We gave Gavin his birthday present a little early(May) as he wanted a bike to ride outside with Abbey. He has yet to ride it outside but has a great time riding it in the living room along with Abbey. The dog does not appreciate the kids on their bikes in the house though :)

So I'm doing really bad with updating our blog. I just haven't had time to upload pictures from the old camera and haven't learned how to upload pictures from the new camera :) I promise I will work on it hopefully this weekend!!

Lennon(Lenny) the Puppy

We just got a puppy this past weekend...he is a labradoodle/terrier mix. He is adorable and not at all a barking dog(unless in his crate). The kids are still getting used to him. He likes to chew on Abbey's hair but otherwise he is doing really good. We haven't had any accidents yet so the house training is going great too. The crate training, I've been working on all day, as he has been sleeping in his doggy bed and last night I had to go looking for him(in the basement) when I got up to let him out and he wasn't in the kitchen.

New Year...New Resolution :)

So, I decided that I have been a really bad blogger...it has been 4 months since I last posted. So my resolution for this year is to do better. It should be rather interesting. Matt starts a new job this week Friday....on 2nd shift and will also be working part time at Craft a few mornings a week as well. Also, I will probably be starting to work part time as well, but from home for a friend of mine in Maryland, and I will still be helping my sister out with her Etsy shop as well as keep up on my own crafts and Etsy shop. So I will do the best that I can with keeping my Blog updated. Here are some Christmas pictures of the kids.


Gavin with his new gas station fuel pump from Great Grandma Kuiper


































Abbey with her new toys from Great Grandma Kuiper

Gavin's new haircut...it is adorable and I love it

Abbey and Gavin in their new outfits from Great Grandma Heyboer

Jaydin didn't want to sit too long to try and take a picture...I took 4 and Jenny took 3 or 4 as well...he had enough

Abbey sitting on her new Sit and Spin reading her new book

Gavin with his new baseball set

This is the best picture out of all of them

"Aunt" Amy(my brother Thad's girlfriend) helping Abbey open her new Tinkerbell doll from my niece Chloe

Gavin with his new present from Graeson and Logan

Graeson with his new guitar from Gavin

My mom opening her present from us

I made my dad a Chicago Cubs fleece blanket for Christmas...against my better judgement....I am a Chicago White Sox fan :)

My mom got the boys new sunglasses

Abbey with her new floor puzzle and game from my parents

Gavin with the new Little People Farm from my parents...he had gotten the schoolhouse from my Grandparents and so I told my mom to get him the farm...he loves them both

Amber and I got Rachael Ray bakeware...they are great

Abbey trying on her new robe from my parents...she loves having a robe to match mommy :)

Gavin with his football from my parents...he came home with a different one as Graeson decided that he wanted this one instead :) oh well

Gavin and Graeson opening their footballs from my parents

Gavin with his new Elmo playset

Abbey with her new purse

Gavin opening his bath crayons...the kids love these...and I leave all their drawings on the tub...even the one that Abbey did on the outside of the bath :)

Abbey with her new Dora shirt

Gavin sitting funny in his high chair

Abbey with her new puzzles

Gavin with his new puzzle

Abbey with her new Tinkerbell panties and pillowcase from Gavin

Gavin with his new Diego shoes...he wanted them on right away even though they were too big for him :)

Abbey and Gavin with their first presents from me and Matt

Abbey and Gavin playing "tea" with the new tea set Abbey got from my Grandpa and Grandma Klamer

Abbey wearing the new headband that my sister made for her :)

Abbey got a new Barbie from my best friend and her husband, Aunt Shari and Uncle Luke

Gavin opening his present from Aunt Shari and Uncle Luke...a Mega Blocks Tractor

Abbey opening her present from Aunt Shari and Uncle Luke