Updates on Clifton -
Has caught the reading bug.  He finished the second book of Harry Potter this week and we are trying to get our hands on the next one.

Updates on McKay -
Had an allergic reaction to bug bites.  We took her in cause we thought it could be cellulites, but benedryl worked well.  The purple line is how big they got.

Updates on Stanley -
He has been SO hard lately.  Never listen and is always touching, hitting, punching, pushing, even bitting!  I have been struggling with him and he sure doesnt seem to care about punishments, he'll cry when I put him in time out ir take something away but a minute later he is right back doing the same or another bad thing.  I sure do love him but I sure need to figure out how to handle this and praying its a phase.  Hazen is needing more attention so maybe he is just needing more attention from me.

Updates on Hazen -
Says "uh oh".  It's so stinking cute!  He also waves, high fives and points.  It is so fun to watch him learn new things.


Monday I got to spend the day at Cub Scout camp with Clifton.  Our pack decided to do our own camp this year and it worked out perfectly!

Tuesday I helped out and decided to bring all my munchkins with me instead of having a babysitter.  They had a blast joining in.

Such a fun camp!

Love the group we have.  And for the leaders that plan it, such wonderful ladies!

Early the next morning Alex, Hazen and I got on a plane to Utah.  Off to our nieces wedding!

 He is such a good baby to travel with!  We landed in Salt Lake and explored for a little.

 Met up with Aunt Andrea.

Then had dinner with our friends!  It was so good to see them.  Love the Dyal's!

The next day was the wedding!  It was beautiful.  Macey sure made a beautiful bride.

 Hazen looking his finest for the wedding.

 Love birds.

Such a cute couple!

That evening we did a session at the Provo City Center Temple.

It was amazing and SO beautiful!

We had a blast spending time with family and celebrating the marriage of Macey and Wyatt.
The next day we got up and headed out.

But our plane had some issues so we had to get off the plane and wait.  Three hours later we were off.  And then we hit Tacoma traffic on our way home.  About 10 hours after we left we were home!  Glad we got home safely though.

My mom is simply amazing and took the older three camping while we were in Utah. and they had a blast!

They are pretty dang lucky to have such a fun Grandma.  Thanks Mom!

Sunday bakeday - sushi rice krispies.

They turned out pretty cute and tasty too!

4th of July 2019

Updates on Clifton, McKay, and Stanley -
Time is passing so fast with them all home and it's hard for me to notice or remember any changes with them.  We are staying at home a lot more than normal but the kids seem to be doing really well at playing together (for the most part).

Updates on Hazen -
11 months old!

He no longer sits still for pictures, but still my super cute and happy boy.

Monday we had sunshine so we spent the morning playing at Manchester beach.

So much fun!

And ended the day playing with water balloons.

Yay too sunshine.  We need more of it though it has kind of been a glum summer so far.

Tuesday Alex headed to camp Helaman.

We had our soccer open play and it was another huge hit.

Even the grey skies and sprinkles didn't keep people away from getting together and playing soccer!

I was super happy when we got home and they kids got right to work entertaining themselves by making boats to race in the rain.

 Rainy day seemed perfect for a movie night.  Toy Story 4, so cute!

Hazen and I spent a lot of time here.

Wednesday Clifton headed to camp Helaman with Alex.  We has friends over and decorated cookies.

Cute Fouth of July cookies.

Later we went on a nice hike, getting our energy out.

I love the trails in our neighborhood.

We walked to our park and Hazen was cracking us up.  Such a silly boy!

Thursday was the 4th.  I thought of a new way to decorate our shirts this year.

So much fun, a little chilly but fun.  The only problem was it didn't dry fast and it is meant to wash out so to have them wear all day wasn't the best choice or if I did it the day before.  I definitely want to do this again.

Then we headed to Grandma and Grandpa Peterson's for the evening.

 Parachute guys for the win.

A fun day with family!

Friday morning I woke up with a surprise... a flat tire.

I love a good challenge and happy to know I can still replace a tire.  It has been years!

We then had to go get our tire fixed but were able to squeeze in a short park trip.

He loves to wiggle.

Saturday the kids and I went swimming at the Y while Alex world on the house.

Yay to finally having doors again!

Sunday we went for a stroll at the new park in Tacoma.

So cool.  The slide/stairs was a big hit.  Lots to explore there, we will be back!

Sunday bakeday.  Making giant pretzel letters.

Yum and fun!