I HATE Playing Catch Up

Its been FOREVER since I updated with any pictures so here are a few for your viewing pleasure!

The Kids on Easter Sunday. Reece is being a GEM, of course!

A visit from Ang! Angie came out for her brother-in-law's wedding at the beginning of May. It was so fun to have her and her cute kiddos stay at my house. Her last night here Shannon came over and we had fun eating, chatting and looking at all of Shanny's crafty creations. Even though we weren't together for very long it was still a blast! I LOVE that I have these 2 wonderful women in my life. They're the best friends a girl could have!

Now some pictures of Reecey.

I'm pretty sure this is cherry yogurt smeared all over her face. Silly Girl.

Aaaaaaaah, the classic, piggy tail hair! LOVE IT!

A look that we're seeing more and more often on her face. This little girl is in rehearsal to be 2! She has regular tantrums where she throws herself on the floor to kick and cry, she is on a hunger strike most of the time unless the food available is total crap, she's resorted to fussing at nap time and bed time and even calls out for the closest person to save her. If Natalie is nearby and Reece knows she's off to bed she calls, "Nanny, Nanny!" Like Natalie is gonna save her. Her other latest is to tell us she's "hummy" (hungry) when its time for bed. She thinks that'll keep her out of her crib. She is so funny and cute though and is still a singing machine! She loves all the music the kids listen too and can still be found toddling around singing Twinkle Twinkle or Child of God! Her speech is coming along well and she is a little parrot, repeating almost everything we say! She really is such a joy and I savor every moment and appreciate the fact that this is the last time I'll have a 2 year old around! SAD!

After 9 months Jackson got his braces off!

BEFORE

AFTER

(until he's 12 or 13 and then its time for round 2!)

For the last 2 years Memorial Day Weekend has been really special for TJ and Jackson as they've had the opportunity to attend BYU Fathers/Sons Basketball Camp. Even though TJ couldn't participate very much this year they still had a blast! This year Uncle Adam and Spencer came again and there were new additions to the group too, including Uncle Steve and Tyler, Grandad, Uncle Ian, Christopher, Harris and Euan! All the boys had so much fun and each year the group will keep growing since G-man will be able to attend and hopefully Uncle Ryan and Justin will be able to come!

While the boys were playing in Provo, my mom and I decided to buzz up to Park City for the night! Mom booked a room at the Marriott Summit Watch Hotel and we took the younger kids up for some food, swimming, shopping and fun! Thanks Nana for treating us to so much fun in Park City!

School's Out!

We successfully made it through the first official week of summer! The kids had fun sleeping in, staying up late and playing with friends. Then on Friday we went to the zoo! I know that some people think the Zoo is so lame but I love it! I love to see the animals and you never know what's gonna happen when you're there...like 2 black bears FIGHTING!!!!

And in between all of this I chaired Field Day for the PTA at the kids school, we've had double header baseball games every weekend and in between we have been keeping busy with the daily grind of life! I feel so blessed to be able to have healthy, happy kids and to be healthy and happy myself! Stay tuned for posts about Ali's wedding, mini-reunion at Seven Peaks and all our summer fun!!!!