Bridger is now in Kindergarten. He is doing really well and loves to tell me all about the school work he brings home.
Kaitlyn is in First Grade. She is so adorable. Not only is she super smart, but she tries so hard to make friends with everyone and tries to make sure everyone at school is happy. Sometimes that stresses her out and she comes home a wreck. Sometimes she reminds me so much of myself. I hope she realizes how important it is to be happy herself and then everything else will fall into place. That is what we are working on right now. What a sweetheart she is. I know I say this all the time, but I am not quite sure were I would be without her.
I am not sure either one of them look super excited for school in this picture. It looks a little forced. Maybe that is because we have to get up at 6AM to get ready and practice piano before heading to school at 8AM. (Funny I never thought I would be the mom that made my kids wake up before morning light to practice piano, Crazy what kind of mother you become, before you even realize you have become that kind of mother. Oh well, they will thank me for it one day. Right?????)
Miss Caroline---First day of preschool. I think I had the hardest time sending her off to school. She just seems so tiny to be going. She loves it so much though. I took her today and I have never seen her more excited in her whole life. Her entire face just lit up with excitment. Ryan's aunt is her teacher and she is so wonderful. Every one of my kids have had the same reaction going to preschool. She is a great teacher.
He didn't even wake up when we were scrubbing his head or when we turned him around to wash his tummy.
What a precious babe. He is starting to get the Kaitlyn cheeks that I love so much. Yea!!
We took him in for his two week check up yesterday and he now weighs 8 pounds even. He gained all his birth weight back plus a pound. What a big boy!
I love this shirt on him. We are pretty proud of our daddy here at the Gear Household.
This is our new trick. I tell Carter to hold his binki in so it won't fall out. He is such a smart boy already.
Yep!!! Cool just like Daddy!!! I think he is tired of me taking pictures of him.
All worn out and ready to cuddle with his big Sister.
This is Carter and another great buddy and neighbor who is also named Brigham. They were due on the same day and Brigham was born on September 29th. So they are only 2 days apart.
What a sweet little guy.
My canning partner. I feel very lucky to have such a great husband that doesn't mind getting in there and helping me out. I don't think I could've done it this year without his help. 
And if the tomatos were not enough she wanted some pears too!!! In fact, she thought they tasted best if you eat them together. She is always giving us something to laugh about.
The kids are so good with him. I am so glad they like having him around. They are such good helpers too! On the days he doesn't come over we all miss him so much.
What an Angel!! 
These two pictures were taken when Kaitlyn was only 6 weeks old. She was such a beautiful baby and so strong and alert for her age. 
From the beginning Kaitlyn loved her daddy. Whether she was asleep or awake she would always hold on to him and make sure he was never to far away.
Kaitlyn's first birthday. Her first taste of Cake and ever since then cake and ice cream have always been one of her most favorite treats.
Kaitlyn at 2 years old.
Kaitlyn asked her daddy to be Prince Charming on Halloween when she was three. Ryan was such a good sport. But then again how can you turn down a Princess.
Kaitlyn is in First Grade. She is so adorable. Not only is she super smart, but she tries so hard to make friends with everyone and tries to make sure everyone at school is happy. Sometimes that stresses her out and she comes home a wreck. Sometimes she reminds me so much of myself. I hope she realizes how important it is to be happy herself and then everything else will fall into place. That is what we are working on right now. What a sweetheart she is. I know I say this all the time, but I am not quite sure were I would be without her.
Miss Caroline---First day of preschool. I think I had the hardest time sending her off to school. She just seems so tiny to be going. She loves it so much though. I took her today and I have never seen her more excited in her whole life. Her entire face just lit up with excitment. Ryan's aunt is her teacher and she is so wonderful. Every one of my kids have had the same reaction going to preschool. She is a great teacher.
