Random...

Jaclyn's having a BABY!!

We threw Jaclyn a baby shower while she was here this fall, and luckily she had just found out she is having a boy right before. Congratulations Jaclyn--we are so excited to meet the little guy in January!! I think the little girls are way more excited than anyone--well maybe not as excited as Jaclyn, but they were such a big help with all those adorable baby gifts!

they followed her around wherever she went...

Our good friend Lauren Cartwright holding Brigg--he had to get in on all the fun too!!

Sweet little Austyn

Sitting up

BRIGG---5 1/2 Months

Preschool Time...

Charly started her first year of school. She loves every minute of it. She attends Foothills Christian Preschool and has 2 really great teachers--Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Toney. My little girl is sure growing up, before I know it this will be high school--aaaaaghhh!! I'm just trying to enjoy her while I can--please don't grow up too fast Charly!! I love you!

I think all the fun just wore her out--here she is sitting at the counter asleep on the stool. Just seconds before all I heard was "Mom, I'm really tired." Who knows what she'll do when she gets into kindergarten! So sweet!!!

Back to School!

I can't believe I have a 3rd grader--and might I add that my 3rd grader is the same height as his teacher--crazy I know. She is the most adorable thing you've ever seen though. I still can't believe that she is the teacher and not a student. Drake loves school and is doing so great!! His strongest subject is probably science, but he also loves to read too. I can't believe he's growing up so fast! My little 1st grader is not so little anymore. Wesley loves school too and is enjoying his teacher as well. We have heard nothing but good things about Mrs. Chase. It sure isn't the same without these 2 little munchkins around the house, it might be a little quieter, but definitely not as exciting!!

Drake and Miss Gummelt(with heels)

Saying goodbye to little sis...

Wesley and Mrs. Chase

Strong as a Rock

So my sweetest Mother-in-law does a themed Family night for all of her grandkids and some others each month of 2010. She is truly amazing! She is my hope for my kids and keeping them strong--that is her goal--to keep those grandkids of hers strong as rocks!! Each month she's had a special evening planned and then gives each child handouts and pictures that go along with each one to put in their own special binder. The month of July was centered around our freedom. There's always a lesson to be learned in every one. She had flags for each child, had the scout boys post the colors, and then brought along her portable tape player with songs to do a freedom march with their flags. I even caught her in the moment while she was getting a little emotional---what a sweet grandma they have--what an awesome posterity! Oh yes--and she even fed us all dinner--we enjoyed some delicious sub sandwiches and watermelon--and we can't forget Mamie's star rice krispy treats. It just happened to fall on Charly's actual birthday so we all got to have cake and ice cream too. Oh what a night--Thanks to Grandma Jones for keeping the family close!! WE love you!

Here's to Grandma-

-once again teaching her grandchildren another valuable lesson!

Luke and Mamie

Drake and Ammon

Ben, Ammon, and Drake--posting the colors.

There's just something about a little boy in his scout uniform--so handsome!

caught her in the moment....so emotional

Wesley and Belle

Luke, Grandpa, and Mike

Mike with Mamie's baby Cash, and baby Brigg

Cash and Brigg--about 4 weeks apart

Aubrey and Ben

Charly and Jeni

Charly and Belle

Afton and Charly