Milostone: Champion Swimmer and Diver

Milo has a love for the water that only can be genetically inherited from his father.  We have enjoyed swimming all summer and I have loved watching his progress.  Milo wants and also thinks he is a Champion swimmer (i.e. Olympic swimmer).  I think he is pretty close.

Teeth and Enjoying the Ride

OJ at 1  year - check out that awesome smile!

Cardboard boxes bring so much enjoyment.  No need for toys here!

 Kyle's new ride.

Little Miss Ollie turned ONE!

Our little OJ is one. I can't believe it. For our happy, mostly delightful baby's birthday, we had a Little Miss Sunshine party. Our families came out, we grilled, ate, went swimming and ate cake and ice cream.

We love you little Ollie, OJ, OllieBallie, Juice and Sunshine.

We love...

the snow

our friends,

and each other.

I'm going to miss the snow, who knows maybe it will snow more. At least we got one big snowman in this year- Thanks to our friends.

For Cousin Ella: Ella Submarine

Milo's rendition of "Yellow Submarine". I love this boy.

Milostones: For Grandma and Grandpa in Russia

Thursday - We went on a walk/bike ride. Ollie pushed her little car half way around the block and then she figure out that it was way more fun to be pushed.

She braved walking on her own that night...the attempt was successful.

We took Milo skiing Saturday. He is skiing all by himself. What a champ! He loves it and he can't wait until we go again. It has been so fun to see the progress he has made this season.

Happy Heart Day

OJ Mugs and Mustaches

10 mo. already!?!

Halloween 2011

I think Kyle is the best boss ever, if he'll dress as a cheerleader for Sandy and Trina. I think it took a little convincing.

"I hope they call me on a Mission....

...When I have 'raised a kid or two or seven'!"

My parents finally got their mission call after waiting forever for it to arrive. I was lucky enough to be in on the excitement.

(Our family map of guesses - Where in the world is Elder and Sister Pocock going? - we joked of Outer Siberia but no one guessed it. I wish I had because I would have won.)

They will serve in the Yekaterinburg Russia Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Why? What will they teach? I am so grateful for wonderful parents and their willingness to serve. I can't help but think back at my time as a missionary in Germany. It wasn't a piece of cake nor a vacation but a very faith promoting experience. It gave me such an awesome perspective of our Heavenly Father, His love and His beautiful plan that He has for each of us.

Good luck Mom and Dad! And Russia, I wish you two very mild winters.

Squeasable Cheeks and Sticks

OJ is 7 months now and is getting chubbier by the minute. Just look at those cheeks getting squished by the ear protectors. I bet you are jealous that I get to kiss those every morning, afternoon and night, but maybe not of the ones I get in the middle of the night. They might not be so plump for long cause this girl is getting on her hands and knees - crawling is in near future.

Life in the sticks lends itself to Saturday afternoon target practices.

And speaking of sticks - Milo and his "girlfriend" playing with them after shooting practice.

3 yr

OJ at 6 months

Tricks

Milo is a fish. He is not afraid of the water at all which is a good and bad thing all at the same time. Check out his new trick.

Ollie's new tricks are rolling over, finding toes, sitting up, napping better and drooling possibly due to teething. She's getting so big.

Ollie Laughs

Ollie laughing about a month ago...

Memorial Day to the 4th of July

We've been having a fun and busy summer so far. Here are the happenings:

Sumpter with Erin and Brent and boys. We braved the cold weekend and had a fun time.

Shaydon and Milo - we love when our friends come and visit.

Relay for Life - walked from 7 to midnight. Donated 10 inches of my hair to locks of love on a whim.

Ollie's getting bigger.

been doing a lot of jumping and bike riding,

and playing at the parks,

and this (Milo loves skateboards so I took him to the local skate park. He loved it.)

N Night Rodeo with Gramps and Grammy, Dallas and friends. Saw some Buffalo riding too.

Been camping and fishing

and hiking too.

And reuniting with my family in Canada. The long drive was worth it. We explored Waterton and Glacier Parks.

All the nieces and nephews - notice Milo's jazz hands.

Mom and Dad and girls

Happy Canada Day - July 1st.

Bear Claw Hike

First horse ride. Milo loved it.

Another hike to another beautiful waterfall.

We had a great time.

Happy 4th.

Stopped in Missoula on our way home and spent the 4th with Kyle's Uncle and Aunt.
I hope the rest of the summer is so fun.