my baby is growing up...

...so it really has hit me that Briggs is closer to being 1 year old than he is to a newborn. I am kind of sad about it. He has had a lot of first this week that are fun, here are a few of them.

• Clapping for Uncle Mark during his basketball game
• eating a butter and jam half sandwhich (he eats every last bit)
• eating yogurt melts like crazy (he loves them and so does Katelyn)
• trying so hard to crawl, he rocks back and forth a couple of times on his hands and knees.
• fighting over things with me and Katelyn. (remote, her sippy cup and whatever else he can get his hands on)
• has has become very determined and strong willed.
• but through it all he is still smiling like crazy, gums and all!.

I can't believe where the time has gone (7 1/2 months)...we love having Briggs as part of our family.

my kids....

Well the verdict is in....we have a Bronco! This jersey was made for Katelyn when Sherman was part of the BSU Football team a couple of years ago, she wore it for his Senior year. I will post pictures of her soon. When ever Briggs gets a hold of this little football (thanks Joanna) he doesn't want to let it go, infact the tips of his fingers turn white due to the fact that he is holding on so tight, cute. Well his dad that it was pretty cool! Sherman is already (and has been for a while) trying to figure out what position he will play: quarterback, linebacker or tightend? I guess we will have to wait and see. Until then we will just enjoy our little baby football player, isn't he cute?

Katelyn will be starting gymnastics on Feb. 2nd, and oh boy is she thrilled! She keeps asking me when it is time to go to "nastics". I have to remind her that we have a couple more days. She got to pick out her outfit, I am not sure if it is a gymnastics outfit or what, but it is pretty dang cute and will have to do! Here are some shots of our little gymnast!

Katelyn got this Fire Car for Christmas, it has been a big hit for both of the kids! Katelyn loves to have her brother ride with her (under close supervision), and Briggs enjoys it too!

Elder Beus

My little brother Doug entered the MTC today! We love him and are so proud he made the decision to serve the Lord. He is a great example to us all! We love you Elder Beus!

Christmas

We had a wonderful Christmas. Lots of food, fun and especially family! We are so grateful for our Savior and the love he has for us. We love this time of year. We hope everyone has a safe and happy New Year. We are excited to see what 2010 brings the Blaser Family!

Look who is 6 months old.....

...I know he can't believe it either!

Merry Christmas!

Man I love these three...

...and I love this time of year! We are so excited for Christmas, especially Katelyn, we talk about her Christmas list aleast 5 times daily! Oh, and Sherman dressed up as Santa for a fundraiser, Katelyn was scared at first, but then I over heard her bragging to all the kids "my dadddy is Santa" with one hand on her hip and the other in the air! To say the least she is very proud of him. In fact she has been calling him "Santa" ever since instead perhaps the usual "sherman", "mommies husband" or "daddy". We love the stage she is in right NOW, she changing and learning new things every day. Christmas day will be interesting, we can't wait! Here are the kids in their Christmas clothes, all ready to go to church.

Doesn't Briggs looked thrilled?

Katelyn over 2 1/2

Briggs is changing so much too! He is such a pleasure to have around. He loves his big sister, she can get him to laugh at just about anything, so cute! He loves his toes, his thumb (yes we have a thumb sucker in the family) and everything else he can get his hands on. He is a very smiley baby, he is always cooing, laughing and making other fun noises. He loves to be tickled by his daddy and loves mommies attention! Katelyn also likes to review Briggs' Christmas list everyday as well, I sure hope Santa doesn't dissapoint this year.

Briggs, almost 6 months

Briggs

This poor little man has been so sick the past week. He had a double ear infection and an eye infection, so sad. Although he wasn't feeling well he was still a pleasure to be around! Man I love this little guy, he is so much fun. We love our baby Briggs and are so glad he is feeling better!

Halloween...

We had a fun Halloween this year! Katelyn is at a fun age and Briggs was just easy going, we had a great evening. Here are some pictures of the kids...

Here is our little puppy dog, he didn't know what to think about this costume, but man he looked cute!

Now Katelyn on the other hand could not quit talking about her costume all week, in fact we are still talking about it. She had a ball going to the Trunk or Treat and to the fire station. She got really good at saying "trick or treat" and then "thank you", she loved running around with cousins and eating candy. When we went to the local fire station she got really scared and shy, they gave her some candy and then took us to see the trucks, I tried to put her in the truck put she started crying. I managed to get a couple of pictures of her with one of the firemen, they were so nice and thought she was so cute in her costume! After leaving she wanted to go back, I think now if we went she would do a little better. Maybe we will go again. Here is our little fireman (woman) all dressed up and ready to go. Thanks Grandma for the fire coat!

Linder Farms

We really enjoyed our time at Linder Farms this year! Hay ride, swings, cow ride, and mini donuts, can't ask for much more! I love this time of year!