Here is Kayla's 3-Months picture!
The first time Joshua has actually tolerated sitting next to her for a picture!
OK . . . so it didn't last long!
The sign went in our yard last night . . . I teared up every time I looked at it through the window today.
Kayla has really enjoyed this kick toy thing the past week. We are just so grateful that she is more content -- three weeks ago, this would NEVER have happened!
This is how Joshua gets Kayla to smile . . .he gets about 2 inches from her face, then gives her an "all-teeth" smile (as only Joshua can) and she actually smiles most of the time!
This picture if for you Aunty Bem!
I'm learning it is more time-efficient to change both diapers at the same time! Plus, they seem to enjoy the company!
Mommy had a great idea to make Valentine cards using a stamp pad . . . well, it looked like a cute idea online, anyway!
Joshua decided to personally wear the Mr. Potatoe Head gear!
ok . . . this was the only picture of Kayla in KS. She found her thumb while we were there!
OK . . . I know these are a little late . . . but better late than never, right? After we got home I realized how FEW pics I took -- so sorry. The game of the week was "Guitar Hero" -- most often played by Ryan and Bryan!
Joshua's first time in the snow -- we hadn't had any yet in PA! Unfortunately, it wasn't wet enough to make snow!
Uncle Ryan and Joshua
Uncle Stewey, Aunt Bem, and Joshua
Grandma made some bright green play dough for Joshua -- and he enjoyed using her 500 cookie cutters to play with it!
Kayla was two months old this past Wednesday. I think this was the only smile we got that day as it was a VERY traumatic day! Her little belly was really bothering her -- we're hoping that the Allementim (special formula) and Prilosec are going to help . . .
Joshua giving his artisitic talent a try . . .
Following this past Wednesday, Mom thought I was sounding like I was on the edge of desperation (I was) and she came out for the weekend -- what a lifesaver! 
Who knew that "finger painting" could turn into "neck painting" so quickly??
This past weekend, we had record high temps -- I think we got up to 67 degrees! It was wonderful! So, mama decided it was time to GET OUT OF THE HOUSE!!!! It was beautiful -- I think the Lord knew exactly what I needed! It was also Kayla's first stroller ride outside -- she was asleep in about 20 seconds!
On our way back from WI, we stopped in Bremen to see my brother Steve, his wife Freya, and their 1-year old Max. It was quick, but we had a lot of fun. It was especially fun to see Joshua and Max tooling around together!
Freya, Steve, and Kayla
I gave up on getting a picture with both of them facing me . . .
Giving high fives
Joshua was "helping" us play Yahtzee -- what an adventure!
Grandpa Nelson and Kayla
Uh . . . long story, but the two brothers were fixated with a certain computer game . . . very funny!
During our week in WI, Kayla really started smiling!
Well, we just got back from our trip to WI for Christmas. It was our first "road trip" with two kids -- and amazingly enough, they did great most of the way! Uncle Mark and Bryan provided Joshua with some entertainment, as can be seen above . . . yes . . . Joshua is in that blanket!
Grandma Nelson and Kayla
Joshua and his cousin Benjamen
Precious moments!
Joshua got a very special present from G/G Nelson . . . a jar of pickels! Joshua LOVES pickels (just like his uncle Ryan), so this was very appropriate!
We celebrated our "family" Christmas today before we leave for WI tomorrow. Kayla's trying out her "mini-boppy" from G/G Varner! Maybe this will make tummy time more bearable . . .!
Yes . . . this is an "Elmo" flashlight -- I know, what will they think of next!
The plan was to open gifts after Joshua's nap -- the bummer was that I (Lisa) was catching a quick nap when he woke up, so the poor boy had to wait for Mommy to get up. I know -- it's pathetic!
Pure excitement!
Our first Christmas with two kids! Joshua's showing Kayla the intricacies of working the drill!
Isn't she angelic? Our Christmas Walk Thru was tonight and Kayla was baby Jesus for the last half of it. We (Mommy and Kayla) had a REALLY rough day, and I was very skeptical that she would "perform well" -- and lo and behold she was fine the entire two hours. Oh me of little faith!
For some reason, this is the perferred holding position when Bryan holds her . . .hey, whatever works!
I don't know why these get out of order. Oh well. Kayla was right there next to the live sheep. It was very emotional for me as I thought about the reality of our Savior being born in those circumstances.
OK . . . for whatever dumb reason, I can't separate these pics . . . so, the top picture if Joshua trying to pull the stickers off of the ornament that he just put the stickers on! We (Mommy and Joshua) had fun painting and stickering!
Joshua's really enjoyed his "bricks" -- or should I say knocking down his bricks!
Kayla's first bottle -- thank the Lord she took it just fine!!
Say AH!