The one that survived

We finally had a kitten that survived to adult hood. I was pretty excited! Shiskabob was super sweet and was really good with our kids. And she had 4 little kittens (technically she had 6 but one was still born and one... read on) and was a great mom. She was even nice to Cole after he sat on one of her babies and killed it. We gave two kittens away once they were big enough to a great little family with 2 kids. So we still had 2, an orange cat and a calico- I was pretty excited.

Now, I have never really been a cat person. I always thought they were snobby and kind of annoying, but apparantly I had become somewhat attached to Shiskabob. A couple nights ago we are assuming a coyote came into our garage where Shiskabob and her kittens sleep and trashed the place. There were patches of fur and poo streakes everywhere. My desk drawers were pulled out and the unopened bag of cat food was torn into. It smelled and looked terrible. We found Shiskabob down at the end of the street half eaten and no sign of calico kitty. Orange kitty was hidden pretty good and apparently stayed out of the fight. Other then being skittish and lonely she seems fine. I actually cried! (I couldn't believe it myself.) It might just be because I'm a little extra emotional lately but who knows. I miss Shiskabob and it makes me sad to think that Orange kitty had to see it. I know there just cats, and I know Orange kitty will probably forget all about it, but it was still a sad day for us.

Cousins are fun

Megan got a new fancy camera and took these two really cute pictures.

Alright I'm done posting for a little bit now. I need to take some more pictures before I post again. We finished our basement and added some more color to the outside of our house. So when we finish up I'll post again :)

Arrrrrr Mateeees

So these posts are in no particular order. Sorry about that- but I dont want to take the time to organize them.

In October some time we went to the County Fair with Tyrel, Megan, and Allie. It was a lot of fun. Tyrel tried to do the rock wall and almost did it. Dean and Allie rode the Merry Go Round a few times and loved it.

and as you can see Vernon joined them on this little train ride. It was very entertaining.

We also went up to Mt. Graham to play in the snow. Dean HATED it at first but then I put my scarf and gloves on him and he ended up having a blast.

And this is Halloween. At the Trunk or Treat. Dean and Allie were both pirates. And sadly I dont think I ever got a picture of Cole. But he was cute in his Turtle/Dragon outfit (thanks Bonnie)

hiking, Kitty, and Cole

Vernon and I hiked down Mt. Graham back in September with my brother, Emily and Kayleigh (and all the other folk who I dont think I could name anymore). This was a lot of fun and something I want to do again this year. I dont think Kayleigh and Emily will be joining us again. They were hilarious the whole time. I think they both fell more than they hiked. (I know I shouldn't think that was hilarious but they were walking so funny and then would just fall get up and do it all over again)
This is our cat Shishkabob (no idea how to spell that) We had a gray cat named DuctSealer too but it didnt last very long.

So it's been awhile...

I cant believe how many things I havn't posted about. So hopefully in the next few days I can catch ya'll (such a fun word to use) up to speed on our family. I was going to go to bed, but I stopped in to turn the computer off and decided I should finally post something!!



So first up -- some pictures from the wonderful rain we've gotten in the past few weeks. Vernon went in to work a little late so he could take me and the boys to the wash.


We went down the wash a ways. Dean threw rocks in and told Daddy "bee caweful Daddy." or "wash out!"
That's our front yard. It was a soupy sloppy mess forever!!! We still have pools of water in places. Mostly though we just have ginormous ruts everywhere! Vernon has so many house projects I have no idea where "smoothing the front yard out" ranks on his list. Whenever I drive over them Deano always says "Wooaahh"

Our Boys

Sometimes we give Dean gum because he's shown he can be responsible with it. But then every once in awhile he reminds us that he is still 2 years old.



And since I wasn't aware that gum comes out with some peanut butter, I rashly decided to buzz it all off. I miss his hair... is that pathetic?



Cole has been crawling for a couple of weeks now. He mostly does an army crawl, but he is getting better at getting up on his hands and knees.

Cole loves it when Dean rough-houses with him.

We love our boys so much...

And they love eachother too!

Kam and Jami

For those who don't already know, Kameron Haban lost his battle with Lupus wednesday morning. He has touched the lives of so many with his huge smile and genuine kindness, and will be missed by so many! Jami has also touched many with her amazing courage and faith throughout their ordeal. Whether you know them or not, please keep Jami and 2 1/2 year old son Kason in your prayers.This sweet family is in need of emotional, spiritual and physical support. Kameron spent more than the last month of his life in the ICU. We are all blessed with an opportunity to help. Yesterday a bank account was opened for them. Anyone can go to any Bank of America and make a donation to the account under JamiLynn Haban for the benefit of Kameron Haban. You can also make an online donation at paypal.com by sending it to habanfundraiser@gmail.comJami did an amazing job of updating everyone on her blog kamandjami.blogspot.com if you would like to read more about their experience.Please help us lend support to the Haban family during this time! Feel free to help spread the word of how to make a donation to those who you know will want to help.

(--originally posted by Lindsey Stokes. I couldn't have said it any better, so I didn't! Feel free to post on your own blogs. The more people that know the better!)