4th of July

We had a fun yet low key holiday this year. We went to the gym, had a picnic at the park, then went to the pool. I am amazed at how well the twins are swimming after I've only given them a few informal lessons. They could swim all day if we let them!

Here's Joshy doing big arms...

Here's Jack doing big arms...Cute guys...Tyce would throw the ball in the water for the twins to go get and then he would laugh so hard...
After the pool we gave Tyce a nap, had a bbq, then headed off to the park for fireworks...

Happy 4th of July to everyone and happy birthday to my grandpa (4th), mother in law (5th) and my mom (6th)!!! Love you all!!!

Cell Phone Pics #2

Here's the second batch of cell phone pics...

Tyce and his best friend Jake at the park... Cool guys on their bikes...

Cowboy Tyce...They all wanted mohawks...Cute brothers...Our blow up pool in our backyard...We got a family pass for a waterpark about 5 minutes away from our house. We've spent lots of time there and the kids have so much fun...Tyce fell flat on his face on the road, poor guy...

Nothing too exciting going on out here. We spend a lot of our time at our pool or at the waterpark because it's pretty hot outside. We are very much looking forward to heading to Utah and Oregon in July!!!! Yay!!!!

Cell Phone Pics

I don't have a fancy internet cell phone so I decided to plug it in and download some of my cell phone pics to my blog. Enjoy!

Pirate Josh... Pirate Tyce...

Poor Jack after he fell flat on his face in a forest...Swimming...Tyce, Josh, and Brianna...Josh "pretending to be daddy"...Nerd alert...Cute guys at Costco...Tyce has to get on this machine every day when we're leaving the gym...Tyce is constantly bringing me his blankets and la la asking to go to night night...Leah, Jack, Tyce, and Josh laying our in entry way talking about what a great day they had...Cute guys at DQ after their 5 year doctor appointment...Transformers...

That's the first batch, one more to come!

My Boys

Josh is my sweetheart. He loves to do things to make mommy happy. He will frequently do the dishes, clean the house, and draw me sweet pictures when he sees that I am having a rough day. He is mellow and obedient and I love that about him. He is also so smart and is catching on to swimming very fast! I love you Joshy! Tyce is growing up so fast and becoming so much fun! Both Parker and I prefer kids a little older, not a huge fan of the baby stage. He is talking so well! Yesterday he said, "we not go to pool yet!" He also loves to sing Popcorn Popping and the chorus of I Am A Child of God. So cute. He is still a great sleeper. He looks forward to his naps and bedtime. Still a terrible eater. He is a smiley guy and loves to play with his brothers. He also loves to read stories with daddy. I love you Tycee!

Jackson is my sensitive child. He can be so sweet and so dramatic. He is very interested in the church and is always asking questions like "if I do all the right things can we be a family together forever in heaven?" So cute. He is so cute with his bright blue eyes, white blond hair, and long lean body. He is an early riser and loves to watch cartoons. He also loves to cuddle mommy. I love you Jack!Cute guys...After the gym today I stopped by to see Traci. The kids had fun playing and then they all posed for a picture! Too cute...

Sad

We've lived in Virginia almost two years now. Things are good. Life is good. Parker has a stable and well paying job that he enjoys. The kids are all healthy and happy. Why do I still find myself sad? Yesterday in the mail I got Jackson and Josh's kindergarten form from the pediatrician. The nurses handwriting looked just like my mom's handwriting and it made me cry. I miss her so much. Wednesday night Parker was gone at the church all night and I called my little sister who was also home alone that night because her husband was at scout camp. I hung up and cried. It would've been a perfect night for two sisters to sit on the couch and enjoy some time together. I miss her so much. Today is my little sis in law's baby shower, I would give anything to be there. I hate missing out on stuff like that and I so want to be there for Christine and all she's going through. I miss her so much. Why was I taken away from family that I love so dearly and want/need in my life?

I may never know the answer to that question. I just have to come to terms with that. Don't get me wrong, I love Virginia. There are so many things I love about Virginia. In fact, I have never wanted to spend the rest of my life in Utah. But, that's where most of my family is. So that's where I want to be. I have been so blessed out here with an amazing ward, neighbor girls that are always there when I need help, and wonderful friends. I know that Heavenly Father sent my dear friends Traci and Kimberly to me to help ease the pain of not having my sisters around. I am grateful for Traci's daughter, sweet little Leah that I get to babysit 2-3 times a week, because she reminds me of my niece. I know I'm being looked after and taken care of and for that I am grateful. Yet, I still find myself sad. It comes and goes. Today it's here. Maybe tomorrow it will go.