Mr turns 3

Not too sure how it happened, but Mr turned 3. He is such a joy in our household. Everyone loves him. He loves trucks, trailers, and boats; asks me for a popsicle EVERY morning for breakfast since summer started and can usually talk anyone into anything. If fact he talks pretty much non stop, keeps us laughing, and leaves us exhausted.

Bless his heart, he requested a doughnut tower for his cake and chicken nuggets for dinner. Done and done. I'm not too sure there's been a more excited birthday boy. He caught on quick and was thrilled with everything. Then politely told everyone individually thank you for the gift and pronounced he loved his birthday. The next day he was still thanking me and asked if he could 'do my birthday again.' Happy birthday Mr, we love you!

first day

Sadly, summer had to come to an end and the kids started school. Bug and Tank started and two days later Bitsy started. Bug and Tank were SO excited to have Bitsy join them. 5th, 2nd and Kindergarten this year. It's been a couple weeks and the house still seems too quite. Bug still holds Bitsy's hand everyday getting on the bus, but they all come home happy, reporting that they love their teachers. I was nervous how tired Bitsy would be with full day Kindergarten. The first day she came home bouncing off the walls and Bug commented, 'I think she has more energy after school than before!' She definitely crashed that night, but has continued to love going to school. I can't believe how much a big part of my heart heads out the door each morning.

camping

We took a few camping trips this summer. We went to Windust with some friends, but after setting up all our stuff a big dust/wind storm came along. It was in the name I guess. After trying to ride it out for a couple hours. We ended up packing everything up and heading home. The kids were pretty disappointed. So the next weekend we headed out to Teancum Timbers with cousins. We had some dinner, smore's, watched a movie on the projector and headed fishing the following morning. 

tank's baptism

Tank was baptized June 22nd and he was so excited. He choose 'Gethsemane' for his opening song and with that brought the spirit immediately into the room. When Bug got baptized, I was surprised as soon as we started singing the opening song I started crying. I'm usually not a crier and wondered what on Earth was going on, when it dawned on me my Father was in the room. It's happened a few times since his passing. Transitioning from the busyness of getting ready for a baptism to the spirit of a baptism took me by surprise. Tank's baptism was no different. There was a wonderful strong spirit in the room and my dad was there for the important event. Tank was so focused on all the songs and talks. I've never seen him sit so still and intent for so long. I'm so excited to see where life's adventures take him as he builds and incorporates faith into his life. 

tank turns 8

We love our Tank! We're so grateful he's apart of our family. Whenever he isn't around, everyone comments on how bored they are. He definitely likes to make jokes and get all of us laughing. He loves figuring out how things work and putting stuff together. When Andrew isn't around, I ask him for help on such things. He loves gardening, biking, fishing and swimming. And he is always up for keeping care of and playing with Mr. 

This is just a funny story I want written down. Tank loves music and really wanted an MP3 player. I wasn't so keen on the idea of him shooting straight into teenage hood, wearing headphones and listening to music in his room. So we settled on him getting a radio. Every night he listens to some music while falling asleep. One night I was reading to him with the radio on in the background and a commercial came on for the local pot shop advertising how great pot was. I looked at Tank and said, I think it's time we get you an MP3 player or an Echo dot. To which Tank replied, 'I know, they almost have me convinced to switch to Geico.' Oh man, I love this boy. He started earning an Echo Dot right after this.

Happy birthday Tank, we LOVE you!

father's day

Andrew is definitely a favorite around here. We are all so grateful for him and loved celebrating him on Father's Day this year. 

bitsy dance

We love our little dancer! We had so much fun seeing her on that stage!

easter

He is not here; He has risen, just as He said!' Matthew 28:6

spring break

We headed to Utah for spring break this year and had a great time. Lucky for us, Andrew's sister's family overlapped with us for a bit! It's always a good idea to hang out with family. We did lots of swimming, playing, chatting and eating. We also ended up going to the Bingham canyon mine one of the days. It was crazy how big all the equipment was! We all can't wait to visit Utah again!