Happy Happy Birthday Babies!

My Babies are growing up! Jake turned 7 on Saturday, and Logan turned 2 on Sunday. I can hardly believe how much they have changed in these past 2 years. Jake has gone from a little boy just getting ready to start school to a "big boy" about to start 2nd grade. He has new front teeth, several inches of growth, a new attitude, and so many new skills! He reads, he writes, he rides a bike, and I can hardly believe how much my baby has grown. As I watch Jake learn so many new things, I realize just how fast the time is flying by. Before I know it my little boy will be a young man. I love you Jake!

Chris is constantly reminding me that Logan is not a "baby" anymore. He will always be my baby! Even so, I realize that he is growing up. His attitude says it all! He is 2, and there is no going back. Logan is smart, fun, and oh so sassy. We love him so much! We just wouldn't be complete without him. Happy Birthday Logan!

Independence day!

I love Independence day! It is a wonderful holiday that allows us to contemplate the blessing of living in a free country. I always feel teary as I watch fire works while listening to patriotic music and thinking of the men and women who have sacrificed so very much to maintain our freedom. I am so grateful to have the gift of raising my family in this wonderful nation.

We had an eventful 4th. We enjoyed the Rockies game followed by fireworks on Friday night. After the game we climbed the stairs of the parking garage to the 4th floor where we were parked. Brayden, Jake, and I were a few blocks ahead of everyone else. As the heavy fire door closed Brayden reached out behind him at just the wrong time. The middle finger of his right hand was crushed in the hinge side of the door. The firemen and ambulance came, and eventually we got to the Children's hospital ER at Parker Adventist. After x-rays and exams is was determined that Brayden's finger was squished with enough force that the tip came very near to literally "popping off". He fractured the bone in the process. Needless to say it was a painful night for Brayden, and a long night for all of us! I feel so blessed that things did not turn out worse. I am sure that Brayden will be back to his normal self in no time!

Photo Shoot!

While we were in Utah for my graduation Aunt Lisa had the awesome idea of having the four boys (Jake, Brayden, Logan, and cousin Cohen) photographed. Aunt Lisa and Grammy took them to Skye, a wonderful photographer that Lisa knows, and they captured these angels on film. It certainly wasn't easy, there were more than a few tears (mostly from Logan), but in the end I think it was a success. See for yourself!

Thank you

Well it's 4:30 am, and I'n not gonna lie. I am feeling rough. I am guessing that this is what a bad hangover feels like, although I don't really know, I am hoping to feel like a new woman (off of pain meds) by this time next week. Until then, thanks for putting up with my delirium. I feel so blessed for the outpouring of love we have received from family, neighbors, and friends. I just wish Chris wasn't leaving town today. I am nervous about being on my own. I am off to take a real shower now,before anyone wakes up. Wish me luck! My sincerest thanks for all of your love and support!

Spring Gardening

One of our favorite Spring activities is planting our garden. We enjoy planting the little garden in our backyard, as well as helping Papa plant his garden. This year we planted six kinds of tomatoes, several types of peppers, snow peas, strawberries, acorn squash, and cucumbers. We are still looking for a few more things to plant. It is so amazing to watch the little plants grow and produce fruit. What an awesome reminder of the incredible creation of our Earth! I am so thankful for all of the beautiful things our Father in Heaven has blessed us with. What a miraculous process it is to watch plants bloom and grow. I am reminded of the incredible process we each go through. I feel so thankful to be blessed with the opportunity to watch my children bloom and grow. I hope I can "nourish" them well. Happy Spring!