A Glance of Our Life

Random

2012-01-15T15:19:00.002-07:00

We had a wind Storm a bit a go, and a fence took a beating! Well, we know that we need a new one, but Dave just repaired the little bit for now! Yesterday he finished the fence, it is so nice to have it back up. It feels so much safer! We are so thankful for the help of those that came and saw the need!
We love making breakfast, and the kids love to help. Jonathan was Daddy's helper that day!

All I have to say is Gordon is our EATER! I think that this was chill, his third helping!

Sarah and Jonathan had this idea to make a "treehouse" as they call it! They used tons of tape and colored tons, it kept them happy and busy. So I was happy!

Sarah was the helper for the morning, and she was so pleased!

Sarah enjoying the bath!

The Park in January?

2012-01-15T15:17:00.002-07:00

We have been enjoying the warmth, although we would love snow to go snowshoeing (hopefully next year). It is nice to get out on warmer days and be active!

Happy New Year!

2012-01-15T14:58:00.002-07:00

We had a nice low key New Years! Except that we had to take Sarah to the ER for stitches, got cut from a can of olives. She was very brave!

Enjoying!

2011-12-29T22:20:00.003-07:00

Jonathan and Sarah just enjoying a Tangled together! As you can see Sarah just loved her dress up clothes! I recently been thinking about how much it is a blessing that they are so close in age! At first I didn't know how I was going to do it, but I trusted he knew what he was doing! But now they are best buddies and just love playing with each other (most of the time). Jonathan recently told Dave that well Sarah was at preschool he missed her!!!

Gordon is 11 months old

2011-12-26T20:27:00.018-07:00

At Great Grandpa Birthday party! Gordon enjoys his food (those are black beans)!

Gordon turned 11 months the day after Christmas! Time sure flies! Gordon has found his voice, this past month it just came out of no where! I told Dave one day that i think that we might have a quiet boy. But he responded by telling me that he is there Daddy! well, sure enough the next we Gordon found his voice! He says, ma ma, da da, ba ba (brother). Gordon continues to eat and eat! He loves to get into things and explore! He loves to be with his brother and sister, and is very patient with them as they "play" with him! He stood for a sec, but decided he wasn't into that. We will see when he wants to start to walk!

Christmas

2011-12-26T20:27:00.016-07:00

Christmas morning we woke up very early! Before the kids so we could be ready! Gordon woke up first, and well we were changing him, Sarah came in and was SOOOO EXCITED and said Santa woke me up! Then we woke up Jonathan!

Can you see the excitement in Sarah's face!

What a fun age!

Now Jonathan is ready and Happy!

Really Ready!

Time to open Stockings!
Santa brought snowshoes for the kids!

Gordon

She just loved her phone!

His own elf!

Gordon was so content sitting on Daddy's lap!

Jonathan and Sarah both gave me presents! It was so cute as they were SOOO excited about it, Jonathan made things out of his Lego's and told me about what each thing. It was so sweet!

My sweet Sarah also made a package for me!

So was so excited that she got twin babies! She was in heaven. If you ask Sarah who gave her something everything was from Santa! She just thinks Santa is the best!

I made this cute ball for Gordon! And it even jingled!

I got this cool bowl from my in laws from Hawaii!

Sarah received new boots from Santa and she loves them, every time she puts them on she says they are just like Grammy's!

We gave Jonathan this helicopter and after he opened it, he said just what I wanted!

Grammy helping Sarah get her dress up clothes out! She just loves them and wears them all the time!

All ready for church!

After church I needed to go see a patient, so Dave hung out at with the kids and then went over to Grammy and Papa's for lunch. We had panni's they were SOO good!

Gordon just LOVED this teddy bear Grammy and Pap gave him, he just laughed and laughed at it! It was so cute to watch!

Jonathan just loves his Scooby do pjs, he wears them every night until we tell him we need to wash them! Jonathan really like scooby do, and super hero's (but still loves monkey George)

Sarah got this sweet elephant from Grammy and Papa, and Sarah got her hair down by Kristi!

Sarah got this cute hat from Craig and Liz, which went right along with her dress up chest!

Jonathan got this basketball hoop from Craig and Liz also, and he is getting better all the time!

After we the kids played the fishing game, and enjoyed each others company!

Then we got ready for dinner! Sarah and Ben helping snap the green beans! It was a very nice Christmas!

Christmas Eve Family Home Evening

2011-12-26T20:26:00.006-07:00

We had a nice Family home evening at our house this year! It was fun to be home and have Grammy and Papa with us! We enjoyed Cafe Rio, singing Carols, nice little lesson from Daddy, giving a gift to Jesus (Jonathan's was being more reverent at church), and then we took some pictures, wrote a letter to Santa with a Santa cookie, and then read a Christmas story and scriptures and off to bed!

Sarah enjoyed leading!

As you can tell, the kids where so excited!

I just love this one!
One of our family tradition is we wear red pjs to bed on Christmas eve!

Craig stopped by with the girls!

Writing a letter to Santa! I just love them working together with Daddy!

Santa came! I just love the magic of Christmas!

Exhausted!

2011-12-23T16:36:00.002-07:00

After many days in a row of little naps going to bed late! On Wednesday, I put Gordon in the highchair for a snack and he was OUT! Poor little guy!

Santa Cookies!

2011-12-23T16:30:00.003-07:00

On Tuesday afternoon we decorated our traditional Santa cookies at my parents. The kids each decorated one star!

Gordon being my happy boy!

Preschool Christmas Party

2011-12-21T23:05:00.007-07:00

So on Tuesday was my day to have the Preschool co op, but we had a little Christmas party and all the Mom's came and did a little party so it was manageable around Christmas time. We first made a few ornaments! I loved the glitter ones!

Last we did sugar cookies (but I put it out of order)! Sarah enjoyed herself, and just couldn't get enough sprinkles and frosting:)!

They played a cute Christmas present game. There were different paper presents on the wall. Each child took a turn being blindfolded. Once they were blindfolded the other kids pointed out one of the presents. The blindfolded child was given a bow and had to try to discover which present to put the bow on. The other children sang a Christmas Carol. If they were close to the correct present, they sang loud, but if they were far away they sang soft. It was a super cute game!

They also did a little gift exchange. They all brought a little present and put them in the middle of the circle. They each drew a number and went in order of the numbers to pick a present.

Then they played "Santa, Santa, Elf" (Duck Duck Goose)

It was a fun party. All of the kids really enjoyed it.

Family Christmas Eve!

2011-12-21T23:04:00.010-07:00

On Sunday we Celebrated our Christmas Eve with the entire family since everyone won't be getting together! It was great! We had our traditional Cafe Rio, which was inhaled! :) Then we did chimes, our Nativity story, and wishes! It was great to have everyone there- before Grandma and Grandpa left to go back East and Jeff and Marcie back to Texas!

Dave and I played a little before we started chimes!

Enjoying each others company!

Waiting for their turn!

Sarah loved Uncle Jeff!

Dave and I get the opportunity to get everyone dressed and assign out parts! I am thankful that Dave does it with me!
Jonathan was a donkey and he thought that was great, and he loved that he made everyone laughed!

Then we did our traditional wishes with the candy cane! Sarah did great she used so many words together!! " I wish family forever" :) It was so cute!

Jonathan wished that his leaky eye would stop. I wished for our family to continue to grow close and to gather together at least once a year! Dave wished that everyone would get out of debt and to leave a great legacy for our children!

The entire group, but Grandma and Grandpa!

Jeff' comes to town!

2011-12-21T23:03:00.024-07:00

Jeff and Marcie came into town Late Thursday, but we were able to hang out with them Friday! Jonathan was excited for some new friends to play with (he is such a friendly boy)! We were so happy they came to be with all of us!

