My Baby is One!

July 21st, 2008

July 21st, 2009

Blake didn't know what to think while everyone was singing to him

Mesmorized by the candle

This is about as close as he got to his toys all night, all of the boys kept taking everything away from him when he wanted to play with it. It was making his mommy a little grumpy!




Blake's second birthday celebration

This time he knew exactly what to do with the cake!

We celebrated Blake's birthday twice. On his actual birthday, I was in Wyoming with my parents and so Mark didn't get to celebrate Blakes birthday with us. So we did another party in Logan for his birthday with Becky and Shane and the gang. I am always up for a party and Blake sure enjoyed it. I didn't get to throw my big first birthday bash for Blake this year, so I am still going to do his big Luau next summer, so Mark got off the hook for having to cook a pig this summer, but that just gives me another year, to make it all the more magnificent! (and think of some more fun things for Mark to do!!!)

Well my baby is now one and I can't believe it. The time goes so fast and he is so amazing. He has been a wonderful addition to our family. We all love his personality and how he just adores all of his brothers. He has started to talk and I love this stage, he says ball, more, and the boys all say he can call them by name, yeah I know it is amazing to hear him say Jonathan! He is not walking on his own yet, and that shows that he will be a very obedient son, because I have been telling him all along to take his time and he is doing just that. What a good boy! We love you Blake!

Miles is a 2nd Grader!

Miles started second grade on Thursday August 20th. He was so excited to go back to school and be the big second graders at school. Miles' school is only K-2nd, so he is the big man on campus this year. Everyone was ready to go to school and were very sad when they didn't get to go. Ryan does not start until next Thursday and Jonathan goes after Labor day. So the next few weeks are full of "do I go to school today?" Miles really loves his new teacher and had some of the same kids from last year in his class. I am so proud of him and I can't believe how big he is getting.

Miles and Jonathan with the class frog

Miles at his desk, looking good

I have been wanting to start some fun first day of school traditions, so this is one I found and I made everyone their name out of pancakes, and then we got a delivery from the Magic school bus, and the boys got some fun school supplies. And the night before school, Mark gave the boys father's blessings for a new school year and that was very neat. I think we had a fun start of school and I think the boys really liked it. Now we have to do something fun next Thursday when Ryry goes to Kindergarten. He told me after we went to Back to School night, that he didn't want to go to school anymore, he just wanted to skip all the grades. Oh Ryan!

Jonathan wanted a picture in Miles' classroom and was ready to go to his classroom

Run Mommy Run

Well we are going on a three month stretch of no blogging, so I thought I would end the hiatus! We have been very busy the last little while, so instead of trying to play catch up, I will just start from the present.
I have decided to post about my CRAZY idea to run a marathon is September. I have always, always wanted to do one and I figured now was the perfect time. So this past Saturday, I ran 15 miles and wooo weee, it was a duzie. The first seven miles were fine, but then I started to really drag and I had to go to the bathroom sooo bad, so luckily I ran by a park (three miles later) and was able to find some relief. Mark and the boys came out in the car when I was about three miles from home, and I was sooooo tempted to jump on in. But the boys were so excited to see me and were yelling and cheering for me. It was really great and it gave me the little boost I needed to make it home. This saturday I run 11 and then the next is 17, so I will give some updates later. After I ran on saturday we jumped in the car for a six hour car ride to my parents and I felt like I was 90 years old when I got out of the car. I guess to much of a good thing can end up killing you! So we shall see.
The boys and I will be at my parents for the next two weeks and we will be celebrating Blake's first birthday while we are here, I can't believe he is one!!!!! So we will put up some pictures while we are here.

Easter Egg Time

We decorated easter eggs this morning. Miles wanted to do it the moment he woke up, so we had to stall him until we had at least had some breakfast. Everyone had a great time and wanted to do more eggs, but I told them that until they were willing to eat all the of the eggs they dye, they would have to do less. So now we will be eating eggs for a week. Miles said he is going to eat all 8 of his eggs tomorrow for Breakfast, I will let you know how well that goes.

Miles and his cheesy grin

ryan still waking up

Jonathan had so much fun and kept wanting more pictures.

here the cheese is again.

I had to get a picture of Blake enjoying the easter egg party,

although he only enjoyed the spoons.

Blake just got his first two teeth several weeks

ago, so he was checking them out again.

and Miles has just got his first loose tooth and he couldn't be happier

It seems like once a week since he has been in first grade he has asked if he has a loose tooth and now finally he does. He told me that he can't stop thinking about his wiggly tooth and how he always needs to be eating apples. So cute!!

Happy 40th Mom and Dad!

The Happy Couple!

Jonathan and Blake in Grandpa's chair.

The massager was on and they were loving it.

Jonathan dressed himself, hence the halloween shirt.

Oh well at least he was dressed.

Blakie and Aunt Laura

Before the Shave....

After the shave... Looking good Michael

Jonathan really wanted to sit in the high chair at dinner,

he looks pretty happy about it

Blake and Grandpa

Mark and Blake enjoying dinner!

Jonathan is much happier sitting with Sarah

Ryan and Josh

The naked warriors...

I guess Miles and Ryan were hot on the way home. So off came the shirts.

We went to Wyoming for my mom and dad's 40th wedding anniversary celebration last weekend. We had a really good time. It was fun to be together with everyone in the family and make some fun memories. It is a six hour drive to Worland, and all of the boys (even Mark) did a wonderful job in the car. We had a really good time. It made it worth the trip. I can't believe it has been 40 years. That is a long time. WOW! Good for you two mom and dad, I am sure it has all been wonderful and sweet.

Cookie Time

I love to bake and cook. I love to try new recipes. I am obssesed with food blogs. So usually once or twice a week, we make a new treat. I think that my helpers like to help make the treat more than they like the finished product. So here are my helpers enjoying their favorite part of helping in the kitchen.

Science Fair

Miles participated in the Science Fair at his school on Thursday night. He had so much fun and really enjoyed doing the project. He loved having people come and interview and ask questions about his project. It is so fun to watch your children grow up and enjoy doing it. He is so great, it was great to watch him interact with other people and see him explain what he did. He is already thinking about what he wants to do next year. Way to go Miles!