July Already???

Jack turned three last month - I'm just too big a slacker and haven't posted about it yet. Jack is a busy boy. He doesn't sit still at all. He has a cute, sweet side to him, and a naughty, nasty side too. He is always one or the other - never in the middle. He often tells me he doesn't like me - let's hope this phase passes quickly! He had a fun birthday and was thrilled with his blue monster cake. He'd been asking Katie to make that specific cake for weeks. Funny kid.

Cute blue frosting....

...equals cute blue face.


We went to Mortensen's for a 4th of July BBQ and swim party. A fabulous time was had by all - unfortunately we didn't take many pictures.

Just a few cute ones

Not much excitement around our house so far this summer. I have discovered that taking 3 kids to the library is NOT fun, and that if you walk out of the library with your screaming baby while your screaming 3 year old is laying on the floor everyone that wasn't already staring and judging - will!!

Jack wanted to do homework like a big boy


Just too cute not to post!



Helping grandma make applesauce

Guess who got pinkeye!?

Even with pirate eye and crazy hair - still so cute

And here are a few gorgeous shots of Jos in her blessing dress. She wouldn't smile - not even once, but the Amazing Ashley got some great shots nonetheless!!!

White Dresses

I had to put it on one more time before.....

we did this....


and it became this!!!!

Yes - it is standing on the table by itself - so poofy!

Getting her ready for the main event. Thanks for the help Katie & Charlotte.



Our beautiful Joslyn Sidney.



Thank you, thank you to both of my moms who put so much talent and love into making her gorgeous dress!

Tate is Six

Tate turned six on April 22nd. I know - I'm way behind schedule! I picked up McDonalds for lunch and took it to school to eat with him. That evening we went to Chuck E Cheese. We celebrated again on Sunday with burgers, cake and ice cream.
Tate is such a good kid. He is doing really well in school and is becoming such a good reader. He is playing t-ball again and almost enjoying it this year. The treats at the end are still his favorite thing. He is totally into Star Wars the Clone Wars right now and his second obsession is Legos, which John really enjoys too. I love my sweet boy and cannot believe he is six - makes me feel old!

Opening presents before school



When we left for school this is what we saw in our yard. Tate's good buddy Jackson Manning had left him a surprise! Tate was soooo excited.

Chuck E. Cheese = Lots of fun - Nasty Pizza!

Star Wars cake of course!

3 Cute Kiddos = Busy Mom!

Has it really been five weeks since I last posted!? I really can't believe it. Joslyn is eight weeks today! HOLY COW!!! She is such a good baby. She has slept through the night six times - I know I'm spoiled. Twice I put her to bed at 10PM and had to wake her up at 7AM so we could get out the door to take Tate to school. What a good girl. The boys are loving her and are so sweet with her. Here are some cute pics of all my kiddos from the last few weeks.

Joslyn likes to be wrapped like a burrito still, but in this pic she managed to wiggle and kick enough to almost pull her jammies off with the blanket.

My son is so creative!

Doesn't every little girl need a dolly, even if it's just to suck on?

My sweet angel girl.


Do you think we can pull them up any higher?

Loving on his little sis.

How do you take your nap?

My Little Princess

So I'm sure you're all going to get tired of me bragging on my little princess, but I just can't help it. I am so happy to finally have a little doll to dress up and make pretty. I can't believe she is already three weeks. Ashley took her pics again, and as always did a fabulous job. Please agree with me that she is the cutest thing on the planet!

BEAUTIFUL!!!!

Here is the first of I'm sure many photo shoots of our BEAUTIFUL little girl. My fabulous friend and photographer Ashley did an amazing job - but I must say - John and I did a heck of a job making such a cute kid!!!
P.S. - the caption on the last pic was by Ashley and I thought it was too hilarious not to post!









I'm pretty sure if there was a caption from Joslyn for this next one (which has been edited!), it would read-
"DUDE! I'M NAKED! Stop with the pictures!!!"