This is what Landon liked to do in his spare time! :)

Family pictures!

2011-12-21T23:03:00.018-07:00

On December 19th we took our big family picture because we are ALL together! It was a nice day, but cold! Kate did great!

Enjoying our Sunday Afternoon!

2011-12-21T22:50:00.001-07:00

This is a typical picture of how Gordon looks after a meal! Very Happy too!

Enjoying a church show together!

Our Gingerbread House!

2011-12-21T21:44:00.004-07:00

One our family favorite tradition is making a gingerbread house! The kids were so excited to make it!

This year it was a little different with the kids being bigger, we just helped put on the icing and they decorated it! It was a lot of fun! I love working together as a family!

Trying to fix the candy, so it won't fall off!

The finished product!

Caroling for Family Home Evening

2011-12-21T21:20:00.005-07:00

One of my favorite things to do during the Christmas time is Caroling! Dave playing the violin and then the kids and I singing! I love how it brings the spirit in our home!

Tree Trimming Party

2011-12-21T21:13:00.005-07:00

Playing with the baby friendly nativity!

On the 10th of December we had a tree trimming party at Papa's! The kids helped decorate the tree, Grammy read them a Christmas story, ate lunch, colored the nativity story, and made cute ornaments!

What does Sarah do in her spare time?

2011-12-21T21:08:00.003-07:00

Yep, you guessed it- Climb Trees!

We were getting ready to go to the next party of the Day and Dave came out and found Sarah climbing in the tree and she was happy as could be- that she figured out how to get up the tree. But getting down was another story!

Annual Christmas Party!

2011-12-21T20:06:00.007-07:00

We love going to Grammy's work party each year, and the kids were EXCITED! Well, at least Jonathan was and Sarah was until she saw Santa and she immediately started to back away! Jonathan and Sarah first started off making their craft! Jonathan picked a Santa Hat, and was thrilled with it!

Sarah picked this cute little necklace!
So did Lydia!

Daddy helped Jonathan

Gordon hanging out with Daddy!

Jonathan was of course first on Santa's lap for our family!

Checking out Santa!

No tears, just put his thumb in his mouth like usual!

Then finally Sarah sat on his lap! I was so proud of her! She did not cry, just a little unsure! What a big girl!

Showing off her gift from Santa!

Our little family (last year at this time there were only two:)

All the cousin that were there!

The three little girls, I just love this one and all there expressions!

Enjoying doughnuts!

Gordon almost eat and entire doughnut, what can I say but he is my eater!

Enjoying the Christmas games!

And of course sitting on Cosmo's lap!

It was a fun party!

Up to no good!

2011-12-21T19:56:00.003-07:00

It seems that Sarah knows when the inopportune times are, and that is the time when she is mischievous! I was feeding Gordon and trying to get him down! I felt like I needed to find Sarah, and this is what she was doing! Good thing Dave got home within a few minutes to help me out!

Lights

2011-12-21T12:32:00.006-07:00

Since we were going to take Grandma back to her house we decided to make the most of it and went and saw Aunt Debbie. She is always so pleasant to talk with and enjoys our visits!

Then after dropping Grandma off at where she is staying, we went up to the the lights. One of my favorite traditions!
But the part that the kids love the best is riding trax, or the train as they call it!

My cutie pie!

Watching the Nativity story!

Sarah was having fun when I was taking her picture and she was closing her eyes and she thought that she was being so funny! It sure made for a few cute pictures!

Our cute little family!

Thanksgiving

2011-12-21T12:19:00.004-07:00

We had a great Thanksgiving. We enjoyed having Dave's Mom with us for the weekend. We had the big dinner at Kristi house, and I was thankful that she was willing to open up her house to all of us and the craziness that goes along with it.

I was on call for weekend, so Dave did alot of thing with Grandma and the kids. Dave took them to traflaga, and they just loved it.

Getting ready

2011-12-12T14:52:00.005-07:00

Getting ready to go out to the first snow. The kids helped me make smelly ornaments. But after that they wanted REAL gingerbread cookies, so we made some with honey.

We enjoyed getting for Christmas. The kids were so excited to get all the decorations up.

Sarah's ideas on Santa

2011-11-23T21:45:00.002-07:00

Today I went running a in the mid day! I dropped Jonathan off at my parents and pushed Sarah and Gordon in the jogging stroller. Sarah wanted to run with me. Ever since I ran my race Sarah has wanted to run with me!! Love it. Well today she ran to different stretches and I think that she is getting better! She told me that she was tried, hot, and phew! :)

Well, it is very enjoyable to run with Sarah she just talks about whatever she is thinking about and also entertains Gordon! Well she just started to talk about Santa! With the best sentences or word she could she talked about him. "Love him" "Santa my friend" "Santa bring Candy" "Santa scared of him" "Love him" "My Friend"

Sarah can't make up her mind if she is scared of Santa or loves him! :)

Leaves are Falling all around!

2011-11-23T21:36:00.002-07:00

These pictures just capture the the pure joy that they are having!

Dave raked the leaves in a pile and the kids just loved it! It was rather cold evening, but they didn't care! But after, the first thing Sarah told me was "Hot Coco".

Preschool

2011-11-23T21:14:00.002-07:00

This past Tuesday I was encharge of our co op preschool! It was a lot of fun! We learned about the Real Thanksgiving story and about turkeys! They worked on this project, and each of them worked so hard to complete it!

No Police officers or Fireman!

2011-11-17T13:15:00.003-07:00

This past week I had a conversation with Jonathan!

We were out running errands, going from place to place. Jonathan is usually good at bucling up when he gets in so I don't really have to check up on him, Sarah is a different story! We were going to get gas at Costco coming from the copy center!

Jonathan: {well in the mall parking lot} Oh Mom, I forgot to buckle up!

Mom: Well you bet buckle up!

Jonathan: But I don't see any police officers or fireman!

Mom: Is that the reason we buckle up {straight face}

Jonathan: No to be safe in an accident. But if we do then I will just hold onto the seat belt!

The logic for my little boy!:)

GG Funeral!

2011-11-09T21:18:00.006-07:00

The first weekend in November we were able to go up to GG funeral! Dave's schedule got rearranged last minute and we were able to go up as a family! We left very early on Saturday and made it up for the viewing! Jonathan and Sarah just stood in front of the casket and just wouldn't leave! It was the hardest on Sarah, she just loved GG. The day before I was talking to Jonathan and Sarah that we were going to see GG body, but Sarah didn't understand and started to jump up and down. Yeah, GG house. So on Friday night we had a small little family home evening about what happens when we die and where GG spirit goes. Jonathan was able to grasp it, but little Sarah just didn't understand. That night she cried herself to sleep.

The funeral and viewing was so nice. Grandma did a great job, and I loved hearing stories of GG. It was VERY cold at the graveside. So we didn't stay too long, but Sarah won't leave she wanted to stay next to GG. She finally was way too cold and said she would go. She rode back with Uncle Lloyd in the Hurst and she was just excited about that.

We feel so blessed to have known GG for so long. She was 93 year old when she died. And I know that it was a privilege for my children to know there Great Great Grandma! And we are thankful that we can be so close to Grandma and Grandpa so that my children can know and love them so well! I am so thankful for my wonderful family!

Activity Days!

2011-11-09T21:12:00.003-07:00

This past Friday night, the Activity Days Leaders put on a Daddy Daughter Dance for the 8-11 year old girls in our ward! it was so much fun black and white theme with even a red carpet! It was so fun to see the girls having fun! One of the best part of the night was when Emma pulled her Dad onto the dance floor (no else was dancing yet) and started dancing with her Dad standing on his feet! They talked and dance and enjoyed each, I almost was in tears as I watched- as I thought about my little Sarah and her Dad get to come and enjoy each others companion! What a fun night for everyone involved!

