We Love the Zoo

So Sleepy

Christian's First

It was such a fun day. It took a little time for him to warm up to the idea, but Wow he enjoyed it. There were a ton of kids of every age. So much food, I am sure we will be eatting on it for days. All sorts of Big Kids toys and clothes. We got him a little remote car. I think the toys have been enjoyed more by Big Sis.

He Walks

Yesterday night Christian took his first Step (singular). Then this afternoon he took his second step (singular). I was bragging to his Grandma that she just missed his second step, when I set him down and he took six steps one right after another. I was taken aback. Camara readied we caught his second set of multiple steps (the jury is still out on the actual number) on tape. Proud parents and grandparents will willingly supply the evidence if requested.

Signing off,

Proud parents of Christian Matthew West (nine days shy of his first birthday)

Butterfly

Apparently this was Nika's Butterfly birthday. She got a tinker bell sheet set and comforter from Great Grandpa Mel and a Fairy outfit from us. The entire day she insisted on being referred to as "Butterfly" and referred to me as "Butterfly." Every sentence included butterfly. In the last picture you see her singing happy birthday to butterfly.

Nika's Birthday Cake

Yes, Nika turned Three on Monday. To celebrate Nika and I made a chocolate cake together. She did it all. She put the eggs, water, and batter in.


And as a grand finale she licked the better.

Imagine works

Last week we were in Bend with my Mom and Step dad. We went to Wonderworks in the Old Mill District. Here you can pretend to work at a grocery store, make pizza, be a vet, or build a mansion.

Easter Candy

Somebody got into the Easter Candy.

Spring Walk

The weather is warming here. This is a glimpse of our often walk to get the mail.

Big Kid Bed

Yesterday night the kids moved up to big kid beds. Christian got Nika's bed (which 27 years ago was mine and 18 years ago my cousins) and Nika got a big girl twin. We bought her Tinkerbell sheets and comforter. So fun.

Christian also turned 11 months yesterday.

Thickn' Up

On monday we took Christian to the Doctor. They want him to gain some weight so everyone is helping out. Here you see Nika feeding Christian Sweet Potatoes and Chicken. As you can see he doesn't really care for Baby food much. So it has been a struggle.

A Young Organist

Nika has been taking lessons from the Great Organist at Bend First Presbyterian, Boyd Levet. I guess the music abilty came from my side of the family

Nap time !

Here you see Christian taking his afternoon nap. He has really perfected this daytime nap thing. If only he could sleep in his bed at night.

Doing a Wheelie

Kenny tied both of the kids to Nika's bike and had them going all through the house. It was so cool. Christian loved it and Nika thought it was so cool. Here you them doing the Wheelie.

Nine Months Old

Christian is now Nine Months old. He can now crawl faster than me, which makes chase fun. Yes the "Little Man" plays chase with us.

The Hat ! ! !

You may be amazed to learn this, but I did indeed make this hat with my own two knitting needles. It is the third of many. The first wasn't very good and the second was unraveled by the two year old (nearly three) we love so dearly.

The hat is for christian, but like all infants he doesn't like hats. Nika love the hat, I guess she can see all the love I put into it the last couple of weeks (yes I know that is a long time to take knitting a simple hat, but I do have three kids right now).

In other news, Nika is perfecting her smile and has learned to smile on command. Oh, this makes pictures so much more enjoyable.

But Mom . . . All the cool kids do it!

Nika and Christian have taken to wearing ceral boxes on on thier head. Next you know Kate Moss will be wearing only a ceral box.