First Strawberry

We planted a small garden this spring and the kids are having a great time taking care of it. A couple of days ago two huge red strawberries magically appeared in our little strawberry patch right after Grandpa got home from the store. The kids were a little surprised but decided that they were in fact real and ready to pick. I helped pick them so I could make sure we didn't hurt the plant, and the kids were excited to show everyone what they had grown. Today we picked the first strawberry that actually grew in our strawberry patch. Avery has been trying to pick it for days now and she couldn't wait any longer. I think this is just the beginning of a long harvest. We will be checking on veggies every day after they start to appear.

It took Mason a few tries before he could point at the
strawberry while looking at the camera. What a cutie.

Team work in picking the first fruit!
I am surprised it ended up in one piece.

Good Times

It's about time we got out of the house and did some exercising. The ride was great. The air was still crisp. No one was on the trail but us and two other guys. I think I am hooked. We will be doing this a lot more. This was actually my third ride since Christmas, but it was my first ride here in Vegas. The trail is only 20 min. from the house. I am excited to have a trail so close to home.

Sweet rack 'eh!

Brandon only fell over one time because he couldn't unclip.
Big improvement over the three times he fell last time we went out.

This is my sweet ride!

After our ride we took the "lil"
kids out for their own ride.
There is a new biking path by
our house and it is pretty nice.
Going down the path was fun, but
my back still hurts from pushing
Mason & Taylor back up it.

Pretty in Pink

Spiderman Glovies

Along for the ride

Growing , Growing, Growing....

Happy








Shy








Sad

Mason tried his hand at face painting,
and Taylor was happy to be a volunteer.

A sneak peek at the Easter Dress.

Diaper Head #1

Diaper Head #2

Diaper Head #3
This was Dad's great idea!!!

Diaper Head Fight!!!!!

Valentines Day
Yes, Mason is still in his pj's.
He never wants to take them off,
so we are often changing from one pair
to the next at bed time.

On the other hand, Avery wore this shirt every day for a week.
It is now conveniently dirty most of the time.

Murphy's Law

You take a whole bunch of great pictures of your baby -
and the only one you get her to smile for turns out blurry.

Don't Be Mad at Me

I know, I am a terrible father, son, brother, and husband because I haven't uploaded any pictures for a while now. For everyone who is disappointed, annoyed, or feeling neglected...here you go.

The little clan members.

Avery's Build-A-Bear 4th Birthday party.

Avery and friend Miley.

Avery and friend Dylan.

Asleep on the couch.

Believe it or not, this was Avery's idea.

The start of a walk to the park.

Crazy hair at the park.

The end of the walk to the park.

The many faces of Taylor Laine.

Trouble.

Taylor Laine Carlisle

Taylor Laine Carlisle

June 24, 2008

7 lbs. 3 oz.

20 inches long

Taylor's first picture.

Baby and Mom look at eachother for the first time.

Big sister.

Big brother.

First hairstyle.

Bear hugs from Dad.

After her first photo shoot.

We now have proof that for at least a moment in time

everyone did get along.