Jane, 2 months old

There was always a little part of me that wondered if I'd ever have another baby. When I see Jane I'm just amazed that she's here, she's real, happy, healthy, beautiful...and mine. It's strange, but I feel like she's a dream and one day I'm going to turn around and she'll be gone. Is she a figment of my imagination? It wouldn't surprise me because she looks just like my only other child and I never was a very imaginative dreamer. Literally, everyday I amazed that she's still here...and everyday I'm more and more grateful that she is! I love her.

Deseret Peak

A few weeks ago we took a little camping trip with the Deru's over by Deseret Peak. When we were driving up I could see the rain clouds coming in and thought...they'll pass. Well, they did pass but not without getting us a bit wet. By the time we ate dinner it was only sprinkling and then, luckily, it didn't rain the rest of the night. This is one of those situations that I just love David. He rises to the occasion and makes sure that everyone is having fun despite dreary conditions. Camping trips never seem like that much work to me because David really does take care of most everything...he won't even let me touch the tent poles. He says the best thing I can do to help him is to stay out of his way. Sounds good to me!

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Grandpa Joe, Miriam, and baby Anna

There were three little ladies under the age of one.
They were all so good.

David, me, Lucas, and Jane all slept on ONE air mattress. We didn't really plan it that way it just sorta happened. Honestly, there was something so fun about having my little family all so close. Jane slept all night (she's an angel) and Lucas kept me warm.

Morning nap by the camp fire

We had such a great time!!!

First smiles for Jane...and Lucas

Soccer

Luke's first soccer season ended in May (just barely getting around to bloggin about it). David was the team's coach and vowed he'll never do it again...he gets a little to invested in the game if you know what I mean. It was so great to see my boys out there every week though!! By the end of the season I'm pretty sure Luke liked his cleats and jersey more than the actual game of soccer. What can I say?

My favorite part of the game was all the kindergarteners trying to give high fives and pounds...it's surprising how much coordination that apparently takes.

Awww, drenching the coach

Coolest Photo Ever

Willard Bay

A few weeks ago we hit Willard Bay with the Deru clan. We had some problems with the boat and weren't able to use it but that didn't seem to matter. We had such a great time! There really isn't anything better than a day at the beach.

It was the same weekend that Mary had her surgery so Ezra and Noah came too.

The beach babes...

The boys spent most of the day digging pathways and then hauling water up to the top and dumping it down. It seemed like a lot of work for the little boys but they were determined. They also had a lot of help from John, Ky, and Marc..they're the best!

Eventually it turned into a competition where the little boys tried to build a dam that could stop the two yellow buckets full of water...it was awesome.

Side note--Lucas thoroughly enjoyed saying the word dam and didn't hesitate to take every opportunity to do so.

Endless fun

Endless Summer