Airplanes

Dane and Bridget, my little sister and her husband were nice enough to take Jordan with them up to Hill Air Force Base to an air show which only happens every 2 years. Dane is in the pilot school at UVU and has always loved planes. He even flew to LAX one time just to watch planes come in. HE LOVES PLANES. I was happy to have Jordan go with him because Jordan gets excited about that kind of thing too. And he also adores his uncles.

Ryan heard reports that more than 400,000 people attended! Jordan had so much fun with Dane, Bridget and Dane's parents. Of course, I am partial to my son and think he is great, but it was really fun to hear a report that Dane's parents thought so as well.

Jordan came home with a couple of souvenirs which seem to be his greatest treasures now. Thanks Smith Family! Those are the memories I am so grateful that my children get to build with their family!

Abie thinks the snake is freaky, Taylor said it was "so cute!" It has visited many yards and eats the rodents! Thought you may want to see it!

A little bit of Glycerin went a long way today. We did home made bubbles and had a great time. Some of them were very big and others were giant! Kate tried to eat them and rub them in her hair. She is always a mess! Too bad we missed the pictures of the giant ones. After about an hour, the sun went away and we really got the hang of making big bubbles.

1/4 cup glycerin
1 cup dish soap (We used dawn)
8 cups water

It is now 9:00 and we have had rain off and on... Taylor and Jordan are out there right now playing with the remnants of the bubble solution, which is actually quite a bit. Who knew a little soap could be so much fun!

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Why I keep my dog

More hiking, this time with aunt bridgie

I took Jordan, Taylor and Kate back to the Bell Canyon Trail today. We made it to the resorvoir! I am so proud of us. We moved a little faster because Kate was on my back, but my legs are SO TIRED! It also got kind of windy if you can' t tell by the picture, and we slipped a few times. All in all, we decided I liked the hike. Jordan and Taylor had fun too even if they didn't think so, and of course, Kate did because she was on my back singing Dora the whole time.

Rattle Snakes are going to Eat Me!

Ashley's First Ice Cream... DAD!
Just kidding, He didn't do it! Just wanted to fake me out!

Temple Quarry Trail... Kate and Taylor fell in love with this place.
It was a .33 mile "Hike" they felt very tough.

They felt like real mountain climbers!

Taylor held onto the backpack for us which held our lunch and water. She was so strong. I like getting out with the girls, even though our trip had to be cut short because taylor came running out of the bushes screaming about a rattle snake. Of course because she said it was black and white, I told her it wasn't, but then Kate in her tired state said we had to leave because snakes were trying to eat her! I was so cute.

Spring Happenings

Kate and Taylor tag teaming Jordan in attempts to get his tooth out. He has had so many loose teeth lately that we all want a chance, and really can get one, to pull out a tooth. Even Kate joined the frenzy.
Jordan likes his nights with Ashley. This reminded me of a picture of him and Taylor when he was two and Taylor was little...
Taylor is a sweet sweet sister, always wanting to hold Ashley, help me with her and calm her if she is sad.
Me with two sister in laws, Charise and Heidi... I met them at Classic Skating and was 1 1/2 late, and didn't get make up on. It was my first venture out of the house after Ashley was born with all 4 children! Yikes.
Kate with cousin Emma
Kate Had a birthday. Constantly reminding us and leads us over and over in song, "happy birthday to me.."
Jordan has lost um... 5 or 6 teeth. Two more have come out since this picture.
Heidi came in town and we met up at classic skating. Jordan and Taylor love seeing their cousins.

And... Jordan was in a play at school, "Where the Wild Things Are." He loved it.

Charlotte and Ashley... 12 days apart.

Ashley... above.... her cute cousin Charlotte.


Charlotte Adelaide Layton. Stuart and Aubrey's girl... Then Ashley is above.
born 6 lbs 5 ounces at 35 weeks... she's a trooper!
I can't believe they are so lucky to be so close. Welcome Welcome! We love you all!