Wednesday, October 22, 2008

It's about time!

Sorry I have been such terrible blogger lately! My Internet wasn't working very well, and I have had a hard getting my pictures downloaded. So that is going to make for a long post because we have been having tons going on.
As for me I had the opportunity to go and visit my baby siter in Kentucky. She has recently had a baby, and had gotten very sick. After talking with her on the phone Wednesday, and listening to how bad she felt. I wanted nothing more then to be there with her to help her with her two babies. So, there I was on Thursday on my way to Kentucky. Thanks to Andrea, Lauraleah, Coutnee, and Jackie for helping Jake with our babies. I had so much fun hanging out with my sister, Kyle, Kasen, and Addie. Kasen is my little buddy and I miss him and am looking forward to seeing him at Christmas.

Brigs is 1 now!! He is changing so much every day. He can now go up and down the stairs. He can also stand on his own, but still isn't brave enough to take a step. He got his first black eye yesterday because he tries to climb on everything. He said thank-you yesterday! The lady at payless shoes will vogue for me! He hasn't said it again so I not sure if it counts.
Griffin is still as happy as ever and does the stiff armed fancy dance for a treat. He has recently gotten new glasses which he loves and wants to sleep in at night. He is getting a little more uset to Adria being gone all day at school. He looks forward to his play dates with Carter, and Kennedy.
Adria had been doing very well in school. She is a social butterfly who has tons of friends. She has also just finished her first season of soccer. Her daddy and uncle were the coaches of the pink panthers.
It's Jake's favorite time of year. Can anyone guess why? Yep, it's hunting season. He has had a very successful year so far. He managed to sneak throughout the Field crawling in a rattle snake infested ditch waiting for hours for the hope at a shot at a huge bull elk. It was a bad day for that elk when he saw Jake suddenly rise from the ditch and shoot him with his bow. Jake is very passionate about getting the kids involved with the love of the sport from a young age. Last Saturday he took ALL THREE kids antelope hunting with him. Yes, even Brig!! The kids thought Jake was the coolest dad ever when he shot an antelope. Jake is such and awesome husband and dad! It snowed 22 inches last week. Jake, Rich and the kids built the coolest snow man ever. He and Rich also rolled the biggest snow balls I have ever seen! They were the size of a huge round bail of hey!

6 comments:

KyleandAmanda said...

We had so much fun having you come out and visit! We are already missing you! Kasen has been asking about his "Elsie" and wanting you to come back. We are so excited to see you guys at Christmas! Thanks again for all of your help! Jake is an awesome dad! You will have to tell him I am impressed and I think he looks good in pink!

Stevenson Family said...

Yay, you're back! Love the pictures and updates. I cannot believe you guys have had THAT much snow already! Cannot get over the fact that Adria looks SO much like you, either. Cute kids. Happy birthday Brig!

Heidi said...

Looks like you sure had a good time with you sister. What a fun month you guys had, with Brig's birthday and all that hunting. I bet it was a great day for you when Jake took the kids hunting :)

Nels, Drea, and Crew said...

Never mind, it was you that updated your blog. Finally! I saw the pic of you and Kasen and thought it was yours.

Unknown said...

The pictures and up-dates were great. We miss all of the Gertschs up there in Montana. We'll sure have fun at Thanksgiving with all of you.
We love you all...
Gramma Gertsch

S&J Jones Family said...

Wow, check out that snow!! That's so great that you were able to go out and help Amanda out!