Cheesy Logan!

Logan is always making funny faces, especially his cheesy smile. He loves to smile like this. I guess he likes to show off his new teeth. I love the top left picture. It looks like he has very voluptuous lips, but it's just his tongue. He's always smiling with his tongue sticking out. I can't believe Logan is 10 months now. He is going to be a year in two months. AHHHH! It's so crazy. I swear I was just at the hospital giving birth to him. Sorry about the lighting in some of the pictures. I need a new camera. Any suggestions?

Logan's sweet moves

Logan is quite the little dancer. Whenever he hears any kind of music he starts moving his head/body back and forth. Usually it's just his head so we call him our little head banger.

We made it 7 years!

Whoa, 7 years! We had our 7th Anniversary on May 24th and I can't believe that Jason and I have been married for 7 years. Some days it seems like we were just married and other days it feels like we've been together forever. But either way it's great! We've had 7 wonderful years together and I'm excited for many more ahead of us. We didn't do anything too exciting for our special day. We dropped the kids off at Misty and Ryan's (thanks so much for watching them Misty!) and then went and saw the new Indiana Jones movie and stopped for lunch afterwards. It was really nice to actually get out on a date together with NO kids. It's been forever since we've done that. We had a great time! I'm so happy that Jason made Ryan ask me out for him on our first date at Poppin' Pins. Thanks Westside!

I thought it would be funny to add some "before" pictures of me and Jason. We were looking through them the other day and had a good laugh. We looked so young and we were so skinny! Sorry if they aren't very clear. I had to scan them into our computer. Before digital cameras! Man we're old!

Go Utah Sate! Dorky college students

Engagement picture

Singing Karaoke at our reception. I think we were singing an Air Supply song.

I love this picture! This was a few days after our wedding and we had just went branding that morning with Jason's family. We got a little sunburned and we definitely look very tired.

Here we are in California for the first time. We were taking off the Utah license plates on Jason's truck that we still have!

BBQ with friends

On Friday, we went over to the Fallentine's house for a BBQ. They are our friends from our ward. Jason and Chris are huge Jazz fans and they also work together in young men's. Their family is so great and we love getting together with them. And their youngest daughter, Emma, is one of Afton's friends. So we went over for some yummy steak and then just hung out and talked while the kids played in the jacuzzi. Afterwards, Jason and Chris had volunteered to be chaperone's for the high school's graduation party. Their chaperon shift was from 9:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Lucky guys!

Emma & Afton

Dax, Emma, & Afton. I love this picture of Dax. He does this in all of the pictures when I tell him to say "cheese." He yells it to the top of his lungs.

Chris turned on the lights in the jacuzzi and Afton and Dax didn't know what it was. It would change colors and they thought it was the coolest thing.

Another picture I love of Dax. Every time he got out of the hot tub, he had a wedgie so he was constantly picking at it. It was so funny! It's hard to see him doing it, but this was the best picture I had.

Last t-ball game

Afton had her last t-ball game on Wednesday (5/21). She was very excited because it was her last game and she was playing against her friend Brenden's team. Plus her coach pitched to the team again and both times at bat, she hit the ball. I was so proud of her and she was proud of herself for hitting the ball. After her game, the coach invited everyone to Mt. Mike's for pizza. So we went, but we had to stop at home first so she could change into her regular clothes. I told her that her team would probably still be in their uniforms but she insisted on changing. I think she wanted to look cute for the boys. She had such a great first t-ball season. She had an awesome team and an amazing coach. He seriously was the best most involved coach I've ever seen and all the kids loved him. I'm so sad though because he won't be coaching next year because his son is moving up to coach pitch. Maybe when Afton moves up to coach pitch she can get him for her coach again. I'm just so happy that she had such a fun time playing t-ball.

Afton and Brenden

The Knights eating pizza. She was the only girl from the team there and the only one not wearing a uniform.

More fun at t-ball

These are just a few pics of Afton's t-ball game this last Friday. Yes, they still had their game when it was over 100 degrees outside. But the kids did really well. We just made sure that they drank lots of fluids and a parent on Afton's team brought a squirt bottle and when the kids would come in from the field she'd give them a good spray down. Her coach has started to pitch to them. I guess in the last couple of games the coaches pitch to each of the kids. They get like three pitches and if they don't hit it they use the tee. Afton has hit the ball twice now and is having so much fun!

Afton and her cool shades. Dax in front of a lovely porta-potty.


Dax and Avery with their fun candy fans trying to keep cool. And Avery and Dax having fun jumping up and down.

"Oh the weather outside is Frightful!"

