what's his name?

The other day Kira brought a project home from preschool where they had made a picture showing who was in their families.  So Kira had made a dad, mom, sister and brother.

It kind of made me wonder, what do her teachers think she's calling her brother when she talks about him?

So I said, "Kira, what's Shouty's real name?"
Kira said,
"Shout.
Shouty booters?
Shouty shooters?
Shouty Max?
Maxwell?
Max?

Reed?"
And just as I was about to say yes, she kept going.
".... and Franki?" 

I said, "your brother's name is Reed.  His middle name is Maxwell.  We just call him Shout for fun.  Reid and Franki are our friends, and are two separate people.  And the other little nicknames are just for fun."


She looked at me, so confused. 

Whatever his name is, we love him.  And Kira loves to follow him as he crawls and step on the ends of his footie jammies so he can't get anywhere : )

lately

It's been awhile since I blogged.  Not surprising. 
Here's what we've been celebrating:
Thanksgiving
Brent's Birthday
Christmas
New Years
Our anniversary
Kira's Birthday
My Birthday
Valentine's Day
Shouty's dedication
Shouty's birthday!

We're tired, broke, and overwhelmed by how many people love us : )
Here are a few photos from along the way.

 Seriously, we're so thankful for everyone who has laughed, cleaned, eaten, played, and celebrated with us, given to us, and loved us.  Not sure where we'd be without you!

 

busy

We've been busy lately.

But the fun kind of busy.

Birthday parties, starting to decorate for Christmas, shopping and wrapping presents, visiting my family, Brent got a buck hunting up north, the last wedding of the season, planning Thanksgiving, and many photo shoots with people I wish I saw more often.

Today we took some time while shouty was sleeping to bake,

and to talk about how we are grateful for our full busy lives.