Carson....2 weeks old

Merry Christmas!

He loves his dad.
He now weighs 8lbs 6oz as of Monday...yes, he's a good little eater!
Carson's first babysitter...my Aunt Holly

Merry Christmas 2007

Merry Christmas from our family to yours. We have so much to be thankful this year. Since I directed many of you to our blog in our Christmas card, I thought this would be the easiest way to recap our year.

I recruited Brock to join me in teaching at Arapahoe School this year. He has taken on the assignment of middle school math, which continues to challenge every part of his being. He has also done some coaching and enjoyed several days of hunting deer, antelope and coyotes. I am currently on my 12 week maternity leave from my technology teaching. I love my job and continue to be thankful for the people I work with. I am also continuing to work toward my Master's degree and am currently half done.

As far as other happenings in our lives, we celebrated our first year of marriage and yes, we're still in love! We completed many more house and yard projects, spent lots of time golfing, and took several trips to Laramie to watch Angie's last season as a Wyoming Cowgirl volleyball player. My grandpa Harold Hellbaum passed away last March, so we lost a grandparent and created new ones. Which leads to our biggest news, the arrival of our baby boy, Carson Taylor, two weeks ago today.

We can't even imagine being more blessed than we are right now...and look forward to what 2008 holds. We hope to see you soon and pray that your lives are full of happiness.

All the Best,
Brock, Aftann, & Carson Kisling

Carson's First Friends

My first friends who came to visit us at the hospital.

Grandma Susan
Grandpa Bud
Great Grandma & Grandma, Wilma & Scott
Grandma Diane
Grandpa Rob Uncle Matt & Aunt Amy

Uncle Matt and George Schaefer

Tanis Young-Manning

Andrea Gilbertson came too, but my mom forgot to take our picture together.

Carson Taylor Kisling

Our little man...Carson Taylor Kisling

12-3-2007

7:44 pm

7 lbs 6oz

20.5 inches long

We made it home on Dec. 5th


Carson and his daddy...

No news is good news...

Just as an update...if nothing has happened by December 4th we are scheduled to be induced. It will be exciting to see what this week holds.
Angie completed her tenure with the Wyoming Volleyball team on Thursday with a hard fought loss to UNLV in LasVegas at the Mountain West Tourney. According to Ang, "It was a time full of emotions". Luckily, she had her six faithful fans, Mom, Dad, Holly, Eric, Fred, and Becky to usher her out in style.

Where's Waldo?

We have a new addition to our family & used car lot!
(An addition that will better transport our upcoming addition.)

Angie...

I was able to go to Laramie and watch my #1 sister, Ang, play one last time...it's hard for me to believe that she's been at it for four years. Not hard for her to believe, however. She has played with such perseverance, heart, and focus.
It has been an honor to cheer for an all around girl and athlete.
Brock's mom, Susan, and sister, Amy came with me on my day trip. (We were super fans!)

Nate and I have always wondered what happened to our verticals, I think we may have an idea of where they might have gone!?!?!
Good luck in your last few games and tourney in Las Vegas!

One Year of Blogging History

I believe that I started our blog with footage from last Halloween. We have now been on-line for 1 full year. Thank you to our fellow followers!
(Brock, the tedious pumpkin carver, artfully crafted two out of the three, can you guess which one is mine?) Hope you all are having a happy fall! We will be sure to post any "big news" as it happens.

Our Nursery is Now Only Missing One Small Thing....

As of this moment, we are 23 days away from "D-day" and of course we are both nervous and extremely excited. Brock has done a beautiful job on the wood work in our nursery. I have had my long-term sub come in this week to shadow me and learn the ropes. She is doing a fabulous job so far. I am thrilled to be leaving my new program in great hands. Our 36 week appointment is tomorrow to see how much longer... I can definitely tell that "things" have started to shift. (Just because I have been asked...we are registered at www.walmart.com)

Off to Try Our Luck in Deadwood, SD

On the way, we stopped to visit Chad and Laurie Reid and to
meet the new little man, Brady Evans (now 3 months old).

