Love the AZ Rain

Boy we sure do love the rain!


Well, most of us.

What We’ve Been up To

It’s been busy since the kids started school.  Here is what we’ve been doing.

Kenyon has learned how to walk.

Kenyon Walking

 

We had a family birthday party for Kenyon. 

We get to have Kaydence over on Tuesdays.

Logan has started playing guitar hero with Ashleigh singing lead vocals.

 

 

 

 

Makenzie learned to tie her shoes!!

 

 

 

 

 

Kenyon refuses to be fed.  He wants to eat all by himself.  He holds a fork in one hand and food in the other.

And he likes to “try” to climb out of the tub.  He usually succeeds in falling.

 

 

 

 

 

And sadly we sent our nephew Patrick home yesterday.  He stayed with us this summer to help Jeff out with the business.  Thanks for all the hard work Patrick.  We’ll miss you.

Birthday Boy

Our baby is 1. Wow did that year go by fast. Kenyon got to lick the spatula when I was finished making his cake.

He was mesmerized by the flame. I have finally learned to hold down the hands.

After enjoying the cake.

1st Day of School Jitters!

 

Logan was ready to start school, waking at 6, getting showered and dressed, eating breakfast, and brushing his teeth all before 7am.   Makenzie woke up very excited, but that soon changed into panic.  She had a 15 minute meltdown.  Walking from the car to school.  I think Ashleigh would go too if they let her.

Makenzie put on a brave face and got used to the idea of going to school.

We soon found the playground and she made herself at home in the sandbox.

Gotta love Logan’s goofy smile.

After school – she made it.  She did ask if tomorrow was going to be as long as today.  I think kindergarten wore her out.Logan with best bud Brody after school.  Piece of cake!   

Kenyon Update

New tricks this month.

He climbs on everything.

He got a new tooth on the top. We call it his snagle tooth.

Did I mention he climbs on everything?? Even the wipes box if it happens to be lying on the ground.

He loves sunglasses. He tries to pull them off mom and dad and put them on his own face.

No he's not helping with the dishes, he's climbing.

Logan's Baptism Day

Yesterday Logan was baptized. We are so proud of him. Thanks to all those who were able to make it and we missed the ones that weren't there - we know you would have been had you been able to. Here is some pictures to share our day with you.

Logan

Logan & Jeff

Our Family

Most of the group minus some family and friends that escaped the camera.
Cute Cousins

Logan's 8!!

We can't believe he's been with us 8 years already. We love this boy so much. He is such a blessing to our family. He has a contagious smile and is a great big brother to his brother and sisters. Here's a quick look at how much he's grown.

This is is first day with us. Can't believe he was ever that small.

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

Year 6

Year 7

Year 8

Fabulous 4th Fun

Yeah to the Faveraus for planning a 4th BBQ and Swim Party! We love spending time with Jeff's side of the family. We ate great hamburgers - grilled by Michael, pasta salad - made by Kim, and Jill's yummy carrot cake!
For the fireworks, we went to a green belt near a church.
Ashleigh made friends out of strangers and bummed a piece of pizza off them.
And sat on Uncle Don's lap to "oo" and "ah".
Kenyon was entertained by dad,
and Aunt Alayne - gotta love her, always willing to hold the babies!
Paul and Makenzie were in awe,
and Logan seemed a little bored.
Our hosts Michael and Kim - Thanks again.
We had a great time and only melted a little bit.