Thanks a bunch!

Thanks Grandma, Grandpa, and Aunt Jenifer for the cute clothes! I really needed them. I miss you a lot! I hope you are having a fun trip!

Love, Jace

Jace is Walking

This video is kind of dark, but it gets the point across. Our little bubba is officially on the move. Although he won't be passing any sobriety tests in the near future. What a big boy!

Happy Birthday Landon!!

Lovable

Absolutely the cutest kid

Nephew

Doesn't ever meet a stranger-very friendly to everyone

Outstanding

Never a dull moment when he is around

Landon was just a baby when we moved to AZ. He has grown up so much. He started kindergarten this year. He is such a sweet kid and we wish we could see him more often. We love you buddy!

Happy Birthday Amy!!

(I stole this picture from her blog)

Fun Facts about my sister-in-law, Amy-

• She introduced me to cute boys in a neighboring stake, and drove me and other friends to their church dances.
• Let me borrow her clothes, that most of the time she never got back-SORRY!!
• She always had cool ideas for things to do.
• Had fun sleepovers
• Decorated my room with cute quotes and stories, just so I would know I was loved.
• Was my escort the first time I went through the temple.
• Lived about 4 doors down from me and would come over almost every night and hang out-I miss that
• Married my brother
• Has always been a great friend to me.

We hope you have a fabulous day!!

Messy Little Monsters

Lately I feel like I am fighting a losing battle when it comes to keeping my house clean. It feels like there is junk everywhere and all I do is move it around. The laundry remains my worst enemy, and is never done. I remember the days when I only had one kid and I mopped my floors everyday and I was always caught up on the laundry. I cling to those memories so I don't feel like a total loser when I can't remember the last time I actually cleaned my bathrooms. Addison and Jace do their best to try and keep things neat and tidy-thank goodness for that. Otherwise, we might have a real disaster on our hands. I put Addison down for a nap in the portacrib in Bradan's room the other day, because I did not want to risk her waking up Jace, who was sleeping in their room. She laid right down and I never heard a peep, but this is what I found when I went to get her up. Apparently she could reach the desk and a marker from her little baby cage, and decided to have some craft time before her nap. I love how she is trying to pretend she is upset about her artwork. She was not upset, but did let me know several times that she was "only supposed to draw on paper." She even drew on the bottoms of her feet, but not her clothes.

Then, about an hour later I was taking a poopy diaper to the outside garbage can when Jace decided he was hungry and pulled Addison's spaghetti Os off the table. I guess until I strike it rich and hire a maid, I just have to learn to embrace the fact that boring people have clean houses.

Week in Review...

Summer vacation is over, and "normal" life is back in full swing. I wish the heat left with my sanity and semi-clean house. These are some of the main happenings from our week...

• Tate and Bradan came home from KY on July 30. They started school on the 31st, and just finished up their first full week.



• Jace finally slept in his own bed in the room he shares with Addison. We are still adjusting to keeping them in the same room and asleep at the same time.



• Bradan had his first cub scout den meeting. He was super excited and will be earning his Bobcat at this month's pack meeting.



• Nathan and Tate went to the Phoenix Zoo with their scout den.



• Bradan went shopping with Grandma and Grandpa for his scriptures and CTR ring. Turning 8 has some serious bonuses.



• Grandma and Grandpa brought pizza over for dinner and spent some time visiting with us.



• Jon and I got to attend Ward Temple night together, for the first time in months.



• I got to go to the cannery and help can spaghetti sauce.

HALF-WAY!!!

Yesterday, Jon finished up his last final for his second block of the RN program. So that means he is HALF-WAY done! He has worked really hard and put in a lot of long hours studying. We appreciate the sacrafices he makes for our family and are very proud of him. 2 down 2 to go!