End of school fun!

The end of the school year is always a busy time. Trying to pass your math facts, one last spelling test, end of the year teacher gifts and programs. Jake had a great time singing in his last choir concert of the year, and of course participating in field day! We all enjoyed watching the concert which was outside. We narrowly missed the thunderstorm, but did get to enjoy a rainbow! Bravo Jake for all you accomplished this year! We love you!!!

What a photogenic family!

I am certainly not a professional photographer, but I do like to play with my camera! Today I set out with a few stolen poses from my sister in law, and a very photogenic family. In 45 minutes I snapped several hundred photos, and was able to narrow it down to my favorite 41. Don't worry, I won't include all of them! Not bad for a first try.

Family Pictures

Well, I was so excited to get a family picture! I prepped my children for days, and bribed Logan with everything I could think of. Did it work? Not really! Logan was a total terd!!! Luckily Lisa was able to get a few good shots despite my younger two boys' not so cute attitudes! Enjoy!!!

Being 5 is so much fun!

It has been a really fun past few months for Brayden. We enjoyed watching our middle child shine as he played his first team sport, soccer. He seemed to take right to it, even doing a running somersault after he scored a goal just like the pros! Brayden also "graduated" from pre-school, and will be starting kindergarten in two short months. I can hardly believe how fast the time goes! Brayden fills our lives with laughter, we are so blessed to have him in our family.

Our Little "Doll"

Our youngest son Gavin just turned two months old. My nieces like to play "baby doll" with him, and love him nearly to death. The other night we were at my parents house where my mom has a set of baby dolls for the kids to enjoy. They come complete with their own clothes, bassinets, and even rocking chairs. We all had a good laugh when we realized that Gavin could make use of all of the baby doll accessories. Here he is pictured with one of the babies in their rocking chairs. To give a little perspective, both of the rocking chairs are sitting on the seat of a chair in my parents living room. Happy 2 months Gavin!

Gavin's Blessing

May second was a special day for our family. We had the opportunity to gather with family and friends for the blessing of our youngest son Gavin. It was wonderful to be surrounded by the people who have so much love for our little man. I felt especially blessed to share our special day with my dear friend Jacqui and her handsome son Thomas.

Happy Easter!

I love spring! Although it is often snowy or at least cold here in Colorado on Easter, it still seems to signal the start of spring. No matter what the weather, we are always happy to celebrate the resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ. Easter signifies a new beginning. With the (early) birth of our youngest son we have had a chance to contemplate how truly blessed we are as a family. We are so grateful for the knowledge we have that our Savior lives, and that because of His sacrifice we all will live again. Happy Spring!

Gavin comes home

March 25th was a very happy day for our family. Gavin finally got to come home! We were all thrilled that he passed all of the necessary tests. Daddy and Logan came to pick us up, and since the older boys were both at school Logan was the first big brother to meet little Gavin. Each of the boys were thrilled to have the baby home and to hold him for the first time. I was ecstatic to have him home, and be able to sleep in my own bed!