Summer 2009

What have we been doing this summer?

Well it all started with Jeremy having emergency back surgery. He was done most of the summer. The kids found the hospital bed useful at times.

Emma was determined to climb the stairs. It is still a pain. She crawls up and sits at the top crying because she wants to be downstairs with the family. A crazy cycle EVERYDAY!


We spent A LOT of time at the bucket, no sand, boys safe, Emma happy = a happy mama!

Harrison was dreaming of swimming so
he took a few lessons. He really enjoyed it and is swimming great! Thanks Tyler

We toured California Pizza Kitchen - It was fun, all the kids took a tour and then got to make their own pizza. What could be better?

We finished the Summer Season with a fun get together with our good friends with a little run in the sprinklers, Popsicles and good times.

Time, who has time?

So I bet you thought I would never post again. I didn't think it would ever happen. I haven't even had time to read (spy) on other blogs.

Football has been a HUGE time commitment. Preston had a great time and can't wait to play again next season. I also met a lot of new great friends and they all fell in love with Emma. It is truly a football family. I only took photos during the first scrimmage game. Can you believe we actually had a professional photographer that took photos and then uploaded them to shutterfly so I don't have game pics, maybe soon. This was there practice uniform.

All of the boys had a great time, Preston actually cries to think there will be no more practices with his new friends.

Preston played center for a while. On the way to practice one day he said "Mom I don't want to play center" "Why, they get to touch the ball EVERY PLAY, its awesome" he replies "I just know I am going to fart on someone, I am bent over all the time waiting until everyone gets ready" I had to laugh, I love that kid! They must have felt his anxiousness because they moved him to defensive line.

Snakes, Frogs, Alligators and a Little Birthday Cake

My Brother turned 12 and had a Lizard Wizard birthday party. The boys and Emma had a blast. They were very brave and held so many different types of creatures. Happy Birthday Dylan. Harrison wanted to hold the snake but not really so the wizard had a great idea, hold the snake in a towel! Harrison was very excited.

Preston had no fear. He wanted to hold everything. I held nothing

Emma wasn't afraid of anything either! Right after this was taken Emma grabbed the snake, my mom ran screaming but Emma didn't let go. So my mom was holding Emma running and screaming from the snake but Emma had the snake. Are you getting a visual? It was the funniest thing I have ever seen.

Emma holding a green frog. She almost squished him.

That Alligator looked mean. Harrison didn't want to hold it but he petted it while Preston held it.

This was some kind of lizard that gave kisses. This was the first animal just to warm the kids up!

Can She Be Any Cuter?

Emma enjoying her first cupcake, if you look close you can see her bottom two teeth! Enjoying a day at the pool.

This Can't Be Good

I found this today upstairs in the boys room.

Apparently Preston had a curl that was bugging him.

Highchair Firsts

I broke out the highchair for Emma, she can sit in it while I make dinner and munch away at "Emma Trail mix" and tries to drink out of a cup. Here she is with crazy hair and all. Emma trail mix is everything on the baby section that is dry all mixed up and placed in a big container. It is by far my best baby invention.

Change of Plans

This is in the middle of my family room.
I am the only one in the house that hasn't taken a nap on it.
The only way I was able to get a photo was because of Harrison.
Jeremy does A LOT around the house.
Jeremy is not a very good patient.
I am not a very good nurse.
Stronger testimony of the priesthood and prayer.
I love my family and friends and there willingness to help.
Missed his companionship and touch more than I ever thought I would.

this is my list for now.