The saga begins...

As the seasons change and a new school year begins, it seems like a good time to get this blog started. We are excited to have a place to share some of the highlights of our life here in New Mexico with family and friends. Stu received a wonderful video camera for his birthday last month, so we plan to share some short videos of the boys and their many adventures.

Bryce started preschool this week...he's in his second year at a fantastic preschool co-op near our home. He has a phenomenal teacher named Mrs. Lindsey, and he thoroughly enjoys his time at school. He's also started a "Sports Skills" class at the Little Gym, and is currently learning the ins and outs of soccer. He's VERY eagerly anticipating his 4th birthday in a few weeks, and is equally excited about our upcoming trip to Disneyland.

For those of you who don't know, I won a trip for 4 to Disneyland on the radio earlier this summer, and we're taking the boys for Bryce's birthday! Grandpa Jim & Grandma Karen are coming along, and we're meeting Aunt Brittany, Aunt Paige, Uncle Rich, Thomas, and Jillian there. We can't wait! We will of course share details of our trip when we get back.

Drew is now 9 months old, and is changing daily. He can "Army crawl" (he prefers to drag his belly on the floor as he goes), pull himself to a standing position, and babble. He smiles and laughs, and generally tries to keep up with his big brother. He has two teeth, and there seem to be some more coming any time now. He started a Parent & Infant class at the Little Gym today, and had a blast. He's a social butterfly, and always has a smile for the ladies!

Some other exciting news...we have a new niece! Betsy & Kennet welcomed Elsa Barbara on Aug. 26th! She was 7 lb. 10 oz., and 21.5" long. (A full inch and a half longer than either of her cousins!) We are thrilled, and can't wait to meet her in person!

That seems like a pretty good synopsis of life for today, but we'll post again soon! Let's be careful out there, everybody! :)

Becky