My favorite kind of Saturday - Baseball and Treehouses!

This last saturday was my favorite kind filled with beautiful weather and activities that keep us outside! My two boys had a baseball game in the morning followed by a day of Matt finishing the kids new treehouse! Our friend Jake was a HUGE help and Matt couldn't have done it without him.... Once evening came we sat outside around a campfire while the kids sat up in their treehouse with a lantern... Magical summer nights - the best...

Maile Cousins

I don't know if it's because I had so many sisters that I was able to be silly with but I often feel badly that Addie is the lone older girl in her house. She has her brothers, who drive her crazy on a frequent basis, and her little sister who is her shadow. Addie is incredibly sweet and thoughtful with Emma and I couldn't ask for more.

BUT, she has a special bond with her Maile cousins. Abby is incredible to allow her to have that relationship with her girls and to include whenever possible.... Addie cries when we leave them and tries to sneak home with them in their car, or to hide in their house so she can be left there. I'm pretty sure she would move in with them if possible.

These pictures are a tribute to her irreplaceable and tender relationship with them.

Annual Dance Recital

This last weekend was the big hoopla - the big annual dance recital for Addie and her Maile cousins (and Cristal, according to Gray his other sister :))! We were so lucky to have Grandma and aunties AND cousins Tori and Covelli come to town to watch and particpate. It was fantastic. I LOVE that there are opportunities to have my sisters all together as adults - still feels the same as when we were kids somehow.... Enjoy the pics!

Jackson's Birthday

So I'm behind on blogging. Actually just a slacker. BUT, we had Jax's birthday and it was soo much fun. He is adorable and I cannot believe how fast he has grown. I can still remember heading into the hospital for an emergency delivery to welcome him into our family! Enjoy the pics.

Some explanation on pics.... Jax was able to go to the BYU football office on his birthday AND play around on the field. He loved it. In one of the pictures he is looking at the map of where BYU football players have/are serving missions. Thanks BYU.

My little Emma

Today is her birthday. Today my youngest turns 2. Today I realize how blessed I am to have this spunky sweet little girl in my life. It would not be the same without her. She has been two in her mind for months. Today it's finally official. We love our Emma!

It's our anniversary!!!!

I posted this picture just because Matt hates it!!!! That's true love for you. We have been married for 11 years today - I cannot believe it has been 11 years already...

I just wanted to take a minute to tell my husband how grateful I am to have him in my life. I am blessed daily by the love he gives to me and our family. I would be lost without him. He makes me a better, more patient and compassionate person and he has taught me more than I thought was possible. Love you babe! Happy anniversary!

Our latest adventure

Nope - it's not Disneyland.... It's another set of stitches, courtesy of the FatCats playground.

Gray was such an adorable trooper, he tried so hard to be brave. 5 stitches at the top of his forehead and a serious scrape across his nose/face. Emma stayed occupied during the doctor's visit thanks to her fantastic older sister and Tangled, one of her current favorites. I'm going to start sending my kids out wrapped in bubble wrap. Stink.