Halloween

2011-11-07T20:10:00.008-07:00

We had a great Halloween! And it was lots of fun to dress up like characters from Wonderland! Sarah loved that Daddy was Hook, and still will tell people randomly that her Dad was Hook!

See can't you tell she loved it!

Wendi

I love this one!

Wendi, Our Lost Boy, and Peter Pan

Some of the cousins!

Peter Pan

Excited! The night before they couldn't barely sleep!

Sarah and Kaitlyn

Jonathan and Lacey!
I can't help but look at the height difference, and they are a year apart!:)

So excited after his first house of getting candy!

It was great weather and a nice night!

Halloween Half

2011-11-07T15:19:00.006-07:00

I am a byu fan!

Sisters!

At the camp!

Do you need a Potty, well right before starting the race they were ful with lines going down the hill!

Waiting in the tent! Trying to stay warm!

Waiting for Mommy!

This is how we really felt, with our wonderful husbands!

Back in August Kristi asked me if I wanted to do a half with her, I wanted to think about it and I really wanted to do it with Dave! Well, at first Dave said yes and we started training and for one reason or other Dave pulled out (which made me sad). But, I kept training and I was determined to do it with Kristi! So Kristi and I printed out a schedule and we kept each other on track! I really enjoyed training with Kristi even though we never ran together it was fun to text each other about our runs and how we were doing! Well, the training seemed long, 12 weeks long, and we were glad that the day finally came!

We picked up our packets and that was a mess in its self. We had to be at the bus to be transported to the start at 6 am and the race didn't start till 9 am. Well, Dave volunteered to take us up there to the start! I was so thankful for that!! Well, it was really cold when we got there but they had a heated tent for the runners. There was tons of people, but it was fun- music/Halloween contests!
Well, it finally was time to go to the start! Kristi and I started together and it was about 6 mile decline. It was fast down hill, at one point I told Kristi our pace and mentally I could tell see couldn't handle it. So I told her I wouldn't tell her anymore! Well, we got to the bottom to cross the onto the other side of the canyon and they stopped us! I have never been stopped in a race before, especially when we weren't going slow. Well, that killed our momentum. Kristi had a hard time starting back up so we kept together for another mile or so and then we split up. It was very hard race with the down hill so steep for so long. I felt it in my calfs and in my thighs everytime I went down or up at all.

By mile 11 I was ready to be done. So I had about a 1/2 mile left and I picked a lady that was listening to some mental encouragement to come with me. We took it in together which always helps me! Well, the finish line strech seemed to go on forever. But finally I saw my cute Jonathan and Dave! And I was almost done! I did it!

I finished! It was good to be done and I soon after felt the effects of the race. I am glad I did it with Kristi. I took a week off to let my body recover and tomorrow I will start running again.

We love you Great Grandma!

2011-10-31T14:00:00.003-06:00

I love you GG! You lived a wonderful life and left a wonderful posterity!! I know that you were really to go see Great Grandpa a long time ago, and your day finally came! We will miss you and I know I will be with you again (and Great Grandpa) Thank you for the great example that you were to me(and to my children)! They loved when you came to visit especially my Sarah, she always would ask for GG tell you came back. I really thought that before you passed on that I would have a daughter named after you, well I guess that Gordon and her (and Heavenly Father) had different plans! But now you are with her up there, please teach her the things you would have forgotten to teach her here; up there! I love you!

Gordon is 9 months Old, Can you believe it!

2011-10-26T22:20:00.003-06:00

Gordon is getting so big! He is now 20 lbs and continuing to eat and grow all the time! He is all over and standing now, with support! He has a total of 5 teeth! And is starting to sleep better that those are in!

He continues to be a happy boy!

Jonathan Birthday

2011-10-26T22:19:00.013-06:00

(I deleted this picture on accident!)

Jonathan was soooo excited for his 5th Birthday and it finally came! Jonathan is starting to get into Spider man and he requested a spider man cake! Daddy made him a pancakes for breakfast and Papa and Grammy came and brought his first present!

Jonathan just loves it!

Then we went of to a North to have a party with his cousins! (We missed those that couldn't make it) He had a blast!

We also played laser tag! That was the one thing that Jonathan wanted to for sure do!

Jonathan finally got a booster, well it has an attachment! (aways from 40 lbs)

That was the one thing that Jonathan wanted for his birthday, a bike with a dingy on it! He was very excited! He is doing better and better on it!

It was a big day, after his party we went over to Grammy's and watched the BYU game, and then opened some more presents and then went to the ward Halloween party! Then when we got back we sang Happy Birthday as a family. The next day was Sunday and we were at Grammy's and Papa's for dinner and after Jonathan asked that we sing Happy Birthday to the Birthday boy!

Our Birthday Boy!

Fall leaves

2011-10-26T22:19:00.006-06:00

In the middle of October we went up the Canyon to see the fall colors! It was so pretty, but so cold (and we were not prepared). We didn't stay very long, but we enjoyed our short time out of the van! We even saw a deer on the way back down!

A new Way

2011-10-12T12:55:00.003-06:00

Sarah has recently wanted me to start taking the runner stroller on walks to Papa's or where ever we go so that she can sit in there too! Well, Jonathan has learned how to get all three of them in there!

Jonathan wanted me to take pictures of him kissing Gordon!
Sarah thought that she would kiss Jonathan then! :)
(October 11th)

Sensory Input!

2011-10-12T12:52:00.002-06:00

I have been trying to work on giving whatever sensory input I can to Sarah to help her work through her delays! Well, I read a book that helped me with some ideas. This was one of them. Both Sarah and Jonathan loves it!

Super excited!

2011-10-12T12:48:00.002-06:00

Jonathan is super excited about turning 5!!! The day after the corn maze he woke up asking if it was his birthday! I replied no not yet, but he knows that it goes the corn maze/pumpkin patch, his birthday, and then Halloween! Two days in a row he asked, so I thought that we should do a count down! He loves it! Everyday he asks Heavenly Father me hurry up the count down so that it can be his Birthday! He is so excited to be 5!!

Family Night!

2011-10-12T12:43:00.002-06:00

Last week we were going to go up the Canyon and see the fall colors, but sadly is was raining all day!! But we made the most of it and played pick up sticks, watched a movie and had Carmel popcorn (I grew up making it- everyone had to stir for 5 minutes each)! I guess this was Dave's first time having me make it for him! Everyone was a fan! They loved it!!

(October 5th)

My Cute Kids!

2011-10-12T12:36:00.003-06:00

Gordon is exploring everywhere these days!
We were going over to Grammy and Papa's for the priesthood session to eat and do pedicures! Sarah was sure excited! (she asked me to take a picture of her)

(October 1st)

The Corn Maze!

2011-10-11T21:49:00.006-06:00

On September 30th we went to the Corn Maze, Jonathan was very excited about going! We went around when it opened so that Dave could come for a little bit before he had to go to work! It was so much fun and there is SO much to do! It was way hot, but we brought lots of water! We were there till after 4pm the kids could have stayed longer, but I was done!

Sarah wasn't sure about this at the start of the day, but by the end she loved it. All by herself again and again!

He didn't want to look at me, he was more interested in the straw!

We saw some friends, and Sarah wanted to take a picture with Aubrey and Brooke!

(September 30th)

Our Sarah!

2011-10-11T21:46:00.002-06:00

I just love this one of her! It is one morning right after she woke up! I can tell her words are increasing and if you ask her about preschool, she will say SCHOOL BUS! She LOVES taking the bus!

Family Night!

