Sawyer at home with mommy

How we keep ourselves entertained...








Brooke via iPhone

Provo House

I went by the ole Provo House this morning on my run and I saw this! The lady that bought it from us had planned to do some renovating. An addition on the back and adding a basement. (maybe that's just going under the addition) so I guess they've finally started! I wonder if she'll let me see it when it's all done . . .


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This is my sleepy boy and why is he so sleepy? Because yesterday the doctor said that he needs to gain some weight (he still only weighs 6lbs 13oz). Harris took this very seriously and stayed up ALL night eating.


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Happy Birthday!

April 19th - Celebrate!

It's Jack and A.J's

birthday! Jack

had us all over for

cake and ice cream!

Aren't they cute!

His loving Mom! A.J. said this

birthday was going to be boring

because he was turning 20!

I wish I was going to turn 20.

Happy Birthday A.J.!

We love you!

For the last couple of months we have been
thinking about the famous things Jack
is known for. As you read them you
honestly can't tell me that they don't
bring a smile to your face!
Have you ever heard her say. . . . .
"I'm throwing a little paint on the barn"
"I'm unsaddling the girls"
"Good Pray!"
"Fiddle dee dee!"
"Save some for Kevy!"
Love night
"I'm sweating like a whore in church!"
I'm sure we have all received
our Red Box Monday's!
"Cracker me"
"We are women and we are strong"
(inside joke)
"I'm going to take a little nappy"
"If you can't see the camera the camera
can't see you"
"There will be 3 flashes"

If some of these don't make sense
to you, just ask my girls and they
will tell you.

Some of the things she does . . . .
When she is camping, by herself, it is
her goal to never step foot out of
the trailer.
She' won't get out of bed without
reading her scriptures in the morning.
If you have ever moved into a new
home or bought an appliance, don't
worry she will figure out how to
make anything work and have
you organized in no time.
Junk Store!
Garage sale shopper!
Bargain shopper!

I know we would all agree that Jack means
the world to us.

Hope you all have a great birthday!

Happy One Month Old Sarah!

April 15th! Exactly 1 month old today!

She is such a good baby.

At her 2 week check up she was 37% in her weight,

21% in her height and 78% for her head.

Chelsea is doing great and is having a lot of fun!

Janie Bear minutes after getting her braces off. Isn't she gorgeous?
Brooke via iPhone

Happy Birthday Jackson- I posted this on my blog on accident last night, so here it is a day late

I might have used this already but I love it. Jackson you are the coolest kid ever and I adore you. Hope you have a great birthday!

March Madness

"We write to taste life twice..." Anais Nin
and this past month was too delicious not to indulge in leftovers. Frankly, we've been so busy living there hasn't been much time for writing. I think that perhaps a photo essay might be best. So much for writing, eh? A picture is worth a thousand words anyway.
We can't believe how blessed we are to live in this gorgeous part of the world. To live here is to believe in God. We had several rainy days but we also had many clear days and we tried to make the most of them. We took a walk one Sunday out at Point Lobos. Mike took our wagon on the most wild ride of its long life. Ellyn happily walked the parts where we had to carry said wagon over rough terrain. As a side note, Jane is wearing a sweatshirt that I bought in England when I was 15. I love that thing and it has been so good to me.

My cute cousin Jess called at the beginning of March and asked if they could possibly spend their Spring Break with us. YES!!!! We partied all week long, all of us living on almost no sleep.
We planned something for every day. This was our hike up 2200 feet and back down. At sea level you hike through these enormous Redwoods. Mike and I are imitating Edward and Bella in New Moon. Why must every conversation they have be so intense?
Jess and Tony- tree huggers
Here we are taking a little rest about 3/4 of the way up.

Different day- exploring a litte cave at Point Lobos.
Okay, you can't see it, but this was a spaghetti dinner out on our front porch. I didn't have any pictures of Sadie and Ellyn and they are both so cute in these that I had to put them on. This was our Tuesday night dinner.



After dinner we hurried out the door to hit the Farmer's Market. It was already closing up (an hour early) so we walked down to Fisherman's Wharf. Where...

We sampled clam chowder and chose which restaurant we would be visiting later in the week. Fisherman's Grotto won and it was delicious.

