We're Walking, We're Walking

 We are loving this warmer weather! Jax, Bax, and I have been taking walks almost everyday enjoying the sunshine. Jax likes to play in the rocks and go down the slide over and over, Bax enjoys running around, and we all love to get out of the house. Springtime is here :) Jax is a mover and doesn't like to sit in his stroller very long so its a good thing this playground is close to our house. More time for running around.

Pi Day

March 14th was Pi Day (the mathematical symbol that I can't figure out how to write on the computer) and apparently the way to celebrate is to eat pie. I like any excuse to eat pie so I made us an apple pie to enjoy on Pi Day. Before we got to the pie the power went out. we got tired of waiting for it to come back on and decided to eat by candlelight. It was a fun and unexpected end to the evening.

Jax Sits in Things

Lately Jax has been climbing and sitting in things. Drawers, bowls, pots, footstools, etc.. He is always so proud of himself when he finds out he fits. Here are just a few:



Birthday Boy!

One year ago the most amazing little boy was born. We are so blessed to have Jax in our lives! We had a pretty low key party with cake and presents and no theme (gasp!). We invited a few friends to help us celebrate and had a great time with the birthday boy.

 As you can see I didn't get fancy with the cake. He didn't dig right in but started carefully sticking his fingers in before he finally tasted it. The blue showed up great though.

 We laughed when he rubbed it all over his head and made his hair blue.

 Our friends brought their kids who all played with Jaxon's toys in the living room while he ate his cake.

 Jax wasn't interested in unwrapping the presents so he got some help from the big kids. They loved opening the presents.

 This was the present Luke really wanted to get Jax. Its called a strider bike that teaches balance and has no pedals. Its a bit too big but as soon as we got it put together he jumped right on and wanted to be pushed around. We have a little dare-devil on our hands.

 This is what I really wanted to get Jax. He loves to go hide in corners and under blankets and play "Where did Jax go?" then he'll poke his head out and laugh. He has had a great time playing in his tepee so far.



 Sweetest birthday boy ever! Can't believe how fast this year flew by and how much happiness we have had with our little guy.

Reading Time

Jax has developed a love of reading. He will bring us books, climb up on our laps and we will read them several times before he jumps off and gets another book and we start all over. It is the cutest thing. I also love when he reads to himself. He will sit on the floor with a book and talk to himself as he turns the pages. I love watching him explore and grow. He is the cutest little boy and I am so blessed to have him in my life.



Hiking

Luke had President's day off to play with us. We slept in a little then decided to enjoy some of the warmer weather we have been getting and go for a hike. We bundled all up then headed up the canyon. Baxter was so excited. He would run up ahead then run back to check and make sure we were still coming then take off again. 

 We let Jax walk for a while but he was more interested in trying to eat the snow and taste the rocks so he was up on Luke's shoulders most of the time. 

 Luke was trying to teach Jax how to throw rocks off the bridge. Apparently it is a skill every boy needs to know. Again he was more interested in tasting the rocks than throwing them. It was nice to get outside and a was a great day with my boys :)

Idaho

Last weekend Jax and I went to Idaho. My new uncle was getting baptized so we went to join the family. Jax always does great on the long car rides. If he does get a little fussy we just sing all the primary songs we can remember. He loves them. His favorite is Popcorn Popping. It was fun to play with family and Jax enjoys all the attention he gets from grandparents aunts and uncles. Baxter always gets to come too. He enjoys tormenting my parents dog Izzy. 

We had planned to only stay the weekend but Jax and I got the fun cold bug that has been going around and I didn't want to spend that long drive with a sick baby. My dad had to go out of town for business so we got to hang out with Grandma. She loved the extra time with Jax. I also got to watch the Olympics which was fun. Jax and I got home just in time to celebrate Valentine's Day with Luke. He welcomed me home with some beautiful roses! I have a great husband.