My baby is ONE!!!

My Bryce-Man turned one last week. I still can't believe it. I don't know how time flies by so fast. I feel like I just had him, although I can't picture life without him. He is such a sweet baby and I feel so blessed he came to our family. He loves to snuggle and smiles all day long. We threw him a Mikey Mouse birthday party and his favorite presents were a toothbrush (he's obsessed with them) and a ball. Michael was so excited that it was Bryce's birthday and went around singing "happy birthday" all day. He also thought it should be his birthday as well. Bryce also started taking steps on Monday. I posted a video of him at the bottom. He's so proud of himself. I love you Bryce!!!

So much to blog...so little time

I just can't seem to keep up with this blog! This summer is flying by and Jer and I have been celebrating with parties galore. It's been fun to spend so much time with family. I wish I could post all my pictures, but alas, there just isn't room on this page and time. Here's some pictures of some of the parties we've gone too.

Jordan's 30th Birthday...80's style
Even Michael was rockin in his 80's outfit


Yes..that is a trampoline in the living room...that's how we roll. We celebrated all the summer birthdays.
Kaleb in his star wars outfit. Tayli already walking at 9 months!!!


Celebrating Sheryl's and Mama's birthdays
The boys had a great time with sparklers


July 4th! We took the kids to see the thanksgiving point fireworks
The sunset was almost as pretty as the fireworks

He's on a roll

Wow...Triathlon number 4! Aren't you so impressed by Jeremy? I like how Jeremy goes and competes in these races, while the kids and I eat treats and watch him. I need to get motivated to start working out again. Why is it so hard to get back into the workout routine? But Jeremy is awesome and did great at this all outdoor triathlon called Saratoga Splash. He swam 600 meters, ran 3.1 miles, and biked 12 miles. Whew...what can I say....you're the Man Jer! The next day we took the kids to Thanksgiving point and Michael was so proud of himself that he rode the horse all by himself. When did my kids get to be so big!

Lake Powell

Isn't Lake Powell one of the greatest places! What's better than boating, skiing, eating, sunbathing, and sleeping. Jer and I were able to go to Lake Powell with his family for some fun on their houseboat. We had a blast even though the water was 59 degrees! We not only braved the water and did some wakeboarding, we also went on two hikes. The first one we ventured on was Hole in the Rock. It was amazing to think the pioneers came down the mountain with wagons and horses. The other hike was to Mistake Alcove to see some ancient ruins. We even celebrated a bunch of birthdays by having a minute to win it party where Natasha won. Thanks to Jer's family for a fabulous vacation!

Growing too fast

So, now that Michael is growing older and his speaking is improving, he no longer makes up his own words. And I must admit...I miss it. He used to crack me up with the funny things he would say and his own made-up language. I just had to write down my favorite words I will miss. Temple is no longer Patu.....Cars are no longer Eees....Suckers are no longer Racus....Binkies are no longer Nees....Cookies are no longer Cocos...treats are no longer Nums...fruit snacks are no longer Punkies...Water is no longer Wyo....Flower is no longer Fyo. I am glad that his speech is improving but I am going to miss his funny made up words.

And He's Off

Jer is once again the Man and completed his third triathlon. Isn't he inspiring! He did great this year and his time improves each time he races. He had to run 3.1 miles, bike 11 miles, and then swim 600 meters. You are awesome babe! Later that weekend, we also took the kids hiking to see a waterfall. They had a great time and it was so nice outside. Right now, it is snowing at our house, so I had to post pictures of us enjoying the nice weather, so I can remember that it will be nice again soon and we can go back outside, where we are all happier!

Spring is the air

It is finally nice outside! Yea! I am always so happy when the sun is out and I can feel its warmth. The kids and I have been spending most of our days outside enjoying the warmer weather and I took some pictures the other day, so I thought that I would post them. Michael would live outside if I would let him. Also, my poor brother broke his nose while playing rugby (rugby is crazy!!! where's the padding!!!). He had to go through a very painful surgery and recovery, but he is finally doing better. He had to wear a nose cast and guard for a few weeks, so I had to post a picture of him. Glad you are on the mend.