Wow, where did the summer go?

I decided to put just a few pictures on here since some of you are wondering where on earth we disappeared to! Believe it or not, I just haven't had ANY time to sit down and post a few pictures since June, so here we go....

First, some building on our garage...my father-in-law worked like a slave to get the foundation blocks laid.

Then the fill dirt--whew a tiring day!

Then the wall framing...Jayden is going along to help!

Mom is also helping raise the roof rafters into place...

But life is not all work! We also had fun hiking with Emmanuel's parents.

And there's the joy of sleeping and waking up!

And holding Kitty....


Playing in the dirt...

And more hiking!

with friends along a cliff...

and up a ravine...


But the greatest joy is summiting!

Having so much fun!

Eating, yes!

Running the backhoe (no, not Jayden--it was our good friend Dale)!

Getting the footings ready...

Playing with our new doggy!

Hi Ho! I'm the man on the block!

Getting dirty all too soon!

What a face!

Huh? What did you say?

And finally....a very SPECIAL day. Dale and Amanda got engaged!!!!!!

Transition from baby to toddler!

Going swimming!

Taking a break to eat!

Wow, did he have fun trying to "catch" the water bubbling up from the fountain!

Playing with Grandpa....He was listening intently to something Grandpa was explaining here.

Walking like a pro....

Hey there!

Playing hide and seek....

Creating a major disaster zone!

Playing "peek-a-boo" with mommie...

"Bet you can't see me!"

"Boo!! Here I am!"

Laughing with Grandma....

Learning to "love baby!"

Oh, how sweet! (he's just learning how to be sweet, believe it or not!).

"Let me touch you with my sticky hands!" (first time eating spaghetti)

Exploring outside....

Getting reflective in his "old" age!

Well, there's a lot to think about when you have views like this!!!!!

"HAAAAAA! I see you behind the couch!"

Becoming a little man....

Getting ready to go to church.