Miracles do happen...

I am FINALLY updating my blog! I'm sure nobody even looks at my blog anymore, but for those of you who do here it goes...

Durke: Durke is doing good. He is bumbed that the snow is flying and he can't ride his bike anymore, but I think he will survive. He got a new bike in July, and rode in the Leadville 50 mile race on it. We had a good time. He built it up himself, it is a single-speed. Which means it only has one speed, kind of hard if you're a mountain biker. That is the class he is going to race next year. He's kind of crazy if you ask me. He is loving having a little boy, and Louk sure loves his daddy. They look exactly alike, which makes me happy. Durke is also going back to school Spring Semester. He only has a few more classes for his Bachelors, so he decided to finish it. I am excited for him, but a little nervous. He already works a lot and is in the Young Men's, but I think it will be a good thing.

Jessi: Not much has been happening for me, which is actually a good thing. I am enjoying my kids, and having a boy. Louk is such a happy baby. He is always smiling and he loves to snuggle. Three has been an adjustment, some days I feel like it is a fight to get us all dressed and fed for the day, but I think that's normal. I have been working on Louk's room which is almost done, I will post some pics later. It is a cowboy theme.


Gracie: Gracie started preschool this fall and she absolutely loves it. She has an amazing teacher, who happens to be my dad's cousin. She moved here from my hometown which is kind of ironic. Anyways, she is such a great big sister. Louk adores her, I mean ADORES her. She can always make him laugh and she even knows how to change his diapers. She is such a beautiful little girl. I can't believe how grown up she is getting. It actually makes me kind of sad. She has a ton of friends and wants to have a friend over every day. She had a really fun Rock'n Roll birthday party in September. She loves music especially 80's rock. (This might be my fault!) She always asks if we can jam. She likes when we turn the music up really loud, and we all play in the band. Her favorite song is "Slow Ride" by Foghat. Wierd, I know. She loves to ride her bike, and wants to start racing next summer.


Abi: Abi, Abi, Abi. She is one funny little squirt. I absolutely love her personality; she makes me smile everyday. She is getting so big, so fast. She got a new bike for her birthday and has no problem keeping up with her big sister. We have a hard time keeping her from mauling Louk. She gets so excited she says she just wants to squeeze him. She loves to play with her toys and is always carrying around some random item. She started ballet this fall and is so funny. She is actually very good, and asks if she can go to dance everyday. I am looking forward to her first dance recital in December. It could be interesting.


Louk: Louk is the best baby. He has brought sooo much joy to our family. I decided that boys are WAY easier than girls. He is much less emotional, which is a very, very good thing. He is always smiling, and he loves to sit and talk to me. I love just snuggling with him and playing with him; that is probably why I never get anything done. He is growing fast though and has already been to a few bike races. It's funny how when new ones are born they just fit right in. I can't remember life without my sweet little boy.



We are all doing very well. We have had a few mountain bike races, all of our birthdays, Halloween, and just life keeping us busy; and busy is good.