August

The return to school countdown has started! 5 days to go. We are all excited for our own reasons. It's been a long break. We have done lots of fun things during the summer. We went to St. George a few times, and to the park a lot. The "Girls" have done a lot of jumping on the trampoling with the sprinkler. Playing with friends has stopped because they are some of the few that aren't at school. Now I just hope I can keep Hannah busy enough. I hope to start some school time of her own, she has one more school year before she starts kindergarten.

Firsts!

Well Jonathan is going through some "firsts" and I don't think he is enjoying most of it very much. He is trying juice for the first time and he's liking that, he's trying carrots for the first time, he's a little unsure about them. He is cutting teeth for the first time, his bottom tooth is popping through, but not enjoying that too much. He has learned how to dance (bouncing up and down) and clapping his hands is a first too. He likes to clap his hands and giggle at me when I am singing and dancing in the kitchen when I cook.
Julia and Maia are getting ready to go back to school. It has been a long summer. I think they are ready to get their brains going again. Julia will be in a 3rd/4th grade split class this year. Maia will be in 2nd grade. They are both doing very well; they are in the top of their classes for reading. We have some smarties! I'm very proud of them. Hannah wished she was going to school this year. She keeps reminding me that when she goes to kindergarten that I'm going to cry, and the sad thing is she's probably right. I wouldn't say cry but I will definitely get chocked up. She knows her ABC's and is starting to recognize quite a few of them. She knows how to write her name as well. I hope she follows in her sisters foot steps in school. She is really starting to enjoy primary or "kid sacrament" as her friend Megan calls it. And loves her new teachers. She even walks from sacrament to the primary room by herself. She is growing up so fast I'm not sure I'm ready for that. They all grow up too fast.

What a fun show. Two thumbs up....

New Things!

Jonathan has had a busy month of trying new things. He is sitting in a high chair now and liking being a part of the family a little more at dinner time.

He is also eating new foods like; biter biscuits which he loves. He makes a big mess but he cries if I take them away from him, sweet potatoes, and oatmeal and bananas. He doesn't like those yucky bananas very much.


He is also sitting up by himself he really likes that too. Here he is with cousin Brielle. They are getting to be good friends.

Happy News!

I just wanted to congratulate Mike and Kimmy. Their engaged!!! I am so excited for them and wish them every happiness. Welcome to the family Kimmy.

Is It Hot Or What

The Girls got their faces painted while we were at Hogle Zoo.


They really liked the big elephant that sprays you with water. It helped keep them cool.

We are having a great summer. We've gone to the Zoo and we made another trip to St. George, that was lots of fun. And boy was it hot. Jonathan went for his first swim while there. He liked it after he got over the shock of the cool water. We went for a hike and saw some awesome Indian writings of the rocks, we also went to wild life museum. We love spending time with Grandma and Grandpa.

It's June Already!

Hannah and Megan May 20th








Hannah and her friend Megan made a hut/tent at the top of our stairs and played there for hours. They have a great time together.















Julia, Maia and Hannah in Grandma's tub. What fun!









Kite flying in St. George

Well it's been a little while since I've updated so I thought I would take a minute to do so. We had a great time in St. George, we flew kits, visited with my parents, watched the Girls try to catch some giant lizards. It was a very relaxing trip. It made us want to move back some time.