Carter's 3 Year Check-up

Carter just had his 3 year check-up and everything looks great. He was impressed by verbal skills and his ability to get himself mostly dressed. They checked his vision and he passed with no problems. He said he looks great and is a healthy little boy!

His Stats:
Height: 39inches (75%)
Weight: 32 and a half pounds (50-75%)
BMI: 14.9 (10-25%)

Izzie's 9 Month Check-up

Well Miss Izzie had her 9 month check-up today and her Dr. said she is a 1 year old in a 9 month olds body. She was very impressed with her verbal skills and that she had started taking steps already. Size wise she is staying right on track with what she has been and actually has increased her weight percentage slightly since her last appointment(was 10-25% now is a solid 25%). No shots with this apt. but she did have a hemoglobin check and her iron was a little on the low side so they will recheck it at her 1 year apt.



Her Stats:
Height: 28 3/4 inches( 75-90%)
Weight: 17 pounds 3 ounces(25%)
Head Size : 43 cm (25%)

The Kephart's See StarWars

Well after the trip to the zoo, then the crystal pool the next day we decided to pack one more thing into Jeff's 3 days off and head to the science museum. The boys are in love with Starwars (the game not the movie) and since the special exhibit at the museum was StarWars we just couldn't pass it up. The boys had alot of fun looking at all the characters from the movie and learning how things in the movie were made. They got to build a hovercraft out of legos and magnet and even got a chance to drive a big one. After Starwars we were off to see all the other fun things at the science museum and play with all the fun interactive exhibits. I had fun seeing all the things they still had that I remember seeing as a kid (like the bike that as you pedal turns on the light bulb, fan or radio). It was a fun filled day of Dinosaurs, learning about the body and germs, seeing how weather works and lots more. We had a great time but by the end we were tired and ready to just relax at home.

Guinea Pig Update.........

Well here is an update on our new addition to the family.....

The little guinea pig featured earlier will no longer be coming to live with us. It was determined that our neighbors pig had 2 girls and only 1 boy instead of 2 boys and 1 girl and because the other family is taking 2 they need the 2 of the same gender so they don't end up with babies themselves. This is great news for us because the one we are getting now (the boy) has always been our favorite and Jackson asks everytime we see them if we can have the Fuzzy one and now we can!! So tonight he came over and spent some time with us at our house and it was love at first snuggle!!! He is so cute and sweet and we can't wait to have him come live with us. He will be joining us on his 4 week birthday (that is the plan as of now) but will visit us often while we wait so we can bond. Here are some pictures of him from tonight.

Look Who's Walking

Look Who's Walking

Yes it is true I can't believe it either but 2 days before Miss Izzie turned 9 months (so last Wed) she decided to start taking some steps. Where has the time gone that my little baby is starting to walk? We have not gotten a great video yet of her walking because everytime she sees the camera out she crawls (on her hands and feet like a monkey) as fast as she can to get it, but here is the best video we have gotten so far of our little walking lady.

Trip to the Zoo!

Well Jeff took some days off last week so we decided to take a trip to the MN Zoo. The kids had a great time looking at all the animals and riding on the tractor out the farm. It was a hot day so they cooled off playing in the water area. We got to see the dolphin show and bird show the only thing we didn't get a chance to do was ride the monorail (much to Jackson dismay- we will do it next time for sure!) Here are some pics of the fun we had.

Trip To Papa and Grandma's Cabin

We recently took a vacation and went up to Papa and Grandma's lake in Atkin. It was Izzie's 1st time at the lake and on a boat. The boys had so much fun fishing and sitting on papa's lap driving the boat. Jackson was the big fish catcher with 15 fish caught and Carter caught just a couple. Keeping with tradition Jackson helped Grandma cook the corn on the firepit with his long turning stick. Carter loved making smores (because as we all know Carter is a junk food junkie!) It was a fun trip (can't say relaxing because 3 kids is never relaxing but soo much fun!) We can't wait to go back again soon.

Our newest member of the family

I never would have guessed that we would be adding another member to this family but after much thought we decided just one more. She was born on July 11th and will be joining our family in about 3 more weeks. We have not made a final decision on a name yet but we are open to suggestions. We have been out to visit her a few times and the kids just love her and so do we - how could you not love a sweet face like that!

Potty Trained At Last!

Yes I am officially posting it now since it has been a least 3 weeks of underwear only for Carter. I can't believe how easy it was once he was really ready. He decided a few days before our trip to the lake that he was ready to be done with diapers and now 3 weeks later it is like he has been doing it forever. Yeah!!!!