July updates

July we took a vacation....to Cali. Fun times were had. Its been a month of the grind of summer, late nights, swimming, no chores being done, just a lot of down time and relaxing. The summer is slowly coming to an end....school starts in 2 weeks. While Im looking forward to some routine I do have to admit...summer is very short here in Utah. Spring lasts, summer is short and hot, and then fall is here before I know it. I love summer, the long days, extra sun light, ample opportunity to be with the kids and hike, camp etc.

End of May updates

May updates: End of school, both boys got some pretty stellar grades and awards, Elijiah principals list and Tristan Christian Award ALONG with winning 1st place in his chess tourney! Been on some great family hikes, Tristans baptism, and overall just wanted to upload a few pics of the last few weeks.

Jonathan turned 40!!!

Jonathan Turned 40!! It was a lovely party with several friends and family. I wanted him to feel loved and he said he did. 40. WOW I just never thought this age would get here and it has. Its a strange feeling. Smack dab in the middle of life, officially NOT young anymore but not old either...plugging along in the midst of things and hopefully life continues to get better and better with wisdom and knowledge and kids, and fun right? Anyway have lots to update as usual, but seriously couldnt let another day go by without getting these pictures up. I love this man a ton, hes a good one. We work hard to keep things going despite the challenges that come with regular frequency. Hes a great father and hubby and on his big FOUR -O bday i put together a video and a bit of a salute for him. The other few pictures were of Elijiahs last game of the season. He tried out again and made the team next year and so it continues. But hes getting better and better each year and love seeing him play.

9 years strong

T- 8 years old

Tristan turned 8. Baptism will follow shortly but a few words about him of late.. Tristan has blossomed this year. For the first time since he was born I breathe easy at night. Hes doing well in school, no major friend issues, hes happily engaged in activities hes good at…. He is addicted to his tablet….well what kid isn’t…but it keeps him occupied and since we don’t have a family TV and he doesn’t play much video games its all good. Hes great at playing games. Magic and Chess for starters. Beats his dad almost everytime. Tristan has become more affectionate with me. He initiates vs me. I love that. It felt for so many years he kept me at arms distance and didn’t want anything to do with me. Its slowly changing and I eat up every minute. More often than not he gets easily frustrated but hes quick to apologize and turn things around. A year ago that would never have happened. Hes spunky, funny, still has his obsessions, races through homework and chores, rather play with friends then hang with his familia, but im not complaining. Hes old enough to take places, I enjoy being around him and I am praying this is the beginning of a long life of good times and the past 7 years will become a distant memory. Tristan struggles still being a middle child, in the shadow of Elijiah and not the baby where we have to spend a lot time still with Jett. Carving out one on one time is harder to do but we have done it. I love his quirky ways, funny faces, intensity and drive. Hes adorable, and I think about how he will be as he grows up and hes making this mama very proud. Love him always and forever….Happy 8th birthday my dearest T. Thanks,