Go Cubs!

 Damon's first baseball practice. Can't believe how fast this handsome boy is growing. 

Yay for #12!

 Love this little face.

It's the day!

Sweet foodie face

And he is 30 today! Happy birthday to the most wonderful man. Everyone knows pie is better than cake so thats what we got! Razzleberry perfection. 

For Once...

For once in our lives I actually did it! I surprised him. I took Kyle out for his birthday. We went shopping, out to eat, and came back to my parents to get the kids. Our families and friends were all there to help wish Kyle a happy 30th. Even Dennis-his friend from Hong Kong was here in Utah and able to come. Kyle always finds out my plans or presents I try to surprise him with so I was so glad this actually worked out...and he didn't suspect a thing.  

Damon drew this amazing likeness of Kyle. And built this frame. He is a talented kid!

He is our everything. Amazing husband, father, friend, person. Lucky us!

Love you babe.

And We Are Growing Again...

Damon sadly got sick and was throwing up right after Easter. He wanted me to document this because it was the first thing he was able to eat after a day or so. Salad! My kids love it!

Sweet Lyla is growing up! Love those little teeth.

Since we have moved here, I have loved the feeling in this home. So special to think about my grandparents living here. They are such wonderful examples to me, as well as my dad. My dad said that grandma would cut these lilacs to place on the graves on memorial day, or give to neighbors. Having them in my home makes the world seem right. 

Damon loves making lists, charts, drawings, you name it. This is an awesome to-do list I found this week.

One of many piles of crap we are clearing out of the house and yard.

We are expecting another wiener in October! Can't wait. 

Easter, Lyla's First Birthday!

Little crazies getting ready for their easter egg hunt. So glad Channing and Mia could come join in on the fun! We sure missed Jayce, Halli, Mayci, and Luke.  

 Happiest first birthday to this little sweetheart. Lemon cheesecake and a new dolly, perfect way to celebrate. We love you Lyla!

And some pics to prove-Lyla already has to defend herself...but she is pretty good at it. 

Nonsense

 Jonas has gotten in the habit of stripping down when he has to go number 2. Guess this time it took so long he figured he could squeeze in some shut eye. Awesome. 

Jonas wanting to take selfies with me.

Oh that face...

We love squeezes around here.

But there also comes a time when it is just too much! :)

Family

All of us with our closest kids. Adorable.

As per the usual my parents house is the happening place. Always loud (when we show up), and lots of life. Just how I remember it and love it.

Lucky to have older brothers.

Breanne is always the one the kids want to see. She plays games with them and is so fun.

Wow! This never happens! But we got away for a few minutes with just the mommies. Red Mango is my favorite.