Happy Holidays Everyone!!

I was really hoping to get Christmas cards made up and sent out...but I really really don't think it is going to happen. We are still working on perfecting the house; painting, tile, decorating, etc...so life has been a little crazy. So I know this is probably a bit lame, but I wanted to post a Merry Christmas message to all of our family and friends. We love you all and hope that you enjoy this holiday season.

This year has been a crazy one for us. Of course the biggest change was that we moved from the warm & sunny city of St. George to the cold, blizzardy, icebox of Rigby Idaho. We are slowly adjusting to the weather, but we do love our neighborhood and our new home.

We just signed Peyton up for basketball, and the season starts in January. He is so excited to be able to start playing again. He is doing very well in school and has many friends already. He is great big brother and helps with the kids and around the house.

Jack is bored out of his mind, but tries to keep busy by playing with D.J. and helping out around the house. He has taken a liking to baking, and is always helping me make cookies and desserts. He is our little mischief and always has something witty (and sometimes naughty) to say.

D.J. is getting really good at talking. He can pretty much say anything you ask him to. You can't really understand him, but I know he is trying. He sure can say his brothers names well and he yells at them all the time. He is really into kissing and hugging right now. I love this and I don't want him to grow out of it.

There is nothing real new with Ry and I...well unless you count the ten pounds we have each gained since moving here...ha ha. No, we are both doing well and are keeping busy with three kids.

That is us, The Boudrero's!! We love you all and hope you enjoy your holiday season!!

After been given a lecture by both Uncle Eli and Uncle Chris, I am finally updating this. I tried to warn them that I had very few pictures. I have been so busy, and my camera has been lost in the mess of all our unpacking. The most recent photos I have are these two of D.J. bawling his eyeballs out as he had his first haircut. We loved his long hair that curled around his ears, but it was getting uneven and we thought we would try buzzing it to even it out. I think we will let it grow out though. So...we gave him the traditional "Boudrero Buzz".

So much has been happening over the past few months. We ended up buying a home in good ol' Rigby, Idaho. I fought this one at first, but after seeing the house and falling in love with the yard I decided that it would be okay. We have settled in and just have a few boxes left to sort through. As soon as I get a chance I will post pictures...I promise...ha ha..

Peyton had to switch schools and has started in Rigby. It was very, very strange to enroll him and to see some of the teachers that I had from grade school. He is adjusting real well as usual and seems to have a lot of friends. He came home from school the first day and said, "I scored two touchdowns at recess, and everyone was like...the new kid is good!!" ha ha, I had to laugh at that one. He can always fit in when it comes to playing sports.

Jack loves the new house and has been my biggest helper. He tries to arrange things and help with putting things away. I think that he is getting bored though, and I am hoping that he finds friends soon. He is getting really good at basketball. He can dribble around his back and through his legs. He can shoot lay-ups and make them!! I am very impressed. Peyton has been very good to go out and practice with him.

D.J. is a mad man as usual. He loves the new house as well and runs around all day long. He is starting to talk a lot more and seems so grown up to me. He definately keeps us busy and most days I feel like I just chase him and pick up after him ALL day long. But...we love the little guy.

Lets see....I know that there has been so much more since my last post FOUR months ago, but you just start to forget things. We had a great time at the Janet Bertoch family reunion. It was held at Heise Hot Springs. It was a weekend filled with golf, miniature golf, swimming, crochet, football, smores, great food, and best of all hangin out with a wonderful family!!

Halloween was fun this year. We were able to attend my sister-in-laws annual Halloween party. My boys switched it up a bit this year. Typically they are football or basketball players. This year Peyton was a vampire, Jack was Optimus Prime, and D.J. was a Crab. Once again....wish I had pictures, but I don't . I think my sister does so if you really want to see them you can click on her blog...so sorry.

Thanksgiving was at my moms this year. The food was amazing as usual, and we all had a great time. After dinner the fam cam over to our house for dessert, Bronco game, and annual Thanksgiving Turkey play. Thank goodness the Broncos won. We were all getting a little bugged with the losing streak they had been on. Brian, Jen, Tay, and Kade stayed with us over Thanksgiving. It was so much fun having them around. Tay was my little buddy and told me that our home was pretty. Kade and D.J. had so much fun making messes and getting into trouble. We also had Uncle Eli and Uncle Chris come to visit. It was so nice to see both of them and the kids love them so much.
Once again...no pictures....sorry.

So...we are now caught up for now. At this moment D.J. is standing on me and just threw a Christmas ornament at my head. Jack keeps clearing his throat and it is driving me nuts!! I love kids. I will end with a funny story bout Jack and the throat clearing thing. He has been doing this a lot lately...not sure if he has allergies or if it is a phase or what. Anyway a few weekends ago Ry took the boys to Logan and to Tooele. Jack kept clearing his throat so

Ry said, "stop Jack you are driving me nuts".
Jack, "dad, I have a frog in my throat!!"
Ry, "well it is bugging me"
Jack, "dad...I have a frog in my throat and it's jumping, and I hope it jumps into yours tommorrow!!!"

ha ha ha ....what a funny boy.

Since I am being attacked by my 18 month old I will not have time to go back through and edit this darn thing. I know there are plenty of grammatical and spelling errors, but oh well...I am just doing the best I can.

I hope all is well with everyone!! Love you all!

Change

Change....is not my favorite thing. This past two months have been full of change. In July Ryan decided to apply to a new job in Idaho Falls. He had an interview a week later. A week after that he found out he got the job. We had two weeks to pack and prepare for the move. And....here we are in Idaho Falls living with my parents. It was very hard leaving friends and family behind in St. George. We had grown to love it there, and it was our home. I know that this year is going to be rough, but I also know that things are going to work out here as well. It will just take time for us all to adjust to things.

