Cabin Fun

This past weekend Eric, the boys and I went up to my parents cabin. We had a blast with Nana, Papa and Brad, Holli and Anna. The weather was absolutely gorgeous. 65 degrees during the day and a rainstorm every afternoon. Besides seeing the snow covered trees, I would have to say one of my favorite things about the cabin is sitting on the deck watching the storms come in. It is crazy to see the rain move down the mountain/trees. And it POURS! aww missing it already. My second favorite thing is the hikes we go on. On Saturday, after breakfast the whole gang got ready for our hike. Eric and Brad took my Dad's pilarus out with the kids and lead the way for us walkers! This was nice for the kids cause they love riding on the "truck" but also for Holli and I because we get a break and get to go for walks too! :) I carried Blake in the moby. Something I definitely need to get better at. He was comfortable but I wasnt because I knew i did it wrong and he didnt look like the babies in the pictures :) We saw deer on our hike, luckly no other wildlife! :) We made it back right before the rain started coming down. The rest of the day we just relaxed. We celebrated my birthday that night with dinner/ spaghetti and peach cobbler on the coals. YUM! The next day Brad, Holli, Eric and I took Brayden and Anna on a pilarus ride. We went to a look out area my parents told us about that they explored the day before. It was very cold, but the kids loved it, even with mud getting on their face. We saw 6 deer again on this ride and drove through the clouds which was neat. Due to the weather we couldnt really see anything, so we will definitely have to do it again sometime.


It has been so neat to watch Brayden and Anna grow up together, but this trip really showed how close they have become. They are lost without the other. If one is sleeping the other can not wait for them to get up. Apart from the sharing issue the kids get along great.
Brayden: You had a blast running on the deck, playing baseball, kicking the soccer ball, blowing bubbles, watching the rain, playing in the creek and sitting in your chair with the rest of us on the deck. You LOVE to be outside. Your favorite thing about the cabin is definitely riding Papa's Pilarus!




Blake: You also had a blast at the cabin. You had many people that held you and loved on you. You smiled at everyone and cooed away. You went on your first hike, with many more to come. Brayden and Anna showed you so much attention and cant wait for you to play with them. I think you felt the same because everytime they came up to talk to you, you would get so excited and would start moving your whole body. You are just so easy going and sweet I just love it. Your favorite thing you did at the cabin was SLEEP! That fresh air just knocked you out. You have been starting to stay awake more at home, but not at the cabin. You relaxed :)

My little Guy

Oh how I love you Blake! You have just been the sweetest baby of all time! You let your mommy sleep!! :) When I brought you home you would have your first run of sleep last 5 hours... now you are going 9 hours and sometimes more! It has been amazing. Brayden and I both appreciate it, because now Brayden doesnt have a zombie mommy anymore in the morning! lol Not only do you sleep so long, but you put yourself to sleep. After feedings I lay you in your bed awake. I turn the lights off and check on you 5 min later and you are out. You have been a very easy going baby.


You are 2 months now:
*You weighed 13 pounds 24 inches long and 16 inches head circumference at your doctors appt
*You got 4 shots, which you turned purple in the face and didnt breath for what seemed like 5 minutes! It was the saddest thing ever :(
*You love waking up in the morning talking away. I love hearing your coos
*You are becoming more alert, making more eye contact and smiling at people all the time
*You still eat 2 hours during the day, but I will take it cause you sleep SO LONG!
*You loved to get rocked to sleep when Brayden goes down for a nap. Mommy needs her cuddle time with her baby! :)
*Daddy, Mommy, and Brayden just love EVERYTHING about you! You are perfect!

Basketball Party

So this past weekend Brayden went to his friend, Trey's 2nd Birthday party. It was super fun for the kids. They had tubes, balls, hoops, trampolines and mats for the kids to play with. Brayden was entertained the whole time! It was so nice to see him play and for me to catch up with friends. :)

All the kids!


The Birthday Boy Trey!


Smile Daddy

My Boys

Birthday Fun

Wow! I can definitely say this has been one crazy week and a half full of Birthday Fun! With Brayden and his cousin Anna being born 3 days apart it makes for some crazy party time. Holli and I love throwing combined parties for the kids, but we have also talked about making them individually special by throwing parties for just them on their actual day. So this year this is what we did.... On Anna's Birthday, July 13Th we went to the children's museum during the day. It was so much fun, and let me just say I wish they had that when I was little. They have a grocery store, kitchen/chef area, noodle maze, race car tracks, bike car wash and so much more. The kids had so much fun Brayden was passed out in the car in 2 minutes after we left.