2011-10-11T21:42:00.002-06:00

We routinely have our Family Home evening lessons every Sunday after lunch. But our activities our hit and miss. We love to do outings as a family when we can. Dave had this one Night off at the end of September so we had a picnic at the park. We played and then feed the ducks! It was a fun night!

Random- end of September

2011-10-11T21:36:00.002-06:00

Dave being a good Daddy and cuddling with Gordon when he woke up one early morning.
Sarah wanted to have her hair put in curlers, and she looked so cute that I wanted to take a picture- they our course love taking them together!

Sad part of the story is that they didn't make it through the night!

Jonathan looks like this most nights! He just loves books! One new thing that Jonathan has learned to do is pour milk from a gallon jug (if it is half empty) and he just LOVES being able to do that! Since he LOVES milk!

Gordon is all over these days! He is always pulling himself up on things and if we try to sit him down he will put his legs out so he can stand!

8 Months

2011-09-28T23:11:00.003-06:00

Gordon is growing so much and so fast!! Gordon is crawling and doing better at being on his knees to crawl, he gets where he wants to go! Gordon LOVES fruits and his favorite vegetable is sweet potatoes. He has three bottom teeth and the top are trying to come in but just haven't made there appearance! You like to stand and pull yourself up and just love being able to do more! He is just a happy boy, and continues to love his thumb!

Forget Not!

2011-09-25T20:36:00.001-06:00

I loved this talk it was wonderful and what I needed to hear!

Sarah's Preschool

2011-09-15T22:14:00.002-06:00

Sarah had her first week of Preschool this week! She was so EXCITED about her new backpack!! She wears it whenever she can! She was a little unsure about staying by herself the first day,but then after Jonathan helped get her settled she said goodbye Mom and did great!

Preschool

2011-09-15T22:02:00.002-06:00

Jonathan and Sarah started a co-op preschool in the neighborhood! They love it especially Jonathan!

The whole gang!
The first day! They did so many great things! They loved these necklaces that they made! They even wore them to bed and woke up the next morning with dye around their necks!

Once again trying to caught up!

2011-09-15T21:35:00.007-06:00

I am just going to caught you up on life with the pictures I have taken since the middle of August!

Dave and I felt that we needed to start having more one on one time with the kids and do something fun with them! They just love the attention that we have with us, We love it too!
Dave took Jonathan to see Kung Fu Panda and they are doing actions from it, they really liked it! (there are not any pictures from when I took them to do things but we did have fun)!

Jonathan and Sarah enjoying the morning walkers, and the kids that are doing to school! They would say hi to whom ever!

Kristi let us borrow there kid bike attachment a few time and Jonathan and Sarah love it! Thanks

We have GREAT neighbors! One day Larry or "Warry" as the kids call him let them ride his atv! They LOVED it, and I really didn't think that Sarah would even try and after Jonathan got back she jumped right on!

We went on a play date to a splash pad and the kids had a BLAST!

Sarah enjoying Gordon, she wanted me to take a picture of them together!

Look at that cute face!

Enjoying time with Grandma at the park!

We went up the Canyon with Becky and Josh and had a campfire! We had a blast and the kids kept saying again again!

Sarah thought it was really cold!

Roasting Hot Dogs!

Jonathan and Sarah have recently liked dressing like "twins"! They think it is so fun!

Monkey See Monkey Do!

2011-09-15T21:17:00.004-06:00

Thanks so much Emily, we LOVE these Pjs! Don't they look so cute all matchy matchy!

Sarah

2011-09-14T10:24:00.005-06:00

I am 3 years old.
The yummiest food to eat is: Corn
My favorite show to watch is: Mary Poppins
I love when I get to read: The Strawberry Shortcake books
The best thing about preschool is: Playing with Play doh
The worst thing about school is: Sitting Still
The coolest person on earth is: Teacher
I am really super good at: Big Sister
My favorite color is: Pink
The best place in the world to be is: Being at home & singing song, esp Popcorn
When I grow up I want to: Have Babies
If I could do one thing all day long it would be: Play with my Baby
I really, really do not like to eat: My veggies
My best friend is: Abby
3 words that tell about me: Helper, Independent, Loving
This year I hope to learn: Learn more words and understand more!

(Mommy Helped Sarah fill this out)

Jonathan

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I am 4 years old

The yummiest food to eat is: Watermelon
My favorite show to watch is: Monkey George
I love when I get to read: Monkey George Books
The best thing about preschool is: FUN!
The coolest person on earth is: Adriel
I am really super good at: Cleaning up the house
My favorite color is: Blue
The best place in the world to be is: Jump on It!
When I grow up I want to: Missionary
If I could do one thing all day long it would be: Play with Legos
I really, really do not like to eat: Sugar :)
My best friend is: Traven
When I was little I used to: Go Somewhere
3 words that tell about me: Learn, Fun, Love People
This year I hope to learn: Spaceships

Gordon at almost 7 months!

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I just love these! Thanks Liz you did Awesome! August 23, 2011

Our Wonderful Children!

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Gordon and Mommy!

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Sarah and Kaitlyn

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Happy Day!

2011-08-29T21:15:00.003-06:00

So the last little while I have really been concerned about Sarah! But I just didn't know what to do for her. A few months ago I just was talking to my Mom and Sister about Sarah and I knew there wasn't something right about her developing with her communication, her oral fixations, she wasn't progressing like I thought she should. Around three is when Jonathan started taking off and getting caught up, which it is hard to say if it was just Jonathan was finally ready to start talking and learning more or if it was the Montessori school we put him in. Well, I have brought my concerns up with my Dr before, but he never seemed to be concerned (and when she was in PEEP she was tested out of speech cause they said she was improving- I was very upset and frustrated cause I knew she still had a long way to go!) With that said PEEP wanted to see if I wanted Sarah tested for the special needs preschool in the district. But I declined since PEEP tested her out of speech therapy and that is what I felt like she needed help with. So finally about three months ago I asked my Dr straight out for a speech eval (he is always willing to do what you ask him, but I have to have the ideas of what to do). He said sure. Well I finally got her tested in June and the lady was so great with Sarah. Without scoring her results she said she DEFIANTLY needed therapy. Well, I finally felt some validation that I knew what I was feeling was right. Well, she encouraged me to have her tested for preschool through the district. I told her my experience with Jonathan and how I had my reservations about it. She understood cause she also worked part time for another school district. So I went ahead to try to get her tested, but since it was summer there wasn't much testing going on. So in the mean time she also said that I should make sure her hearing was okay. So with both of these things I had to really fight to get these things rolling. Well, her hearing was okay, which is a relief cause I have problems with my hearing. There was a class that was being held back in July about Sensory Integration Disorder in the stake. I have read learned about this a little but I thought that it was not exactly Sarah. Well, I went to the class cause I felt like I should. I learned that there are degrees of this disorder and that Sarah has a mild cause of it and with increased sensory input into Sarah life she can work through these issue. But I learned that I have to work on her sensory issues before I can work on her behavior or even her learning. And I believe this is one of the reasons she has so many problems with oral fixation. But I knew first things first, I needed to first have her tested for preschool so that if she was going to make it I didn't want to mess up her chance of getting in. Well, today was the big day. I know how hard it is to get into the program, so I worked it. I did it on Monday when Sarah is the most tried from the weekend and then also at 11 am so she would be hungry. The more uncooperative a child is the more the don't answer the question and the more the have a chance of getting in. Well, she worked so hard and it was very apparent that she needs help and not just her mother could she it the tester could to and I could see them wanting to get her in the program and I just saying a prayer cause she needs this! AND SHE MADE IT IN! I was so happy because I know she needs help and we don't have the money to spend on speech therapy cause our insurance doesn't pay for it or Montessori. I also feel that giving her 6 months past the time of the normal testing helped show that she was very behind and not just a little bit like the PEEP people told me. This was a little tender mercy that I feel that Heavenly Father gave our little family today! Next, step is doing and IEP, so if anyone has any tips I would love it!

