I was told yesterday that I never blog and that I should blog more, so here I go! It's been such a busy summer :D There have been camping adventures at the 1/2 of Ten, 4th of July and Ute Stampede in Nephi and coming soon is Salem Days, the Juab Demolition Derby, swimming at the T-Ville pool and Cowabunga Bay.
The most exciting thing happening right now is that Hayden is FINALLY potty training! We've been trying for about 4 months now and finally this weekend he has started to get it! With Jax it seemed so much easier, but it's seemed like such a struggle with Ralphie. It started this weekend while we were camping; he was VERY willing (like all boys are) to pee on trees. And since we've been home he's been pretty good about going potty, with reminders of course, but just a little bit ago he was sitting on the couch and all of a sudden jumped up and said, "Mom, I gotta go pee!" Off he ran to the potty and SUCCESS! We've been using the reward method and so far, so good! If all goes well this week, I'm taking him to buy "big boy" underwear! We just celebrated his birthday on Sunday and he is only three, but he's so smart! We had to have a Buzz Lightyear birthday and he loved it. The other kids are doing great as well; Jax just spent a week in Nephi and when I talked to him on the phone about midway through his visit he said, "Mom, I miss you, but I'm not coming home ever." According to all, Jax had the time of his life and yes, he did come home with us on Sunday :D Jake is growing and growing; he's walking and getting into EVERYTHING and loves to be in the middle of whatever Jax and Hayden are doing. Shannon is doing great too; she's getting ready for junior high and is really growing up. Her new thing lately is cooking :D I bought her an apron at the craft show in Nephi and she LOVES wearing it and helping in the kitchen. Last week she made homemade oreos (almost) all by herself. She was so proud of those cookies and I was so proud of her! And of course, my "baby" Bella is getting somewhat bigger :D She had her first haircut 2 weeks ago and she hardly looks the same!
The most exciting thing happening right now is that Hayden is FINALLY potty training! We've been trying for about 4 months now and finally this weekend he has started to get it! With Jax it seemed so much easier, but it's seemed like such a struggle with Ralphie. It started this weekend while we were camping; he was VERY willing (like all boys are) to pee on trees. And since we've been home he's been pretty good about going potty, with reminders of course, but just a little bit ago he was sitting on the couch and all of a sudden jumped up and said, "Mom, I gotta go pee!" Off he ran to the potty and SUCCESS! We've been using the reward method and so far, so good! If all goes well this week, I'm taking him to buy "big boy" underwear! We just celebrated his birthday on Sunday and he is only three, but he's so smart! We had to have a Buzz Lightyear birthday and he loved it. The other kids are doing great as well; Jax just spent a week in Nephi and when I talked to him on the phone about midway through his visit he said, "Mom, I miss you, but I'm not coming home ever." According to all, Jax had the time of his life and yes, he did come home with us on Sunday :D Jake is growing and growing; he's walking and getting into EVERYTHING and loves to be in the middle of whatever Jax and Hayden are doing. Shannon is doing great too; she's getting ready for junior high and is really growing up. Her new thing lately is cooking :D I bought her an apron at the craft show in Nephi and she LOVES wearing it and helping in the kitchen. Last week she made homemade oreos (almost) all by herself. She was so proud of those cookies and I was so proud of her! And of course, my "baby" Bella is getting somewhat bigger :D She had her first haircut 2 weeks ago and she hardly looks the same!
Anyways, things are busy but good :D The first half of summer has been fun and busy and the second half promises to be the same! I'll try to blog more, haha, but in the meantime here are some pictures of the summer so far:
Jax and Hayden at a Bees Game
Hayden at the 1/2 of Ten
Jackson, Jaxton and Austin, conquering the mountain
Hayden at the 1/2 of Ten
Jackson, Jaxton and Austin, conquering the mountain
Hayden all worn out and having a nap in Grandma Phyllis's lap.
Jake at the park in Nephi on July 4th.
Kenna and Shannon showing off their 4th of July prizes (the hats!) 
Bella with her cute new haircut :D
