BRRrrrrrr....

This last weekend we FINALLY got a break from the heat. The highs were in the 70s and the lows in the upper 40s & 50s. Jon opened every single window in the house to partake in the fabulous weather. After suffering through the blistering heat forever, it was actually kind of chilly. So of course I did what any mom would do. I went and got my baby some footy- pajamas, so he doesn't freeze, of course. Isn't he cute? I can't get enough of him. Okay that is a lie, by about 7:30pm I have had all I can stand. But by morning I have forgotten what a stinker he is and he is perfectly sweet all over again. Addison will not wear footy pajamas, because she has to play with her bear's tail with her toes-strange I know. Otherwise, I would have gotten her some too. The "frigid" temperatures have already hit the road. It is supposed to be back up in the 90s this weekend. It was nice while it lasted.

Bradan's Baptism

Bradan's baptism was on Saturday, Sept. 27. He asked his Uncle Gary, Jon's oldest brother, to baptize him. Jon performed the confirmation. I am so thankful that Bradan chose to be baptized. Afterwards, everyone came over for some lasagna-Bradan's favorite-and peach cobbler that Jon's mom made. I hope it was a day that will always be special to Bradan.

Nate and Tate

Over the last 4 years Nathan and Tate have developed a "brotherly bond". They are best pals most of the time. I think they might even love each other, whether they admit it or not. They share a room, secrets, torturing Bradan, and a birthday-even though they are 3 days a part-we usually celebrate together. These pictures were taken at our family birthday party. I hope they will always continue to be a positive influence in one another lives. I am excited for them to go off to the MTC together. It makes me tear up a little to think about it. On Friday (Oct. 3) we took them to Stratum to play laser tag for their birthdays. I took the camera, but forgot to take pictures. Happy Birthday for the last and final time-seriously!

Happy Birthday Tate! (Sept. 28)

I love this picture! Tate is so cute and check out Addison is that not hilarious. This was her first "captured on film" smile. Those cheeks and chins-plural-what a little fatty. Jon says Tate is my little clone, only a boy. I would like to apologize to everyone who had to put up with me. Ha! Ha!-kind of. This is further testament that you reap what you sow. But seriously, because me and Tate are one in the same, he is obviously one cool kid. He has an amazing ability to understand and learn from the scriptures, when he puts his mind to it. I know that he will be an amazing missionary. He is very concerned about others. He feels things very deeply and is not afraid to show his emotions. It is hard for me to believe that 11 years ago I became a mom when I had Tate. I think I held him 23 hours a day for the first 4 months of his life. He never slept in his own bed, until he was 2 1/2. The first time he ever spent the night away from home was when I was in the hospital having Bradan, Tate was almost 3. He was my little side-kick. He is a special boy and I am glad he is mine! We love you!

Arrow of Light

A few weeks ago Nathan and Tate received their Arrow of Light in a special ceremony. It was really cool! The guy with the fox on his head was one of Jon's scout leaders. He is now in our stake and helps put this ceremony on for all the boys who earn their Arrow of Light. The boys felt special and important and Bradan was so impressed, that he has set a goal to earn his in 3 years. Another big thanks to super-duper scout leaders, I can't say it enough. Awesome job guys!