Jay

Jay is one funny kid. He has his own grandparents. Jay will start telling me a story about his "own" grandpa or grandma. He always points out that it is not Grandpa Goodman or Grandma Ricedorff or Grandma chicken (Adams) but that it is his "own" grandpa or grandma. I don't know where they came from or how long they will be around but they are here. Sometimes he invents an entire family but mostly it is his "own" grandpa and grandma. I think it's sweet and it is fun to hear him talk and express his imagination.

Safety

My prayers (really Ryan's) have been answered for sure twice this week. We always pray for safety for our little family. Well twice this past week we have seen the benefit.
-One night Jay woke up about two in the morning. I am not sure what he needed because the next thing I hear is "Dad, there is a scorpion but it's okay cause it's dead." So, Ryan gets up and sees a scorpion in the doorway of Jay's room. Jay was so excited about it he just jumped right over it. Ryan killed it (no it was not dead) and Jay went back to bed. No idea what he needed or why he was up. I am just grateful he did not get stung.
-A few nights later Jay is asleep in his bed and we send Jack to bed. Ryan and I are getting ready for bed when we hear a loud crash. We run into the boys room and the top bunk bed has fallen on top of Jay, with Jack on the top of the bed. Jay is underneath and as we lift the bed up Jay gets up walks into my room and wants to lay on the my bed and go back to sleep. He was so mad that he got woken up. He was fine and we fixed the beds and the boys went back to sleep like nothing had happened.
We are truly blessed and I am grateful for our safety and answers to prayers.

Hair

Kate's hair is finally long enough for pigtails and Jack and Jay finally got haircuts. Why is it that my boys can grow their hair long and Kate is struggling growing hers? I swear Jack has some of the thickest, longest hair and Jay's is long and fine. I hope Kate's gets thicker and longer. But right now I am trying to figure out how to keep Kate from pulling her pigtails out. Any suggestions?

I love summer

I love summer!!!

The boys get so worn out from swimming that they will fall asleep anytime. This was a Saturday afternoon and yes, Jay did fall asleep with his legs raised. The best thing about this day was Kate was also taking a nap so I got a little quiet time.

I love summer!!!!

Jay's Preschool Program

Jay's Preschool Program was so cute. All of the children did nursery rhymes, Jay did Jack and Jill with his friend Anna being Jill. They sang songs and were all so cute, of course Jay was the cutest. Jay learned a lot from Miss Nancy and made some great friends.

Brooke's Graduation/Memorial Day

Every year we go up to Show Low for Memorial Day so Ryan can play softball. This year was different though because Ryan's niece Brookelyn graduated from Show Low High School on May 21, 2009. We went up early to watch and congratulate her. Way to go Brooke!!!

The rest of the weekend was spent outside enjoying the cool weather and watching Ryan's team. They went 2 and 2. I need to give a huge thanks to Randy and Rebecca for letting us stay at their house and to Alexis for giving up her room. You guys are great hosts and it was so fun.

Brookelyn, Randy, and Rebecca

Jack and Jay playing in the rain.

Shelley, Rachelle, Kate, Mo, Jack, Kaden and Tessa enjoying the outdoors on a nice Sunday walk.

New Sound of Summer

SHUT THE DOOR THE AC IS ON!!!

This is said (yelled) numerous times a day. I know I am tired of saying it and I am pretty sure my boys are tired of hearing it.