Happy Birthday......

We wanted to wish our niece Kira a Happy Birthday. Kira turned 5 today. They live pretty far from us but when we get to see her Jakob and her have the best time. I love these pictures of them that were taken in February.




Jakob also wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday.

It's a BIG one..........

Jakob went fishing with James today and he caught his first fish and reeled it in all by himself. James recorded this video of him reeling it in. It had me laughing.


Jakob with his 16 inch fish. He was so proud.

Reminiscing.....

With all the talk of Hurricane Ike, I have been thinking about all my friends in Houston. And how I miss them (yes Lyn you were right) I made some really good friends in Houston and I'm grateful for the opportunity that I had to live there and get to know all of them including these amazing ladies.

Also including Jean who wasn't present that day. You guys made my Wed. nights. Miss you all...........................................

Enjoying Autumn

We have been enjoying the great outdoors and the cool weather before it gets to cold. We decided to take a hike on Friday with my sister Krystalin and her son Brooks and my mom.


Then Sunday afternoon we decided to go on a walk around Cascade Springs and look at all the leaves changing it was so beautiful.

Cousins getting a snack before the walk.

Jakob, Brooks, Kaeden, and Gracie

Enjoying the outdoors together.


My sister Krystalin and her son Brooks.


Cousins hanging out.


I love Autumn time.




I love having the mountains and the canyons so close.

Happy Birthday Sarah

We wanted to wish our niece Sarah a Happy Birthday. She is 11 today one more year and she will be in young women's. I can't believe she is 11 when I married James she was only 4 years old. We miss you and hope that you have a great birthday.

Fun-Filled Day

Well we started our day at the State Fair. We went with James' sister Abbie and her family we had a lot of fun seeing all the animals and enjoying everything.

Jakob and Carter

Cater and Jakob

Kaeden taking it easy.

We had a lot of fun at the fair.

Then later that night we went to a Bees game. James' work has season tickets and we got to use them.
Batman also made an appearance while we were at the game.

Kaeden enjoying his Kettle Corn.

The boys were very entertained by Bumble the mascot.

We had a really long day but we had a lot of fun.

Hurricane Ike

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in Houston. We miss you and wish you the best.

Happy Birthday Little Sis

I wanted to wish my little sister Kelsey a Happy Birthday she is 23 today. Kelsey is a great sister. I shared a room with her growing up and secretly always wished that I had her confidence and her wardrobe. She is a great Aunt to the boys and they love to be with her. She also tells me that she loves spending time with them because they are the best form of birth control for her right now. (Is that a compliment) I hope she has a great Birthday.

I love this picture even though it is 3 1/2 years ago.

Happy Birthday James

Today is James' birthday. James is so dedicated, and works so hard to make our family's life so much better. He is an amazing Husband and Father. I'm very grateful for James' drive to get a better education which allows me to be able to stay home and raise are kids. Have a great Birthday. We love you....

First Day of School

Today was Jakob's first day of of Kindergarten. He is going all day and he loves it he was so excited to go to school this morning.

I walked him into class and Jakob immediately said see you later mom and that was that. I can't believe how fast they grow.

Today was also Kaeden's first day of Preschool. We took him to school and as we were walking him to class he kept saying my school. He loved wearing a backpack like Jakob.