Catching Up . . . . .

It has been about 7 months since my last post!

I can't believe how terrible I have been at blogging lately.

I guess that is what happens when you have 3 boys who are growing up and getting more and more busy every day.

So much has happened in the past couple months.

I decided to start with Christopher's 8th birthday in December.

An exciting birthday for sure!

He had a fun pizza party with family and was excited to get his Cub Scouts shirt (he loves scouts).

 He also decided to be baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Lots of family came to support him.  

Daddy baptized him and Mom gave a talk.

It was one of the most spiritual, amazing days and I hope we never forget it.

The poll is closed . . . . .

 

The poll is closed!

Thanks for voting!

Harry Potter characters got the most votes this year.

 

The boys knew EXACTLY what they wanted to be this Halloween.

Our house has been all about Star Wars for a couple years now.

 

Meet the my little Star Wars boys!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Little R2D2 - chosen by the older brothers

 

 

The dashing Han Solo and his Chewbacca pal :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

My little Luke Skywalker

 

 

 

 

 

 

The love their costumes this year and are so excited for Halloween!

 

 



We made it . . . .

We finally made it into our new house!!

 

It might have been the craziest month of our lives.

 

Now we are feeling better about things.  We love our new house very much!

 

Christopher is at a new school (and loves it).  He even gets to ride his bike to school every day!!  It was hard on this mom to let him do that, but he has once again proven that he can be more responsible than I think ;)  He has also started in-home therapy, which is so much easier on everyone and Christopher doesn't have to leave school.

 

 

 

 

 

Andy started his second year of preschool and LOVES it more than anything.  His teacher is Ms. Joy and her preschool is just a short drive away (mom loves that).

 

 

 

 

Matthew is just a little terror and into everything imagineable.  We love his kisses and his hugs though and can't imagine life without him.

P.S.  It is that time of year again!!  Ok, almost that time.  Time to guess what my children are going to be for HALLOWEEN!!  Poll is on the side.  Does anyone still read this blog??  :)



Changes . . . . .

It has been a C-R-A-Z-Y month.

 

This month . . . .

 

I came in 3rd place in a monster stamp contest

 and won $100. 

Very fun!!

 

 

 

 

 

We decided to rent our house in Blackfoot and head to Idaho Falls.

It rented more quickly than we thought and I found myself packing up my house of 4 years in only 2 weeks.

It was difficult physically and emotionally.

 

 

Christopher had to say goodbye to his therapy place, CAMP Hippo.

He had been going there for over 3 years and they CHANGED his little life.

 

 

 

 

We are forever grateful to them.

 

I made him a stuffed hippo for all of his therapists to sign. 

 

 

 

 

 

I had to say goodbye to my Young Women's calling at church.

It was so heartbreaking.

 

 

I love those girls and those leaders and I was so thankful I got the opportunity to love and serve all of them.

 

 

 

 

We moved in with my parents until we could find a house to buy.

 

 

 

The baby decided that he ruled the house and has become a little tornado - creating havoc wherever he goes. 

The bruises are proof :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

We went to a family reunion with Davin's parents, siblings and families in Utah. 

Lots of fun!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We found a great house at a great deal and we will hopefully be moving in at the end of the month.

 

The Birthday Boy . . . .

July 10th was my baby's first birthday!

We threw some balloons on the floor, had the family over for some pizza and cake, and opened a few gifts.

He had a BLAST! 

I was so surprised that a one year old could enjoy a party so much.

 

 

Lately . . . .

 

 

Here is what we have been up to lately . . . .

 

 

Walking :) 

 

 

 

 

Ice Cream. 

 

 

Andy decided to stand up in front of everyone and yell "I am the Statue of Liberty!" 

No idea what possessed my bashful boy to do that (no idea he even knew about her).

 

 

 

Girls Camp.

 

 

I had such a fun time up there with all of my Young Women.

 

 

Fun in the sun.

Well, some of us.

 

 

 

 

Fourth of July in Utah.

We went to a splash pad, watched fireworks (Grandma and Grandpa's neighborhood fireworks were AWESOME!) , and a trip to Seven Peaks water park (no pics from there.)

 

 

 

It has been so hot here!

We have really been enjoying the occasional rain storm.

 

 

What have you been up to?

No more pencils, no more books, . . .

We survived another school year!!

Can't believe it is over.

 

Christopher had another challenging, but great year at school.

 

 

I love his charter school and he has had amazing and supportive teachers. 

I have been an emotional wreck knowing that we may be moving soon and that this was his last year at that school. 

I have spent two days a week all year long walking into that school, chatting with the secretaries, students, and teachers. 

 It breaks my heart to say goodbye.

I sent Christopher to school with his surprise lunch (a lunch full of all the stuff I wont buy him throughout the year). 

 

 

He had a great last day.

 

 

 

 

 

Andy also had a wonderful year at preschool.

 

 

I put him in preschool for the social aspect and it worked!

 

 

 

He has become a lot less shy and was so excited to go to school everyday.

 

 

His teacher is my beautiful friend who lost her husband only a year ago to a drunk driver. 

 

 

She is raising 5 children by herself and running a preschool.

I adore her and admire her so much.

 

 

She was a wonderful teacher for my Andy and he had such a fun year.

 

I am so grateful for good teachers!!  Let's hope this trend continues :)

 

Yay for summer!!