Downtown Omaha

While Will was here we took a little trip to downtown Omaha. There is a little park with two slides, a pond with ducks and some metal artwork.

Can you tell I love when Joe holds hands with his uncles?

I was feeling a little nervous Joe was going to fall in, but I had nothing to worry about.

Isn't he so handsome?

He has become quite the goofball.

He is pretty funny and apparently he knows it.

As demonstrated by his prayer he said before bed with Zach listening.

"Heavly Faher...

thankufer foo..

umm...

[a bunch of words we mostly don't understand]

umm thankufur...

joejoe funny...

Amen."

He sure does make us laugh.

Visitors!

Just two weeks after Will left, Jerry and Ashley came to visit. We had so, so, so much fun with them. Joe loved playing with his cousins and was asking about them first thing every morning they were here (and the morning they left :( )

We went to the zoo, the pumpkin patch, and the visitor's center and temple while they were here. We wore the kids out and the last day they were here we just hung out and visited. It was so nice!

Joe and Sarah bouncing on the jumping pillow at Vala's

Getting ready to check out the zoo. Joe is being silly, as usual.

Joe loves the petting zoo.

I think Sarah liked it too.

Checking out the polar bear together.

Will and Lily hanging out in the stroller. Can you believe those babies are double cousins? You would think they would look more alike.

Well, they may not look that much alike but they are both adorable.

Thanks so much for coming to see us guys!

Uncle Will Comes to Visit

We were so lucky to have my brother come see us for a few days. Joe hasn't seen him since Christmas, but warmed up to him really quickly.

Thanks Uncle Will for coming to see us! We had so much fun!

Papa and Grammy Come to Visit

We were so lucky to have Grammy and Papa Taylor come visit us for over a week. We loved having their company. While they were here we blessed our sweet William.

The first picture we have of all four of us *please disregard how exhausted I look :)

Joe with his Grammy

Drinking some of Papa's Matte (sp?)

The first week...

my mom was here, which pretty much saved me. Her flight came in and just a couple hours later she picked me up from the hospital. It was perfect timing. Zach and Joseph were both sick. That means my little Joe Joe was super grouchy, and Zach was tired and sleeping downstairs so he wouldn't get me or the baby sick, and both of them had to keep their distance from the baby. My mom did so much while she was here; dishes, laundry, entertaining Joe, letting me sleep in, cooking, rocking the baby, more housework... you get the idea. And when she left our house was clean and our freezer was full of meals we just have to heat up. Not to mention I had her company (there's no one quite like your mom, you know?). Thanks mom for coming! You were a lifesaver!

Grandparents!

We were fortunate to have my parents come visit us a couple weeks ago. They used to live the same place we live now, and my dad also attended Creighton for Dental school. It was fun to show them around and see how things had changed, or not changed. Mostly though, it was fun to just spend time with them. Joseph loved hanging out with them and had very little interest in me or Zach while they were here.

Watching the penguins in a little viewing bubble (I'm not sure how else to describe it)

Watching the sea lions

So happy to be at the petting zoo with Dad

At the cemetery behind the winter quarters temple.

My parents

Babica and Joe

Joseph loved the snow. I don't think he really remembers it from last year. The snow was a little of a surprise, we didn't have gloves or boots for him. He trudged through the snow anyway and picked it up with his bare hands.

Giving Grandpa kisses

SO happy to be with Grandpa!

Thanks Mom and Dad for everything! We had so much fun while you were here!

We're Here!

So we made it to Omaha safe and sound. There are still a few things left to do, but we're pretty much settled. We're excited to be here! Zach has his first day of class here today. Joseph loves our new place. He jets to climb up the stairs any chance he gets, and he goes down them pretty well too (don't worry, he never does it without one of us right there). Here are some pics of our last few days in Pocatello:


Joseph and Sarah love playing together.


Aren't they so sweet?


Sarah, helping moving the box springs :)


Playing patty-cake with Babica


Chillin' with Grandpa

So friends, if your ever in the area and want to stop by, or need a place to stay, let us know!

Conference Weekend

Conference was wonderful! We had a full house; Mom and Dad Taylor, Aubs, Jer, Ash and Sarah came and stayed with us. Sarah and Baby Joseph were SO fun together. If Joseph was in the room Sarah wanted to be right next to him. So here are the pics of the cousins!