Olivia and Evan

These two little ones drive me absolute bananas, but when they are getting along my heart melts! They are the best little buddies and when Olivia isn't tormenting him she is the best little helper, and Evan just adores her. I have loved watching these two become closer and I think when the new baby comes they will become even closer. I sure love these little rascals:-)

Evan 18 months old

This shoot maybe took three minutes at most, but I sure got what I wanted! This little chair did the trick! You were so excited to climb all over it and be a big boy. Wow these 18 months have flown by way too fast. And you have changed so much especially in these last two months. You are hitting your terrible twos a little early and way too soon for my liking. You are constantly throwing fits and tantrums when you don't get what you want or when I have to tell you "No, No." This little phase has been very hard for me and has limited what I can do, because I absolutely dread taking you anywhere because when they come...yikes...Watch Out!! But man when you are sweet you are very very sweet! You give the best hugs and whenever anyone is sad you will be the first to give loves and kisses. You have finally taken your first steps a couple weeks ago and have been progressing everyday. My goal was Halloween to have you walking, but I think we might just be a couple weeks off of that. You love to jibber jabber and sometimes you and I can have some pretty interesting conversations. I am so in love with you, and I could kiss those chubby cheeks of yours all day! Happy 18 months to sweet baby boy!

Olivia's Pumpkin Patch field trip

I was so excited to go with Olivia on her field trip, it is always fun for me to have one on one time with her! We went to the pumpkin patch in Pleasant Grove and had so much fun with her little kindergarten friends! She was quite proud to bring me along too. Her favorite part was definitely going down the big slide and picking out her own pumpkin.

St. George trip with all our cousins.

Owen, Olivia, and I headed down to St. George for the weekend without Chris and Evan. We went to go visit Jamie and new baby Frankie. We had so much fun hanging out with all their cousins. We had excellent weather and were able to do lots of fun things like; bowling, swimming, playing and watching movies, ice cream, and lots of late nights.

Olivia's new do

After finding out I was having another little boy, I wanted Olivia and I to go do something fun and she wanted to get her haircut! So here she is looking all dolled up and cute!

Baby Number Four

I have been tossing and turning all night with all these mixed emotions. Last night we went to Fetal Fotos to find out if this little nugget was a boy or girl. This is my last pregnancy and I knew I would be happy either way, but was really hoping for one more little girl. I am not ready to part with my little pink frilly things, baby bows (which have come a long way even since Olivia was born), and was ready for a changeup since just having Evan. But I was wrong and when he said boy I teared up a little. I felt sad that there was not going to be any more girls in our family but then I felt guilty for feeling sad. I just keep looking into my future; I will have to deal or I guess love 3 daughter in laws who might take my sons away. Olivia won't have that sister to grow up with to talk with and trade clothes and share her secrets with. But I guess I need to keep positive and look at all the good; Evan will have a best friend who will be just 2 short years behind him, Olivia will have three special bodyguards, and I will get to love one more momma's boy! So here is to one more and last pregnancy! I can't wait to meet you littly boy!

Olivia's first day of Kindergarten

I thought I was so ready for this day, but to be honest I was really sad to see her go! She was so excited and was ready all morning. She goes in the afternoon so having to wait all morning was a bit rough. Daddy met us for lunch and then we took her to school together. She looked so cute and even picked out her outfit and hairdo. We sure love you little Liv!

Owen starts 2nd grade!

I have a new 2nd grader! He is so excited and is such a social butterfly. I never worry about Owen making new friends. I am so excited for what this year is going to bring my little bud!

Olivia's 5th birthday party

We had just a couple of Olivia's close friends over for cake and ice cream, and then we went over to the jump on it place in Lehi! We also were able to meet Dad for lunch at Chick Fil A. She had so much fun, and loved being the center of attention! Happy 5 years my little Liv!

Olivia's five year photo shoot

I love everything about my little blondie, spunky, and lovable five year old! Happy Birthday to my sweet Olivia!

Owen's Sparta team

Owen has been so excited to play up a year this year! He has been so busy with practices and I was hoping we would have a break in the summer but nope he practices two times a week and soon we will be adding more practices and games! He lives and breaths soccer and when he is not playing it he is either watching it on the TV or playing soccer games on the ipad. And as for his wardrobe, everyday he is wearing a jersey or soccer attire. I am already prepping him for when school starts that I get to pick two outfits and then he can pick one! He is a funny boy and is such a help to me with Evan, but we are getting into this stage where he is learning to talk back and manipulate me, 7 years old seems a little young to already be starting that. Looks like I have a lot to look forward too, yikes;)

The 24th of July

I love the 24th of July and every year our neighborhood does a big party with dunk tanks, blowup toys, train rides, and cotton candy! Also our neighbors, The Nobles, always host a great barbecue dinner where we then watch and do fireworks!