leah gathering eggs.

Elder Ojuka

More water!

New fountains in Salt Lake.

Paul and Naomi racing in the Joseph Smith Building.

We Really Like Campus

2011-07-22T12:48:00.001-06:00

Whenever my family is in town we always spend a lot of time on campus.

We went to the Student Athlete Building and took a tour which was really interesting if your a big BYU sports fan like we are or if you have little kids that think BYU sports are awesome.

BYU

2011-07-21T11:52:00.002-06:00

Mom with Paul

Popsicle break at The Creamery.

Naomi was really into her popsicle.

Beautiful Kate.

Any amount of water is fun.

He just can't stay out.

Sam and Seth

Seth and Julius

Paul and Jenny

Kate

Naomi 8 months old

Jenny and Sam

Creamery ice cream

so relaxed

Mizukawa's Visit

2011-07-20T10:55:00.001-06:00

My sister Jenny and her five kids were in and out of town visiting us this month also.

Seth is about a year older than Julius. They got along great the first 4 days they were together...then we had to do a lot of regulating!

Sam and Naomi

Seth, Sam, Julius, Leah, Kate

Paul

Playing in the rain.

Sam, Julius, Leah

Seth

Grandma's Here!

2011-07-17T10:52:00.001-06:00

Tomato Picking

2011-07-16T10:41:00.000-06:00

Our Little Oasis

2011-07-15T10:14:00.002-06:00

I decided to try container gardening this year...so far so good.

Radishes

Brussel Sprouts (which were an accident...I thought I was grabbing peas and got home with brussel sprouts)

Lemon Tree (which I will have to move indoors in the winter...we will see if I actually get any lemons)

Tomatoes and Cherry Tomatoes

Green Peppers, Jalapeno Peppers, Red Peppers

Tomatoes

Herbs

Basil, Rosemary, Thyme, Sage

(I had cilantro but it died.)

Strawberries

Mint

There is one more tomato plant out front.

I stuck a row of radishes out here with the flowers.

I'm still waiting on some plants I ordered (more of the white stuff) to fill in the empty hole in front.

I really should have taken some pictures a few months ago when everything was in full bloom.

The white plants had tons of pretty white flowers then.

And my hanging baskets looked a lot better.

Along the side of the driveway I planted a cucumber plant, squash and zuccini (the huge one).

And there is a row of radishes.

The Helmet

2011-07-14T11:27:00.003-06:00

At about 2 months old I noticed Naomi's head was getting pretty flat on one side. By her four month appointment it wasn't any better and Dr. Savage noticed she really resisted turning her head the other way so she suggested physical therapy. When they measured her head she was about 12 mm out of proportion. ( a normal person is 3mm or less) After a few months of her exercises (designed to help her be more comfortable turning her head the other way) she was a couple of mm better but it never improved much after that. Finally the physical therapist suggested we get her a helmet or it was unlikely her flat spot would be unnoticable.

Then it took another month to get approved and fitted for the helmet but she finally got it. The helmet doctor thinks she will be in it for 2 to 3 months since hers is a mild case compared to some other babies. Unfortunately for her that means she is in it for July and August...the hottest months of the year!

She's being great about it despite getting very sweaty most of the time. We keep the house really cold and I tote around her portable battery powered fan when we are out and about which actually helps a lot.

We think she pulls off the helmet look very well though.

And since she's standing and falling a lot more now, it's nice to have extra protection!

{and from the occasional attacks from Julius}

I'm Standing!

2011-07-10T17:48:00.000-06:00

My mom came to town and we were hanging out with the kids....we looked over and Naomi was standing by the couch and super happy about it! We didn't even see her do it the first time.

It is now her favorite thing to do.

Family Fireworks

2011-07-06T17:39:00.002-06:00

We set off some of our own fireworks at Emily and Justin's new house.

Tired Naomi

Julius and Grandma

He was a little nervous and kept his distance on the porch.

The aftermath.

Justin and Emily

David

4th Of July

2011-07-05T17:30:00.007-06:00

Stadium of Fire fireworks were on Saturday July 2nd. We went to the end of the BYU soccer game then watched the fireworks from the field.

This is the first year we've ever tried to save a spot for the parade on the morning of the 4th.

And we were successful! It was kind of a lot of work...but pretty fun too.

Would I do it again?

I don't know. But I would pay someone to do it for me.

Ken's office is right on University Avenue and there is a huge tree out front which meant lots of shade. We got that spot and it was great.

We had Sunday dinner with the family on University Avenue...with EVERYONE else in Provo.

I had never been down there on the 3rd...but it's crazy.

Then we had Ken's brother David and his roommates spend the night there then we showed back up in the morning.

Fun!

Our campsite.

Ken's office is in the building in the background.

And yes, that's a fan.

It's plugged in to a street light outlet.

Didn't even know they had those.

And yes, those are leather office chairs from Ken's office.

We did this parade in style.

Our section is those two tents and what's in between.

Yes, that's a TV.

Davids roommates brought it and they played video games.

