Back to School

Zach 7th grade, Olivia 5th grade, Noah 3rd grade, and Ella 1st grade!  They all had a wonderful first day - all smiles when I picked them up.  So thankful for all the tutors at Granite!

Jake turns 1!

Everyone was so excited for Jake's first birthday.  We bought him a "Fly Bike" and a balloon.  He loved the balloon and was fascinated by it.  He's working on making the fly bike go and I don't think it will be long before he is flying on his Fly Bike.

The day after he turned 1 we had a small party for family and a few friends.  All the grandparents were here:)  Jake was not a fan of his first cupcake...truly he is my boy...I don't think he liked the mess that the icing made!  Jake could be seen laughing as Noah drove him around in his new Hummer.

   

Straight Hair...well almost

After every bath we comb Jake's hair so I thought I would capture it with a photo since it looks so different after it dries:)  Btw the boy loves to be naked!

Apples

Lakehouse

This summer we spent a few days at a lovely lake house on Lake Meade - with grammie and pop pop.  We are so very grateful for the opportunity and Walt and Linn's generosity!  The house was spacious with plenty of room for all of us (Yay!).  The view was gorgeous from the deck and inside the house.  It was so peaceful and quiet.  The highlight was definitely the lake!  The boat was probably everyone's favorite thing to do. Tubing off the back or just evening slow rides were enjoyed by everyone:)  Brian really enjoyed the boat, driving it as well as tubing off the back.  Fishing, S'mores, kyaking and even Pop Pop falling (or getting dumped) out of the canoe - fun had by all. 

First full haircut

So he has already had three trims.  But at 10 months Jacob got his first full blown hair cut.  To say it was getting out of control is an understatement:)  Julie did a great job with all his wiggling, head twisting and moving constantly, and oh did I mention screaming (yes, the whole time).  I only took pictures at the very beginning and the tears had not started just yet - my camera malfunctioned and literally would not take anymore photos - but then as soon as we left the salon I tried it again and it worked.  I guess I wasn't supposed to have the screaming crying pictures.  Zach was a real trooper holding the screaming Jake so this mama could record the event with her camera.

Cousin Time

We were so happy to get to see Brandon this year in July.  The boys had a blast together.  Water guns, water bombs, squirt guns, swimming, food, sleepover, yo-yo's, frisbee and on and on.  What a treasure it is to spend time with family!