I can't believe we already have three kids! I feel so . . . OLD! Who would have thought that a blind date could have lead to all this?!
These three munchkins are amazing in their own ways. They make quite a team all together. Nikoli is crowd control, Zion's in charge of entertainment, and Elijah is an innocent spectator/student, learning the ways of charm, negotiation, and superheroes.
We never thought three kids could take so much effort, but the rewards far outweigh the work. We all enjoy our individual family roles that give us such a sense of purpose, responsibility, and reward.
Nikoli
What an amazing big brother! He is so caring and compassionate towards his siblings. I am thrilled to have Nikoli as my oldest baby.
Lije
What a happy baby boy! He wants to do everything Zion and Nikoli does. I'm so glad he's ours.
Shhhhhh
Sweet little Nikoli back in '05
Sweet Baby Zy
Luckily, we had a few pics saved on disks. So, here are some old pics just to spice things up a bit.
Happy Birthday, Zion!
Peek-a-boo! I bought this playpen right before we left so Elijah could sleep in it. Unfortunately, he had different plans. He slept with me both nights! Well, the first night I wouldn't exactly say he slept much. He sure is a cutee, though!
Zion had enough of this campout! We are pretty sure she got into some stinging nettle Thursday night and both she and Elijah were up all night screaming and crying. It was no fun, especially for poor Zion. This is a picture of her when we were on our way home. She's so tired!
Upper Mesa Falls
Aren't they gorgeous?!
Becoming One With Nature
I think Zion was actually playing dead. You can't see it in the picture, but she has her tongue sticking out and hanging to the side like a dead dog. What a funny girl!
Mesa Falls
We had so much fun, here. It is so pretty! Even Elijah had a ball.
Nikoli on the swing
Nikoli's Suncatchers's
Swing Time
Elijah loves the swing!
Zion in the Sand
Zion loves a sandbox!
Nikoli's bubble
Nikoli won a contest for the biggest bubble!
Our Three Works of Art
Fun in the Sun
Scott
Rhett, Chris, and Aaron (Yes, Rhett, you have nice buns)
Tyler
Steve
Tara, Ashley, and Boen
Ty
Amber
Eric
Tiffini
Jordan and Jamie (Tiffini's husband)
Abigail
Shanna LOVES to camp! Can you tell?
Hot Momma!
Happy Birthday, Maea!
Dad
Daryl and Tiffini
Little Miss Makayla made this at the craft table. It has a metal back and magnets.
Grandma and Grandpa Staten
Steve, Elijah, Jordan and Daryl
Tiffini, Lori and Brittany working at the craft table.
Kylie and Nicole. It's absolutely IMPOSSIBLE to get a serious pose out of these two!
Grandma Staten
Mom and Grandpa Staten
Vanessa and Tauni
Aunt Kris was visiting from Canada with Vanessa. It was great to see her again. If you can't tell, the only camera I had the first night was my phone's camera, so they aren't the best quality.
Lori had a birthday party for Maea while we were there. It was the only time I could get Nikoli to stick around long enough for me to get a picture.
Elijah at the Table
He was so proud of himself for climbing up to the table.
Nikoli with his diarama of the African Elephant
Nikoli
~*~*~*ZION*~*~*~
Nikoli
Elijah-bo-bijah
4 comments:
Sooo cute, Nik! Welcome to the "nerdy" blog world!
P.S.-told ya I'd get ya hooked!
cute blog, we also have a blog, but we are not very consistent. Shannon has one as well.
Shannon - bishoff clan
damon - crew wilkinson
YAY Nik! Im so glad you found the blogging world! I can't believe how big the kids are! I'm excited to keep up on you guys!! :)
Hey Nikki! I just started my blog about a month ago. I love the way you have done your blog it is so cute and Nikoli really can't be 7! You are making me feel old.
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