It's been a long time

Yes, Allie has turned 1. Yes, Sam is now potty trained and speaking better than I do. Yes, we are terrible bloggers. Sorry kids. When you read this, you'll probably remember a really busy time in Mommy and Daddy's life. Here are some great things about each of you to remember about this time.

Jake: Is a wonderful skiier. Got really high marks from his pre-K teacher. She said that Jake has great math ability. He loves to give and get hugs. He has friends named Kyler, Greyson, Devan, JR, Eli. He loves to hang out with his cousins, Finn and Henry, even though we don't do it enough. He has been hunting with his dad already. He can chop wood. He is learning to golf. He loves apples and pears.

Sam: Has a few tantrums, although less than 3 months ago. He talks with this adorably cute voice. He runs, climbs, jumps amazingly well. He knows his colors, shapes, letters, and numbers. He can say 4 favorite Bible verses. He loves peppers and strawberries and coffee. He is potty trained at 2 1/2, yes, almost entirely dry. His reward for being potty trained: new slippers and a clock for his room in addition to many M'M's. Amazing.

Allie: Has the prettiest reddish brown hair. She has 2 teeth. She babbles in her own words and says Mama and Jakie and I think kitty in fairly recognizable babbles. She crawls all over including up and down stairs. She is standing and able to take 1-2 steps alone, but definitely cruises really well. She loves cucumbers and applesauce and cheese and chocolate. Girl after my own heart.