Life is in Full Swing!

WOW! Life has been in full swing! By that, of course I mean busy! Life is rushing by us so fast it seems... here is a bit of a recap of what we have been doing:


Daddy....He is working hard to get his little John Boat finished in every minute of his free time... Not to mention working his real job and watching the kiddos when Mom isn't around. He is making jerky and cooking dinner lots (which Mom is loving by the way). Oh, and don't forget Deacon's which keeps him busy too.


Mommy....Work, YW, plus 3 NAU bachelor's classes this semester. And don't forget squeezing in a few runs which keeps her sane! Then, there is the Mom job and the cleaning the house job...so much to do and so little time. Last but not least...crafting with the girls whenever time allows!


Reagan...loving 3rd grade! Mrs. Petersen is amazing; she knows just how to push Reagan to do her best (which is totally commendable!). Soccer on Mondays and Saturdays, which she loves and is doing great and scoring lots of goals. Dance on Tuesdays, and dancing around the house all the time these days. Then, gymnastics on Wednesdays and working hard to get her back handspring. Don't forget Activity days on Mondays--which Reagan adores! And playing with friends any chance she gets....and even helping Mom with a smile these days!


Travis.... Laughing and entertaining Jace is his favorite thing to do! But don't forget Pre-school on Tues, Weds, and Thurs 8:30-11 with Ms. Tia and Ms. Aubrey which he completely adores and wishes was everyday! He loves hanging outside with Dad and jumping on the trampoline and playing with neighbors. And don't forget riding his bike and playing with the rabbit and checking for eggs. He such the busy guy!


Jace....what a baby! So cute, so naughty, but ya just gotta love him! Mom is hoping for him to sleep through the night soon, but he does nap well--about 2 hours twice a day. And he loves his walker and is moving all over the house. Don't forget tummy time--which really means he pushes up on all fours and moves all around and pushes himself about! He talks, spits, and blows bubbles. He loves his baby cereal and is trying hard to hold his bottle. He is still skinny little guy and doesn't sit well. He loves attention and lights up especially when Travis talks to him and any blonde girl, especially Reagan, smiles at him. So cute and so fun! Loving this stage! He even kisses his mom on the cheek!

We are so blessed to be happy and healthy. We are loving life and enjoying our busyness!

Jace is GROWING up TOO FAST!

Okay, so these pictures aren't in much of a chronological order....but the first few are more recent as you can tell by a bigger, stronger Baby Jace. He is our entertainment these days. He loves to spit, give slobbery kisses, giggle at his brother and sister, and be entertained by anyone who will pay him any attention. Isn't he the cutest?! We love him so much! (Even if he isn't sleeping through the night yet!!) Jace...hanging with Mom while she gets some homework done....

He kicks his legs like crazy and even pushes himself up with his arms. Silly boy--he is growing up far to fast!!

In the mornings, Jace and Travis are buddies. They both are little morning guys...it is fun to see their smiling faces, but I do miss my sleep!

Jace is loving being a big boy and eating food...or baby cereal at least. I shovel as fast as I can and sometimes some gets away from him!

These pics were actually from his first ever tasting...he loved it and hasn't looked back!

Yumm Mom!

Jace loves hanging out under his toy from Ross and Annie...

He also is starting to love his plug...and put it in his mouth himself!

Jace loves to talk to us!

Cute guy...but definitely a moving target when it comes to picture taking!

The bouncy chair is fun, but he has already almost outgrown it!

Our cuties posing for a pic for Grandma's birthday this summer:

Sometimes Jace plays so hard, he wears himself out! Poor little guy!

We love our little monkey!

Jace so loves his baths! He laughs and splashes and laughs some more! He even cries when you get him out sometimes! What a funny little guy!

I so love this little guy! He isn't always easy, but he is always cute and that does go along way with Mommy! We are so blessed to have such a sweet little spirit in our home!

Happy Birthday Reagan! (Can't believe she is 8!)

Mom: "It's Reagan's birthday."
Travis: "I know--KEAAHH!" (as he practices his karate)
Birthdays wear Jace out...

Reagan was so excited to turn 8! She loves "catching up" to everyone else since she is a young one for her grade. Eight meant a little more though....with her baptism finally in sight!

Reagan asked only for a gun for her birthday, so of course her Daddy couldn't not get her one! She loved it and was so excited to finally get "her own gun!" Silly girl!

The gun was the highlight of the day....

Reagan wanted to have a small friend party, so of course Mom gave in on this one. Reagan had a PEACE party with 15 friends...it was impossible to try to downsize with her, but it worked out really well just the same.

First, we 'spray' dyed the girls' t-shirts. They were super fun and easy to do and looked so cute too!

Next, we colored trendy dolls....

We ate peace cup cakes and then made our own sundays...the girls loved this!

PEACE is so "in" right now--the girls loved the motif!

Blowing out candles....only a few boyfriends!

Yummy ice cream...

Check out all those toppings!

Reagan got some really fun gifts from her friends...lots of crafty things and even some bling!

EVEN an IPod shuffle from Emma and the Kings! So cool!

These girls are so much fun! Don't ya just love the cute shirts we made?! AND the so cool glasses! I think fun was had by all!

PEACE!!!

Don't forget the backs....

I can't wait to show these pics to them when they are 16!!!!

For her "REAL" party, Reagan had a big family get together at Curtis Landscape where we ate lunch, swam, and just enjoyed each others company. Of course, it was a PEACE party too!

I won Reagan's cute cake last year at our silent auction. The lady did an amazing job don't you think?! The peace sign was white chocolate and it was a chocolate cake with an oreo filling....yumm! It was cute and yummy!

Playing in the pool was so much fun...it was a beautiful day for it! Not too hot, just beautiful!

Even baby Jace liked the water!

Travis was his usual fish self!

Reagan of course loved the attention and the water! No one wanted to get out!

The adults sat and talked and watched the fun...

Reagan and Carson racing...

Mommy giving Travis and Rusten motorboat rides around the pool...

All the kids....lots of family and some special friends :)

Reagan got some super cool gifts....like an autographed book from Aunt Dana and the boys

Blowing out sparkler candles isn't so easy!

Our birthday girl!

All the cousins:

More fun presents...like a new cookbook and apron from Nana

Kaela and Grandma enjoyed the party too!

And a rock tumbler from Grandma and Granddad!

And don't forget playing with these fun gifts! Reagan loved making her own perfume...a cool idea from Aunt Kris and family.

Happy Happy Birthday Reagan! We love you!