Gordon is 7 months!

2011-08-26T20:38:00.007-06:00

This has been a big month for Gordon, he has grown so much this month! I can't believe it! At the beginning of August Gordon started to move and scoot to get things and then more and more and then within the last few weeks he has become a great sitter. Gordon now moves from the family room to the kitchen; he gets what he wants! Gordon is our BIG eater (I have never had a baby eat so good- I thought that Sarah was good but Gordon has proved me wrong!) Gordon can eat about 8 oz of baby food and four of it is packed with rice cereal to help him get full. And the picture below depicts Gordon after each bite. Food ready, take thumb out of mouth, eat food, thumb right back in mouth! His favorite vegetable is sweet potatoes and his favorite fruit is bananas! His least favorite food is carrots! He continues to be my happy boy and smiles at anyone. At the grocery store I had my hands full trying to check out and Gordon was done so I was holding him and trying to pay. This sweet lady behind me offered to hold him. And Gordon just talked to her and wasn't phased one bit. Gordon has been off and on with his sleeping cause he has ONE tooth! I don't have any pictures of them but hopefully soon! He also has become a side sleeper which Mommy thinks is way cute! I think that he can roll from his back to tummy, but not sure! Gordon had a photo shoot this past Tuesday (Aug 23) from Aunt Liz and he did so good! I can't wait to see them!

Gordon getting on his knees getting ready to move!

On his toes!

Enjoying time with Daddy!

Sitting at his new toy that Mommy got out for him! The kids and Gordon enjoy playing on the piano!

Mommy thinks this is next?

Family Reunion at the Sawtooth Mountains

2011-08-26T20:37:00.008-06:00

We went up to Idaho for a family reunion, we had so much fun! On the way home Jonathan told us that he LOVED Idaho!

They were doing a lot of construction on the road up to the camp we were at! So we had to wait a while, so we got out and stretched!

Went exploring and Gordon was exhausted! It was so beautiful out there!

Feeding the squirrels

Tradition to have foot races!

The kids did a longer race and Jonathan wanted to do it, he was bringing up the rear but as you can tell he loved every minute of it!

Sarah cheering for Jonathan

Sarah's First

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During Sisters Weekend Daddy took Sarah and Jonathan to McDonalds and Sarah got her very first Happy Meal!

Sisters Weekend

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On Sunday (Aug. 7th), we attended Jameson's baby blessing. Afterward, we headed out to the Stillwater Lodge in Heber for 2 days for our annual Sister's weekend (we also had Gordan and Jameson with us since they are still nursing). So it was nice to be able to spend time with everyone and have some time to relax. When we got there we had dinner, went for a walk to look around, and then discussed some talks that Mom had picked out. Then we had some homemade ice cream and popcorn before heading to bed. None of us slept great due to less than comfortable beds and babies waking up during the night, but it didn't seem to bother anyone.The next day we ate breakfast, did a craft (making hair bows), ate lunch, went swimming, and just talked and relaxed. After dinner we wrote things that we admired about each other, had homemade ice cream and played Chicken Feet with Dominos. We were all pretty exhausted, so I think we slept a little bit better the second night. On our last day there, we ate breakfast, got everything packed up and then headed over to Park City to go to the outlets, have lunch and walk around Park City Main Street before heading home. Jonathan and Sarah seemed to have a fun time with Daddy while I was gone, they even got Mc Donalds. They got to go to Trafalga with all of their cousins on Monday. I love sisters weekend in that I get a break and I feel refreshed to be a better mother and do the important things that matter! We missed Marcie this year but were excited that Liz could make it this year!

Life is Busy and Crazy and I am way behind!

2011-08-23T21:41:00.007-06:00

So I am so behind in blogging. I have put it on my to do list but it never seems to be the most important thing to get done. So tonight I am wanting to get caught up so i am just putting pictures on the blog and talking about the pictures so I can try to get caught up! There are some from July and August!

This summer has been so much fun! We have spent ALOT of time at the pool, Sarah and Jonathan could be there everyday! They love it! I feel so blessed that I can bee home now and not miss out, I KNOW that it was a blessing from Heavenly Father! I have been thinking lately how much I love being a mother and LOVE my children and know that this special time I have with them as little children will be gone in a blink of an eye! As Gordon is growing so fast and doesn't want to be a baby long, I cherish these moments and try to hold onto them! SO with that said blogging has been put on the back burner!

Happy Birthday Dave! We celebrated Dave's Birthday early cause of work and when we both had time off. We went to Tucano's for lunch (which we both felt sick afterwards) then we went to Harry Potter that night (and we went on a Tuesday so we got tickets for 10 bucks!!!)

Dave got off at 8 pm on his Birthday, so Sarah and Jonathan stayed up and we sang Happy Birthday and gave cake! Jonathan made Daddy this Lego masterpiece! He decided to do it all on his own! It was so thoughtful, Jonathan loves birthdays and was so excited!

Dave was given a cupcake at work, so he split it with the kids! They LOVED the icing! (that is all they ate of it)

Jonathan and Sarah wanted to have a sleep over! So I finally let them! And this is Sarah all tuckered out!

One night for Family Night we went to a local Museum and the kids loved being able to see a real snake and even touch it!

Sarah LOVES LOVES to swim! She will put on a swimsuit everyday!
She just loves it and I think that it is helping her with her sensory issues! Grammy and papa gave Sarah this cover up and she loves it since it has to do with swimming

I just love these pictures of Jonathan and Sarah as they play in the sprinklers! As you can see in there faces the pure fun that they are having!

This is frequently how we find Jonathan when we tuck him in for the night! We did the summer reading problem at the library and this is one of the books they got. The other one I Love is Llama Red Pajama (I think that I relate to it so well- it is a funny book!)

Sweet Gordon Sleeping, as he has had to adjust to didn't routines and not getting his naps he has been sleeping good!

My dear friend Kirsti came into town and we got together with Mary Joy and my Mom, oh and Gordon for lunch! It was so great to see her and she what she has been up to! She is making a difference in the world for good and I am so impressed with her ambition! I love you Kirsti!

Enjoying Jojo's party! Sleeping baby, once again past his bed time!

Sarah enjoying holding Jamis' as Sarah calls him!

Enjoying cake at Papa's with the Peterson's!

On the 24th of July at Papa's and Grammy's! Gordon just can't get enough REAL food!

Enjoying Papa's fire pit!

Jonathan and Sarah were just THRILLED to get new clothes from Abby and Benny! This is some new PJs! You will find Sarah pulling out clothes that are too hot and she will repeat "Abby gave me, Abby gave me" or "Abby" pointing to the clothes!

I bought a 40 lb box of bananas for 5 bucks! So we froze them, Dave helped me peel and freeze them! We use lots and lots of them for smoothies!

We love our passes and one of the things we can do with them is go to baseball games! Jonathan and Sarah loved the Owl!

We went miniature golfing and the kids love it! Dave held Gordon! What a great Dad! (Another thing we got to do with our passes).

Hercules

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Tonight for family prayer Jonathan wanted to say it. Dave asked Jonathan to pray! Jonathan usually has a set prayer, but he has been branching out and thinking more about the things he says.

This is about how his prayer went tonight. Dear Heavenly Father, bless the carrots and the tomatoes to grow, and bless the carrots and the zucchini to grow and bless the watermelon to grow (which we don't have in our garden), bless that I will grow big, bless that Sarah will grow, and bless that I will grow strong like HERCULES, bless that we go to trafalga and climb the wall (bless and thankful at this time are the same in Jonathan's prayer) and then he closed his prayer!

