Forgotten Photos....

I finally started deep cleaning my house today... something it desperately needed because I hadn't done it since Landon was born (and I HATE to admit that!)!!

But in that process, I found a CD of pictures that April & Josh had taken the day Landon was born! I had completely forgot that they had given me these precious pictures. I am so thankful that they brought their camera because they caught our first moments as a family of four and Logan meeting his new baby brother for the first time!!

We are so blessed to have April & Josh in our lives. When I went into labor on Saturday night, Josh did not hesitate to come over and spend the night with Logan (who was already in bed - it was 10 pm!). Logan loves staying with them so much and had a blast playing with them and their adorable daughter Blakely while Mommy and Landon were in the hospital. 

Excited to go see Mommy and Daddy and meet his new baby brother

So proud of his new Lightning McQueen backpack that April & Josh bought him!

Running to Daddy

I LOVE this picture so much!

Meeting his new baby brother for the first time

I had anticipated the moment that my sweet Logie would meet his baby brother for the first time after MONTHS of talking about the baby in Mommy's belly, and it was the best moment of my life! I couldn't keep the tears from flowing! Logan asked "Mommy, that Landon? My brudder ("brother")?" I will treasure that for the rest of my life!!

Our sweet Landon less than 5 hours old

So happy!

Kisses for brother!

Holding my TWO boys!!

Our first pictures as a family of FOUR

Proud Daddy!

April, Josh, & Landon

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

Proverbs 3:5-6

Fun Week!

I'm already LOVING my new role as a stay-at-home Mommy!! This week we hung out with April and Blakely one day and then Auntie Kristin and the boys another day. We also had an impromptu visit to the SeaLife Aquarium at AZ Mills ;-)

Logan, Ky, and Brayden are best buddies and LOVE hanging out together! They loved seeing all the sea creatures, running from exhibit to exhibit squealing and screaming... It was awesome and very entertaining!! While the boys napped, we just hung out at Merwins. I love being able to just spend time with my Sis and nieces and nephews (and not constantly running like I have been the last 2 years...)

 LIFE IS GOOD!!!

Montana Vacation 2011

Montana - "Big Sky" Country, Chuck and I's birthplace, where most of our family still lives, beautiful mountains and prairies, gorgeous weather, amazing food, great people, our favorite place!

The boys and I were lucky enough to spend almost the entire month of August in gorgeous Montana while Daddy had to sweat out 115 degree temps in Arizona. We enjoyed just hanging out outside and spending much needed time with our family!

Getting our fill of fried food at Gusthauf with Grandma Lori

Logan had SO much fun being able to spend almost all day, every day, outside in Grandma and Grandpa's backyard. In AZ, we had been cooped up in our house for several HOT months already and we couldn't get enough of the 50-60 degree nights and 75-85 degree days - absolutely perfect!!

Logan discovered that the doggy door was a perfect way to get his toys outside without having to open the door every time - ingenious  ;-)

Logan actually never got into the pool because he thought it was too cold outside to go swimming - the high temp that day was 88 (not hot enough for an AZ boy!)

(Auntie Melissa gave Logan not one, but 2 cupcakes, AND the bag of frosting!!! He was one happy 'lil boy!)

We then spent some much needed time in Baker with Uncle Roy, Auntie Melissa, and all the cousins. Logan and Landon (and Mommy!) were spoiled rotten by Auntie Melissa and Logan could not get enough of his cousins!!

Landon and Rachel Anne

All smiles for Caleb

After 2 weeks in Montana, Chuck was finally able to fly up and join us. After spending a few more days in Baker, we made the 587 mile journey all the way across the state for my little sister's wedding. We made stops in Billings and Wolf Creek along the way to see more family and actually enjoyed our drive across the state. We took our time and the boys traveled great!

My gorgeous sister on her wedding day

I could not be happier for Carly and Michael! I am so glad that we were able to take part in their big day

Our handsome 'lil ring bearer

She was absolutely stunning!!

Logan enjoyed EVERY minute of the reception! He danced for almost 4 hours straight and had the time of his life!!!

Needless to say, when we got back to the house we were renting, he could hardly hold his head up. He flopped over one of the dining room chairs and didn't move. 

He couldn't even make it to the bed before he crashed!

(More pictures of the wedding to come...)

We spent another great vacation in our favorite place with our favorite people!!