February

Napping in their cribs-together!

Kingzlee showing off her make up artist skills!

Super Bowl Sunday!

Fun in the snow!!!!

Umm,, why is the breastfeeding Mom awake and everyone else asleep?

Kingzlee sledding behind the gator!

This is the old pick up that Justin's parents took to the hospital when he was born!

Stuhrling the snuggle bug!

Kingz is all dressed up ready to go somewhere with Grandma!

About this time, the roles flip flopped-Stuhrling became very laid back and Kruzann became the drama queen!

Kingzlee and I snuck out of the house to get pedis!

Drama queen, husky girl and happy boy!

Kingzlee decorated Sage with stickers!



I had a creative spurt and made this dress for Kingzlee to wear to the father/daughter dance!!!

Valentines Day!

The girls on Valentines Day!

Kingzlee with her Valentines gifts- a "seat belt" (belt) and a pair of pajama bottoms

Happy little Valentine!

With all of my babies in bed the morning of my birthday. Kingzlee gave me all kinds of gifts (of her own toys) and Justin gave me a gift that was wrapped in an empty box of wipes-how appropriate!

My little old man!

Daddy and Kingzlee before the father / daughter dance at Lochland. Some friends and I hung out at the house and enjoyed a little adult time!

Observation day at dance- evidently she believes her tutu belongs around her chest!?!?

Practicing their sitting skills!

Our friend Kerri and her son Oscar were home from Australia and came to visit us-Kingz had a big time showing off her horses and donkeys.

Some of the best entertainment around our house is a big box of beads that Kingzlee likes to string!

One of the first times I had to take the babies to dance with us-its a feat to get out of the house and it seems like a lot of work to only be gone for 30 minutes so we went to dinner afterward!

Aunt Marci came to visit and played outside with Kingzlee

Getting bigger!

Stuhrling after a bath! It took them a long time to like bath time!

January

Kingzlee, the cowgirl chef!

Trying out her new saddle!

This was a great January day for me, I was able to run for the first time in 10 months and ride horse!

Stuhrling in his new robe after his bath

Snuggling in the bassinet during nap time

Looking for lunch!

Mommy is getting creative during feeding time!

Helping to gather the neighbors eggs!

Kingzlee gathering eggs with her aunts

We baptized the babies on January 15th. It was a scary weekend as Justin's Mom had a stroke on the day before and had to be flown to Omaha. My family was already in Hastings so Justin went down to Omaha then came back the morning of the baptism. Thankfully, she made a full recovery but we were sad that she and Jack were not there for the baptism. Above is a photo with the babies sponsors and below is with the family who was in attendance.

Baba with Kruzann

Justin with Stuhrling

Our family with Pastor Renae

Our new friends, Trina Johnsten, her brother, and husband, Dennis Trotter joined us for the baptism and lunch afterward.

Kruzann earned the nickname "Kruzzy Ruzzy" that weekend by her "Aunt" Sue and it has stuck ever since!

Mr Blue eyes-reminds me so much of my Dad

"Aunt" Sue feeding Kruzzy and Aunt Kristi hanging with Kingz

Bruce and Sue with the babies

The members of the church gave the babies and Kingzlee gifts. Here is Kingzlee showing off her loot-she was sure everything was for her.

Kruzzy is growing wide, much faster than her brother and showing him who is boss!

The babies at their two month checks. Stuhrling weighed 9 lbs 14 oz and Kruzann weighed 9 lbs 5 oz but was an inch shorter (20")!!!

Kingz and I went to Grand Island one weekend day to get out of the house. She was a helpful little girl that morning so her Dad gave her some money to spend. She chose make up and here she is showing  it off!

Pure LOVE

Kruzann looks a lot like her big sister in this photo!

I was so excited to finally get some smiles!

Kingzlee loving on her friends, Lyla and Grace at dance!