Holden and Hunter in a canoe at Cataldo Mission


Jimmy and Hunter outside of the Cataldo Mission Church.

Cataldo Mission

It's been so long..........i never seem to up date as much as i should. Jimmy, Hunter, Holden and i had a great summer. We just got home last week from a two week work/vacation trip to Oregon and Washington. We had so much fun. Hunter loves going to see his great grandparents and getting to roam free at their house. Holden was a joy on the trip. He is such a happy baby. I love it!! Hunter got pneumonia the last three days of our trip and Holden and i both returned home with colds. All is good now, but its never any fun when the kiddos are sick. We are now trying to get our life back on track. Summer is coming down to an end and our fall schedule is nearing. I hope everyone enjoyed their summer.

Just a few new pictures. This summer has been so much fun. We've made a couple trips to Idaho and also had Jimmys sister and neices come from washington. Hunter and Holden have enjoyed being around lots and lots of family. On the 14th of August we are leaving for two weeks in beautiful oregon.

Taylore and Holden enjoying the campfire

Cute cute brothers

Hunter and uncle Mike going for a ride

HOLDEN IS 4 MONTHS OLD

Holden loves oatmeal

I can't believe how fast these last four months have gone by. Holden is growing so fast. Holden started out weighing 6 lbs 15oz and was 20 1/2 inches long, he now weighs 17 lbs and is 26 1/2 inches long. Hunter has finally excepted the fact that Holden is staying with us and that we can not take him back to the hospital. Hunter is enjoying his brother more and more everyday. Holden has brought so much joy to our family. I can't remember my life without him in it.

We had a great 4th of July this year. Last year was a little crazy with the move and all, but this year was totally relaxing. We started our day with the Kalispell 4th of July parade. Hunter and Holden loved it. Fire trucks, airplanes, horses, and candy Hunter was in heaven. After the parade we enjoyed a nice bbq with some of Jimmys softball buddies. Hunter and Holden didn't want to stay up for the fireworks so they went to bed and Jimmy and i enjoyed seeing a few fireworks from our porch. It was a great day.

I can't imagine my life without these two little boys. Hunter and Holden bring so much joy to my life. Hunter is getting so big it's hard to believe he was only one pound when he was born. Everyday he is doing something to make me laugh. Hunter loves his brother so much. For a while there i didn't know what i was going to do with him. He was not impressed with the baby at all. Now all he does is love on the baby and worries every time Holden cries. Holden is growing like a weed. He weighs 14 pounds and is 24 inches long. I think he'll be my chubby baby. I can't wait for the boys to start playing together. God has blessed me with a wonderful family.

This is my cute little family about a month ago. Sorry that you can't really see Holdens face, but trust me he's a cutie. Life has changed so much in the past two months. Holden has brought so much joy to our lives. Somedays Hunter would like to return him to the hospital, but he's adjusting really well. I'm still waiting to get a full nights rest, but don't plan on that happening anytime soon. Holden is two months old now and is doing great. He weighs 13 pounds and grew almost four inches. Grandma Reen, aunt Corrie and great grandpa and grandma Leach are coming to visit in a week and we can't wait.

I love these two boys sooooo much. The past three weeks have been wonderful. Hunter and Holden bring so much joy to our lives. We couldn't ask for two better boys. Hunter is doing a great job at being a big brother. He helps me out with anything he can. Jimmy, me and the boys are going to be traveling to Idaho for Easter and can't wait to see our family.