Owens 3 on 3 soccer tournament

Today was a fun, hot, and long day! Owen participated in the Real Salt Lake tournament, and although they didn't win any games, Owen still played his little heart out. Scoring 3 goals each in their last two games was a victory for Owen. He was so excited to play the girls team thinking he was going to kick their butts, but oh no they were on fire and twice his size. But luckily he didn't let it get to him, and had a blast!

Evan 2 months old

Weight: 11.6 lbs.
Length: 22.5 in.
Oh my goodness are we in love with this little fella or what! He has been smiling so much lately and mostly when he sees me. I am trying to train him to love me the most, because right now Chris is Livs and Owens favorite. Which I don't blame them since my husband gives them lots of attention and lets them climb all over him. I have a feeling that this little boy is going to be a good mamas boy!

Evan's special day.

Evan was blessed on June 19th, which happened to be Fathers day. What a special day it was. We had our close friends and family there to celebrate with us! I am so grateful for my husband Chris who gave Evan such a sweet blessing in which Evan smiled through the whole thing. Chris asked me if I had any requests before, and I told him to bless him with a long, happy life here on earth. I couldn't imagine my life without this sweet little boy!
I really need to be better at taking pictures, I only got a few and didn't get hardly any of my side of the family, bummer..



Chris's parents and Aunts and Uncles from Arizona and California.

Chris's sister Emily and her family.

Doug and Bryn

Lindsay and Brooks Clements

Emily, Andy, and MaryJane

Samantha and Evan

Grandpa Rick and Evan

Erin and Miah

Happy Fathers Day!

This says it all...

Life with three

I thought I was prepared for adding a new little one to our family, but honestly I don't think you can ever be prepared. Three has been hard. But worth it. Moments like this make it worth it.


And if you want to read something funny and so relatable read this. I love my sister!

Owen's kindergarten graduation

My buddy is a kindergarten graduate, and he can't wait for 1st grade! He has grown so much academically, but mostly socially this year. Last night he performed a break dance with his two best buddies, Cade and Cole. I kept waiting for him to get cold feet, but he was so excited and practiced everyday. He went up on that stage with absolutely no fear. He did awesome and he had so much fun! As much as he is sweet he can also give me alot of attitude. For example this morning I told him we will be doing chores before any playing this summer, and he told me, "I can't wait to be in first grade and go all day so I don't have to be with you all day." Hmm Owen lets save all that talking back for when you are a teenager!
Just a little side note Olivia is so in love with Owen's good friend Cade. Whenever she sees him her face lights up and she bats her little eyes to say hello to him. So of course she had to get a picture with him at the graduation!

Evan 6 weeks

Can he get any cuter? I finally moved him into his own room which helped him and I sleep a lot better at night. My little bud slept 8 hours last night. Too bad I didn't get a full rest from that. I was so worried that he didn't wake up so I checked him almost every hour. He is starting to be a lot more alert and I love when I can get him to smile! Love you sweet Evan!

Evan one month old!

I am so in love with this little guy and have even been contemplating getting a hotel or staying at my parents for the weekend just him and I so I can soak in all his goodness. Being a mom of three is hard and sometimes by the end of the day I am lucky to even get dressed or in the shower, but he is worth every penny! I have noticed such a change in Evan this last week he is becoming more alert and finally his jaundice is going away. I really can't get enough of him. Its amazing how much you can love your children. Everything would be just perfect if I could just get Olivia in order. Sometimes I wonder why we weren't made adults first and then became children last. Seriously if they only knew how simple it would be to make their parents happy, and how easy it would be to make them sad. I know she is feeling a little jealous of Evan, but my patience is running very thin. She told me the other day she didn't like me or Evan and that we were rude. It broke my heart. I know things will start to become normal and she will adapt. Owen has adapted really well and is such a great help. It is so bittersweet to see him grow up. He amazes me with his sensitivity and is always looking out for me. He has loved spending time with his friends lately and Pokemon are his new obsession. Life is busy, but so fulfilling and I wouldn't trade it for anything.

