He's got style all his own- even at 2. Actually he convinced Grandpa to go outside moments after he woke up. Mommy never would have fell for that.

Grandma sure wanted to put a bow in that hair!

The kids posing with Grandpa and Grandma. Avery makes me giggle!

Home sweet home, YES that is our new kitchen!

They look like an old married couple!

Daddy's girl

Such a happy girl

Is that Lyle Lovette?

Like father like son!

Daredevil Easton at Karsten's birthday party.

Proud Grandma Shepard popped in for a visit. happy birthday to her.

big smiles getting washed up

Brian and Eric bought me this girly "bonnet" who would a thought

Nice hair! 

White on white pic 

Just looking cute 

Avery in the morning 

Easton Loves Ice Cream! 

Avery looking very cute

Easton being silly

Moving!!

So no pictures... sorry, just plain ol' text.
Anyway, Tina and I are in the midst of doing the craziness of moving into our temporary house. Soon we will be packing up the computer system so it might be some time before we are able to post anything. This weekend we had some friends help us with the major (heavy) stuff like our range, fridge, bar, bed, couch etc. into the garage of the new house while still trying to pack and sort for the temp house. It's always amazingly fun to move as it is, but it's extra special trying to figure out whether to move something into the temp house, into the new garage, or to throw it out... I've already made 3 truck-loads to the dump! Man we've got a lot of crap. The new house is a complete disaster right now with all the demolition going on... it's exciting and terrifying at the same time. The plan right now is to steadily move boxes this week and do the huge push this weekend so we can be officially out of our house by the closing (May 31st). Wish us luck.
Other news: Easton and Avery had their routine doctors visit today and everyone got a good bill of health. Avery is almost 10 pounds and doing great. Easton is amost 30 lbs and 37 inches.

Making a wish

A little attitude now being 2

Easton having fun with Mom on Mother's Day

Carla and Tony (the new GodFather)

Easton's 2nd Birthday cake.

Mom on Mother's day

My new favorite photo!

Easton is so excited that she touched his face, I'm just not sure she is. Too cute.

Poor Avery, Easton always wants to be extra close.

Such a sleepy head

Avery after her bath

Avery after her bath
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Hmmm... let me think.

Hmmm... let me think.
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The proud grandparents

The proud grandparents
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Just another day for Easton

Just another day for Easton
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Easton at the Zoo

Easton at the Zoo
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too much to write!

I have actually thought about writing lately, but felt a little too overwhelmed with so much to say that I've just avoided it. I figure now I can just jump over the last few weeks and say we are all doing great. We had a few scary days with Avery where they thought something was wrong (too many tests and appointments to go into) but now they have just diagnosed her as a super sleepy baby. and now that she is eating better she isn't even as sleepy anymore. My life has pretty much been Dr. Appointments, breastfeeding, pumping, floor plan designing, searching on the internet for appliances and cabinet layouts, pumping, more house designs, looking for temporary housing, breastfeeding and an amazing amount of laundry. I was sad on Thursday when my mom was gone and Kyle officially went back to work full time. I didn't feel overwhelmed with the kids, I just got really used to having another adult around. I'm really going to miss Kyle this week as he returns to the office for 5 full days in a row. We were actually having a really nice time being home with the kids all day. Easton was very sick to his stomach last night and vomited several times and it was the rude awakening that we had two children now. Avery needed to be feed, but I wanted to make sure Easton was okay. I felt really torn- I guess I need to get used to it. Once again thank God for Kyle. I took both the kids in the bed with me, nursed Avery while Easton laid next to me and Kyle cleaned up the mess. Then today I ran out to deal with a few more items with the remodel and Easton got sick again. Once again it was Kyle's job to deal with it. I sure hope he isn't sick tomorrow. I'm not sure I have it in me. I would go into all the things happening regarding the housing situation, but I need to go feed Avery. It's an entire post on it's own. Again things are going well, the house stuff is overwhelming but exciting, the kids are too good to be true, as is Kyle, we have more family visiting soon which is always fun, and our wonderful friends keep bringing food which we is wonderful. No complaints here. (Did I really just type that) will write more soon. Hope all is well on your end.

On the move and kicking her feet, just like her big brother. Scary.

She's perking up, and in this photo actually looks a little sassy! Yippee.

Avery crosses her hands across her chest when you hold her. It's so sweet.

My sweet little funny bunny!

Aunt Carrie made me super cute pants. Now I just need to grow into them.

I can't get enough of the girly clothes.

The kids posing with Grandma. I don't know who's happiest.

Avery in her cute sweater.

Things are good.

Well, things are still crazy around here, but good. Tina's mom is in town for another day and her stay here has really helped out... we will definitely miss her when she goes. I am planning on working at home for just a few more days, so soon Tina will really feel it.
All the pieces are coming together for the new house and we are excited to start the improvements. Everyone's inspections went well and it's really close to being "official". It feels like the calm before the storm.
Speaking of calm... Avery is still a quiet, sleepy baby. She is eating a little better and it seems like she is having more alert, awake time. She is slowing gaining weight and she looks great.
Easton is still an amazing big brother and is happy being spoiled by Grandma.

It's now official.

Tina and I are crazy.
11 days after our second child, we are going to buy a house. And of course, it's not a house that we can move right into either... oh no, we need to move into temporary housing while we hire dozen of contractors to work for months on renovations... then we can move in. But once we are settled, it will be the house we always wanted! As an added bonus its in an fantastic location on an amazing block filled with trees, a quite neighborhood that we already know tons of families, and super close to the school and community park. We are very excited as well as being very nervous with the changes that await us. We'll keep you posted (as I am sure things will get interesting).

This almost brought tears to my eyes this morning. Once she had this hat on Easton thought she was so cool!

Waving "hello" to all her fans.