January Fun!

So my goal this year as related to the Blog is to post once a month. I hope to upload a few videos and pictures from our phone that covers all the fun and adventures we have had. I am hoping this will help me keep up to date!

Grandpa Bob, which is Brandon's Grandpa the kids great Grandpa wasn't doing well. We went to visit. A few days later he passed away. I am so glad that we made the effort to go visit. 

This is the day of Grandpa's Funeral, but it is also all of Brandon's family, in one place! We are so grateful for family, cousins, and family. 

Grandma Carol with her Great Grand Kids

Nothing like going to visit the fire station after the funeral. Trevor, a good family friend works at the fire station in the same town Grandpa Bob was buried. He took the kids on a ride, they were in heaven. 

Ryder loves to chew on the corners of pillows, he has a favorite. We are so glad Grandma K got another one that is smaller and can come with us! Never leave home without the pillow! 

The kids working on their bed, Ryder loves to climb. 

Ryder loves to sit and watch the fish

This kid cracks us up. He loves falling onto the bed and couch like this. 

"Mommy, I go potty" Oddly enough he actually went while on the toilet. I guess it is time to potty train. 

Christmas Fun

The holiday season is always lots of fun! We love spending time with family and playing with the kids. We were so happy to get settled into our new house in time for the holiday season. We love the memories that we make with family and friends. Here are a few pictures from December.

Temple Square Lights with cousins

Ginger Bread Houses with Grandma & Grandpa K

Barn Party Fun

Grandma Jo & Grandpa John

I love that our kids have their Great Grand Parents to play with

Snow Angel, Emme was so excited for the big snow storm

Opening Presents Christmas Morning

Emme thinks it is always summer and loves her "Jungle Dress" regardless of the temperature 

Christmas Morning

Sledding with cousins

Love our cousins, aunts, and uncles

Ryder's Two

I can't believe our little guy is 2! He is so much fun, full of energy and always on the move. He loves adventure, being tough, and playing hard. We had a fun and small birthday party for him at my moms. Just cake and ice cream and running and playing with cousins. Here is a link to his book for the year.


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I love making these books, it is such a fun way to remember the great things during the year. We always print 2, one for us and one for their birth mom. Hopefully it is a memory that they can then cherish as they watch them grow up.

Here's to another year of adventure!

Florida Fun

We went to Florida last minute, and the reason changed once we arrived. Sometimes life is tough and doesn't go as planned. It was so hard to tell the kids, especially Emme, that things weren't what we thought. Instead of being sad and just coming home we decided to make a fun memory for us and the kids.

We spent a day at the beach, Sea World and Disney World. It wasn't a planned trip and so we didn't have much time. But we made the best of it and made a lot of memories...that will last a life time. I'm so grateful to have such a wonderful little family, and I can't wait for it to be completed with our last little one. :)

Getting a family picture with everyone look is near impossible, this is how most turn out

She could play at the beach all day long

Jelly Fist

Sea World. The kids loved the Orca and Dolphin shows

Ryder was in love with Rapunzel, he couldn't stop looking at her. It was so funny. 

While visiting Bell he couldn't stop looking at the candle stick

Dad was a good sport. The lines were SOOOO long, over an hour wait for almost everything. 

Emme was so brave and went on this with us. She had a love hate relationship. She said she loved it but didn't want to do it ever again! 

Ryder's kiss from Rapunzel

Keeping busy at the airport

His back pack was so heavy but he loved carrying it around.