All about my Mom...

Olivia brought this home from preschool today...made me smile!
My mom's name is Julie.
My mom is 5 years old.
My mom is as tall as my brother.
My mom's favorite color is pink.
My mom's favorite thing to eat is scrambled eggs.
My mom's favorite movie to watch is: A daddy show.
My mom loves to cook eggs for dinner.
Sometimes my mom makes Brocolli and its kind of yucky!
My mom always tells me: She loves me!
My mom gets mad at me when: I don't get in trouble.
My mom likes to go to: Bunko.
My mom's bedtime is after her shows are over.
I love my mom because: She is nice!

Evan 2 weeks old

Today was Evan's 2 week check up, and I have been stressing about it all week. How the heck was I going to get everyone up, ready and fed by 8:45 a.m. Well I did it, and just about sweated through the whole thing. Evan weighed 7 lbs. 8 oz, and is one healthy little baby! I am quite obsessed with this little boy...

I guess his cute tan isn't a good thing...

Evan's first photoshoot..

Thanks to my sweet husband who helped take these pictures. He told me he hoped I didn't treat my clients like I did him, ha! What can I say I had a vision of how I wanted them and he was going to get it right! I also thought I was going to be taking pictures of Evan everyday, boy was I wrong. I am lucky if I even remember to brush my kids teeth let alone my own. Welcome to being a new mommy of three!

Evan's birth story.

Evan was due on April 30th but because my babies have been pretty big being early I was glad my doctor was okay stripping my membranes (sounds beautiful hu?) Contractions started around 9:00 p.m. on April 12th. We checked in at the hospital around midnight, and got my epidural at 2:00 a.m. Evan was born at 7:23 a.m. weighing 7 lbs. 3 oz. I pushed for a total of 13 minutes, but I have to say this was the most painful between all my babies. I remember looking at Chris with tears in my eyes afraid I wasn't going to be able to do it. But I did! After he was born I was able to just hold him for a couple of hours before they took him off to bathe him. I loved that. I can't even describe in words how beautiful it was to hold my little Evan, I wanted to cry, sing, laugh, and jump all at once. And how special it was just to share that with Chris. I keep reliving that day and wish I could replay it over and over. Owen and Olivia are so excited to have a new brother, and can't wait for him to be more interactive with them. Owen keeps asking me when he will be ready to play soccer with him, and Olivia just wants to hold him and put in his binky. We are so glad he is here, safe and healthy.

Off we go to the hospital.

Just got my epidural!













Oh and this is the reason I have that nice little smudge in the corner of every picture. Olivia decided to use my little point in shoot to do a photoshoot with her animals...isn't that cute?

Owen's pride and joy...

This is where our sweet bud has been spending most of his time since our basement has been finished. His uncle Lance built it for him, and he is one proud owner. Everything displayed has been done or directed by him. He keeps it nice and organized and is always making lists of things he needs for his office. Also if you notice on the top that is his treasures/souvenirs/trophy display just like his grandpa Rick!

Also found this little gem...

I hate when they fight now I know why me and all my sisters drove our mom crazy when we weren't getting along. But this little note makes me laugh....alot!

Turning 28

I love birthdays! And I always look so forward to mine, I know very selfish, but this is one day when you get an excuse to be selfish! Chris always puts the best effort into making it the best day, and this day was a success. Although this birthday was a little different being 9 months pregnant, I still enjoyed every minute. My kids made me homemade cards and Olivia insisted on opening up all my gifts! Chris took the day off so my sweet mom took the kids for a sleepover and Chris and I spent the rest of the day shopping, cleaning, and getting everything ready for the baby!

Oh Hunter..

You have been a victim of a bad haircut, but I am just glad we can all laugh about it. And even you don't seem to mind!