My Baby is not a Baby any more!

I know his birthday was in July, but better late then never right? My baby is 4 years old. I can't believe how time flies. This year he wanted his picture taken in his cowboy clothes. They turned out so cute. Jace loves cowboys and horses (too bad I am so allergic). He carries his Woody (from Toy Story) around all day long and rides on his stick horse. He loves his boots and especially thinks his new spurs are cool (Thanks Aunt Karah!) Maybe someday he'll actually get to ride a real horse.

I just can't get enough of him. I think he is so stinkin cute!!!!

So For Jace's Birthday this year, he couldn't decide between Lightning McQueen, or Toy Story. After lot's of thought and many days of changing his mind, we decided to compromise and do both. For his friends party we did Toy Story Cupcakes (unfortunately my camara died so I don't have any pictures). For his Family party we made a Lightning McQeen cake.

We made it easier on ourselves this year and just went to Pizza Hut!

Jace and Grandma

Jace had to give everybody a hug after he opened their present

Jace Showing Grandpa how to play his new DS

First Day of School..........Finally!

Because of the new school being built, we had 5 extra weeks of summer this year. For the most part we loved it, but the last week (and all the slumber parties my kids felt like they had to get in) totally kicked my butt. I was ready for school to start today! Keith gave each one of the kids a Father's blessing the night before, and Jace was excited to be a part of all of it. I've never seen him so quiet during a prayer. I can't believe all my kids are in school. Now what am I going to tell my mom when she gets after me for having a messy house?

Jordyn Sporting her new Taylor Swift boots!

Jarett said he would wear a nice shirt today so he could make a good impression on his teacher, but then he was going back to his t-shirts:)

Jace couldn't wait for his 1st day.

He didn't even fight me on taking a shower, and brushing his teeth.

This is Jace's new buddy!

He invited him to our house after school, and I just couldn't tell him no. They were just way too excited!!

Jordyn and Jarett were so excited to ride the bus this year. They both had back packs completely full, plus another huge bag of stuff they had to take to school (apparantly our tax dollars don't cover stuff like copy paper). I tried to get them to let me take them today, and help them cary it in, but they were set on the bus ride. Jordyn could barely make it up the steps because her stuff was so heavy. It was pretty funny!

Utah Valley 5K

So after trying numerous times to fill a team for the Moab Mountain Relay, we all (my family) decided to find something a little simpler. Jen found the Utah Valley Marathon which offered a 5K and we all ran it.

Dusty, Ashley, Jen, & Doug took off and left the rest of us. Dusty and Ashley finished in 30 min. Ashley had Keith's time chip so she could turn it in for him since he decided to stay at the hotel with Jace after a long night, therefore Keith (being in the Clydesdale division) took 3rd place and qualified for the Boston Marathon.
My camara ran out of batteries, so I didn't get a picture of Dusty and Ashley
What a great family experience. Hopefully we can improve our times and compete in the future!

Projects

Jordyn took a 4-H sewing class and loved it. After conquering a pillow case, she decided she needed more of a challenge and wanted to make some doll clothes for the 4th of July. Of course she got bored after the first hour (since I am no seemstress, and had a hard time figuring out how to read a pattern) and I got to finish the project.

Karate Kids!

Jarett and Jordyn Finished out thier Karate year with fun routines! Jarett got his Solid Gold Belt and advances to the adult class, and Jordyn got her Striped Green Belt.

Jace loves to do everything his big brother and sister do, and can't wait until he is old enough to take Karate:)

Taylor Swift

Jordyn got tickets to the Taylor Swift concert for her Birthday. Jordyn, my Mom, and I drove to Denver on Monday where we met Keith's Mom, Rikki, Karah, and Addie. We had fun shopping at the American girl doll store, eating lot's of good food, swimming, shopping, and of course going to the concert. We had no idea how good our seats were until we got there and ended up on the floor. In one part of the concert Taylor was right in front of us. Jordyn was about 2 feet away and acually touched her. Then we got trampled by a bunch of screaming girls. Jordyn was pretty shakin up, but is pretty proud of the bruise she got, and will show it to anyone.

Easter

Easter was wonderful this year. I can't think of a better way to celebrate our Savior then watching conference at home with family.