Surprise Party For Zoe....

What can I say...I'm a pretty awesome MOM! Zoe has been BEGGING for a birthday party. Her Birthday was actually back in June, but she was with her mom during that time. Zoe knows how much I LOVE to throw parties so this one I couldn't pass up! We have agonized about when we would have time to throw a party for her as time has slipped through our fingers.

Originally Zoe was suppose to go out of town with Andrea's mom this weekend and on Tuesday Zoe's mom called to tell us that her mom had gotten ill and wouldn't be going. PERFECT opportunity!!!! I immediately called all of her friends from our ward and we set it up for Saturday. I even managed to take Zoe shopping with me to buy things for the party and she didn't have a clue. The boys swore secrecy, which was almost blown by Jared, but I've since forgiven him!

We had a friend invite her over to play until it was time to come home. Boy, as she surprised. In fact, she had a look on her face of confusion as to what was going on since I told her I had a meeting for church at the house. Little did she know it was all about HER!

We had a BLAST!!! All of the girls wore their jammies! They decorated their own pillow cases, made french bread pizza, watched the new Hannah Montana Movie with having Manicures and Pedicures, and a wonderful sister in the ward came over and did ALL of the girls hair. It was SO MUCH FUN!!!

New Camera...

Drew trying to help Ethan with the drink. Such a big helper.





Gavin let Drew eat Ice cream for breakfast! What can I say. At least he had eggs first!




My sweet angel!





Boy, did he need a hair cut. Still as handsome as ever!







So Gavin got me a camera for my birthday/anniversary. I am not a photographer by any means, but I am trying desperately how to, #1: use this thing, and #2: Take better pictures. This thing does everything, except my dishes...bummer for me!

Utah Vacation Part 2 !!!!!!

There were so many memories made this trip. I can't thank my parents enough for the amazing time we had once again. We love being in Utah and wish we could be there more often.

We had a carnival that included, two bouncy houses, Riding on four wheels, a cake walk, face painting, and ended the day with our pizza throw down and family variety show. It was the perfect day!
Drew's favorite part was the reward for winning the cake walk!

Zoe and her favorite cousin in the world, Merideth, did a Dance to "All the single Ladies." They were so cute. Liam did a head stand, but I didn't get my camera out fast enough to capture him.

I can't get over how much talent is in the Judd Family!

Our last day after Zoe had flown out to California we had the world's largest Slippery slide. Gavin didn't take his swim suit because he thought that he would just help set up and then watch. He just couldn't help himself! He's the one at the top going down on his feet. He didn't last long until he was soaking wet!

And to finish off the vacation we were able to capture it because of my oh so talented niece with a family picture. My parents still can't believe that this is their posterity. They never imagined. We are so blessed and lucky to be part of such an amazing and beautiful family!

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!!!!