Looking at the Good in Life

2011-08-05T19:42:00.002-06:00

A long time ago I started asking the kids what was their favorite part of the day. I have felt that it is an important lesson to teach my child to look at the good things in life; that it is a choice to be happy.

So each night before bed (if Dave is home), at scripture study. If Dave is not home then during dinner; it gives me something to talk to them about during dinner. Tonight Dave is working late, so I started off dinner asking Sarah what her favorite part of today was (I have learned to ask Sarah first cause if not she will repeat what Jonathan says)? She said Papa's (Going over to Papa's). Then right after that, she said Jonathan (taking charge of the questions- which I let her). Jonathan said going to the store. Then Sarah asked me what my favorite part was, which took me off guard because I usually just ask the kids or also Dave but I rarely say my favorite part. I said Daddy cleaning out the oven. Then Sarah asked Gordon, then we all started thing of Gordon's favorite part. I thought it was very cute of Sarah to take the lead in the dinner conversation. She is a little mommy! I love her so much!It made me think that I need to say my favorite part of the day along with the kids!

6 Months old!

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It is hard to believe how time just flies when you have a baby! Gordon is 6 MONTHS OLD! We love him so MUCH, it is hard to think back and think about our family without this big guy! He brings so much joy into our lives!!! He is such a HAPPY boy! He is our BIG guy, he is 19 lbs (we go to the doctors on Monday). He started eating solids this past month on July 18th- it was hard for me to start him on solids cause I just want to keep Gordon as my baby boy. He has been ready for awhile, and my doctor always say between 4-6 months to start. I finally made the plunge with Gordon and he LOVED it. More of it went in his mouth and he swallowed it then was on the highchair. But then the following days he he would spit it out or blow bubbles. I quickly learned that he wanted it thick!!! Which is kind of funny to me, Gordon wants to be big like his brother and sisters!!! He is doing really well with Cheerios and today Dave gave him a cracker and most of it got eaten and no cough or anything!

Gordon has some funny things that he does that I love. Gordon is a thumb boy! At first you would find a thumb in Gordon's mouth if he was tried, but now he does it for comfort/tried/bored. Gordon loves to sleep on his tummy. Sometimes when he is on tummy time he will get tried, he will put either thumb in his mouth and then start thumping his right leg down. I love it. And sometimes when he is really tried there is a moan that goes with it! Gordon gives the best smiles and loves to smile at random people. Gordon also loves his feet. I will find him in his car seat just sucking on his toes (he is almost grown out of his car seat and will be moving to a new one sooner then later- CRAZY)!

Gordon is a mover today when I put him on the blanket and was in the kitchen doing something. I came back and he was in the dining area with his body stuck under the chair. He is backwards mover! He is strengthening his tummy muscle to sit and doing better all the time!
Gordon loves bed time and can't wait to sleep peacefully! He usually wakes up around 6:30-7:30; and is ready to eat!!!

Happy 4th of July!

2011-07-12T20:57:00.005-06:00

We started the 4th off really early, with a 5k run! We were running it as a family. Dave pushed Jonathan and Sarah and I pushed Gordon (there was trade off Dave got the better strolled but more weight and I got less weight but worse stroller).

This was Dave's first official 5k race! We have been training since May together and Dave started off having a really hard time, asthma acting up. But by the end he was ready. I got a little emotional cause I had always dreamed about running with my husband (but it was never a requirement for marriage), and the day has finally come.

There was so many people crazy! We tried to stay in the back with the strollers, trying not to run into people but we should have waited longer! It had been so long since I raced and it felt so GOOD! I loved it and especially with all my family!

We did it and finished together!

Then after the race, we went to the parade!
The kids just love the parade! We had breakfast while we watched the parade withe chocolate milk- one of the kids and Daddy's favorite traditions!

Enjoying the parade next to Papa!
Sarah enjoyed wearing my medal from the race (they gave them to everyone!)

Enjoying the parade with their cousins!

One tried Baby Boy!

Our Cute little Family!

Then after the parade we went home and rested or a bit and then Then we went swimming. It felt so good to cool off and spend time with family! Jonathan didn't feel while so he slept on the grass, poor guy!

Then we had a BBQ and party for Grandma's 75th! We love you Grandma! It was so fun spending time cousins and relaxing!

Nicki and Dustin came back for the party! We love seeing them again! And the kids were SO SO Happy, and Dustin is such a good sport to always play with Sarah! We love you guys!

After the party Daddy put on a fireworks show!! Sarah could not wait she has been asking about it for DAYS! IT was such a great 4th of July and I am thankful for all the freedoms that I have!!

The start of our Fourth of July Weekend!

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Our family just LOVES the 4th of July!!! One of our traditions is going to see the Hot Air Balloons. But this year we were running the 5k on the 4th. So we went to the Balloons on the Saturday before! Jonathan and Sarah love it, and Sarah LOVES the Piggy! A great start to the 4th!

Mommy and Gordon!

The best Family picture we could get!

Happy Boy!

When we got home, I was going to take a picture of Gordon- but all the kids wanted to be in it! I just love this picture of all my WONDERFUL children!

Nicki and Dustin Visit!!! Wooohoo

2011-07-12T20:34:00.002-06:00

On June 29th, Nicki and Dustin came into town! The kids and I went and picked them up from Aunt Phyllis's. (Dave was in bed on his death bed :( So it was just us!) We were so excited to see them! Especially the kids, I love that Sarah calls Nicki, Mickey! Nicki and Dustin were so fun, and hung out with us and talked and played with the kids. Sarah and Jonathan just couldn't get enough of Dustin! That night we had a little BBQ at my parents! We roasted Hot dogs and talked!

A tried Boy!

The kids loved it!

Five Generations!

Mommy, GG, Great Grandma, Gordon, and Grammy!

We love you all!

Meeting Baby Jameson!

2011-06-28T10:13:00.003-06:00

Jonathan and Sarah were so excited to meet their new cousin. Jonathan really wanted to go to the hospital and met him but I told him that we would wait till they came home! So on Sunday we went and met Baby Jameson for the first time! Sarah just loves babies!
What a happy smile!

Gordon looks so big compared to Jameson. But I am sure he will caught up with him in no time!

Playin'

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Jonathan has a great imagination! Jonathan and Sarah playing together!

Jonathan's Frist Buzz

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Jonathan received his first buzz this past week! He loves it!

Gordon is 5 Months Old!

2011-06-28T09:19:00.005-06:00

On Sunday, June 26, Gordon turned 5 months old! Gordon is growing up so fast, I can't believe it! He is my big boy. Gordon Learned to roll over on June 11th (maybe a little bit before then). Gordon enjoys rolling over, but HATES to be on his back to sleep. Which has been hard for him to fall asleep at naps and bedtime. Gordon loves to talk and be verbal. He continues to LOVE his thumb especially when he is ready to sleep. Gordon is now in about 9 months clothes and yesterday Mommy put you in a 12 month outfit! Gordon can't wait to EAT, his doctor says that between 4-6 months you can start him on food. Mommy isn't really for her baby boy to grow up so fast! He loves to suck on apples or hard rolls, however he isn't ready for bitter biscuits! This next week Mommy was going to start him on rice cereal! We will have to see how that goes. Gordon isn't a fan of the bottle, and we both are so happy that Mommy doesn't work long hours anymore and is gone for short spurts for work. Gordon is just finding his feet and loves it. Gordon has such a great laugh!!! Gordon loves to be held and talk to, we call it loves. He continues to sleep through the night. Naps are hit and miss with the summer- but he handles it and can't wait till 6:30 comes so that he can start

getting ready for bed. Jonathan and Sarah adore Gordon! The FIRST thing Sarah does in the morning is find Gordon and give him kisses! Gordon loves peak a boo. The first time Mommy did it he was rather taken back, but now loves it! Gordon has such a calming spirit that he brings into our home. We love he big guy!