And yes, we choose to vacation with our parents! We met my mom and dad for a fun, relaxing weekend. We made some and lost some...but enjoyed great company, food, weather, friends, and our cozy residence at the Black Hills Inn. Yes, my mom and I did get a visit from the front desk attendant wondering why were were lounging on the lobby couch starring at
the computer screen the night of the Mascaraed.
Well, my excuse is quite obvious but UW Volleyball was being broad casted on GameTracker, hello!

The finer art of loosing money...

College friends, Nick and Laura Berg, came to hang with us.

Baby Shower at Arapahoe Scohol

October 23, 2007

Hosted by great friends Andrea Gilbertson and Raelene Dewey

The cake...

Our baby and I were showered with may great things...thank you everyone!

We're glad to live in Wyoming...

I took this picture from our front porch in August...God is good.

Hunting Escapade #1

Brock's antelope from the desert, "okay, but not as good as last years".

Partner in crime, Curtis Inman

Brock takes a up taxidermy...well kind of.
*This years edition (left), last years goat (right)

Baby business begins...

My mom made our baby a darling crib set for our "newborn bed". It looks fantastic and is so soft. This baby thing is becoming more and more real every day. 11 weeks in counting...

School Year 07-08 is Upon Us

Just as an update...we started school again on Aug. 13 and the kids came the 20th. And by "we" I mean it, Brock has taken the assignment of the MS Math teacher at Arapahoe and I'm working in my technology gig. Needless to say, he has his work cut out for him and I am enjoying my freedoms and less stress. Our school never ceases to amaze me, as our Superintendent told me today, "Imagine a school in absolute distress, and then multiply that by 10". We are in a world of hurt from poor record keeping from past administration and directors, poor technology upkeep, and people flat not doing their jobs. However, we now have a great Superintendent who is giving it an honest effort, who realizes the issues, and is willing to take a stand and get things headed in the right direction. I'm motivated by anyone who has a passion to do the right thing. Luckily, our school is filled with many outstanding people and that I why I go everyday. (Brock is still wondering what he has gotten himself into.) The kids are needy...who said we needed to go overseas to find a mission and serve? We have cultures in distress HERE!

Brock is helping coach cross country and preparing for his next big hunt. I am starting my new semester of master's classes and preparing for the baby. (He is due November 30th.) Life is good.

Fun was had by all...(PBP)

Angie, Nate, Paul, and Pat came for a visit. They were lovely guests. Angie cooked, they boys fished, we golfed, played poker, and Ang and I got the sunburns of the decade. Oops!

It's a boy!

The doctor told us that he is 85% sure we are going to have a baby boy. The technology is amazing! It was almost like meeting him before he is here. My due date in now looking to be November 30th (my Grandma Peggy's birthday)... God is good!

A new spark

My parents came for a weekend visit, June 22-24. Dad to play in a golf tourney with Brock and mom to entertain me. She is the woman with a vision and inspired the planting of two trees in the front as well as this "mountainesc" grouping in the back. (See mom, it looks good!)

It's already been a year...

It is hard to believe that we have already experienced one year of married bliss. We remember such fond times with our families, friends and a near perfect affair. Thank you to all of you who have encouraged us! For our anniversary we spent a romantic weekend in the woods. We went fishing and I even caught a 2.5 lb. cutthroat (big moment). Maybe next year I will touch it! Brock is the ultimate definition of patience and that is just another reason why I love him!

Wind River Range near Doubois

Belly Blog!

I appologize for having been absent from attending to my blog for the past few months. I guess it took a back burner to the end of the school year, grad classes, and summer sun. Anyway, we do have some NEWS to report!!
We are having a baby, due December 3rd! We are quite excited to say the least and on July 13th we will know what it is...and be sure to let you all know.

Here is our "belly blog"...
3 months...mom was super tired ALL of the time!
4 months...feeling great!
27 years...and offering moral support!
Month 5.5...and yes the sun burn was something!!
29 weeks...feeling great! (Gained 15 lbs to date.)The fun is now officially over! This is 36 weeks and the final entry on the belly blog. My only complication, to speak of, is one 1 inch stretch mark near my belly button...we are so thankful. We are eagerly awaiting and praying for a healthy baby (boy?!?).