Birch Creek

Joel, Jefferson and I packed up the trailer and headed to Birch Creek for the long weekend. Despite the chilly weather, we had so much fun. We went with our friends, Jared and Amilyn and some of Jared's family. The only trees there are along the creek so it wouldn't be a fun spot in the hot summer. It was a great place for the 4-wheelers so the boys had a lot of fun exploring. We camped right next to the creek (which my brilliant landscaping husband told me, got it's name from all the red birch trees that line the creek). Joel found a great fishing spot for the kids, Paige who's only five caught (and released) four in about fifteen minutes. Kodie and Paige, Jared and Ami's girls, love Jefferson. Kodie would come over to our trailer a couple times a day just to play with Jefferson and he loved all the attention. It was so fun to take him camping for the first time and he loved it, especially sitting by the fire with Joel. Yesterday I took Jefferson into his room to show him we were home and he kept turning looking back towards Em's open door. I seriously think he was looking for her. Emylee left for Seattle last Friday to stay with Laura for almost three weeks and Jefferson is already missing her. One more weekend tidbit, Jefferson is teething. Ami has never seen Jefferson fuss but she did Saturday night when we were playing games and she thought it was so strange. She also noticed he was pulling at his ear a little. Then we started to put the pieces together. He's been really stuffy lately, it's seemed like his eyes have been kind of watery and last week he started waking up between 5 and 6 and normally he sleeps till 7. It's weird though because he just gets whiny at night. It makes me sad because I'm so used to having Jefferson happy all the time but I'm also excited for these teeth to break through and to have something new to take pictures of and to blog about.

Slide Show

So I made this way cute slide show with some of my favorite pictures (some of them are on my last post). It took me a while and I finally got it added to my blog, but it messed up everything else on the page. So I decided to just post the link and then you can view it through the rockyou website. Here it is http://www.rockyou.com/show_my_gallery2.php?ec=ss&instanceid=112913883 so I hope you enjoy it. Everyone have a great weekend and enjoy the beautiful weather, I know we will.

New Look

I decided to change it up. I knew the pink wouldn't last forever, but now that first post won't make much sence. I looked through all the pink layouts but picked this one because it's so fresh and summery. It reminds me of Joel since he's constantly working with grass and it just makes me happy. Another thing that makes me happy is I'm learning how to add pictures. So here are a few (I guess it's more than a few, there are just so many cute ones of Jefferson it's hard to narrow it down). This first one is one of my favorite pictures, he has the cutest little smile!

Parker and Jefferson

I started with one of my favorites and ended with one of my favorites too. Can you believe what a good looking family I have!?!?! I hope you enjoyed the pictures.

The Weekend Is Over

I hate Mondays. I have such a hard time coming back to work after I got to spend the whole weekend with Jefferson. But it was a great weekend so I shouldn't be complaining. On Saturday we celebrated Ella's birthday, went to see Nate and Whitney peform with Tavacci, and then finished off the day going out to dinner at Stockman's Steakhouse with Eryn, Russ, Dennis and Marty. Jefferson was so good as we carted him around everywhere. On Sunday we accomplished something we've never done before, Jefferson and I were able to stay in Relief Society the whole time. I didn't have to take him out, I was pretty excited. After church we went to my parents for dinner. Joel and my dad made super yummy chicken and shrimp. Then we went to my grandma's. My two little cousins, Ruth and Rose, love Jefferson and couldn't keep their hands off him. I feel so lucky to have such an amazing family and am so glad we are all so close.

Pretty in Pink

Although Joel might not be thrilled about the color, I decided to start our blog with this layout. I'm sure it will change in the future, but the color really is me. I can't wait to update and improve upon all of this and especially add pictures as time goes on. I'm still am just learning though, so I hope you will all be patient with me and the progression on the blog.