Baby Brother

Poor Gavin!!! He is the youngest of four boys, which means that the older three will always be looking for new ways to tease/torture/humiliate him. Sure, at this age it is kind of cute to dress him up, or yes, put tupper ware on his head, but what will happen when he gets older? No doubt his older brothers will come up with new and inventive ways to make Gavin wish he wasn't youngest of four boys. Maybe I will be wrong, maybe they will all want to be his "best buddy". For his sake let's hope so!

Summer time!

I can't say that we had a particularly exciting summer, but we really did enjoy it. Many a night was spent in the backyard running around, playing games, or picking vegetables from the garden. We will miss eating outside and frolicking in the yard once winter comes. Here are just a few of our summer moments caught on film, or rather forever frozen in the digital world of cyber space.

Jake is a wolf...

No really, he is. Not like Jacob is a werewolf, but like 8 year old cub scouts are wolves, and boy is he excited!!! This is a new adventure that he is thoroughly enjoying. I am sitting back and thinking about how I will be doing scouts for like the next 16 years. WOW! That is a long time. I suppose I should just sit back, relax, and enjoy my little wolf, before he turns into a bear!

Only one child left in diapers!!!

It is hard to believe my little family is growing so fast! School started a few weeks ago. I now have a 3rd grader, a kindergartner, and one starting preschool next month. I have been changing diapers for eight years straight, but the end is in sight! Only the baby is still in diapers. Yea!!! Enjoy my "big Boys" first day of school poses!

OUCH!!!

The week before the boys started school we attended a family reunion in Utah. We stayed in park city, and had a great time(more pictures to follow). The first afternoon we rode the Alpine slide. It was a lot of fun, until I flew off of my sled and rode the tracks on my arms. Oh well, I would do it again! I'm so glad it wasn't one of my kids!

Birthday Boys!

July is the month of birthdays! Our family always has a crazy July as we celebrate the birth of Aunt Lisa, Uncle Matt, Cousin Lizzie, Jake, Logan, Aunt Jenn, Uncle Tom, and Papa Whitmill. What a month! Jake and Logan have back to back birthdays which usually require two party themes, two cakes, etc. Luckily this year my boys were able to reach a consensus and we enjoyed a Toy Story 3 birthday party. Thanks to all for making it a fantastic celebration!!!

Eight is SO Great!

I can hardly believe that my first born is eight years old! The highlight of our weekend was the opportunity to see Jake as he made a choice to be baptized and confirmed a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I am so proud of the choice he has made to follow Jesus Christ. He is a wonderful, kind, and loving son and brother. We love him so!

Independence day

The 4th of July is one of my favorite Holidays. I feel so blessed to live in a country where I have so much freedom. I am especially grateful to be able to worship God openly, and even share my beliefs with others. I am so thankful for those who have fought over many years past so that we could be free, and retain that freedom. The 4th of July is a great time for fireworks and family, but most of all I time to remember and be grateful!

How I love to watch them grow!

Each year we plant a garden in our backyard, and we also help papa plant his many tomatoes. It is always a fun and exciting time. No matter what their age the children love to plant and then carefully attend to their own plants. I love the pride in their eyes when the plant finally produces fruit, and the joy in their smile when they eat it. I love watching my little ones grow! I have so much joy as I see the ways they have changed over the years. Hope you enjoy a look at our garden, now and in years past!

Is there anything sweeter....

Than a little baby body?