Update :)

So I'm over here at my mother-in-laws house paying bills online, and decided to do a quick update. (for those who still read this anyway....sorry no pics this time either) SO a lot has been going on in our little family. Ryan has been applying for new jobs since his hours have been drastically cut at his current job this last week. Please pray with us that he finds one soon. Isaac has started basketball practice and is enjoying school...so far :) We get to see him for Thanksgiving this year and can't wait! He was with us a couple weeks ago during fall break and we went as a family to see the movie Hotel Transylvania. Too cute! We had so much fun! Jace had his first SEOP conference at preschool and it was SO fun! (for me anyway) I learned a lot about the kinds of things he's learning at school, and I got to talk to his teachers for a few minutes. I'm so glad Jace has the teachers he does. They are amazing! Kayson has recently had a growth spurt and is in size 3T clothes already! I haven't checked, but it seems like he's grown a full inch. I look at him and just can't believe how big he is getting. Baby Maddox (only offically his name as long as he comes out looking like it) is a kicking storm! I'm 28 weeks along and feeling great! I'm in full nesting stage right now and can't seem to stop cleaning everything. Last Friday I cleaned the downstairs carpet where we walk alot and am so proud to see it shining! LOL! I just want to get on top of things right now and relax when it's time to meet this little miracle. As for me I have been doing a lot. I have 3 piano students, and 2 little boys I babysit during the week. I feel super ready to have 3 kids in the home! LOL! My calling as primary chorister has been so fun and fulfilling in every way. I love the spirit in our home and hope it continues to grow as the holidays approach. That's all for now. I have pics from our Merkley family getaway to Capitol Reef to post, but it may be a little while. Soon I hope, but I have to be realistic. It's hard to find spare time now. We are so blessed :) Talk soon! Katie

Far and Few for now

Slight changes in the Hartle household are going to happen. We are getting rid of our internet. *insert slight tear* Paying $50.00 a month for a very unreliable connection is just not worth it. I love blogging and paying bills and looking on Facebook, but it's just ... crap. So while I won't have easy access to my blog, I will do my best to keep it updated. I think of it as my online journal and I love re-reading about my boys and seeing them grow. I love reading other people's blogs, so I imagine my family enjoys reading it too. *insert laugh* Anyway. Just wanted to let cha know, I'm still here. Katie

I Heart Salads?

Kayson has become quite the picky eater lately. His favorite foods are no longer favorites, and I have a hard time finding things, healthy things, for him to eat. One day I tried a ham, cheese, and ranch salad. Guess it was a winner! LOL!

Jace's 1st Day!

This year Jace started pre-school. I know that some parents (and some kids) dread the day when they realize they're ready for that big first day, but both Jace and I were SO ready! He is just so independent, he's a quick learner, and just wants to learn as much as he can, as fast as he can. There were no tears on his first day, and he came back telling me he loved his teachers and the toy fire trucks. He gets upset because he can't ride the school bus, but is content to just be there among other kids his age and experience the "school setting". I love the time he's gone because it gives Kayson and I some much needed 1 on 1 time. Congratulations on your next big step Jace! Here are some first day pictures!

What To Expect...

... when you're expecting! Baby BOY Hartle #3 due January 21st, 2013!

Hogle Zoo

This summer with Isaac has been very, VERY, lacking in the fun department. With his summer school work, and Ryan extra busy with work, it was hard to find things to do in between. So to end the summer on a good note, we packed the boys up and went to SLC! We left Thursday afternoon and arrived at our hotel in time to do lots of swimming! Which of course all the boys loved. Ryan and I decided Jace and Kayson needed life-jackets now they were too big for baby floating devices, and I'm so glad we got them some. Jace kept doing cannon balls and Kayson would eventually lay on his back for a few seconds. It made swimming a lot less stressful. We woke up Friday morning and got ready to head to our main event: Hogle Zoo! A new adventure for us since we had never taken the boys before. We picked a good day to go too! It was cloudy for the majority of our time there, and just after lunch it began to rain! It really made all the walking worth it and we finished off the rest of the zoo treck cool and happy. Jace and Kayson LOVED all the animals. Ryan and I each bought the boys a shirt and toy as a souviner. Jace picked a white tiger, which he says is not a tiger but a "kitty". Kayson grabbed a stuffed bald eagle and would NOT let go. Isaac picked a drum which was awesome until he wanted to practice playing it all the time. But hey, it was nice to see they all enjoyed it. Ryan and I did too. I was worried about the boys running off, but they listened so well! I'm so proud of you boys! Thank you for a memorable time!

Joseph!

Earlier this year I auditioned for the Outlaw Trail Theatre's production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. I made it into the cast as part of the ensemble!!! What an incredilbe experience!!! I loved every minute despite all the sweat, blood, and tears shed throughout the 2 months of work it took to put it on. To be around all those amazing people, and to be able to share in something like that again brought so much joy to my life, as well as to my family's life. Here are a few pictures to enjoy!