I'm smitten

Kate loves to empty her toys out of the basket, and then climb inside and play with a select few

I have loved every stage of development Kate has gone through. I personally think she just gets to be more fun every day. I am smitten, and I do whatever this little girl wants. 

Apparently this is how we look when Joe and I slurp our milk from cereal. 

August 2014
 Nonna came for a visit and Kate got her first official sewing lesson by a professional

August 2014
Kate decided to take off running while at a Young Women's activity for my church.
She wanted to be just like the big girls and tried to keep up with them. 

Licorice can entertain her for a long time. 

Chillin'

Summer around the house

Our little girl loves being outside. She loves to look out the window and point and try to convince me to go play, even in the rain. She loved it anytime we would take her out to weed the garden with us. She is really a good rock finder, she will either hold onto the rocks or throw them over her shoulder.

She also loves a good mouthful of dirt when Mom or Dad takes their eye off of her.

Spring time
She looks so little!

Busted eating dirt

We once tried to contain her in her pack and play while we worked, that didn't last long
 because she was squawking to play.

Seriously the cutest gardener ever!

 I found this cute little play house at a garage sale for $20! Kate loves playing in the sink, and climbing on the chair and table. She loves opening and shutting the front door. She knows it is all hers. Actually it is my little dream house, and I just let her play in it. (Ssshh, don't tell Kate)

Our little dare devil, she will even stand from the table top without any hesitation

Petting Zoo

One of the many reasons why I love living in a smaller town is that our local animal store is unlike any other. They have dogs, cats, birds and all the usual stuff, but they also have goats, pigs, horses, cows, etc. The store advertises the farm animals as a petting zoo, but they are also for sale. Kate and I go weekly. 

A wandering Kid

Sheep

Goats, they love to try to kiss her toes, their eyes freak her out

Lots of Kids and their Mamma's from this spring. They had at least 2 dozen babies.

Earlier this spring they had chicks, Kate loved them and would jibber jabber to them. 

Kate loved hanging with Aunt Cheri, and Uncle John

Chances are you have never heard of Albion, or Albion days, which is your loss, It's a little town near Declo, Idaho (I'm sure you've never heard of Declo either). This little town puts on a fun parade on July 4th, with lots of candy. I used my daughters cuteness to get lots of candy. But she did get a lot also. It was fun to spend the morning with family, and be entertained by this small town. 

The look I would get if I tried to take that sucker away

Kate got to meet her great uncle Fred, and aunt Joyce

1st swim

Kate with cousins James and Phineas

A few weeks ago we were able to go to Salt Lake for a day trip to celebrate the first birthday party for Phineas and James. It was so fun to watch these boys smash their cakes and the food was super yummy.  Afterwards we all went to the rec center and went for a swim. I was so excited to take Kate for her first swim, unfortunately she did not sleep well the night before and decided to skip her morning nap, and she had so much fun at the party that she apparently thought the perfect time to nap would be at the pool. Oh well, we will try again another time. 

heavy eyes

tuckered out!

Sleepovers

A few weeks ago we were lucky enough to have my Brother JB, his wife Mary and their kids over to stay the night. We were so happy to see them, and Kate loved watching the energy these 4 boys brought with them. We were sad when they had to leave, but hopefully I talked up Pocatello/Chubbuck and hopefully they will be coming back real soon for another sleepover.

Cousins

Here are come random pictures with Kate and some of her cousins. We wish we lived closer to them!

We love when we get to spend time with them. 

March 2014
Phin, Kate, James

March 2014
Phin, Nona, and Kate

February 2014
My sister Suzanne had a conference in Pocatello, so Phin was able to come with her and push Kate around. She loved it.

April 2014
Emily chose to be baptized and we were so excited to be able to be there for it. 

April 2014
Playing around with Jane. Maybe in a couple of years Joe will be able to let go.