A dance from Finland

The kids participated in the stake Christmas social.  The theme was "Christmas around the world" so the kids helped with a dance originating from Finland.  It is about the elves on Christmas Eve.  Anna is 2nd from the left, Megan is 4th from the left, and Jacob is at the end.  So funny to watch Jacob, they loved it.

Halloween 2012

This is the first year the kids didn't want to coordinate or be part of the same theme.  Jacob was a robot, "DANGER!  NEED MORE CANDY!".  Megan was a paper doll and Anna chose to be a washing machine.  Next year, less bulkiness more fabric.  (Owen was a baby carrot, I will add a picture later)

Summer Fun in Utah

Fun in the pool with cousins in Heber City, Utah

Jacob caught his first fish

Trampoline fun with the cousins.

Gordon and Anna at Olympic Park, Park City

Our future 3-man bobsled team

Watching freestyle skiers practice jumps

Arches National Park, Utah

Jacob

Anna

Megan

Dinosaur museum, Thanksgiving Point

Reuniting with old roommates and new babies

Loved spending time with a missionary   companion from my pre-mommy life.

Random pictures

                                          Another day at the office for Jacob

                   I feel like I couldn't have survived without my mom's help during the first week of Owen's life.

       You can often find Owen being comforted by his big sister, Anna, in this same chair, many times a day.

 Megan's spring recital

 The recital was forced inside due to a storm were Megan transformed into a beautiful butterfly.

A trip to Deanna Rose Farmstead with our friend Ethan.

Last Day of School

                                                  Anna with her 2nd grade teacher Ms. Combs

                                               Megan with her kindergarten teacher Mrs. Pierce

The girls are sad to leave their teachers but excited to be another grade higher.  We are so proud of them and everything they have improved on academically and more.  These special teachers make them want to come to school everyday and make learning fun.  They know how much we trust them with our girls so they make the most of their time together.

Blessing Day

 

 

We welcomed family from near and far to help us celebrate Owen's Blessing Day.  His blessing outfit was the same one Jacob used for his special day.  Grandma Shaw made it with all its handsome pleats and adorable collar.  A special day for us and for Owen.

2 months old

The first few months of a new baby's life is full of a lot of sleeping and a lot of eating.  Owen is no exception and now we are enjoying his smiles and happy sounds as well.  At his 2 month check-up he weighed in at 13 lbs. and is still sporting a big head according to those national growth charts.  Definitely not abnormal in our family because we need lots of room for our big brains!!

We love this cute face, our family wouldn't be complete without him.