Yes, it's frightfully hot! We have had the craziest weather here. The last few days have been over 100 degrees! I know, it's terrible. The heat wave started on Thursday and I think the temp was 101. Friday it was 102 and I think it was like 104 on Saturday. And today it was in the upper 90's. And of course our lovely a/c wasn't working, but we got it fixed on Thursday night so we only had to suffer for a day. I think the temp in our house got up to 85 degrees. It was miserable. Anyway, this weather has been awful. Usually we're in the 80's this time of year so the heat wave was very unusual. But good news, the heat is suppose to go away and we are suppose to be back to normal temperatures this week. So keep your fingers crossed for us here in sunny California! We definitely took advantage of the heat. My friend, Amber, and her daughter Sophia, went with me and the kids to a fun fountain water park near our home. We met Misty and her kids there. Afton and Dax were so excited to go and kept asking me if today was the day for the water park. And when it finally was the day for the water park they couldn't wait to go. We were there for a couple of hours and the kids had a great time. They had fun running through the fountains and filling up their buckets. Thanks for the invite Misty!

Max and Logan. I love this picture! Max is too cute! Don't they look like they're already good buddies?

Logan didn't like the cold water too much, especially when his brother was squirting it all over him.

Going to Preschool

Well, Afton has been in preschool for about a year and a half now. She just goes once a week from 8-3. So it's a nice break for me and for her. She loves going and playing with her friend Kennedy. She goes to a lady's house that's in the other ward where we live. And she does a lesson and activity with the kids and they eat lunch and play and watch a movie and when it's hot they get to go swimming. So Afton has so much fun. She just loves going there and she's getting so excited for Kindergarten. When she starts school, Dax will take her place at preschool. He keeps talking about going to preschool. So I think he's excited to go. Afton's quite the social butterfly and Dax may have a harder time going. I guess we'll have to wait and see.

While Afton was at preschool, me and the boys went for a walk. Man, I'm out of shape. I haven't been on a walk in awhile and it was hard.

Thanks Babe!

I just have to brag about my husband for a minute. For mother's day he actually surprised me with some flowers. And usually he doesn't do surprises so I was really shocked. The flowers actually came a few days before Mother's day because he ordered them online. He got me a dozen roses and they are so beautiful! I love the red ones in the middle of the bouquet. He also got me "The Host", the new Stephenie Meyer book. I've just started reading it and it's really good. Thanks Jason for the great gift. You're a wonderful husband and father. I'm so lucky to have you in my life. I love you!

Yeah! More Teeth!

Finally, Logan's top teeth are breaking through the gums. It seems like he's been teething forever. But his top left tooth started poking through his gums on last Monday and his other top tooth started poking through yesterday. And it looks like his tooth next to his top right tooth may be coming in soon. Poor kid! So many teeth at once. And to add more pain for the poor little guy, he fell and bonked his mouth on the tile the other night. I felt so bad for him. I had him sitting in the laundry basket while I was bathing Afton and Dax and he was trying to reach something in the bathroom and fell over right on the tile. Yeah, I know not a very smart move on my part. I thought that might happen so I was about to get him out and then it was too late. He got the biggest fat lip. And of course he fell right on his front teeth that are starting to come in. He cried for a little while and then he was his smiley self again.

Our Crazy Weekend!

This last weekend was so busy. We had a lot going on and usually we're pretty boring people, so it was very chaotic for us. On Friday, the 9th, it was our Ward's father-son campout, so Jason and Dax headed off for some camping fun that night. Dax was so excited. I think he'd been talking about his campout with daddy for like weeks. And of course Jason didn't take any pictures so sorry no photos of their campout. Jason said that Dax had a great time and he even cashed out early. I guess he was pretty tired. Jason said that he came up to him and said, "Daddy, I'm tired. Can I go to bed?" Afton had a sleepover with her friend Paris while the boys were away. She was so excited to have a sleepover and was constantly talking about what they were going to do, play, watch, eat, etc. She kept asking me if it was the day for her sleepover yet and I'd have to keep telling her "No, not for a few more days." But the day finally came and Afton and Paris had lots of fun.

Paris and Afton dressing up. Paris is a sunflower and Afton is a cheetah.

Making silly faces, although Afton's is a little scary to me.

On Saturday, the 10th, Afton had a t-ball game, a birthday party and then we went to a Modesto Nuts game. Yes, it was a very busy day. Afton's entire team went to the Nuts game. They are a minor league baseball team in Modesto. They allow a couple of t-ball or little league teams to meet the players and then run onto the field with them when they are introducing the Nut's players. Afton got to run out with the 2nd baseman. She also got a few autographs on her hat. And she was so proud and kept showing them to me. Her coach set this all up for their team. She has a really great coach. He even paid for all of the kids to get in and for them to have some food. He's so good with all of the kids. And Afton adores him.

