First Day Of School

Jaxon had his first day of preschool on Tuesday! He has been dying to go and has memorized everything about his teacher for the past two months, he even knows how to get there! His cousins started a week before him and he just couldn't hold back the jealous feelings. So we made a chain to count down the days till he started. We read the Bernsteins Bears Go to School book and he memorized everything they did in that book and associated it with his new school. He told everyone their would be painting and clay. We got his backpack out the night before and put in the stuff he needed to bring and then he was totally pumped to wear his new shoes I had put away until his first day of school and we laid out his new outfit! I asked me to make breakfast bundt rolls for his school breakfast. He was darling! We picked up Jeff and we all took him to school. He was so big. We went in and checked out all the rooms and he said I just knew school would be fun, mom! If only this would last for the next 14+ years. I am so proud of him. Jake is having an adjustment and the first day got to go to work with dad to keep his mind off Jaxon. Its easy with just one kid! I feel bad because sometimes he doesn't get the one on one that he needs. I've got to work on that! Soon baby #3 will be here and he won't get all my attention. He brings a backpack too when we drop off and pick up Jaxon. Too cute, I just love being a mom. This was one of those pivotal days I will never forget! I couldn't get any luckier to have such a wonderful family.

Closer to IRONMAN...

THE UTAH HALF!!!

He did it and did GREAT! Jeff did his first half distance triathlon which is a 1.2 mile swim, a 56 mile bike, and a 13.1 run. And to put it all together I have never in my life seen worse weather. We saw it all. The only let them swim half because the wind was blowing so hard two buoys blew away and they couldn't get them on again. He did great on the swim considering the weather and on to the bike which he did fast. It rained, blew, hailed, sprinkled and then the sun even came out as the race finished. The run was the toughest part like usual but he did great. It was fun for me because they did an out and back course twice so I was able to take pics and cheer him on. He finished in 5 hrs. 48 min.! Way to go hon! You are seriously amazing and so tough. I am so proud I am now the wife of a half ironman! Love you! Can't wait for IRONMAN St. George!

Just coming out of the swim into transition!

Speedy on the bike even in bad weather!

Transition Time! Get that GU in!

The finish line! Way to go!

Post race! Why did I do that?!?

First Soccer Practice!

You don't know how long I have waited for this day. Jaxon's first day of soccer practice was two weeks ago and I honestly don't know who was more excited, him or me. We had a parent meeting as well so the whole fam went and he did great! He immediately asked for soccer shoes afterwards and knowing the sucker his dad is he got just the right ones. He did really good. We will see how it goes. I was going to coach with Jeff's help because I would be having the baby right in the season but when we called back they had already found someone, so we will see how she is. She already told us she knows nothing so we will see. 

Jace and Cassie's wedding

Jace and Cassie are finally married and I never knew anyone who wanted to be married as badly as those two! The temple sealing was so good, I just love being there, so much good advice and such a strong spirit! Its amazing! The luncheon was yummy yummy! All of us girls were in charge of decorating for the luncheon and it turned out so cute, I was quite proud of us! We came home and relaxed for a few hours and then went to the reception and boy was that a party! It was a picnic theme, we grilled burgers and hotdogs, had a huge tub of watermelons, we even had an ice cream freezer for dessert, it wasn't you typical skimpy meal at a wedding, it was a feast! I can't even count how many ice cream bars and popsicles just me and the boys went through! The kids looked so cute all in red, the party lasted all night. We didn't get home in bed till midnight!!! Congrats you two!

Pure entertainment!

Finally cutting the cake!

How do I get this off?

Watch out belly! Its almost knocking Jaxon over!

Our luncheon decor! Good job girls!

Jaxon's Birthday

Jaxon had his fourth birthday and it was about time! He had been asking everyday for two weeks if it was his birthday yet or not. We had a spiderman party and that is what he got was spiderman everything! He got a new bike as well as bike shorts and gloves, and socks. He will be set with the new bike jersey my mom made for him. It was a fun party and always a whirlwind of opening and trying toys out. My parents came down and we had a great time, it was a busy week with the 24th of July, Bev's bday, Jaxon's bday and Jace's wedding! I couldn't have done it all without them! Thanks mom and dad!

This is the whole outfit! He was so proud!

The new bike, he looked at the training wheels when he first got it like what are those doing on there, so we took them off for him.

Blowing out the candles as fast as possible!

The masterpiece, I love making cakes, hopefully the older the kids get they won't get too complicated.

Happy birthday Jax! We love you so much and your sweet personality. We love that you want to do bike races like dad and you are always so good to include your brother in playing with friends and riding bikes, he loves to follow you around. You are growing up so fast and are mom's BEST helper, cleaning, weeding, and so quick to obey, it helps me so much! We love you!

Independence Day Parade

Happy Fourth of July!!!

We went up to the cabin and played all day on the third and on Saturday we woke up for the pancake breakfast which was great and then got ready for the parade. Grandma Burgess painted the grandkids faces like clowns and Jaxon, Jadyn, and Connor wore the clown outfits from when Jeff, Jayme, and Jim were little. Jake was not going to be left out. He insisted on face paint and rode his bike the whole way in the parade! I was so proud of him, we were a little behind the others but we kept racing the car behind us to keep us. He was so cute waving his little hand while his legs kept pedaling. Jax didn't have training wheels, so he would stop to wave at everyone. It was a great idea and the kids loved it! Thanks grandma and jayme for walking with us, they would have been long gone in the parade without you!

No Training Wheels!

We went to playgroup at the park on Thursday with tons of kids. Jaxon saw this boy riding without training wheels and asked me why he could. I told him he could because he learned how and practiced. He immediately said lets go get my bike but I told him after playgroup was over. He forgot, we ate lunch and I ran some errands. As soon as a pulled in he ran outside and said lets take off my training wheels mom. So off them came, I lowered he seat a bit so he could touch the ground with his feet to balance. He insisted the whole time how brave he was, that he wasn't going to cry (no prompting from me either that he would fall or anything). I then told him that you will probably fall a lot at first but that its okay and you can cry if it hurts. No mom, I don't cry! I made him push with his feet without the pedals out the driveway so he could learn how it felt to balance and back in I would hold the back of the seat while he pedaled. After 5-10 times of this he pedaled by himself a couple times, then 5 times and then I wasn't paying attention to holding very well and off he went down the driveway! He called his dad, and insisted that now he could ride bikes with the older kids like Braden and Bowdy! We practiced all day and he could do it. I was probably more proud than any other day! That first day I would just have to hold his seat at first to get him started and off he would go. Friday he practiced all day and could start going by himself, which saved my belly! And by today, Saturday, he can use the brakes to slow down, start himself, go up the driveway hill and turn around. There really is nothing better than seeing your child succeed at something they really want to do. The determination and faith that they have in themselves and you to teach is inspiring! Way to go Jaxon!