Family

Oliver is so cruise. It is so fun to do so many fun things together as a family. Pretty standard scene here as we roll home for the night. Jordan, it is pretty cool that he is wearing the same sweater you were rocking over 20 years ago. The bugga looks pretty big next to his new nephew Calvin John Avondet. Welcome to the family buddy.

Healthy and beautiful little baby boy.

Jamie's perfect little guy, waking up to say hello.

Bedtime stories. We love this little guy so much, and are so grateful for the family we have.

Trick or Treat??

Halloween was great. Love that holiday. The only problem was...Where did all the trick or treaters go? We have lived in our house for two Halloweens and have probably had 10 trick or treaters total :(. What happened to the days where kids where running around everywhere getting there candy candy candy candy (Garfields Halloween).

Gym Shmim

Since I've had Oli, I haven't gone to the gym. I am able to get my cardio in for the week by running outside or on my treadmill. However, I have been seriously lacking in the weight lifting department. Lately, I have been walking to the grocery store. On the way home I push the stroller with one arm and do curls with the grocery bags with the other arm. Yes, I get some crazy looks from the cars passing by, but I guess I do what I can. So, until I am working out in a gym again I will continue lifting with my grocery bags and soup cans. Who knows, maybe I can write a book about it someday and make millions.

My dumbell (above)and lifting partner (below). Who could ask for anything more?

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.