Carving Pumpkins!!!

Last night we decided to get our pumpkins carved up for Halloween. I was very excited to do this since it was Kaleb's first time I was very eager to see what he thought of what was inside of the pumpkins. Well he liked looking at the pumpkin guts but when it came to having him try and touch it he was not at all interested in it. So I of course wanted him to feel what it felt like I stuck his hand in it and put a seed in his hand, he hated it very much that he took the scoop and tried to scoop it off his hand. He did enjoy watching Tim pull everything out and put it in the trash, and he loved using the poker thing to poke random holes in the pumpkin he did lose interest half way threw and played with his ball and grandma Julie. Tim finished carving and my mom found us candles to put in them and we took them out and lit the candles. Kaleb thought it was so interesting how they glowed he kept oohing and ahhing it was so funny to watch him. It was tons of fun starting a tradition with Kaleb I look forward to having more of these wonderful family moments!

Trying to scoop it off his hand!

Helping Dad!


Our attempt at a family picture!

Long over due Update!

Well we have had an exciting couple of months. Tim started back at school the end of August he is taking 15 credits this semester but it sure feels like 18 credits, but by May he will have his Associates and then only a year and half more to get his Bachelor's, Yeah! We moved into a new apartment we are pretty much settled in and enjoying are new ward and apartment. We helped my mom move out and into a new place. Tim's younger brother David moved out here from Chicago and is staying with us until he can find a place of his own. Kaleb is now 18 months he had his check up and weighs 24lbs (20%) and is 33 inches (80%). Yeah for nursery he went on Sunday in the new ward and loved it. Only thing is it was the one Sunday I forgot to make sure we had diapers so of course Kaleb pooped and Tim had to run home a get a diaper so I will never forget to double check for diapers! I am now on the last stretch of this pregnancy which has gone by pretty quick my Dr thinks he is going to be bigger than Kaleb my only hope is not too much bigger! Everything is looking good for the baby and me. We are just way excited for him to get here! Kaleb is going to be such a great big brother.

Way back in August before Tim started back at school we tried to enjoy Tim's time at home so we went to the park alot, Kaleb got really good at going down the slides all by himself . His favorite was of course the very biggest one, we also went on lots of walks as a family. Robyn and Robbie also took us all bowling Kaleb loved it since it required a ball and all!

Always has to have a Ball

Bowling!

September was pretty boring we just pretty much moved and missed having Tim around all the time. But we know it will be worth it once he has his degree!

Kaleb helping Tim put together the bunk beds!

October so far we have enjoyed the cooler weather. Last weekend we went with Kim, Milo, Chan, and Grandma Julie to the pumpkin patch up in Layton you Pay $5 Kaleb was free. you go on a hayride and they take you out to the pumpkins and you get to pick any one you want even Kaleb got one. It was tons of fun Kaleb loved the tractor and all the Balls(pumpkins). Last night we had our family pictures done we decided to not wait for the new baby since I really didn't want to have pictures done only a week after having him. So when he gets here he will gets his done to go on the Christmas card. Getting a 18 month old to hold still long enough to get a good shot was not very easy or fun but we had a great photographer who ended up getting more great shots than I thought possible! Thanks so much Jessica you are awesome! We will post them as soon as they are done! That is all that we have been up to these last months hopefully now that we are settled in our new place I will be better about updating!

Kaleb at the pumpkin patch

Grandma Julie and her huge pumpkin!

A New Nephew!

So my older sister Robyn had her first child Yesterday early morning! We are so excited he is here and healthy. We went up to the hospital last night to meet Braxton Lee Simpson weighing in at 6lbs 11oz 2o inches he has some blondish hair he is very cute and so little ,he is a very relaxed baby. Kaleb held him for a few seconds and then was more interested in playing with the buttons on the bed poor Robyn was a trooper and let him playhe also loved playing with the balloons! Both Robyn and Robbie are doing great just tired! A funny fact so all 3 of my moms grandsons have weighed the exact same crazy huh! Maybe baby boy #2 for us will continue that theme!

On a side note I have been awful at updating so I will try a get an update posted later!

Grandma & Braxton

Kaleb & Braxton

Uncle Stephen & Braxton

Happy 17 months Kaleb!

