Annual Strawberry Pickin'

I do love North Carolina when it is berry pickin' time! There is nothing like fresh picked strawberry everything; ice cream, lemonade, pie, shortcake, bread, and the list goes on. We get a little spoiled. Our freezer is stocked full, which should last us about a month or two when Dave gets home. This is the first year that Dave has been able to pick strawberries and let me tell ya he did good for a rookie.

Easter

We hid the boys' Easter baskets for the first time this year. We pretty much just had to tell them where they were but they were super excited to look. Next year they will be ready and will understand the game better I hope. Just so you know it gets harder every year. The last time my mom hid my basket (I was 24) I had to all but ask her where it was. It is a tricky sport.

The boys got tons of candy and bunnies from Grandma Sue.

I made the Superman Capes.

They are so cute!

Here is our new family picture.

You might be thinking that we should have

had a professional help us,

but this kinda captures us how we are.

Our kidd-o's

Catalina - Inside and Out

Our baby girl is finally here! Here is a picture of me prego so you all can see exactly how huge I got, which explains how huge she was...

4 days before delivery

Catalina Susan Kimsey

I went into labor at 2 o'clock in the morning. My contractions were never consistant but we went to the hospital because I was dialated to a 4 on my visit two weeks before. In the one hour of laboring in triage, I was dialted to 8 cm. We were quickly admitted and rushed to a room so the baby wouldn't be born in the hallway. To my luck, she did not come out too fast so I was able to get an epidural. I labored/slept (thanks epidural) for the next four hours until she was absolutely ready to come out. Three pushes and the next thing we know...we have a green alien. She pooped in utero so she was covered in green slime. Needless to say she was still absolutley adorable. She was taken immediately by a nurse to ensure that her lungs were healthy due to the myconium - she was fine and has a great set of lungs. She sleeps great, eats great and has been an amazing gift. Her final measurements were:

9lbs 11oz and 21 inches long.

Mommy has a BABY GIRL!!

Think she'll ever have a boyfriend?

She was a big baby - yet she is still so small.

Welcome to our crazy, fun, loud and loving home Cati Sue

Trick or Treat Smell My Feet

Halloween always comes early for us because of our ward Trunk or Treat. So, I had exactly one week less time to make my kids 'Army Guys' costumes than most moms. Pretty much I think they are the coolest costumes ever! Especially since they are Dave's old uniforms minimized. All of the following are original: pockets, collar, badges, cuffs, and pant top. Not only am I proud of myself but Caleb has not wanted to be separated from his since I made them.

They have so much fun playing together - I love it!

When I came down stairs in ACU's, which barely fit due to my prego belly, Caleb said

"your going to be an Army Guy too?!"

Caleb was so excited to say "Trick or Treat" but he didn't realize that he got candy for saying it. And didn't really care when people put candy in his helmet.

After two cars we just sat in the back of our car and passed out candy.

The boys...

Each month we plan a temple trip with our friends the Jacksons. We bring our kids and we swap temple time with kid watching. This works our perfectly because our children are probably the most excited kids to ever go to the temple - they know it is best friend time. Caleb will often ask me "can we go to the temple?" and this really means "can we see Preston and Spencer?"

I know that military life can stink for kids because they lose friends almost as quick as dollar store toys break. We have been lucky enough to give our kids best friends! The Lord has blessed us even greater because both our families are having baby girls in the next few months. Coinsidence - I think not.

Spencer - Caleb - Preston - Daxton

Caleb's First Soccer Season

The season began with one excited 3 year old. He would talk about kicking the ball and running and his cool new socks. Then we went to our first game...you'd never realize that a 3 year old is capable of being "all talk" until you do. The first three games consisted of Caleb eating - if he wasn't eating then he was crying. The next three games were full of pouting, crying, and tantrum throwing. The only way he would stand on the field is if Dave or I were there with him. Interestingly enough, he would again talk up his soccer playing after the game - yes, that is right the game he didn't play.

Then all of a sudden, the entire world changed and he finally got what it was to play soccer. He would play most of the game and if he fell, he would get up and keep going. If he was thirsty, he would run out, get a drink and head back into the game. After one of the successful games he said, "you see how I pushed those kids to get the ball?" For some reason he just got it and when he finally got it - he GOT IT! He didn't actually push kids down or anything but he was not afraid to go after the ball. He also made a couple of goals...one being in the other teams goal but hey he is three and most of the goals are like that. All in all it was a good experience and we loved watching him play.

Popsicle on the field - he was on the field because I was.

Caleb showing his STUFF!
Dave also helped coach - Maybe that is why Caleb turned around.


Our Little Soccer Player

PS. We cannot keep him out of his soccer uniform! He loves it.

We need a middle name

Here's your chance. A chance to make a permanent mark on the Kimsey Family Legacy. Those that are too weak or faint-hearted need not apply.

We need a middle name for our. . . GIRL! Catalina ______ Kimsey

Yes, we are having a little girl. She is due February 16th. Julie is already seeing visions of pink and lavender, but when she's gone I've got a monster truck shirt reserved for her. Let us know what you think.