Dallin Creg Kofford

For all of you who were wondering what we named our little boy, we decided on:

Dallin Creg Kofford

Dallin: from the Dale (dweller of the valley); Brandon's Dad's name is Dale
Creg: rugged rock; Marian's Dad's name is Creg
Kofford: Seems like a good way to end a good name (:

Dallin is a wonderful little boy who just learned last night that nightime is for sleeping. So, now I am very happy and well rested. The girls adore him and love to talk to him and share their toys. We've quickly learned that we can't leave him alone within reach of the girls even for a few seconds because they love to put blankets on him, take off his little hat, or even pick him up. Luckily, they are always as gentle as they know how to be(:

Grandma Ostler was here for the week and we had soooo much fun together. The girls loved playing games, reading stories, getting surprises, and going shopping with her. I really enjoyed having my mom here since we don't live close enough to see each other very often. We also had a blast just spending time together talking. We were sad to see her go today.

Here are Kaitlin and Kiersten with their "Catcher Buggies" from Grandma. They loved to run around the backyard looking for bugs to catch. The funny thing is that they came in and out of the house so much that I think most of the flies ended up inside.

Baby Boy!!

Well for all those who doubted I had any evidence of Y chromosomes, I present to you "Exhibit A". Born today, October 6, 2008 at 1442 an 8 lbs, 21 inch baby boy has finally come to our family. In instances such as this, it is definitely "better late than never!" Enjoy these pictures. Marian is going to be so mad that I post pictures of her, but I do it to show you all how incredible she is to be smiling and laughing and cheerful even during and after labor and delivery. So enjoy the pictures before Marian makes me take them down.

Before delivery, but well into labor, she's all smiles! I love my beautiful, happy wife.

After Delivery!! She didn't even break a sweat! She's amazing!

He sure was upset to come out of Mommy's comortable womb. Hope to make it worth his while.

What wonderful sisters. A lucky boy to have such good sisters.

A full head of hair!

Daddy couldn't be more proud of his son. A welcome addition to our growing family.

White Dogs Can JUMP!

Whoever let this dog out of their family is crazy! He's so cool. He's got hops--check it out!

It's About Time

Now that we're in a house that will allow pets, there wasn't any resisting. Marian started looking at dogs online at some of the local shelters, and this one looked perfect. We went out to look at him just for fun, but couldn't resist! He is perfect. Two years old and already potty-trained, doesn't bark, sleeps in the pantry all night without accident and without a sound. He is so well-mannered around the girls and loves to play. He doesn't jump on anyone or the couches. When I say a perfect dog, I mean a perfect dog. He was sent from the pound to a no-kill shelter and thank goodness, because he really belongs in our family. His name is Dreamer, how appropriate for our family!

First Hula-Hoop Lessons

So, we have some really great neighbors--JD and Jo Anne. They love spoiling all of us. JD is a great RC Airplane pilot and is teaching me. Here you see him teaching Kaitlin another one of his favorite past times.

Earlier this past week our friends Jake, Sabrina, Gage, and Molly arrived in town. They live so close, we can walk to their home in just a few minutes. Jake and Sabrina were hard at work moving their furniture into their home and Marian and I played with the kids. We walked to their house and played with their dogs, but when it was time to walk back, Kaitlin and Gage were too tired. Thank goodness our double stroller has a four child capacity!

We let the girls decorate our family room, hence the huge climber toy in the middle of the room. How's that for interior decorating?!

Yowie

We got a bunny in January, and like terrible parents, we haven't introduced him/her yet to ya'll. So, here's our bunny "Yowie." Kaitlin named him/her before she was entirely capable of speaking. We first tried animal sounds with her and said a cat says "meow". She always said "yowie" instead, so whenever she saw a cat or rabbit or anything that had fur, she would say "yowie." So, when we went to get our bunny we asked Kaitlin what she wanted to name "her" bunny. She said "yowie" and it stuck. Unfortunately we don't know its gender yet, so it changes daily. Our favorite past time is chasing Yowie around the house. I get a kick out of seeing Kaitlin and Kiersten run after it giggling and laughing up a storm. I love being a dad.

Shirley Temple

Have I ever mentioned that we have the cutest girls in the world? It's true. Marian put curlers in Kaitlin's hair for the first time ever, and Kaitlin loved it. It was so fun to listen to Marian put the curlers in her hair this morning: "Okay, stay still. . .don't move your head anymore. . .try to be still, Kaitlin. . .etc." The curls lasted for a little while. Ah, girls. You gotta love 'em!

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