Growning up!!

Brody having fun playing in Zeke's dog bowl.

Brody sure is growing up all of the sudden he is not a little baby any more. He started crawling in June and now is turbo speed. He pulls himself up and walks around all the furniture, he is getting tricky trying to do it one handed. Now that he moves around I have watch him every minute because he puts everything in his mouth. I will check the floor and think everything is all clear and nope Brody has found something and it is going straight for his mouth. He can climb up the stairs which is a big worry because he can not climb down. It is exciting and sad all at the same time. Brody's favorite summer treats are watermelon, macaroni and cheese and Daddy even fed him pizza. He seems so grown up but at his well check he only weighed 16 lbs 3 oz and was 26 in long, putting him in the 3rd percentile. So small in stature big in heart.

JULY

Grandma decked the kids out in camouflage for our hike.
See Jason is smiling he just might like camping after all.
Hanging with Grandma and Grandpa doing their favorite summer activity camping.
We have had a very busy month, so here are some of the highlights. Evan came to visit so went camping with Grandma and Grandpa Marsh for the fourth of July. We sort of cheated because Addy, Brody, Jason, and I slept at my mom's house instead of the camp site. Then the next day we hiked to Lake Solitude and Addy hiked the whole way by herself that is a monumental moment for her.

Tooth Fairy

Ethan lost his first tooth while we were in St. George, it was very exciting. Jason tried to pull it out but it would not come out so he grabbed the pliers and Ethan would not have any of that. A couple of days later Ethan was brushing his teeth and low and behold it just came right out. He got to put it under his pillow and he made sure that we knew that the first tooth that you loose is worth five dollars. (Heidi thanks for that) Guess what the tooth fairy came and somehow she knew that first teeth really are worth five dollars.

SUMMER FUN

Here is the whole gang hiking.
Here is Julian
A day at the beach, Jade can barely stay awake.
Brody really enjoyed eating the sand. (Fiber right?)

Here is my little beach bum
Addy loves the beach and she will not get out of the water the entire time we are there.
Here is Jamie and Jade in their sweet shades!

This summer has been flying by, so far we have been to St George every weekend. Jason's cousins Jenn and Terry came out to see us with their darling little families. It was fun to catch up with them and get to know them a little bit better. Jenn and Jamie brought their sweet 3 month old baby Jade. She was so easy going, we dragged her to the beach and hiking and she barley made a peep. Terry and Tracy brought Julian their 18 month old and he was on the go, not to much longer and Brody will be on the go too. Tracy was also a good sport she has a high risk pregnancy and I am sure she was feeling very uncomfortable, but I am glad that she made the trip. It was so great to have them come and visit we had so much fun and we hope to do this again sometime soon.

Kindergarten Graduation

The kids each got a balloon to send off into the world. Ethan's note said that he wanted his balloon to land at Hunter's house.

Ethan told me that the thing that he will miss the most about Kindergarten is Mr. Kay.

This is Ethan's Kindergarten Graduation. They had a very cute program, all of the kids dressed up in what they wanted to be when they grow up. Ethan told me that he wants to be a police officer when he grows up because they get to ride motorcycles and turn on the sirens. Also they catch the robbers. During the program Ethan was the best singer he was singing his little heart out. He knew all of the words. Mr. Kay put together a video from the whole school year that we watched and there was not a dry eye in the room. It was so cute and it is sad that he is growing up so fast. Ethan's told me his favorite thing about kindergarten was math. He said his favorite friends from his class are Sawyer and Toby. He is really going to miss Mr. Kay this summer. Thanks Mr. Kay for being such a good teacher!!!!!

Spring Spectacular

This is Addy with her cute gymnastics friends. It is fun to see how much they have learned this year. When they first started none of the kids knew how to follow directions or take tuns. Now all of the kids listen to instructions and wait their turn (most of the time). I was glad to see that there are other crazy 3 year olds out there.
Addy loves her trophy and she tells everyone that it is her special trophy.
Here we are, Addy's biggest fans.
Gymnastics has been really great for Addy. Her gross motor skills have really improved. When we started class she could not even jump and now she is a jumping machine. Her favorite trick to do is a forward roll. She still has a hard time with the bars because she is the only one in her class who can not reach them. She has loved gymnastics and her teacher was really good about making Addy do things by herself. We will be back in the fall!!!

I've Been Tagged

I have been tagged by my friend Michelle, so here it goes.

8 Things That I am Looking Forward To:
1. Lazy summer days chilling by the pool.
2. Hanging out at Sand Hollow this Summer and watching my kids play on the beach.
3. Hanging out with Jason's cousin's who are coming from Washington State to visit in June. I am excited to see their new baby.
4. Just like you Michelle I am looking forward to being done nursing. If I could just get Brody to take a bottle.
5. Finding out the winner of American Idol.
6.The weekend.
7. Ethan learning how to ride his bike.
8.Finding out how my book is going to end.


8 Things I Did Yesterday
1. Made the kids their usual breakfast. Eggo waffles and eggs for Addy. French toast sticks and eggs for Ethan.
2. Read Addy her two latest favorite books, Tails and A Color Of My Own.
3. Fed Brody several times.
4. Helped Ethan get his out fit ready for the end of the year program. Turns out he wants to be a police man because they ride motorcycles and get to be in charge of the sirens. I don't think he realizes the potential safety risk, but I don't want to burst his bubble.
5. Ate dinner at Joe Banditto's (I don't know if I spelled that right.) They have the best chips and salsa!!!
6. Went on a walk around the block and ran over a thorn, and the tire on my sweet stroller went flat.
7. Put the kids to bed.
8. Watched American Idol (Vote for Kris)


8 Things I wish I could do:
1. Sing really well.
2. Have more time to sleep.
3. Have a chef to cook dinner every night.
4. I wish I did not have to pick up a million toys, clothes, things, every night before I went to bed.
5. I wish I never had to be sick again.
6. I wish that my kids and husband would never have to be sick again.
7. I would also like to get my Master degree someday.
8. Keep my family safe.

8 Shows I Watch:
1. American Idol
2 24 (this is the best season ever)
3. The Hills (Jason tells me every time I watch this show that I am wasting my life away. He is probably right.)
4. Office (you have got to love Michael Scott)
5. Grey's Anatomy (Jason also thinks this is a waste of time, sorry I am hooked)
6.So you think you can dance (It will be starting soon)
7. I also have to admit I watched the Bachelor this season
8. Shows I am not watching because they were getting lamer by the second Lost and Heros.


8 People I tag
Mandy
Shelley
Heather
Deena
Steph
Jenn (You may be to busy having a baby or something)
Heidi
Liza