Brayden and Anna Playing

Brayden taking a minute out of the Bike car wash to pose with mommy :)


Brayden making his Pizza


Blake chilling and being such a good baby



Later that night we went over to Holli and Brad's where we had dinner and birthday cake and presents. A time to spoil Anna :)


Happy Birthday ANNA

On Braydens Birthday, July 16Th, we went to Bounce Jungle during the day. Now, I thought the kids would love this but they actually hated it in the beginning. I had to go buy socks for myself so I could go in the bouncy things with them. I was determined to make my son not afraid. So I was the mean mom shoving my son on the bouncers. He just does not like the ground underneath him moving :) But as time went on and a great workout for me he started to go on them without me prompting him too. He loved the rock wall they had, but after going down the slide the first time he was scared to death. So he would only go down with the girl who worked there. Silly boy.

Loved the rock climbing

Blake sleeping away

Brayden is just not so sure about this

After Bounce Jungle we went to Chick fil a for lunch. This is Brayden and mommy's favorite place to eat :) I also have to say that Aunt Sarah is such a great friend! She came with us to help with the kids and celebrate with them. She spoils them so much!






The next day we had a Car themed Birthday party for him with Eric and my families. It was a lot of fun and low key. Eric and my dad made fajitas and I made the cake.



Brayden had a great time and so did we. Around 9 we put the kids to bed and played cards with my grandparents until midnight! Fun memories I must say.

LASTLY was the combined LUAU party for the kids. It was a blast! Fun, crazy, and hot all at the same time! The kids LOVED it.







Since the kids birthdays were in the summer I knew I wanted to do something water related but didnt want to have to worry about a pool and getting in the water with them. So we decided on baby pool and slip and slide! I was thinking about getting a kid slip and slide and when I brought this up to Eric, he told me absolutely not that he had a way BIGGER and BETTER plan. He wanted to make his slip and slide. If you know Eric this doesnt surprise anyone :) I just love him. The kids had fun. It started off a little slow, but once the Big boys figured out launching the kids worked better down they went! It was awesome.

The BIG SLIP AND SLIDE





Went right for the frosting

His new ride

Looking back over these events I feel so blessed with the family and friends we have. They truly helped make this Birthday unforgettable!

My Baby is 2!

Before you were born
I dreamed of you,
I imagined you,
I prayed for you,
Now that you're here
I hope for you,
I love you,
and I thank God for you.




Happy Birthday my sweet boy! I can not believe it has already been 2 years. I know I always say this but time as flown by. I remember the day the doctors placed you in my arms for the first time. Wasn't that just yesterday?!!! :) These past 2 years have been the best years of my life. You have brought Daddy and I so much joy and love, it is indescribable. Each new stage of yours has been so much fun to watch. You are truly a miracle and gift from God.

Recap on Life

Man, I am so bad at this... I have not blogged since Blake was born!!! Adjusting to life with 2 little boys was a little harder than I expected, but I am finally getting the hang of it. I am loving having another baby. Blake has just been so good to me. Right from the get go he slept 4 to 5 hours at night for his first run and then 3 hours after that! Brayden just absolutely adores him and pays so much attention to him. Almost to the point where I have to ask him to leave him alone so Blake can sleep :)

The life of Blake:


*You are getting big way too fast!
*At your 1 month appt you weighed 11 pounds .5 ounces
*You were only in newborn diapers for 1 week before I had to change you to size 1's because you would pee out of them every hour it seemed.
*You love to cuddle and eat every 2 to 3 hours during the day.
*You are going to be 2 months on the 19th of this month and have been smiling for the past 2 weeks.
*You are starting to coo, but it still is very little
*You light up everytime your brother comes and talks to you, kicking and moving your arms and legs)
*You are putting yourself on a schedule which is so nice
*You are just so adorable mommy just cant take her eyes off you <3



The life of Brayden:



*You have adjusted amazingly to being a big brother.
*You have such a sweet/kind heart.
*You love to be outside,even if it is 100 plus degrees outside, you dont care!!!
*You are OBSESSED with cars. All day, everyday you have a car in your hand. It is so fun to see you play and use your imagination. You have a great one!
*Your attention span is getting longer. You will sit through almost half of a movie before needing to get up and play.
*You are a big fan of Buzz and the toy story movies.
*You are going number 1 and 2 in the potty, although I have to ask you, you dont come to me.
*You love to swim as long as the water isnt freezing. You call pools "cools" (It is so funny)
*You love to dance and have been singing lately, although I have no idea what you are singing. You are a little performer!
*Recently at our lake powell trip you discovered your love for boats, and jet skis!
*You have a photographic memory and a engineer mind like your daddy! we only have to show you once and you know how things work.
*You are such a joy in my life and I love all your hugs and kisses!