Happy Fathers Day!

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What a great Husband I have, and great Dad the kids have! The top picture was the best I could get! Sarah made this cute tie for Daddy but she didn't want him to take it off!

We love you Daddy! Thanks for all you do!

Staycation

2011-06-19T21:10:00.010-06:00

This past weekend we were going to go to Park city for a little vacation with family, but it fell through. So we decided to have a stay cation, and it was great! It was so nice to be in our won beds at night, and not worry about the little things that come along with vacations. So on Wednesday afternoon we went to the water park. It was a really hot day, so it was very nice to cool off! Then on Thursday afternoon, we went to see Rio (Jonathan wasn't feeling good). It was a movie. Then on Friday we went to the Zoo. Sarah LOVED it, especially the Elephants. Jonathan really enjoyed the zoo too- but by the end of the day he was ready to go (all weekend he had fevers off and on, which was a bummer- but we were glad we were home to sleep in his bed)! On Saturday, we went up the Canyon, we had a picnic and then went for a hike. This was Dave's and I highlight of the trip. It was so nice and beautiful. I was so impressed with Sarah and Jonathan they walked the entire hike; and we hiked for about 4 hours. Especially Sarah cause she is the one that wants to held or something, but no complaints from her! It was a great weekend! I love having time as a family to build memories and not have to worry about anything else! I love my family so much!

Happenings

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Beth was baptized at the beginning of June! This was Jonathan and Sarah's first baptism and they were so interested in it. So we have learned and talked a lot of baptism in FHE since.

At the beginning of June, I had a girls night out and Dave was a great Daddy and took Jonathan and Sarah to the water park! They were in heaven! They could go everyday, if I would let them!

Isn't he the cutest! I love Gordon so much!

The Falls

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At the end of May we had a family night and had a picnic at the park by the falls and then hiked (or walked) to the falls! We loved it! It was fun to be out in nature and the river is SO high.

Sarah was in Heaven! She just loved it!

Looking at something!

Jonathan wanted to go closer to the falls, Sarah thought about it. But decided against it!

Our little Trooper! It was very brisk by the falls!

Playing

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Edible Play-dough! Back at the end of May, I thought it would be fun to change up the normal play dough and made some for them that was edible. They both really enjoyed it!

Sarah

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Sarah had a hard time that she didn't get to go camping with Jonathan and Daddy! So I had planned that night after Gordon went down we would do a few fun things together- but we needed to run a few errands after dinner. When we got back this how she was totally asleep with her dolly! Which she LOVES! Daddy put her tent up on her bed since she didn't get to go camping when he got back!

Father and Sons!

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Both Dave and Jonathan were so excited to go to Father and Sons, and go camping! They both had a blast! Jonathan loved being in the mountains and hiking. He woke up way early the next morning cause he couldn't sleep!

Best Buds!

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Most of the time!

Gordon is 4 months old

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Our cutie!

Sarah adores Gordon, the first thing she does in the morning is fines Gordon and wants to give him a kiss!

I just love that face!

This is the Moby wrap I have really started to like it more and more. Around dinner time he is getting tried and restless and wants to be held. I love to put it on then, and so I can hold him and get things down also!

Gordon is four months old today!!! Time sure does fly! He sure is a happy baby! Dave and I were commenting the other day about how happy Gordon is, and how we don't remember our other kids being so happy all the time. Gordon is such a content baby, so calm and relaxed. Gordon had his four month check up yesterday, and the doctor thought he looked great. Except that he hasn't rolled over, I told him that I wasn't too concerned because does a lot of tummy time and he would do it on his own time. The doctor but him on his tummy, and said that he had great up body strength he just needed to put his arm up. When he is on tummy time he is a mover though he will push himself around the blanket if he is there long enough. Gordon continues to grow he is 17 lbs and in the 82%tile and 25.5 inches long and is in the 70%tile. Gordon continues to grab at things more and more- and he has already started to grab while we are eating things. He continues to eat great and sleep great, and continues to love to suck his thumb to himself fall asleep or get back to sleep. He has two naps and the afternoon nap sleeps the best. Gordon's hair is coming in more and he defiantly is a red head like his brother, but it is growing a lot on the middle top, which is cute). I LOVE Gordon and really enjoy the time we have together, he loves to coo and talk to me I just love it (I want to video talk him talking, but I have to have Dave with me).

His Hand

2011-05-20T13:18:00.002-06:00

I want to write down my feels of things that have been happening in our life! After having Gordon and before that I have been wanting to be home, I have wanted to be able to have more time with my children- for they will only be little for such a short time. I thought that when I went on Maternity leave that I would go back to the hospital on PRN (or as needed). When the time came to start getting my schedule together, it just didn't feel right to go back to the hospital. The 12 hour shift just wasn't going to work with Dave and I. I wanted to be home!! I felt strongly that I wasn't supposed to go back, and I was at peace with it. I was enjoying being at home, and so was Dave.

Although, it was very much of a burden on Dave's shoulders to provide financially for our family. He worked hard and worked an evening job, for awhile. He also started his own little business on the side to do deliveries. But, everything just didn't cut it. I felt the burden myself and felt that I could help out. One of the reasons that I into nursing was to be able to be home and help out financially as needed. Well, i started looking into home health and hospice. I called around everywhere- but no one was really hiring. So I stopped and then I felt the need again. So I called the same places and was going to send my resume in if needed. But, one of the companies was hiring, which last week they weren't. So the manager said she wouldn't talk to me even though I didn't have home health experience. The position she needed was a on call/PRN position. It felt right , and it felt good. I thought that I had the job! But with people in the small company they did some moving around and they ended up not needing me. I was bummed, but moved and enjoyed being home. So the next week, I emailed and faxed companies my resume and left as that.

A few weeks past, and on Monday another company wanted to interview me and needed a part time person/PRN. I set up an interview with them on Thursday. Well, I talked with the manager and at first I didn't know how it would work with my family? But was we talked I thought I could do one-two pts at a time. She pretty much offered the job to me, but I needed to think about it and talk to Dave about it. My Dad was watching Gordon (Jonathan and Sarah were at a friends house), so called to tell him I was on my way home. He asked how it went and I told him and I said that the previous job was better but I thought this would work. I felt that by saying that, I let the Lord know what I wanted and was thinking and he blessed me- IMMEDIATELY. About 2:30 Dave was home for lunch and we were talking about the pros and cons of the job. I got a random phone call, we were out of minutes, but I felt like I should answer it. It was the Manager from the first company I interviewed with and she said they did actually did need me. I just started to laugh, and she was really nice and told me they really wanted me and to choose them. I told her I would get back to her about my decision by Today. Well, when I got off the phone. I KNEW that the Lord was blessing me, and it was no coincidence that she called me today. I know that as I try to be faithful in the little things in my life such as prayer and husband/wife scripture study he blesses me. But, he continues to bless me and I am able to see it more easily how he is blessing our life's and directing our paths!

Happy Mothers Day!

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I am so thankful to be a mother to these wonderful children! I love them so much, i learn so much all the time from them! I am so thankful that I have such a wonderful example of how to be a great mom!

6 years Baby!