The Parade:

The flag cake and a BBQ to end the day.

Slumber Party

2011-07-02T17:26:00.002-06:00

We had Jada stay over for a night and they had a great time of course.

Naomi thought it was great to hang out with the big kids.

The Kids

2011-06-30T17:21:00.000-06:00

Aren't I Cute In My Swimsuit?

2011-06-29T17:18:00.000-06:00

Julius

2011-06-28T17:09:00.000-06:00

Ken and I have both been playing in soccer leagues.

Julius grabs his soccer bags and says "I gotta go to soccer game mom. Bye. See ya."

At a birthday party...just lounging.

He loved the coconut cupcakes.

He loves his sister.

Trying to get a little better around water this year.

Rock Canyon Park

2011-06-20T16:47:00.001-06:00

I think this is a hidden treasure of Provo! Seriously. It is so fun.

I never knew about it until this year when my friend Carley invited me to go.

For as long as there is snow melting in the mountains there is a little waterfall and river that flow right through Rock Canyon Park.

The water is freezing but the kids love it. It's flowing fast enough to ride floats down and it's only about a foot deep.

We set up umbrellas and take snacks.

There's also an entire field to play in.

We love it.

Some college kids made a huge slip and slide down the hill and into the water...this was Julius' reaction every time they hit the water.

Too cute.

Julius is such a little character these days...

Random Pictures

2011-06-12T16:37:00.000-06:00

Naomi 7 Months Old

Breakfast outside.

Finally planted some flowers this year.

The Kids At The Park

2011-06-08T16:35:00.000-06:00

Happy Birthday!

2011-06-03T16:30:00.000-06:00

Happy 32

I forgot to take pictures but happened to snap these.

Naomi

2011-05-25T16:27:00.000-06:00

6 Months Old

2011-05-19T16:22:00.000-06:00

I just can't get enough of this girl...she is so sweet.

She really is such a good baby...happy almost all of the time.

And when she's not...she's really easy to please.

At her 6 month appointment she weighed a whopping 19.7 lbs!!

She is still off the charts...especially for her height.

She is REALLY tall.

BYU days

2011-05-18T16:10:00.000-06:00

Since it hasn't been too hot yet we like to take walks south of campus and up to campus. BYU recently re-landscaped the trail on the south end of campus and put in some waterfalls...which Julius loves! It's a nice little walk.

Julius calls BYU..."Bootball U"

(like Football only with a B)

And he especially likes our BYU days when we go to the Cougareat and have lunch.

Julius with his friend Kirra on one of our BYU days.

Naomi

2011-05-15T16:03:00.000-06:00

The last time my mom was here she brought some of my baby clothes with her.

I put them on Naomi just to snap some pictures...while they still fit! She keeps on growing like crazy!

The white sweater was mine...the green dress is Naomi's.

Mother's Day

2011-05-11T16:01:00.000-06:00

Naps

2011-05-05T15:35:00.001-06:00

At nap time Julius always wants Naomi to lay down with him...then he wants to take pictures. Mostly I think it's a stalling technique...and a good one. He knows it will work because I love to take pictures of these two!

Speaking of naps...the other day Ken came home at nap time to stay with the kids because I had somewhere to be. I put Julius down, left, and came back a few hours later. He was already up when I got back and I asked Ken if he ever went to sleep. Julius piped up and said "No". I said "Why not?" He said..."Cuz I was screamin and cryin."

I guess that's a good reason.

Spring?

2011-04-30T22:57:00.000-06:00

The Kids

2011-04-27T22:49:00.000-06:00

She's on a baby blanket my Grandma Anderson made me before I was even married. After she died my mom found it at her house with my name on it...very special.

Julius took this picture.

And this picture.

Every once in a while Julius decides he wants to hold Naomi and he says "Mom, I wanna hold it."

Easter

2011-04-25T22:02:00.001-06:00

The Easter Bunny rang the doorbell but when Julius got there he had hopped away but left easter baskets.

His basket had candy and carrots since rabbits like carrots.

{He ate all of the carrots!}

Naomi got a stuffed bunny.

Ready for church.

I can't believe she's only 5 months old!

Love it.

Here are a whole bunch of pictures of Naomi because I thought they were all so cute and because she is much easier to take pictures of than the boys.

Finished off the day with an Easter egg hunt with Jada.

April...The Kids

2011-04-05T15:46:00.002-06:00

4 1/2 months old

At her 4 month appointment we basically reaffirmed that she's huge and adorable.

Off the charts, literally, for her height. They actually couldn't chart it. And she's in the 95th percentile for her head and weight.

Carrots anyone?

Tummy ache after carrots for the first time...

Still has a tummy ache. She just laid on me for hours and whined every once in a while.

Julius ready to play soccer...in dads socks.

Learning from daddy.

Ready for church.

Julius 2 yrs and 8 months old

He's kind of obsessed with Vegas ever since we went. He builds little mounds of things and says it's Las Vegas???

Bath time

Naomi 5 months old

stretching

Getting ready for Easter.