Christmas Fun!

We had a fun Christmas get together with the Jeppsen side! Here is a shot of all of the cousins!

Thanks Grandma and Grandpa!

SIX MONTHS OLD!!

Here's our"little" already beginning to sit up by himself!

Halloween!

Josh - Mario, Alicia - Cowgirl, Little Buddy - Toad (from Mario Bros.), Maurie - Princess Peach (from Mario Bros.), Sam - Anikan Skywalker (from Star Wars)

We had a great time trick or treating this year. My niece Alicia came with us which helped keep track of everyone. We got caught in a hail storm after the 2nd house so we detoured to a pizza place for dinner and then went out again later when the rain calmed down. Maurie was the cutest by far as she rushed to each door saying "trick or treat" and then "thank you very much Grandma" or "Grandpa". One of our neighbors was dressed in a black pant suit and Maurie insisted that she was Cinderella and kept saying how pretty she was and "thank you Cinderella". Pretty funny!

Ted and Sam went out after the rest of us gave up and they collected a big bag full of candy!

I dressed up as a witch (but of course there isn't a picture to show for it:))

"So Pretty!"

With the change of seasons and therefore the change of clothes, Maurie has become obsessed with how pretty she looks in her new outfits! This is one of her favorites for church! Thanks Grandma for making this!!

Pumpkinland!

I was able to tag along with Josh on his trip to Pumpkinland with his kindergarten class this year! We had a blast going through a corn maze, seeing farm animals, playing on the playgrounds and picking out a pumpkin to take home!

Josh at the playground

Maurie would have stayed on the swing the entire day if she had the choice

Nico at his best!! This little guy spends more time in his stroller than any of our "littles."

Soccer RULES!!

Josh is loving soccer this year! (Although he still says that his favorite part is the treats!)

I took my brother's idea and told Josh that I put super power powder in his drink while he was one the field. The next time he was put in, he managed to get the ball and head for the net to make a goal! Way to go Bopper! (Thanks for the idea Jeff and Heather!)

Is It Still SUMMER!!

Some sprinkler time after school!

First Day of Kindergarten!

Josh is SO excited for Kindergarten!!

I am just thrilled to have our favorite teacher - Mrs. Morgan!

First Day of 2nd Grade!!

Sam is pretty excited to start a new year of school! Thank goodness his first day was full of excitement when he explained that his new teacher's math game was SO MUCH BETTER than his 1st grade teacher's!

Three Months Old!

Chubby McChub Cakes!!

(Nickname made by Sam)

Nico has been such a fun baby!! He is the center of attention for everyone in our family!

His latests are enjoying stroller rides to and from school, laughing, rolling over (front to back), and watching his family make fools of themselves while they try to get him to smile and laugh!

Pebble Beach

Point Lobos Beach

Garrett, Sydney, Maurie, Caitlyn, McKell, Josh, and Sam

Great America - Snoopy

We had a wonderful vacation to Pebble Beach, California this summer thanks to the Weight family for inviting us!!

Pictures

At the request of some, I am putting up a few pictures since I haven't had the time to sit and compose any posts lately!

Nicolas Leo Hartman

Our "little buddy" as the kids call him was born Thursday (May 27th) at 3:58 pm! He weighed 8 pounds 8 ounces, and measured 19 1/2 inches long! We are so glad that he is home and he is doing well! Isn't he a cute little stinker!

IT'S A BOY!!!

My first pictures! Due first week in June!

Christmas!

We had a wonderful Christmas full of excitement and family! It is sure fun to have kids this age to enjoy this day!