June Update

We had a great June. Not having a pool we utilize the public pools, family & friends' pools - Thanks grandma, Aunt Jill, Barb, LaDawn, and Sonnet. We are grateful for their willingness to invite us over to invade their house. Here are some highlights.




Logan and Makenzie are becoming quite the swimmers. Makenzie is comfortable enough to swim around the shallow end of the pool and Logan jumps in at the deep end. Ashleigh, who last year would jump in without even making sure you would catch her, is more timid this year and would rather eat Cheetos by the pool side.

June was a great month for the kids to play outside. It was unusually cool and we took advantage of that.

For Father's Day we had a special visit from Ompa Greg and Oma Cathy. They brought their dog Shotzi and the kids really enjoyed her. Ashleigh and Kenzie really love to cuddle with Grandma Cathy.


Jeff got a microphone for Guitar hero for Father's Day and quickly got back to rocking it out. Even though he wasn't playing lullabies he still lulled Kenyon to sleep.


As you can see it was a very busy and tiring month - our baby boy couldn't even eat his lunch without falling asleep.

The Big 1-0

Kenyon’s 10 months now and my has he changed this last month.

He’s gotten a new bottom tooth (no top teeth yet)

He has learned to say more . . .

He has developed a budda belly. . .  . .

He loves toilet paper . . . 

And probably the loudest development – he has learned how to scream just like Ashleigh . . .

Why We Love Our Kids

They help with laundry . . .

#1 reason for getting a front load washer and dryer. Eventhough they complain they do a great job and I appreciate it.

They make us smile . . .

Makenzie always has the cutest smile and Ashleigh is a goof ball. Whenever dad brings home soda the kids are on him like a bee on honey.


They entertain themselves . . .

This could be anyone of my kids in their room playing with their toys. Sometimes it gets so quiet that I have to check on them and make sure everything is ok.


The take care of each other . . .

I caught Logan covering up Kenyon after he had fallen asleep on the floor. The next day Makenzie got her blanket off her bed and covered Ashleigh. It makes me want to squeeze them hard.



They love each other and us very much. . .

Kenyon’s 9 month update (a little late)

21 lbs. 7 oz                                                                29 1/2 “

Events this month include

Several trips to the doctor – ear infections, pneumonia, and allergic reactions to antibiotics.  The doctor offered to take him home to nurse him back to health.  He’s finally well!!

His first 2 teeth.

Pulling himself up to anything and then walking the furniture.  And spending most of his time under the table.

May Days

We had a visit from Grandpa Greg & Grandma Cathy                   Ashleigh warmed up to Grandma really quick.  It was the first time they met.  She was born while Gma&Gpa were in Germany.                                

             

                          The Vegas Wolfingtons came down and we got to visit with them.  They invited us to go hiking at Usery Pass with Liz’s family.  They beat us up the mountain and we decided to turn around before it got too dark.  Below is Ashleigh.  She’s little miss independent.  She wouldn’t let us help at all.                             They were also able to come over and enjoy Sunday dinner with us. 

                               Logan & Noah jumping on on the tramp.  They have so much fun when they are together.                      Ashleigh and Eli jumping. 

Kenyon & Oli hanging out.

Jeff's Gradution

Jeff finally graduated from the University of Phoenix this year. His commencement was at the UofP stadium on May 9th. He has been going to UofP since 2002 but family and work kept him from graduating sooner.

Kenyon - The crawling pro

Kenyon is 8 months already???

Weighing in at 19lbs 7oz. you can sure tell that our boy loves food!  He eats and eats and wouldn’t stop unless we stopped him.

 

 He crawls like a pro … 

and is into everything – beware if you leave a purse on the floor at our house.

And he even tries to steal our drinks now and then. 

Presenting ….. Logan the Artist

We  spent our FHE last night at Norwood Furniture in Downtown Gilbert.  Logan’s artwork was selected from his grade level to represent the school at the art show.  We are very proud of him.  He has an amazing talent, which he gets from his dad.  If you are interested his artwork will be displayed through April 28th.  After the art show we made our way to DQ to celebrate this achievement.  Way to go Logan!

Easter 2009

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We had a great time for Easter.  The kids enjoyed learning about why we celebrated Easter in FHE.  They also had fun searching for eggs and Easter baskets.

Kenzie's Kitchen

We decided to have a baking party for Makenzie's Kid Party. It was a lot of fun. The kids each had aprons and chef hats.

They made their own pizza's,

They decorated cupcakes.

And made cookies in a jar.

We played a relay game with marshmallows

Sang Happy Birthday

and of course opened presents. Good Times!


Thanks to my mom and sister Pam who helped me sew all the aprons and hats. (I felt like I was running a sweat shop)

Spring Break in Utah

Kenyon and Ashleigh's Best Friend

I think we need to get a dog!