Peyton started his first day of school today. I cannot believe he is in the 4th grade. That seems so old. I am so proud of Peyton. He has been amazing through this move. He has helped out with his brothers, and has been positive about everything. He is the best big brother!!

Everybody Play BALL!!

Peyton & Jack both have new basketball shoes. Thanks to a "donation" from Grandpa Danny Peyton was able to get some new shoes for his Utah State basketball camp. Jack immediately wanted a pair and requested some for his birthday. Uncle Chris spoiled him and bought him some. Jack also got his very own basketball for his birthday. D.J. really does think that he is big just like his brothers. He will go up to the hoop and try to shoot his little basketball in it. It is so funny.

Buy me some peanuts and cracker "Jacks!!"

A scooter from Uncle Chris! so cool!!

Peyton & Jack with their game faces on....

Jack turned 4 on June 3rd. He was so excited because this was the first year he was able to have a party and invite all of his friends. We invited ten kids and it was quite the party. We had a baseball theme and everything from the invites, the cupcakes, the decorations, the party gifts were baseball oriented. It was such a fun theme to work around. I absolutely love throwing parties and I love to go all out. We certainly did on this one, and it ended up being a real "hit". Peyton put together the cutest score board, and had a few friends over to help with the water baseball game.

Take me out to the ballgame....

Peyton's baseball season is officially over. He loved every minute of it, and did such a great job. He mainly played first base, but he really like playing short stop and left field as well. He had 10 homeruns this season. Peyton is such a disciplined athlete. He loves to practice which is

rare for an 8 year old. We are so proud of him.

I'm one!!

D.J. had his first birthday on May 29th. He is getting to be such a big boy. He has been walking since 9 months so by now he can get around really well. He gets into anything and everything ALL the time. He is a very busy boy and keeps us on our toes. He loves to try anything his brothers are doing so naturally his favorite things to do relate to a ball and sports. He can say a few words. He says; go, ma, dad, Jack, ta ta for Peyton, tan tu for thank you, and hi. We had a birthday party for him and invited Grandma Suzie & Terry, Annie, Dustin, Ian, Deb, Doug, and of course Chris. He got such great presents, and loved being the center of attention.

Jack's Pre-school graduation

We are so proud of Jack. He did so well in pre-school this year. He started half-way through the year so the teacher was a little worried about him fitting in and catching up, but he ended up doing great. The teacher was so cute about him and told me what a good kid he is. This made me feel good because there are times when I start to wonder about this one. Jack definately has quite the personality. His teacher, "Miss Kathy" held the cutest little graduation in her backyard. Jack sung his little heart out. I thought for sure he was going to be hoarse afterward. It was hilarious. Good job little Buddy!!

I had to throw this picture of D.J. in here. This was taken right before the graduation. He was really cracking himself up....ha ha ha

Grandma Suzie's

We stayed with Grandma Suzie and Terry in Tooele during the "wedding weekend". The boys love to play crochet and had to get a quick game in while we were there. It can get pretty competitive, but they always have a good time.

Wedding Weekend

We had three cousins get married on the same weekend in May. Ryan's cousin Kasey got married in Logan and my cousins Brock and Sarah were married in the Salt Lake area. We were only able to make it the Salt Lake weddings because Jack was asked to be a ring bearer at Sarah & Kelly's. I sure hope Kasey's went well and we wish him the best of luck...congrats to all. I have to apologize to Brock & Aubrey. We went to the reception, and I didn't get a single picture of the happy newly weds... however; I did catch them walking out of the bathroom together. They claimed they were cleaning off wedding cake that they had smeared all over each other, but I am pretty sure they were doing much more....ha ha oh well...they are married now. The reception was beautiful and they served such a creative dessert. They served icecream in five or six different flavors and than had all sorts of toppings to put on it. It was so good, and the kids loved it. As you can see from the pics above the kids had a great time at the dance. Nate was bustin a move for all the ladies. What a little stud.

Sarah & Kelly's wedding was on Saturday. They both looked amazing and it was such a happy day for them. Sarah & Kelly have always loved Jack. They are so cute with him, and he loves the attention they give him. Jack calls Kelly the "scary monster".

Jack loved being the ring bearer. It was so funny because as he was walking down the isle he thought he had to stop and smile at every camera that flashed. He would stop, pose, and flash his big white grin. What a kid.

Quick Update

D.J. is getting so big and smart. I cannot believe that he will be one on May 29th. He took his first steps around 9 1/2 months and now he is all over the place. He loves to play patty cake and peek-a-boo. He also loves to dance and will start rockin out every time he hears music. He is quite the eater (as you can clearly see...) and his new love is cupcakes. We went to cousin Ian's birthday party a few weekends ago and he loved the icecream cone cupcakes with frosting.

Peyton has been doing great this baseball season. He has a hit a home run in every game so far. He is an amazing team player, and is great at cheering on the other kids on the team. Peyton is going to be attending the Utah State Basketball camp in June. He is earning all of the money for the camp himself. We are so proud of how grown up he has been lately. He is such a great help around the house and with his brothers.

Jack is doing so well in school and will come home and fill us in every day. He loves playing with his friends, and he has so many of them. He is looking forward to his baseball birthday party on June 3rd. He will be 4 years old....crazy!! He loves baseball as well and wishes that he could play on the team. He is an amazing batter, and is getting better at catching as well.

Well....there is your five minute update. I am not sure if any of it makes sense but I have to be quick...duty calls. We love you all!!