Hanging out with her team while watching the Nuts warm up.

Getting autographs. That is Afton's coach standing behind her. By the way they are wearing pink uniforms because it was Breast Cancer Awareness night. Afton loved that they had pink uniforms.

Afton and her teammate, Natalia.

Checking out the game. It really wasn't that far away. They just had fun looking in the binoculars.

Logan had lots of fun at the game too!

Ward Activity

Last Saturday, the 3rd, we had a Ward BBQ at the park. Since I'm on the activities committee I was involved with most of the planning and setting up. And it was one of those activities that turned out really nice, but I'm just glad that it's over with. We had a lot of bumps, no I should say more like detours, in the road as we were getting ready for this activity. So I'm just happy that it turned out ok and that it's over. We were afraid that no one was going to show up and that we were going to have way too much food, but we had around 100 people come and plenty of food. So it all worked out. We just had dinner and then set up a couple pinatas for the kids. That was a huge hit with the kids. Afton and Dax had fun trying to hit the pinata and they loved getting handfuls of candy.

Dinner at the park. There is a gun range in the background. That's what all the big sheets are for. I know it doesn't sound very safe, but it is. And it provides a beautiful background!

Pinata Bashing! All the kids used Afton's pink t-ball bat.

Temple Night

On Friday, the 2nd of May, Jason and I and Logan went to the Oakland Temple. Every first Monday of the month our stake does a stake temple night. So we decided to go to one since we haven't been to the temple in forever. It's a long trip for us here. It's a total of 3 hours or so driving time and then 2 hours at the temple and then we usually stop for dinner. I think we left around 5 p.m. and got home at midnight. And we had to get a babysitter, so it's not only a long trip but an expensive one when you add on dinner and gas too! But I'm not complaining. The blessings that come from going to the Temple are much greater than the expense. I guess that's what you get when you live outside of Utah. But we had a great time! Jason and I took turns doing initiatory work since we weren't able to do a session because we had Logan with us. While Jason was in the Temple, Logan and I walked around the temple grounds taking lots of pictures.

Logan is not a big grass lover. As soon as I set him down his feet instantly went in the air and he started pulling funny faces (top left picture). But he got use to it after a little while.

Viewer Beware! Poopy pics ahead

These photos are pretty gross. So if poop grosses you out don't look at them. Logan has had diarrhea for the last week and it has been terrible. It's been so runny and stinky and messy. I had to take these pictures just to have a record of the poopy monster. I'm sure all you mothers can relate to this once in your lifetime. He's finally getting over it. Wha-hoo for me! I can't take the smell and the constant clothes changing anymore.



Hey at least he's happy!

Max's Birthday Party

On the 26th of April (man I'm behind) Max had his 1 year birthday party. It was at his great g-ma Joy's house (her house is such a great party house). He had a fireman birthday theme and the kids had so much fun. They played some games, ate lots of food, helped open presents and then got into a water war with the big kids. We had a great time! Happy (late) Birthday Max! We love you!

Afton's scary black lips from the black frosting on the cake

The crazy water war between the little and big kids.

Jason and Logan partying really hard.

Dinner with the Fam

We decided to go to dinner the other day with the whole family. Yes, it was an adventure but we had lots of fun. We went to Applebee's and had a great time. We don't get out much to eat like this and it was great. We'll have to do it more often. I love spending time with my little family. All of my kids (jason included) are constantly making me laugh. They just bring so much happiness into my life. I love them all so much and I'm so blessed to have them in my life.

9 months old!

Well, Logan turned 9 months like over a week ago and I feel really bad because I forgot to post anything. So now I'm going to. I still can't believe that he's already 9 months. Logan is so much fun! He has seriously been such a good baby. We couldn't have asked for better. He's always so happy and smiley. He loves to make messes and play with his brother and sister. He loves to clap his hands and will clap them if you say "Yay Logan!" It's too cute! He will also shake his head NO if you say "No". And he just started to smile these big cheeser smiles. He squints his eyes and wrinkles his nose and sticks his tongue out as he's smiling really big. I love it! And he's cutting his top two teeth so he's been a little stinker lately. But we still love him.

In these top pictures, Logan is actually sleeping. This was after he started sitting up by himself and pulling himself up. I put him in his crib for a nap and this is how he fell asleep.

In these bottom pictures Logan use to do this quite a bit. If we'd stand him up to anything, in about a minute he'd be doing the straddles. His legs would just keep getting further and further apart until he'd eventually fall to his bum or just cry for help.