I can't believe my little boy is 17 months old! He is growing up so fast and learning new things everyday! This past Sunday we took him to nursery to try and get him use to it and see if he would transition into it smoothly. Well, they ended up letting us leave him the whole time and Kaleb absolutely loved it and had no problem being without us! It was bittersweet since it was nice not having to fight with him all threw church, but I did miss him. When we went to pick him up he was so happy and excited about his time in nursery. They said he was great and would love to see him next week! Yeah! The only down fall is that we have Sacrament last and he was so excited that we had a hard time keeping him reverent. He enjoyed screaming and talking all threw Sacrament meeting hopefully the excitement will wear off as it just becomes the routine of church to go to nursery! We are so grateful that Kaleb is able to go to nursery a month early so that I can start enjoying my meetings more now and actually start getting something out of the lessons! We sure love having Kaleb in our lives and couldn't imagine our lives without him. He is such a loving boy and even when he is being a 1 yr old he still amazes me at how he will notice that I might be having a rough moment and climb up into my lap and just cuddle with me or give me kisses!

Some of the things Kaleb is doing right now:

• trying to jump which is the cutest thing to watch!
• says what a dog, cow, cat, fish(my favorite), horse, duck say!
• gives high 5's and pounds it a.k.a give knuckles!
• Folds his arms when we pray or randomly through the day!
• sleeping in his big boy bed for nap and bedtime
• loves singing songs especially the wheels on the bus and even does some of the actions with it.
• He loves reading books with us at bedtime!
• He still has his favorite blanket that he sleeps with or just carries around the house!
• He is trying to talk more! He still calls me Da and also calls grandma Da! he tries to say Stephen in fact he stands at the top of the stairs and yells down to Stephen! He is saying his B's a lot better we are working on getting him to use his words when he wants something.
• He went pee in the potty before his bath, we are going to keep trying to put him on it before bath time and see what happens! He has started taking showers and has been enjoying them!
• He is better about holding our hands when we need him too!
• Kaleb loves to give my belly kisses and raspberries! Not sure if he completely understands the concept of the baby yet!
• is very active boy and is developing such a great personality he still loves to dance he gets this look on his face when he hears music and then will start grooving! he loves to laugh!

We love you monkey so much and love having you in our family! You are such a sweet and busy boy!

And the winner is ME!!!

So when we first found out I was pregnant, Tim and I took a bet of what we each thought the sex would be. Well at toady's ultrasound my amniotic fluid was at a much better level and we could tell what we were having! It is...A BOY! So, since Tim thought the baby was going to be a girl and I thought that the baby was going to be a boy, I WON!!! We're both very excited to have another boy so Kaleb and him can be best buds! Now we just have to agree on a name for him!

Fun Filled July...

Silly Boy!

Well we have had a very fun July. Mom and I got up early to get seats for the Bountiful Parade that was on the 23rd. We couldn't find any places in the shade so we ended up being in the sun, but it wasn't too bad. The parade wasn't as good as it usually is but we still had lots of fun. Kaleb loved the bands and all the candy that was thrown. Later that night we went and watched Mueller Parks fireworks from Baskin Robins so we didn't have to deal with all the crowds. Kaleb enjoyed watching them but enjoyed playing with Milo and running with all the other kids more! On the 24th we went over to Paul's Brothers where they did more fireworks! Kaleb loved doing the sparklers but didn't like the noises the fireworks sometimes made. It was lots of fun though! Before we left just about everyone started having a water fight. Luckily I left dry but as for Tim and mom they were not so lucky! All in all we have had some great fun this month!

Kaleb

Milo

Kim & Milo at the Parade

Tim and Kaleb

Kaleb and me

The Boys

Kaleb is growing and talking more everyday! He has started saying "mine" which sounds more like momma but still he refuses to call me momma instead I am DA! He also has just started folding his arms when we pray it is the cutest thing! He can also tell you where his nose, eyes and belly are! I can't believe how grown up he is getting. Kaleb is also know sleeping in a BIG BOY bed. He sometimes will cry but he stays in the bed. The only down fall is he keeps waking up earlier every morning, at least it seems like. But we love that he is out of his crib before the new baby gets here! One of Kaleb's favorite things to do is stand in the refrigerator. So anytime it opens we have to fight with him to get it closed! He also loves to throw the basketball in the hoop. He would do this all day long if Tim's arms would allow it! He loves to also be with his Uncle Stephen and cousin Milo! He is my little mommas boy but loves to give kisses and hugs!

In the Fridge!

Update on my pregnancy we went to the DR's Monday and got to hear the babies heartbeat. Which sounded great and then she had us come back the next day to have an ultrasound. We couldn't tell what it is because it was sitting like a frog and my amniotic fluid is low. We have to go back this coming Tuesday to check the levels and hopefully see what this little thing is! Everything else looked really good just low fluid so I am drinking water all day long and peeing a whole lot!

Dancing Boy!!!!

Kaleb is our little dancer, anytime there is any music on the TV, radio or even a phone he will start grooving to the music. It is the cutest thing! We having been trying for quite a while to get his moves on video but he always stops when we get the camera. Well Aunt Kim finally was able to capture this cute video of him dancing! I must say my little white boy has some good rhythm and can really shake those hips!