James first day of kindergarten

James started Kindergarten! He really likes it so far... although he says that it is "the longest day ever!" Funny... because it's only 3 hours. Wait until 1st grade kiddo!

He already knows about 3 other kids in his class, which makes it nice for him that he already has friends. It is fun to hear him talk about the new kids he is meeting in his class. We have seen some classmates while we are out and about and it is fun to see him developing these new friendships. I have been able to volunteer once in his class and he seems like he is doing well. I really like his teacher... she is firm but fun!

The highlight for James about going to school is that he gets to ride the bus! He loves riding the bus because "You don't have to wear seat belts!" That kid is hilarious. He likes to live on the wild side :)

We are so lucky that we have awesome neighbors with older kids. My friend's boys that live next door have been so good to James. Some days, when I can't get out of the house on time, they will walk with James to the bus stop, which is only a block away. They make sure he has someone to sit next to on the bus and that he gets to the Kindergarten area safely. James informed me this week that he doesn't need anyone to walk him to the kindergarten area anymore. Such a big kid! 

I hope he continues to enjoy school and to make good friends. He has so much enthusiasm. I pray for him everyday he is away that he will make good choices and be kind to others. 

Alene's 90th bday weekend

Right when we got home from CA, we all headed up to Park City to celebrate my grandma Alene's 90th bday! It was so much fun having all the family together. My Aunt's, Uncle's and all of the cousins were there. It is the first time we have all been together in years! Kori and little Evyn were the only ones who couldn't make it. 

We had a dinner the first night with all the adults. It was so nice. Each child and grandchild said a few words about how special out grandma is to us. It was touching to hear from everyone. It was a really nice night... and nice to be kid free :)

We stayed at the Marriott right by the alpine slides. It was perfect! Everyone could walk over to the slides whenever they wanted to.

I was bummed because I couldn't ride the slides. They almost let me on, but then someone said they discouraged pregnant women to ride. So I decided I should sit it out this time... which meant Haws got to ride twice with both James and Davis.

Calvin enjoyed his first snow cone after the rides. I think he liked it :)

I LOVE these pictures of the boys going down the coaster. Haws has the same expression and you can tell how the boys felt about the ride. Despite his face, Davis actually did have fun on the coaster... he was just a little more nervous about how fast they were going. I laugh just looking at his face.

Didn't my grandparents make the best looking kids? I love this group so much. They are such great examples to me of love, service, humility, kindness, generosity and most of all fun!

Calvin had fun hanging around the other babies. Calvin loves baby Jane and that Norman is the cutest "little" thing! 

We spent the last night having a dinner to celebrate grandma. There was a slide show with pictures of her life. It made me really miss my grandpa... they created such a beautiful life together. I think everyone was missing him too. But the night was great. All of the great grand kids sang the grandmother song to her. It was really cute. 

The kids found all sorts of things to do after dinner. I got the idea to have them roll down one of the hills like we use to on the golf course at my grandparents house. I may or may not have done a cartwheel to show off a little. I decided I won't do that again when I am 7 months prego!

California Aug 2015

In August we took a trip to CA with plans to meet the Neser family 2 days in St George. I was really looking forward to spending time with Jana and her boys in St George, since they were heading to Utah at the same time we were heading to CA.

We had fun swimming and playing around St G until night time came. 

James and Davis loved the hotel life. Calvin loved it until it was time to go to sleep. Never again will we stay somewhere that we cant separate the rooms for the younger kids.

Calvin couldn't sleep seeing us in the bed next to him. So it was a rough night. Haws is amazing. He took him for a ride to get him to fall asleep. Got back to the room and we had been asleep for about an hour when James started yelling at Davis for being on "his side" and squishing him! The funny/not funny part was James was on Davis' side! Regardless... his rant woke everyone up including Calvin!

This time Haws took him for a drive, but Calvin woke up the second Haws tried getting him out of the car. So Haws gave up and took him to Denny's for a late night meal. Haws made friend with some guys who had been out drinking and were having a post drinking meal. The guy told haws how he wished he was married with kids... but couldn't get his act together. Before he left, he gave Haws a hug. At least haws got a funny story out of the late night.

Calvin was pretty much a mess the next day and none of us wanted to relive the bad night again. So we got refunded on our room and planned to leave that day after spending time with the Nesers.

We went to a cool red rock area that the boys had fun climbing around on and Jana and I got to catch up. I miss this woman.

We had plans to go to the childrens museum before we left, but Calvin fell asleep in the car after lunch and we decided we should hit the road.

In CA we were able to get together with the Long Beach crew and their kiddos. How cute is this bunch?

We hit up the trampoline bounce house with Tanner and Monte.

I hit the 30 week mark with baby Hank

Had a fun night out with long time friends... who I love and miss.

Took the boys to the beach. James loves the sand... I hate it. But I will sacrifice for my kids. Haws had to work while we were in town, so luckily there was a day that he was able to come to the beach with us. I don't love doing the beach with all the kids by myself yet. 

The highlight of the trip was getting to meet baby Evyn! She was born while we were in St George and she is beautiful! I am so excited that I have nieces to spoil :)

Haws had to go home before us :( So when we went to the Angels Game, my grandma got to come in his place! It was so much fun. And it was fun having one on one time with James.

Delicious Sundays in Angel helmets

We got travel pillows which worked out great for the drive home the following day.

 The boys had so much fun on our trip! They knocked out pretty soon after we hit the road. Aren't they so cute when they are sleeping?? :)

Calvin 17-19 months

Calvin has been so much fun as a little toddler. He finally started walking right before he turned 17 months. He is pretty good at it! Not super wobbly like most are when they start walking... Maybe because he is older than most :) Calvin is not as cautious as Davis was at this age. He is adventurous and into everything! He likes to climb, play in toilets, make messes and loves to play and try to keep up with his older brothers. He is a messy eater, can be a little stinker when things aren't going his way. He loves his leopard, his baby doll he picked out to practice being a big brother, cars, trains, airplanes, making his brothers laugh, riding in his blue push car or playing in Davis' electric viper car.  He likes pretty much any activity we do. He love seeing animals, like dogs,cats or birds on our walks.

He can give the best stink eye and he totally knows when he is doing it. He laughs and giggles and is just so cute. It will be fun to see him in his upcoming role as a big brother!
Some words he is saying right now are: ball, baby, mama, dad, mom, no, uh oh, and he tries to say more. There is a lot of grunting going on in this stage.
He has moved into his new room which I decorated as a airplane themed room. I think he likes it! He is still in a crib. We had one painted for him. We just love Calvin. He is definitely in a busy stage, but he sure is fun.

18 month stats
22 lbs (10th %)
32.2" (55th%)
head 19" (80%)

Calvin finally started walking right before his 17 month mark!