June News

June has flown by! I can't believe the fourth is this weekend. Where does the time go?
We had a reunion a couple of weeks ago with my Dad's whole family. We haven't done anything together for a really long time; aside from the occasional wedding. It was a lot of fun. We camped up Ogden canyon at one of the church's sites. Let me just tell you the bathrooms were awesome! Flushing toilets, a shower (which Ididn't take advantage of, we were still camping:0) and nice sinks. Anyway...we had a great time. The kids had a blast and it was fun to catch up with my cousins and their families. Olivia did well too. The first night was ROUGH, but the second night Ki graciously gave up his spot on the air mattress and we made a bed for Liv. It was much better than sharing my small sleeping bag with her. Thanks honey! I was really bummed because I forgot to take our camera. UGH! I'm hoping that loved ones are true to their word and email pictures. (hint hint)

I went and stayed at my Mom and Dad's for three days last week. It is always so nice to be there. Mom helped me with a quilt I'm making for Kiley's bed. I started one for Kade and Kiley before Olivia was born. Thought that I could get them both done and I was wrong. I got a row done on Kade's before Liv came but that is it. I hadn't worked on them since. I love going home. It is always relaxing and nice. The kids were outside most of the day jumping on the trampoline and swinging. We really want to live in the country someday and I hope we get to! Thanks Mom!

First Step

So Olivia took her first step two days ago. I can't believe it! The kids were swimming in our little swimming pool and Olivia crawled over and decided she wanted to stand. She kept getting up and standing all afternoon. When we went in the house, I put her a little ways away and she took one step towards me. So cute and exciting.
She also has a hippo toy that she can walk behind and she loves it. Kade was playing with it last night and she was getting a little miffed. She takes off behind that thing. It is so crazy. Once again, she is growing way to fast. She is still sleeping in her crib which has made a huge difference for us all. I'm really proud of her and very grateful!!

Picture updates

Our little Olivia is growing so fast. She is a great eater and loves table food. She has said bye-bye to baby food and just eats whatever we eat. She loves to explore and I found her pushing Kade's scooter into the kitchen. She recently has discovered cupboard doors. She likes to crawl under the sink. She got stuck and was crying but she was patient while I grabbed the camera for a quick picture.

Kiley and Kade got to have Easter egg hunts with their Drake cousins and Samuel (their Aston cousin). They had a lot of fun at both. We love our extended families!!


Kade played soccer this spring. He cried his whole first game and part of his second. By the third game he was ready to go and excited to play. It was fun to watch him and he was so cute.

We went to the zoo with Daddy awhile ago. We usually go when he is working and can't go, so it was fun to have him go with us. Aunt Emily also went with us and that was fun too.

Sanity Restored

Olivia has not been a great sleeper since she was 6 months. She went from sleeping on her crib mattress sleeping through the night to sleeping in our bed and eating 2-4 times during the night.
Well...we have been putting her in her crib since Thursday and letting her cry herself to sleep. It has been a bit rough. She has ended up in our bed twice, threw up Saturday night because she was so upset and also had a messy diaper (unbeknownst to us) and has awoken Kiley up on occasion. Last night she still cried herself to sleep but she slept through the night and stayed in her bed the whole night!!! She slept until 7:30 am and was even happy when she woke up. Yea, yea and yea! We'll see how tonight goes but I now believe it is possible.

I know it has been a long time since I last posted anything. We are still alive and doing well. I want to write about Easter and other stuff and post some pictures, but it has been hard finding the time and motivation (mostly motivation) to do so. I know you are saying to your self, "Why doesn't she just do it now?" Good question. Again...it is the motivation. I want to be able to do this when I have a little free time and can do it with a little peace and quiet. Now you are saying to yourself, "so this is her last post." Could be, only time will tell. ;O)

Spring Fever

These past couple of weeks we have had some fabulous weather! We have taken advantage of being outside by going on walks, playing at the park (today) and the kids have started to re-kindle their relationship with our backyard. Let's just say that I am glad spring is on its way! :O) We even have some cute little yellow daffodils(one of my favorite flower) blooming and our tulips are on their way up and out. I love this time of year and I'm excited for warmer weather.

Family pictures

We finally got our family pictures done and the kids!! Yeah! I'm embarrassed to say that the last time Kiley and Kade had their pictures done was 3 years ago and our family picture was 3 1/2 years ago. Well...better late than never right! Our friend Jen took these and she did a great job. It was beautiful outside with the trees frosted over. Olivia didn't show her cute big smile, so we will have to try again in the spring. Anyway, it was good to get them done.