So, on to the update.
Well, lots has happened. My baby boy, Will, was blessed on the first Sunday in August. Wow, one month ago, I can't believe it. Will did well (ha) and Jens gave him the sweetest most beautiful blessing. I remember feeling my testimony of Priesthood Power strengthened. How lucky and blessed I am to have it in my home. Jens is the best of husbands and fathers and so very worthy to hold this power. I'm so very proud of him and grateful that I have him in my life! It was a special day! Most of our family and lots of good friends, some we haven't seen in a while, were in attendance and that made it very nice. We felt the love and want to thank them all for it.
To tell you a little about this newest member in our family....he is a STINKER! and we love him like crazy!
He is quick to smile and laugh and learn. ( Jens just walked in and was like, "WOW...Blogging!" It's a miracle. ) He just learned how to spit or blow his lips, blow bubbles....I'm not sure how to explain it. Jens taught him and now we both wish he hadn't because he loves to do his new trick and spits and slobbers twice as much. But, it makes him so happy, he's so very proud of himself, it's funny. We'll have to get some video of him and post it for you. He's also using his hands and grabbing at toys and our faces. He loves to growl and give kisses and most of all, he loves to be held. He sleeps well, all night, in fact, but during the day if he's not being held he's in an uproar and gets very very mad. He also loves to be read to. His favorite books are If You Give A Mouse A Cookie and Where The Wild Things Are . They were Briggsy's favorites as well.
This is Will smiling in his sleep. He does that a lot!
Kaci's birthday was on the 9th of August. We got together on her day off and had breakfast. Such a good Aunt....the kids absolutely adore her.... Happy Birthday Kaki!
What else, what else...Oh! We went up North over Labor Day weekend. We rented a cabin in Overgaard, just south of Heber. We hung out there and Jens's mom came with us. It was a lot of fun, very relaxing. We roasted marshmallows, gazed at the stars, ran, walked & fished in the rain, we were cold (amazing, I loved it!), We didn't want to come home!
The main reason for heading up north was to attend an open house for my nephew Jonathan and his new bride Lindsey. So, most of my family was there as well and it was very nice. It turned out beautifully! The cousins always love to get together and play. They played outside for most of the evening. Near the end of the party, Briggs brought in a toad....YES, a toad! It looked fake, I didn't believe it was real, but it was. Too bad I didn't get a picture. I was too busy freaking out telling him to put it back and wash his hands. I get kind of paranoid sometimes. I need to remember that boys will be boys.
Jonathan & Lindsey. Don't they look great together...
You can see where Johnny gets his good looks from. My brother David & his wife Cindy...
We decided to take some pictures of us also...since we were all dressed up...
This weekend was Briggs & Eryn's very first soccer games of the season. Both of their games started at 11am. So, I only got to watch Eryn play. They both posed for pictures before.
Not even playing yet and already roasting...
She decided her picture would be better if she posed with this feather...
They both did a great job, despite the heat. Briggs actually got sick, a little heat stroked and started to throw up, ew. But he was a real trooper and stuck it out and did awesome. Eryn was funny. I think she's going to love this sport. It was so hot that every time someone kicked the ball out she would raise her hand to come out. We had to make her stay in, but she didn't complain, she pushed through and did great. We walked back to Briggsy's game and sat in the shade. She ate some cotton candy that Reagan shared with her and with soaked clothes and a bright red & sweaty face said, "This is the BEST DAY EVER!"
I love this picture...What a kick!
So, thats my month of August in a nutshell! What a month! It's taken me FOREVER to put this post together. I hope I haven't burnt myself out again.
Oh Wait! I knew I was forgetting 2 very special somethings! We want to WELCOME...
Davin Troy Gazeley born: July 27th &...
Natalee Marina Stevens born: August 14th
We are so very happy that both of these precious babies arrived safely and that Mom's are doing very well. Both are very special to our hearts. So much fun to have future playmates for Will!
So....if you've gotten through this super post you're amazing! Lots of love to you all and, hopefully, I'll talk to you soon!
