Authentically Lifing: September 2010

The most amazing sushi party ever compliments of our friend Terrance.

Kai climbing pear tree to pick pears. Fall has arrived.

Playing trains with our friend Rodger from Austin.

Trying out some beer. OOH, sour!

Snuggin' papa!

Trying on some mountaineering boots.

It is hard to believe that summer is coming to an end. It has been an eventful one for us. We bought a new pop-up and used it often. Kai became a huge fan of camping and we look forward to the many years we will have, going on adventures and exploring our surroundings. So much has happened, it is almost hard to remember three months of life. I have a hard enough time remembering what I did yesterday.
Shortly after Kai's birthday, we took a trip to Durango to see and ride Thomas the Train. That of course was a huge highlight for Kai. Kai continues to grow and change so much. For his birthday, he got a balance bike from us. The world's best gift! He loves it and now has so much confidence and is able to balance with no problem. Next year's birthday gift will have to be a big boy peddle bike because this boy is ready! Kai also took swim lessons. This was huge because at the beginning of the summer, he refused to even get his chin under water. Now he is a pro diver of his toy torpedos and is quickly learning how to kick while doing ice cream scoop (breath stoke) swimming arms. It is all very exciting.
We are all getting excited about our new little one arriving. Kai is still convinced that he is getting a baby brother and baby sister. As far as we can tell, only one is in there. Kai asked the other day if the baby was ready to come out and I said, "No, the baby still has to grow and sleep." He responded with, "Your belly is the baby's bed and it has a night light?" So cute.
One day Kai and I were driving down the road and we saw a newly wed couple driving an old fashion convertible car. Kai said, "When this car breaks down, lets get a cool, cool car like that one, okay mama?" He is a hoot.
We hope you are all well.
Stay tuned to see who the newest Jackson will be.
Love,
Hannah, Jeff, Kai and Badger.

36 weeks pregnant. The Belly is BIG!

Kai snugging Enzo, trying to make the poor thing feel better after our crazy dog repeatedly attacked him.

Two massive Zucchini's from our garden.

Melody, Kai and Solomon riding their balance bikes.

34 1/2 weeks pregnant!

Papa trying to meditate and Kai joining him, finding the perfect spot.

Kai diving for toys under water.

Kai and his buddies in swim class. I LOVED this class, Kai is so confident in the water and Loves swimming now.

Kai and visiting friend Tzuri from Austin. Taking a mud bath and then a regular bath. Oh what fun!

Driving Grandaddy's truck at the cabin.

Eating popsicles with Tzuri.

When this picture was taken, Kai said,"I need to take the girls diaper off because she's sick and I need to doctor her." Oh Boy! Its starting already!

On the see saw with good friend HenJay in the back yard.

Praying at the ashram in Crestone, CO.

Riding on Nandi.

Going into the meditation dome at the Zen monastery in Crestone.

Visiting the Stupa in Crestone.

Argh Matey!!! A pirate ship that stopped a little boy in his tracks while riding his bike down the streets in Crestone.

Camping with mama and Unchi in Crestone. Kai has become very good at setting the pop up now.

Kai and Paco, his horse.

Sunset and rain over Sopris.

Kai entered a pie contest with his gluten, dairy, egg free pumpkin pie. His two other friends Lowrey and Ryan also entered pies. They are quite happy with their aprons they got for entering.