We are holding our aching bellies. Sooo good.

Of course our trip included trips to the beach, nap times were disrupted. Sawyer attempts to catch up on some zzzzz's.
It was an amazing trip, we did the Aquarium and the Cheese Shop and downtown Carmel. Almost every night we stayed up playing board games (and much later struggled with children that don't know how to sleep well-Ind and El- that's you two). I am so glad they came, I hope it becomes a tradition. That's the plan anyway.

So... the morning Jess and Tony left we had big plans-

Mike and I joined three of our friends in a crazy, 5 mile "Mud Run," which included jumping over barriers, 5 foot walls, four pits filled with mud and water, push ups, and soldiers yelling at you all along the way. We had such a great time. I was cleaning mud out of my ears for 3 days.

The Mud Turkeys (turkeys made from all of our kids hand prints, that's why Mike and I have so many more) ready to run. Junior, Beth, Mike, me, and Jason- we are all in the lottery for the St. George Marathon as well!
Beth and I climbing the wall- Mike laughing at me.
We loved our medals, but you can't see them very well. Our teeth look amazingly white and I actually look like I have a tan!

That's March in a nutshell. BLOG OUT

The little man...

Look at this cutie.



-- Post From My iPhone

thanks for the reminder, Mindi!

What a sweet card, Kaia! We sure love you, Jack! I was helping Cole with his homework tonight and you know what he said? "Mom, I'm really sad tonight. I miss my cousins. I miss them so much and I want to go live in Gma's house again." (I almost cried at that part) "Mom, do you remember when we were all at the airport at Disneyworld waiting for Jackson to come?" (I didn't remember) "...and then he came and it was so fun. Mom, how old is Jackson? Is he ten?" (I'd forgotten your birthday, Jack. I'll tell Cole tomorrow that you turned 11). Eleven, right? Wow, that's amazing. Almost a deacon. We sure miss you, sweet boy.

Happy Birthday, Jackson!

Jackson! Kaia made this card for you and the only way to get it to you in time is to post it on the blog. We hope you are having a super birthday. This is what your cousins in Colorado looked like on the Sunday before Easter:

Sierra's First Race

Before.

After.
Sierra and I had a race on Saturday. It was a 5K with a kids' run afterwards. Sierra won the first place prize for the 1st grade girls. It was $20 at a toy store. Plus she pocketed plenty of "swag" (including 3 hats/visors like the one she is wearing). She is still basking in the glory of winning. I reached my goal of a sub 24 min 5K, but as I type this my left leg is covered in ice packs and frozen peas (my shin and hamstring are giving me trouble and I'm doubting the wisdom of moving forward with my training schedule. Advice? Advil helps a ton, but I worry about being dependent on it for the next two months).

When I crossed the finish line they announced that I was the 50th finisher. I was excited 'cause the website said the 50th finisher won $50. But when it was all said and done, I came in 47th. If you look in the back ground you can see Adam's new red toyota truck (how did he get such an awesome parking spot, you ask? He is Adam) .

Muir Woods Half/Trail

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Another one

Brooke via iPhone

Baby Harris

I have pics on my real camera. I will post more from my house.
Brooke via iPhone

Finn in WA

We're in WA for a week to see the new grandson and visit family. Here's a couple pics of Finn, he's loving having all his cousins around to play with.


Here's Finn watching Lion King in brooke's minivan. He likes that show and was amazed that he could watch it in a car.

And here's a bunch of pics from LeAnne feeding Finn chocolate chips. He was laughing his head off the whole time.











-- Post From My iPhone

Location:NE 147th Ct,Brush Prairie,United States

No, we didn't forget Ellynn..

...we just forgot to post. ); Happy birthday!! Here's a little song that Dayne TOLD me she knew for you. We love and miss you and wish we could all be in WA playing right now..


p.s. and we sure miss hearing your beautiful singing voice! Will you make a video of it? (;

Half Marathon Sold Out

I just got an email from Utah Valley saying that their half marathon is sold out. Did those of you who wanted to register already register? If not there is a facebook link where people who have half marathon spots but who won't be able to use them are selling their registration. Here:

http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=12690&uid=161469742886

How is baby Sarah doing?

mindi