Kiera's Self Portrait

These are just 2 of a hundred pictures like this. She loves to take pictures of herself. So be thankful I spared you from looking at all of them.

Riding in the Rain

Kiera didn't care that it was raining hard she still pulled out her bike. So here are some shots. Too cute.

Shay's teddy bear

Shay, This post is for you. I just wanted to give you photographic evidence that your stolen teddy bear is being taken care of. I walked in on her the other night and saw this and thought it was too cute to not share. This teddy bear was innocently taken from its home in Sandy by Kiera. We got home and she pulled it out of her backpack and claims that she totally forgot that she had stashed him there. She felt so bad that she instantly got on the phone and left Shay a message to tell her sorry. We have been unable to return him safely home but in the mean time he is being kept very safe.

Primary Program

Here is a picture of Kiera on the day of her Primary Program. She did a great job and during the song "I am a child of God" she had the microphone right in front of her, and if you know Kiera, you know that she is not afraid of the microphone. We worked for a couple weeks to memorize her part. It was "Because I am his child, I will serve God with all my heart, might, mind and strength." She did a great job.

Dad in Charge

This is what happens when you leave dad in charge...

Ellie walking

Ok so you probably thought that she was walking based on the title but give the girl a break, she is 8 months. She has mastered the walker though.

KIERA is FOUR

Kiera was only four for one day because she has declared herself 5 now and eligible for kindergarten. It will be a long year of her asking how much longer until she can go to school. Everytime she sees a backpack at the store she tells me she just has to have it so she can have a place for her homework. She must have a little too much of me in her because that definitely doesn't come from her dad! We had a good party for her with the family. She got a new bike which she loves. I wish I had a bigger version of it for me, it is a little beach cruiser. I can't findI have been enjoying my road bike. I went on a 40 mile ride this past weekend. Little by little, eventually I will be able to do a 100 miles. My bum is not ready for it yet!

Ellie the Helper

Ok this stage has come a lot faster than I even anticipated. Ellie is into everything. She can pull herself up and move around really easily. While she has a bit of independence to her she usually likes to be somewhere near my feet. This time I caught her unloading the dishwasher.

Sister Time

Kiera loves to read books to Ellie. She doesn't know how to read yet but she sure can make up a good story. Ellie refrains from grabbing the books and licking them for about .05 seconds. Kiera usually struggles to maintain control of the book and the battle is won mostly by Ellie. But they have fun while it lasts