Summer time is on it way and the Stevens family is EXCITED. We have been waiting for nice weather for a very long time. The last three days have been wonderful. Playing outside, going for walks, parks and digging in the dirt. We are off to a great start! Hunter and Holden have had a blast playing with the dogs in the yard and helping their mommy with some yard work while daddy is away for work. I have a feeling this is going to be a great summer.

Happy Birthday Holden!!!

It's so hard to believe that my little man is now 1. This past year has gone by so fast. Holden is doing great and is such a BOY. He climbs on everything and always has a mess for me to clean up. Holden is constantly trying to keep up with his big brother and is doing a pretty good job at it. The fighting has started and i have a feeling it's only going to get worse. Right now the fighting makes Jimmy and i giggle a little, but i can only imagine what the future will bring. I am so thankful for my little guys and can't wait to see what the next year has in store for us.

Valentines treats

These are the treats Hunter and I made for his valentines party at preschool. We had a great time and they were super easy to make. Holden made it a little harder for us to make these, because all he wanted to do was eat them. He's my good eater. HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!

Firemen

He'll make a great fireman someday

Fireman Hunter

Driving the BIG firetruck

Firemen

Last week Jimmy and i took the boys on a tour of the new fire station in town. They LOVED it!! Hunter was so in love with all the fire trucks. The trucks were the last thing to see on the tour, so getting him to listen before seeing the trucks was a little challenging, but we got through it and it was definitely worth the wait. His eyes just got so big as soon as we walked into the huge garage. All three of these guys bring a smile to my face and it's little things like this that i will remember forever. I love my boys!

It's so hard for me to keep up on our blog these days. We have been so busy and it seems like things are going to get even busier.

We are enjoying our winter here in Kalispell. We have had a few storms but nothing to bad. Hunter has loved playing in the snow, while Holden would much rather play in the nice warm house. We all had a wonderful Christmas, but wish we could have been closer to family. It has been nice starting our own family traditions.

At the beginning of January jimmy, the boys and i took a quick trip to Idaho. It was a great visit, but wish we could have spent a little more time there. Jimmy and i really miss Idaho and all our friends and we hope to be back to Idaho falls in a year or two.

Jimmy grandma, Frances Tift passed away on the 14Th of January so we will be taking a trip to Oregon on Monday. Frances is going to be greatly missed and i am so thankful that i have gotten to know her these last four years.

Holden is 9 months old

Hunter on his first day of School

I took the little guy to the doctor yesterday for his 9 month check up and everything went well. He weighs 23 pounds and is 29 1/2 inches long. Holden has been walking for about a month now and is trying is hardest to keep up with his big brother. For the most part Hunter enjoys being able to play with Holden now, but some days it's just so hard for him to share his toys. Holdens doctor informed me that we no long have to give him formula. He eats like a champ and is getting most of the nutrients he needs through his food. I am so excited that i don't have to buy formula anymore. This next month i am going to attempt to take away the bottle. Holden uses his sippy cup through out the day, but at nap and bed time he gets rocked to sleep with a bottle. Wish me luck!

Hunter started preschool at the end of November and is loving every minute of it. For the first month he is only going to be going for an hour Monday and Wednesdays, but after Christmas he will start going for two hours. It's so nice to have him in school and it gives Holden and i some time together, just the two of us. Shopping with just one kid is heaven.