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Jonathan and Sarah

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I just love when my children are asleep they are so peaceful! Sarah just loves Gordon, I have to pay special attention to Sarah when Gordon is doing tummy time or is on the floor. Sarah has been feeling very independent lately, so if she is quiet for more then five minutes I better go see what she is up to. Sarah loves her dolly right now, she likes to bring her dolly everywhere she goes. Yesterday, I was doing something with Gordon, and I had a feeling that I should go check on her. Sarah was on the changing table about to put one of Gordon's diapers on her dolly and she had already put destin on the dolly! Sarah loves to wear her pjs, and thinks that during quiet time that she needs to put them on for the night! Sarah loves to sing and has been watching signing time a lot lately and loves to sing the songs, but hasn't really picked up the signs yet. i have been trying to help her to help increase her communication.
Jonathan continues to love to learn! He knows about half of the alphabet and sounds. And gets so excited about learning a knew letter. Jonathan has recently learning how to pump himself on the swing- he will repeat in and out! Jonathan loves to play with friends and is glad that it is warming up so he can play with the girl that lives behind us! Jonathan loves to hold Gordon here and there and loves to make him smile! Jonathan loves to play with Daddy when ever he can, and is way excited about Camping this weekend with Daddy!

I love when they ply so nicely together. Jonathan loves his learning game, and loves to have Sarah watch him! Sarah enjoys sitting next to him!

3 months old!

2011-05-09T18:02:00.002-06:00

Gordon is three months, well actually tomorrow he will be 3 1/2 months! Gordon is so happy and content! He loves to coo and giggle! He is so patience with Sarah that thinks she is his little Mommy. Gordon continues to sleep great at night and has moved himself up to 7:15 pm to go to bed and then wakes up between 6:30 and 7. Gordon is now on a schedule of two naps- one in the morning and in the afternoon. In the afternoon he can sleep a good three hours. And handles life if he doesn't get one of his naps in. Gordon continues to love his baths with Daddy. Gordon is just starting to garb a little while he is on tummy time. I am so thankful that we have been blessed with this little guy!! I love him so much!

Sarah going to a Birthday Party!

2011-05-09T17:49:00.002-06:00

At the end of April both Sarah and Jonathan had a Birthday Party to go to. Jonathan on Friday April 29th and Sarah on Saturday. Jonathan was way excited, and I told him to be on his best behavior and to have fun! I wrapped Sarah's gift she was going to give when I wrapped Jonathan's. Sarah walked around with it for a day, saying Birthday, Birthday. She was very cute. The afternoon finally came, and Jonathan instructed Sarah to be on her best behavior as i did to Jonathan. She was very excited and went to the party without problems!

She had a blast! She came back with bag full of goodies and make up she put on in the van! The next day we looked at Aubrey's moms blog and she updated about the party and all Sarah could say was- "Love It, Again!" She had so much fun and plays with the different things she got all the time!

After Easter

2011-05-09T17:27:00.002-06:00

So the Monday after Easter we were able to met of with some long time friends. We went over to Sarah's sisters house for dinner and Family Home Evening. It was great to see them and caught up. We had a great time, and Sarah's family was so nice to share them with us!
Jonathan was talking with Gordon, he wanted a picture of them together!

Sarah being Sarah!

Dave is such a great Dad, right when the he gets home. Jonathan and Sarah can't wait to play with him!! One day he got home and Jonathan wanted to play- and as you can see he still has his jacket on and work clothes. He works so hard for us, we love you!

Happy Easter!

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All Ready for church!

After church!

Gordon and Great Grandpa!

For dinner we had Salmon and Sarah was enjoying the lemon!

It reminded me of my childhood!

Jonathan gave a talk in Primary, we practice it the night before and the morning of- and he did great all by himself and then when it was his turn he got very nervous and didn't want to say it without my help! you can look at it on facebook cause I think it is too big to download!

Gordon at Papa's

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This was back at beginning of April I think Gordon was about 9 weeks! I put Gordon on his tummy for tummy time while I practiced the piano and when I looked back at him he was on his back! He was so excited! Look at that face, isn't he adorable! (He hasn't done it since) And thanks Great Grandma for this cute blanket we love it!
Sarah playing with Gordon!

Celebrating Easter at Papa's and Grammy's

2011-05-09T11:27:00.007-06:00

The week before Easter we talked about what Christ was doing each day prior to being Resurrected! I loved it because it helped me get prepared for the real reason we have Easter; with reading and preparing to teach Jonathan and Sarah. I do think that Jonathan has a better understanding of the resurrection with my mini lessons, Grammy's lesson and his primary lesson at church!

On Saturday, April 23, 2011 we had a little celebration at Grammy's and Papa's. Grammy had a lesson about the Savior and what happened. Then with Daddy's help Sarah and Jonathan made a little tomb with a poster board and bowl and plate. Jonathan really liked it because it helped him visualize what happened to Jesus!

Jonathan helped tell the story with what was inside the egg!

Showing off their posters!

Kaitlyn, Beth, Lacey, and Jonathan!

Then it was time for the Easter Egg Hunt!

Jonathan way excited, he woke up at 6:30 am cause he couldn't wait!

Way excited about how many eggs he got!
He decided that he mostly wanted blue eggs!

Gordon slept the entire time, I finally woke him up!

Grammy and the Grand kids!

Doesn't Grammy look so good, she has been working so hard! I am so proud of you Mom!

Easter Bunny!

2011-05-08T21:28:00.002-06:00

The Easter Bunny came on Friday Morning- April 22, 2011! Jonathan was so excited!!!! He woke up at 6:30 am and hurried to see what the bunny brought and then came and told us!

Look at those excited tried eyes!

Excited to see what they got! They each got a movie, and a computer learning game to share!
And lots of candy!

Showing there bunnies off!

Look what I got Mom! Mary Poppins and a chocolate bunny!

Dying Eggs

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We dyed eggs on Thursday April 21, 2011. Sarah really enjoyed it this year along with Jonathan! Gordon just hung out!

She just loved it!

Our cute kids!

Enjoying decorating them!

Putting on the wrap on the egg is always so hot from the blow dryer, so Dave got creative this year!

Lots of Posts to come!

2011-05-08T21:11:00.002-06:00

This is mid April! The kids were watching Daddy work in the yard! Sarah got hit by a bat and Jonathan had a battle with the bed one night! Two peas in a pod!
Sarah just loves her baby doll these days!

Posing for Mommy! She loves this shirt that I made for her! She wears it ALL the time!

This is how reading time goes with Daddy, sometimes!

Gordon in the Bumbo, he did pretty good the first time he was in it!

Farm Day!

2011-04-19T15:52:00.007-06:00

Jonathan has been asking about Farm days for about two weeks now! He has a great memory and remembers it from last year. It finally came and Jonathan and Sarah were way excited!

Jonathan enjoyed being pulled around the farm
Sarah loved the Piggies

Looking at the piggies

Jonathan was a little timid when it came to the horse, but he did pet him!

I Love his expression!

Sarah enjoyed the farm, although she looks very beaten up! (Jonathan and Sarah were playing with Daddy. Daddy told Jonathan to give Sarah a chance with the plastic bat and he threw it at her. And hit her right in the nose! Poor girl!)

Jonathan thinking about feeding the baby goat some milk!

Jonathan getting a chance to milk the goat!

He enjoyed it a lot! Sarah wanted to try, but didn't!

Enjoyed playing on the hay!

Responsibility Cards

2011-04-19T15:36:00.004-06:00

I have finally implemented responsibility cards with Jonathan and Sarah. I have wanted to do this for over a year and finally did it. I was done with asking if they have gone potty, to get dressed. They, or at least Jonathan, know the routine and what I expect them to do. I like to call them responsibilities not chores. It has a better sound to it and chores always have a negative idea. They were super excited about them at first and now it is just another thing that they do. I like them a lot and am working one on one with Sarah. Jonathan just needed to be guided in finishing them.