Just for fun

 Okay, isn't this one just hilarious?  I love it.  Grrr.

 Look who's already reaching for toys!

 One day I found Jax like this on the couch. He made sure his feet were completely covered.

 Whenever Jax hears Ellery cry, he runs in and tries to help her.  This is how I usually find them.  Jax entertaining, and Ellery being thoroughly entertained!

Butterfly Celebration

We were so glad that a bunch of our friends could join us this year at the Butterfly celebration out at our favorite farm/park!  We had a picnic by the river (and watched the power boats, jet skiers, and water skiers!), got Jax's face painted, fed the butterflies, and lots more! One of our favorite family outings! Carlsons, Bloomfields, Petersons, Padillas, sorry I didn't get pictures of you guys!  Glad we saw you there, though!

Sleepy heads

We like to get in as much of this as humanly possible at our house.

Raindrops falling on my head!

JD played a cruel joke and said he would come play in the rain with us, and the once we were ready he said he really didn't mean it.  But that didn't stop Jax and I.  We went out and I let him jump in some puddles and get wet. He wasn't really sure about it since usually I tell him NOT to jump in puddles, but he had fun for at least awhile.  Love this kid!

Bath time for the kiddos

 I love clean babies.  That why my kids get baths.  Every.day.  It is fun for them to have baths together and get to splash and play.  Jax is starting to really have fun with Ellery, and I love it.  She just giggles and smiles right back at him. Check out how much she has changed in a month or two!

Water babies

While in Utah, we went swimming a few times.  Jax FINALLY got over his fear of water and floaties after a few hours of screaming.  And now life is wonderful when we swim!!! Hooray! Too bad he refuses to smile for anyone, though.

Family

Love these guys.  That's all.  Can't wait til the missing piece comes home in a year!

Blessing Day

While we were in Utah we were able to bless little Ellery.  We were so glad that both our families were able to be there and share her special day with us.

PS Don't mind the racecar in Jaxton's mouth.

Happy Birthday to the July-babies!

We were so excited that we got to go home to Utah for a bit this summer and play.  We had so much fun, its like a continuous 2-week party for us.  We had a big combined party and celebrated 3 occasions in one: JD and I's birthdays and the 24th. Fun!

 This next picture is my favorite.  Its pretty much how Brinnley, Maggie, and Baby Ellery spent their entire time while we were home.

 JD was thrilled with his Xbox from Jeremy and Dani, and JD (sort-of) surprised me with a new iPhone!