Summertime

We are loving summertime! Most of the day we play outside, jump on the trampoline, go for walks, ride bikes, and go to the park. I love watching the boys explore and play together.

Bobba Fett Rocket

Wondering through Walmart I came across a little Star Wars rocket that was on sale. I thought it would be fun for Jax and I was right. He loved it! We played for hours and he wore himself (and us) right out. 

Ward 5K

The youth this year are going on a pioneer trek so to help them get into shape the leaders organized a Ward 5K. I have been trying to exercise more and this was a good opportunity to get up and move. Luke was good at pushing me to keep running (slow jogging) and we won the prize for the first family to cross the finish line. They gave away awards and we went home with some icy hot. Jax was so excited by his "present". 

Sweet Pea

The landscaping at our new house was not very exciting. We ripped out some bushes and planted some flowers. There were several trips made to the nursery and Jax loved it. There is a little pond with some goldfish and several parrots. Jax is in love with the green one named Sweet Pea. He loves it and is also a little afraid of it. Everyday he asks when we are going to go see the fish and the bird :)

Party in Pocatello

Luke's Dad went to visit Jesse in Pocatello so we decided to go and play for the weekend. Jaxon had a great time playing with his cousin Leah. He found a pair of ski boots somewhere and wore them the whole weekend. Luke helped with some yard work one day while the kids and I played. Luke, Jesse, and Philip all got drones for their birthdays and had to play with them when they all got together. It was Jesse's birthday so we went out to dinner. That Saturday we went to Leah's dance recital. She did a great job. Sunday, Luke's cousin Amie blessed her baby so we stuck around so he could see some of his cousins. It was a busy weekend filled with a lot of family. 

A First Room and A Big Boy Room

I've felt pretty bad about both the boys' rooms since we moved into the new house. Originally I had planned on painting all the rooms right away but that didn't happen. Painting with little helpers is pretty much impossible. Also as I found out you aren't supposed to let little ones sleep in a newly painted room for about two weeks. So I gave up and decorated the rooms. Ryker got all of the things that were in Jax's old room, which is perfect since he loves animals and Jax got a Star Wars-palooza.  When my parents came for Jax's birthday they brought him a big boy bed which was mine growing up. Jax was pretty dang excited especially when we put the Star Wars sheets on it. He got some Star Wars art for his birthday and we put that up on the walls. Grandma also surprised him with some Kylo Ren decals which he loves. Our little guy is so excited to have a big boy room!

The Dentist

Jax had his first real dentist appointment this month. He had what they call a "happy visit" when he was two where they just looked inside his mouth and told us to beware of feeding him too much sugar. Jax sat on my lap and was pretty nervous, so before this visit I was telling him every few days he was going to the dentist and what would happen. He handled it like a champ through all the xrays and cleaning. Now he likes to take a flashlight and have me open my mouth so he can check my teeth then say, "OK. All done. I'm a good dentist."