ONE

Wow. I cannot believe Oli is one! How fast does time go? Oliver is the sweetest, brightest, happiest little boy. His big blue eyes brighten my day. So happy he is ours.
His birthday party was great. It is so fun to be with family.


Madi and Tyler got him some super cook kicks. Oli will be a stylin' dude with his new vans.

Oli was not into his cake. He didn't like the frosting on his fingers. He didn't eat much of the cake. When we gave him a spoon and wiped his frosting hands he like it a little better, but still not so much.

My sister Jamie made him this little apron. He really likes it. Maybe it's a sign that he is going to be a great cleaner/helper when he is older :).

Walking

Oliver has been walking for about 2 weeks or so. He is getting faster and faster everyday and soon will be running all over the place. Oh, how cute is he??? I can't believe he will be one in a week!

Juice Newton

My brother Jace, also known as Juice Newton, runs cross country for Orem High. He did awesome at region. He took 2nd on his team and 7th overall. I can't imagine running 3.2 miles in 16:00 flat. Great job Jace. Can't wait to see you run at State.

good times

We went to California to visit Jordan and Sierra. Jordan and Sierra are so fun to be around. We love them so much and are so happy Jordan got into PA school at Loma Linda. Jabs and Si are going to make the best PA's.

It was sunny and beautiful the entire time we were there. The beaches were beautiful and we were able to get out and surf a bit.

So, I am known to be forgetful, and yes, I forgot Oli's bag. We didn't have diapers, clothes, the whole works. We bought Oli two outfits which he wore the entire time.


Oli is a natural. Can't wait to get him on a board! He loved playing on the surf boards, especially the trusty wavestorm.

On our way to California we pulled over to sleep in Primm. Oliver and teddy slept with me in the sleeping bag under the stars. Wow! This trip we realized even more how much we love Oli and how easy he really is.

The day before we went to Cali, we went on a hike up Freeze Creek to look at the beautiful leaves. Oli is spotting his next hold ready to make his move.

Teacher/mom

So, for those of you who don't know, I am teaching again. I wasn't planning on teaching this year, until I got the phone call. Hass, my teaching partner, called me a few days before school started and asked if I would like to teach with her again. My first reaction was, "not really." But when I got thinking about it, I thought it was something I really should consider. Well, a month and a half later here I am teaching and being mom. I couldn't be happier doing two things I LOVE.

Haas and I are connected at the hip. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, I watch her two girls in the morning while she is teaching our class. Then, I bring them to school with me, and we do a trade off in the parking lot. She takes them home to her house and I teach the afternoon. It is a bit hectic at times, but it works.

I am super grateful to be teaching, for my wonderful Momma Jones, and Jill for watching Oli on Tuesdays and Thursdays, a husband who is so supportive, my teaching partner Haas, and especially my loveable munchkin Oliver. I think I am the luckiest mom alive. He brings so much joy into my life every day. I AM SO BLESSED.

This is Lucy (almost 4) and Ruthy (6 months) who I watch Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Of course, they are modeling my hats.

On Fridays, I also watch Jade who is in kindergarten. It is fun to watch Oliver have little buddies to play with. He follows Lucy around everywhere. How cute are they????

COUSINS

My sister Jamie and her boy Jack came to visit us. It is so much fun to have them around. I wish they lived closer. We took Oli and Jack to the airport where Brad took them in an airplane. They bothed loved it. We also went to the Discovery Gateway children's museum. That place is so cool. Jack was all about the balls exhibit and thr cars (typical boy).

I'm going to Jackson

We went to Jackson Lake last weekend with the McQueen's. Everytime I go to Jackson, I am amazed at the beauty. The Tetons are unreal. We had a blast water skiing and hanging out with family. My leg is finally healing and I was able to ski -Wahoo! While we were in Jackson I couldn't help but feel so blessed. It doesn't get better than being in an amazing place with people you love.