Thanksgiving 2006

We traveled to Knoxville, TN for Thanksgiving this year to celebrate with Bob Markli (my moms new hubby). We had a really fun weekend. Kyle, Nathan and Dallin did great on the drive up. Thank goodness for DVD players. Dan had just got his early Christmas gift (the Nikon D200 camera). So he was in an exceptional mood. He has since them named 'her' D2.

Thanksgiving was really good. My favorite this year was the turkey. It was super moist and so flavorful (usually I lean towards the mashed potatoes and gravy). All of Bob's kids came over on Thanksgiving day and it was good to meet them. He has 3 girls and 1 boy. I think the highlight of Kyle and Nathan's trip was playing hide and seek with Ginger (Bob's 14 yr daughter) and Todd and Dan. Bob has a big house with lots of fun hiding places.

Dan had a blast breaking in his new camera and taking lots of pictures (as always). He also got to ride Bob's motorcycle and go shooting with his huge gun collection. Dan's dad use to take him shooting quite often. Bob and Todd were quite impressed with his 'skills.' Those cans didn't stand a chance!!

My mom and grandma and I were out the door by 6:30am for the day after Thanksgiving shopping. We got some great deals... of course. We laughed so hard together and had a blast.

On Saturday Bob showed us some of the beautiful homes he is building. Kyle and Nathan had fun climbing on the dirt mounds at the construction sites.

Hope everyone had a yummy Thanksgiving and enjoyed being around family.

It's a boy... again!

I am going to give this blogging thing a try. Not really sure where to start...
On July 4th 2006 we had our third baby boy, Dallin Nicholas West. He is a little sweetie. I use the word 'little' lightly. He is pushing 20lbs and only 4 months old! He weighed 7lbs 6oz at birth and is just growing like a weed. Kyle and Nathan are pretty adjusted to their new little brother. They love to make him laugh. They think it is so cool when Dallin has a nasty blowout and laugh so hard. Dallin can roll over from front to back and back to front now. He is a super mellow baby, which I am very thankful. Dallin loves to suck his little thumb, which Dan and I think is so cute.
Nathan is 3 now and my little helper. He stays home with me and keeps himself busy. He is my independent boy. He has a very vivid imagination and likes to paint, build with blocks, play dinosaurs, dress up in costumes, and help me with anything I am doing. Nathan does not let any family member leave the house without hugs and kisses. He will chase us down the driveway yelling 'wait, hugs and kisses' if you try to sneak out. Nathan is a sweet boy with a heart of gold.
Kyle is our outgoing 5 year old. He goes to school for half the day and is doing well with it. He loves to ride his bike, play soccer, skateboard, and play baseball. Kyle was lucky to inherit his daddy's' coordination. This summer Kyle learned how to swim and is quite the little fish. Kyle is a natural leader and is always surprising us with his insight.
Dan is doing great... handsome and fun as ever. He is still working at CSA and loving it. His current obsession is the 'Nikon D200' camera. (--moment of silence--) In our house, we must pause for a moment of silence after 'her' name is spoken. He has been thinking of trying some photography work on the side and would like a more professional camera. I guess we will have to see if he has been naughty or nice when Santa makes his rounds this year.
This is all I have time for. I will try to post again after Thanksgiving....