This girl loves to dance...

and........these are her first pig tails!

So I finally caught Jade on video busting her moves. It is so funny because she will only do it to this song! This is just a glimpse of it, she usually will dance the entire song if I'm not right there with a camera in her face. Still so cute though! Enjoy!

Hiking the Manitou Incline

So, some of my friends talked me into getting up at 6:00 am to hike a 2,011 ft vertical incline........ which meant climbing 5,000 steps straight up this mountain.  It was so beautiful outside and made it worth all the pain. After reaching the top we ran 3 1/2 miles back down. It felt so good and I would totally go do it again with you girls, so until next time........

Here we are at the beginning..... it was cold out and hard to breathe!

NO TRESPASSING SIGN. Doesn't seem to be stopping anyone.

Cool rock near the top...... gorgeous view.

Yes, scary steep. This guy is getting his butt kicked and that IS what we all looked like at this part of the incline!

At the TOP! Yeah...... now it's time to run  back down the mountain (that part was so much easier).

I was so glad I made it. I really was wondering if I would?

Albuquerque Trip

Just a few weeks ago we went to New Mexico to visit our good friends the Sigmon's. We go way back with these guys and have great memories from the time we met in 2001 in good old Rexburg. It's one of those friendships you hoped would last, and did! We were excited to finally go visit them  and have quality time with their beautiful family. We pretty much laughed hysterically the entire weekend!! We love you guys and had such a blast! 

We went to the state fair and the boys loved it!

This is Kael's nervous smile.

All the kids sorting their goods.

Lance and Nicolette.

We got to ride up the mountain in this cool cable car, and enjoy an amazing dinner at the restaurant at the top of it! Yummy. Best date night ever. Oh ..... and we also got MAC makeovers before so we could look sassy.

Lance and Scott getting ready to go dove hunting out in a cornfield. 

Scott holding his two dead doves. poor little birds.

The true cowboy holding his prize also (he shot more than that).

I can't believe we didn't have little Jaelyn in this girly shot!!

It was so great to see you guys and we can't wait to come visit again soon! You are the best host/cook ever Nic! Love ya!

Can't keep up

We always have something going on it seems......... and I have missed out on posting about some major things. Like having my sister move all the way from Canada and becoming my new neighbor!  Never in a million years did I see that one coming. Now that she is here with her family, I'm afraid I might not survive again without her........... I'll just have to pretend she's never going to leave I guess. Just wait, it even gets better my brother and his wife also moved into our neighborhood in July and so yes, I am feeling very spoiled, but also very deserving of having my siblings close by. I don't have any pictures of all of us yet because we actually see each other more than 2 times a year now....... so who needs pictures? 

I feel very blessed to be able to have family close by, and I know I will not waste a minute while they are here. Colorado is obviously where the party is at right now if you haven't noticed!

Here's the cousins: Kael, Beau, Hillary, Karson and Maguire.

Adding to the fun this month we had a visit from Grandpa & Grandma Probst. They drove 1000 miles to come see us and had to leave after 3 days to drive back to Montana. We had so much fun with you guys and wish you could've stayed longer! Scott hates it when you leave...... he kind of turns into a little baby when you go.

We love you and are so grateful that you always make time to come see us!

Grandma and Karson baking together.

Grandma took Jade in the hot tub for the first time!

Grandpa trying to cuddle with a feisty little girl!

Come again soon!

You've had a Birthday.......

Shout hooray!

Let the pampering begin! My sweet little boys were all ready to give me some extra lovin' on my birthday! They picked me out these gorgeous roses and were so excited to surprise me! What a perfect start to a perfect day! Scott let me sleep in and got the boys dressed, fed and all ready for school.  He was so sweet and brought home breakfast.......... had a pizza party organized for lunch with family there, and spoiled me with great presents! 

This year I even got a CAKE!!  Thanks babe. Turning 28 wasn't so bad after all.

Me and my cake.

Regan - Thanks for cute shirt! You know I loved it if I went and put it on two minutes later!! 

I feel so blessed to have such wonderful friends and family who made me feel SO loved on my birthday! You know who you are!! xoxo

KAEL'S PIRATE PARTY!!

I wanted Kael to have an awesome birthday this year....... and I think he did. Turning 6 is a BIG DEAL. We sure love this handsome, athletic, happy, smart, and loving boy!  He will always be the best big brother and example in our home. Happy Birthday Kael!! We love you.

He wanted a treasure chest cake ....... so here it is.

    He loved it!

We were praying for a HOT day so the kids could all play on our crazy water slide treehouse!

They had such a blast together!

Pirate buddies.... Karson and Beau.

He look so big in this picture.......

Happy birthday my boy!

Early to bed, early to rise......

School Time has arrived!

The boys have started school this week and are so excited. Kael thinks school is "AWESOME"!

Karson is very proud to have three pet guinea pigs in his classroom!  This week has been great so far and I am excited for them to learn and make new friends this year.  The boys are both happy with their teachers and we haven't had any melt downs yet (except for when I forgot to pack Kael a snack the first day of school........ he was a little emotional about that). 

This is all new to me, so hopefully I will keep up with it all! 

So here they are, first day of school, 7:40 am, sleepy eyes, new clothes and Big smiles!!

Way to go boys, we love you!

Birthday Princess.

Here is our birthday princess! She turned one today! I was so excited to make a PINK cake. 

This little girl has brought so much love and joy into our family. She is starting to show her little personality more and we just can't get enough of it! She loves to clap her hands and get attention from everyone. If we are in heaven now I can't even imagine what it will be like when she turns three! We sure love our baby girl!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JADE!

Her very pink butterfly cake!

Scott cuddling with his favorite girl.

Jade and I posing with the cake!

She grabbed that cake so fast and was loving every bite!

I love it when they dig right in!

An attempted family picture. Thanks Regan, I almost forgot to try!

Quietly enjoying the goods.

What a great day! Thanks to everyone who sent or gave Jade presents to make her day special!