Our Sweet Baby....

Our baby Mia is here. She was born August 30 and weighed 7 lbs. 6 oz. We are so thankful to have her in our family. She is such a sweet and happy baby. The boys are so cute with her, they are already protective of her. They have really been a big help.

I have to say that this was my hardest labor. I never had epidurals with my boys so I decided I wasn't going to have one with her. I was over my due date and so I was started on the 29th. So I went for almost two days in labor before I had her. I have to give a big thanks to my awesome sister and wonderful hubby. They were the best support! And also a big thanks to my doctor. She is by far the BEST! Thank you Thank you.

I had my best friend come over the other day and take pictures of Mia. As soon as they are done I will post them. She has posted one of them on her photography blog if you want to check it out. Here's the link http://photographybykbrina.blogspot.com/

Finally....an update! I know it's been a while, but I really don't know where the last couple months went. Between building our new house and the boys' activities we have been pretty busy. I'm posting a few pictures, but I have lots more I will post later.

Joby has been spending most of time (pretty much all of his time) building our new house in Salina. Right now he is laying the floor down. I have some pictures of the inside I'll post later. We're hoping to be moved in before our new baby girl is here.



The boys both played baseball this year and between both their practices and games we had baseball five nights a week. Slade played T-ball and was pretty entertaining to watch! Braxton played kid pitch this year. He had some really great coaches and he did awesome. His games were really exciting to watch. The pictures I took didn't turn out very well, but slade is in the first one hitting the ball and Brax is playing the outfield in the second picture.

This is Slade at his Preschool graduation. He is so excited to be going to Kindergarten this year, he can't wait. I can't believe he is old enough already.

This picture is pretty much what are summer has been so far. The boys are out in the water as much as possible.

It's A Girl!

I had my ultrasound last Tuesday and it's a girl. We are so excited. The boys aren't sure what to think about a little sister but I'm sure they will be the best big brothers! It will sure be different around our house with a little girl. I'm so used to boys and boy things I wont know what to do. But it's going to be so fun, I can't wait!!

Exciting update!

I think most of you know, but for those of you who don't WE'RE EXPECTING! One of the reasons I've been slacking on my blog. Ive been so sick and it makes me nauseated to even get on the computer. But I'm feeling much better now and I think I'm over the sickness part. I'm due in August and I'm so excited I can hardly wait. The boys think it's pretty awesome that they are going to have a little brother or sister. I'm finding out what I'm having in a few weeks and I'll be sure to post it!

I love these boys!

Last weekend we took the boys for a horse a ride. They looked so cute that I couldn't quit taking pictures of them! Braxton rode all by himself while Slade rode on the back of Joby. They had a blast. Braxton loves to ride the horses. Slade said he would rather ride his motorcycle. It's funny how they are so different from each other. But that's what makes them who they are! I love them so much!

Braxton turned nine (I know.. crazy) on March 5. We celebrated his Birthday with family, friends, cake, and presents! It's amazing how fast time flies. I remember the day we brought him home from the hospital when he was just a baby and now he is 9. Braxton is my shy one and he is also my big helper. He loves to help me do things.

Back to Blogging!

Now that January is almost over I've decided it's time to update. I've been taking a break from blogging I guess, but I'm back.

We had a wonderful Christmas holiday spent with our families. We started Christmas morning off by opening presents and playing with the boys and their new toys. We later went to my parents house where we ate and opened more presents. We then spent the rest of the day with the Mickelsen's. For the rest of Christmas vacation we just hung out together and played the new Wii that Santa brought, which the boys love! I was so busy using our new video camera this year that I didn't get very many pictures but I've posted a few!

Tis The Season..

'Tis the season' to be busy! I have really been slacking on my blog the last few weeks. I have been busy with school programs, christmas parties and shopping! I'm happy to say that I have finished my Christmas shopping and can finally relax and update my blog! Braxton had his third grade Christmas program which was very entertaining. They sang a number of Christmas songs and played a song with their recorders.

Last year we started a new Christmas tradition with the Mickelsen's. We all get together to have dinner one night and afterwards we decorate gingerbread houses with the kids. I love this tradition. The kids have a blast designing their houses with icing and candy. When they are finished they are pretty proud of their creations!

I'm excited for this week! The boys are out of school and we have lots of things planned to do. One of our favorites is making sugar cookies together. The boys love decorating them and taking them to family and friends. Another Christmas tradition that we enjoy with the Mickelsen's is putting the star up on the Red Knoll and going for a wagon ride. We also have a Christmas Eve party with my family that has been a tradition for as long as I can remember. It has always been at my Aunt Carole's house in Gunnison. The kids favorite part is after dinner when we have a special visit from Santa!