Utah Vacation!!!!!! Part 1

Jared was so excited he slept with the luggage!
Drew and his cousin Joshua posing for pictures

We went to the copper mine. This is the tire to one of the trucks they use. We also got to see the only explosion of the day to loosen the dirt to get the copper. It was really amazing and windy!

We got to go the Oquirrh Mountain Temple open house in South Jordan. It was such an awesome experience to be there as a family and know that we have the blessing of being sealed as an eternal family. The kids were amazed. It was one of those moments that we will treasure forever. It was also nice to reminisce about when Gavin and I were sealed with the kids being present. We have been so blessed!

We had a girls day out with all my nieces. All of the girls got their hair done. Here is Zoe with her beautiful up-do! I just love her!

Happy 4th of July!

What a fourth this has been! We have had nothing but fun. We've been at my parents house for the last almost 2 weeks. You name it, we've done it. I'll post pictures later. But for now I just wanted to take in this moment of watching our children do fireworks, listening to patriotic music, sitting on my parents front porch and feeling a sense of gratitude for our freedom! Happy 4th of July to all!

Happy 1st Birthday Ethan!

My baby is 1 today. I can't believe it! Gavin and I were out for our morning walk reminiscing about the events that led up to this sweet baby coming into our home. It was just a year ago I was up at this time timing contractions, wondering if today would be the day that I can finally be done with the long pregnancy.

Ethan is the sweetest baby you will ever meet. Gavin calls him "guy smiley" because he smiles all of the time. He has the best temperament and loves life. He tries so hard to keep up with his big brother Drew, by following him around the house trying to copy everything he does. I love this baby so very much!

Happy Birthday Ethan....we love you and are so thankful that Heavenly Father gave you to us!

Happy Birthday Zoe Zo Zo!

Happy Birthday Miss Zoe! I am running late as her birthday was actually on the 5th, but better late than never! We are so happy she is a part of our family. What an awesome big "sissy" she is.

The kids have been with their mom for the last couple weeks for her portion of Summer Break. We'll be getting the kids for the remainder of the summer on the 19th. So we will be celebrating her and Ethan's birthday this Friday when we have the kids over for Ethan's 1st Birthday. Drew misses "Oee" tons. He will see something that reminds him of Zoe and look around for her and ask for "Oee". He sure loves for her.

We are excited to see the kids and miss them all! Happy Birthday Zoe! We love you!!!!

Haircuts Anyone???

I took the three boys to get their hair cut. For Austin it was old hat, but for Ethan and Drew, it's a big deal. This was Ethan's first hair cut. He did pretty well. I forgot my camera so I was really bummed. Drew's hair was the biggest change. He looks like a little boy!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DREW!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY SWEET BABY DREW!!!!!!! Today he is TWO....ahhhh....where has time gone. We are so happy he is part of our family! Life is so much fun with a toddler. He is adored by everyone because of his sweet little personality. We love you Drewbee Doo!

Ode to Our Vacuum Ethan....

This is Ethan from the time he wakes up until the time he goes to bed. We can't leave any food within reach, or this is what happens. He LOVES to eat. In fact, he is just a pound, yes, ONE pound away from weighing the same as his big brother Drew. You can't get any cuter than this little guy here.

He is desperately trying to fully crawl and climb up on anything he can. He is the happiest baby and we just love having him around!