Monday, February 6, 2017

Place holder for last day of school?

Randoms of May (2015)

Bryant swam, and ran in his first Triathlon! His biker was Gavin Jones, they both did awesome.  I was so proud of him, he did such a great job.  It was rainy and cold.  Tracy Johnson was kind enough to take these pictures of Bry and me.  Check out Owen trying to get his bottle in the first picture.


Bry has excelled in Middle School.  He is in Honors Math, and Honors English and is getting all A's. Chloe got a fortune in her fortune cookie that said, "Now is the day to try something new." so she put on two different shoes and felt very good about trying new things.  Funny Girl!

My friend Beth had her little baby boy Preston, and we HAD to go see him ASAP!  He is so perfect, and look at those beautiful girls, I love Chloe, and Paigie.
Owen is so lucky to have brothers that will read to him.  Side note, it is Feb. 2017 when I am writing this, and The Three Billy Goats Gruff is Owen's very favorite book... Trip, Trap, Trip, Trap.  "Who's that Trip Trapping over my bridge." He loves books. 

Welcome to Summer Party 2015!

Conner's 10!!! Happy Birthday! (May 2015)

This kid turned 10! I can't believe how big he is getting.  He had a friend b-day party, but I didn't get the camera out for that :(.  He is such a great kid. Conner is so easy that sometimes I think we don't give him enough attention because we don't have to.  He knows that when I'm made to go clean something (I wish the other kids did this).  He is very smart, and reads all the time.  He also is one of the funnest kids I have ever met.  I love that he understands sarcasm, and we can joke back and forth.  I love you Conner!  Happy Birthday!

We Have a Fire Pit!!!


We moved the cement boarder that was around the swing set in the middle of the backyard, and used it to make a fire pit.  We collected rocks, and James made benches out of trees from Camp Jackson.  It turned out perfect, and we already have so much fun with it. Now we just got to get Owen to not eat all the rocks ;).  

My mom joined us for our first fire pit dinner.  She loved it so much, we will have to have her over when ever we make a fire.

Doesn't get better then family, sunsets, and good food.



Sunday, February 5, 2017



Payson Temple Open House (May 2015)


We went to Payson for the temple open house.  We made plans to meet up with David and Jami's family.  It is so fun when we have all the cousins together.  


 Chloe and Claire love being together.  I am so happy they have each other.  

I love this picture of our family.

Hiking with Jami and the kids.  Chloe, James, and Owen were brave and hiked to the top.  We stopped by Jen's before going home.  We had pizza and a good visit about her moving to Hawaii. Chloe and Naomi hit it off, and made cat costumes.  I miss Jen.  

Javin's 2nd Birthday (May 2, 2015)

Messages to send to Javin.





Playing at Cottonwood as a family.


Randoms of April (2015)


Conner won the Pinewood Derby with his delicious Hershey's car.  Now we have two champs (I think Conner's car is faster then Bry's).

Last time mini golfing at the Merc before Uncle Kevin takes it down.

STEAM Fair with aunt Jami and her kids. Ethan and Jami in the car wreck simulator. Then Bryant and Cameron's turn.

James working on the fire pit with these helpers.

Pillow fight, James didn't have a chance.  Owen wanting to go to school, enjoying April showers, and loving his food.

Easter! (April 2015)

Easter Saturday was on Chloe's birthday, and the bunny brought her a present because he only comes on Saturdays.  Lucky girl!



Owen loved his Easter basket, and finding treats in his eggs.

James giving instructions before the big Easter Egg Hunt.  



Hard to get the picture with the sun in their eyes... still cute.


So this Easter Saturday was General Conference weekend, Chloe's birthday, and my Grandparents invited us to go to Cottonwood for a picnic.  We were busy.  We enjoyed doing this hike up to a tiny cave with my mom. 




Chloe's 5th Birthday (April 2015)


Chloe Is 5!!!  I can't believe how big my little princess is getting.  This is the year for skates.  She did pretty good on them.  I love that she is such a girl and loves wearing tutus and playing dress up. The movie Cinderella came out on her birthday so Chloe and I were able to go see it together at the theater.  It was so good, and so was Chloe.  I love hanging out with her.  




Chloe's little friends Left to Right: Haven, Kadie, Brooklyn, Addison, Chloe :), Page, Sadie, Taya, Clair, Kessia, Siena

I borrowed these cut outs from Beth who got them from a store display that was going down.  Nice find Beth.

Dance, Dance, Dance... Freeze.  Chloe was so happy Claire came to visit and was able to come to her party.  We love cousins and friends. 
Happy Birthday Chloe!  We love you and there isn't a day that I don't feel so blessed to have you in our family.  Love You!

Baby Owen and Mama Chloe (April 2015)

Chloe and Owen pretending that Owen is just a little new born who can't hold his bottle, too cute.  Owen thought this was so funny.

April Fools Dinner (April 2015)

The kids sure love having there April Fools dinner, and this year I added breakfast.  Owen, and Chloe were a little surprised by the Jello drink.  I love that they still enjoy it even though they know what it is...well almost everyone knows, Chloe was a little upset that the ice-cream was really potatoes and gravy with a cherry tomato on top.

Bry and Conner like to go to school a little beat up on April Fools day.