Autumn fun

This past weekend Kirk's parents, along with our sis in law and nieces and nephews, came up from Utah to visit. We had a great time hanging out and enjoying the fall weather. In addtion to going to the kid's games, we paid a visit to the local pumpkin patch.

Here's Grandpa, Chase, Faith and Miranda playing football after Faith's soccer game.

The Bulldogs had their last game this year. They had an awesome season. Along with fantastic coaches, the kids are all great friends. Chase is looking forward to next year.

Grandpa, Grandma and Chase after his game.

Faith, Eliza and Lucas at the pumkin patch.

Can you see the similarities?

Miranda and Crew.

The gang (with the exception of Cherlyn and Chantel...the picture takers) at the p. patch.

One of Ty and Crew's favorite pastimes.

Faith and me on my birthday.

One year ago...

Time flies faster and faster as I get older. Why? This year has especially. Maybe because I have enjoyed it so much. I wish I could go back a year, even for just a day, and hold my tiny babies again.

As I think back a year ago, I remember when I was wheeled into the surgery room before Ty and Crew were delivered. I hadn't gotten emotional until this point. The overwhelming feeling of gratitude I had was so strong. I was going to have my prayers answered...and answered. Two babies. I knew they were special and were supposed to come together. Now, a year later, their personalities are showing through and they are all over. We can't keep up! I realize each stage of a child's life is fleeting...lasting for a moment.

Here we are waiting before Ty and Crew were born. October 4, 2007.

Kirk and Ty.

Ty

Crew

This picture shows all the cords the babies were hooked up to their first week. It made it difficult to hold them. As you can see, Ty had an IV in his head. It was nice once they were cord free.

Crew (no shirt) and Ty.

Faith holding Ty.

Me and Ty.

Their first day home.

Chase and Crew.

One year later...

Here are Ty and Crew anticipating digging into their cakes. (Kirk is holding Ty, I've got Crew).
Ty grabbed a fist full first. He wasn't sure what to think. Crew started out apprehensive...

...but went great guns soon after.

Here's Faith helping open a gift. Like Chase and Faith when they were babies, Ty and Crew liked the wrapping paper and box more than the present.



The older kids had fun jumping on some bubble wrap.

Last week

Faith had her first soccer game this last Saturday. This is her first season with all girls. She happens to be one of the youngest on her team...and, according to her, the fastest. She scored a goal after several attempts. This is also the first year there have been goalies. (Faith is the one closest to the ball w/the ponytail).

Here she is again going after the steal.

Here is one of our vents. Need I say more.

Chase was awarded his Wolf badge for scouts. We are proud of Chase! On to earning his Bear. My hair is hiding the little pin the moms get each time their son earns an award. These pins are well deserved, if I do say so myself. (Chase's football team won last Saturday. Their game this week is in Sun Valley. I'm finding out this football stuff is serious business).