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!!

Time to update

I finally have a chance to sit down and update this thing. We have had so much going on I don't even know where to start. Peyton finished his basketball season. He is a little bummed that it is over. He loves basketball and wishes that he could play all year round. The last game of the season he decided to wow us all with an under the leg behind the back move. It was amazing and funny because you know he was trying to show off his moves. I don't blame him he practices every day after school. In fact that is pretty much all Peyton does or wants to do it. Peyton also had his pinewood derby this month. Ryan helped him cut out his car and paint it. It turned out good, but unfortunately it was not the fastest. Oh well I think Ryan had fun with it. He even made Jack and my niece Jordyn a car. Peyton qualified for the Hersey Track meet at school and will compete in the 50 yard dash and 50 yard relay tomorrow. He will also start his baseball season this week...although he is not too thrilled about switching sports yet. His team is the red sox so that is exciting.
















The fam supporting Peyton at the Pinewood Derby. Peyton's car is #18








Nate brought his Bronco car from his Pinewood Derby, Jack had a blue and silver car with Utah Jazz on the side, and Jordyn had a pink car.









Jack has been up to no good as usual. He makes us laugh all the time with the silly things he says and the crazy things he does. I often wonder where he learns it all. He has been going to pre-school three days a week. He complains about going every day, but after practically pushing him into the pre-school he comes out two hours later all smiles and excited about what he has learned. I know he loves it. It is just hard for him to leave D.J. He loves to practice basketball and baseball with his brother and he is getting really really close to mastering the under the leg move. It is so funny to see. He also loves to read books and do his homework. He really is a sweet kid.....most of the time.

















Jackson and Taylor


D.J. is now 10 month old and very very mobile. He took his first steps around 9 1/2 months and now he has taken off and walks all the time. He is still very clumsy so he has bumps and bruises all over. He loves to clap his hands and dance. He also loves to play ball with his brothers. I make Peyton and Jack mad when I tell them that D.J. will be the best athlete of them all. He has had a ball in his hand since day one. He smiles and laughs all the time.























We have had family around on and off for the last few weeks. My mom was here helping me out for a few weeks in March. Than we went to Idaho Falls for the week of Peyton's spring break. Than Jared, Wendy, Nate, Crane girls, and my mom and dad came the last week of March. Other than the occasional instacare visits, and vomiting at grandmas house we actually had a really good time. It is always fun hanging out with family regardless of the circumstances.
















Mom....I had to put the picture of you blowing out your candles. You know why..... (ha ha ha).

Kade & D.J. My kid really needs to put on some clothes!!

Vote for D.J.

I entered this picture of D.J. in a baby contest on a blog my sister told me about. We found out today that he is one of the 7 finalists!! We are so excited. I guess there were around 820 entries total. He is already way behind on the votes, but no worries I am just excited that he is on there. If you are interested in voting go to http://www.leeloublogs.blogspot.com/