Blake....

Talks alot of trash. We went over to my parents house to help them with some yard work last weekednd. My brother-in-law, Casey, evidently thought it was necessary to school Blake. It didn't take him too long before he had to tap out.

Happy Birthday J-K-son!!

Jackson LOVES frogs. And why not? They're green and slimy and bumpy, they eat live worms...need I go on? They are his favorite and he's got 5 plush frogs in his room to prove it. They all have names: Pinocchio, Parrot, Froggy, Jackson Frogger Gertge and Taylor (named after his favorite person in the world!!!) So, for his birthday he got a real frog. Here is the newest addition to our constantly growing family!

Hopper Stickyman Gertge

(Yes, these are all names that my dear 5 year old comes up with by himself!)

Singing "Happy Birthday to You!!" For the boys it was love at first sight!!

For Mark, not so much! He was just as surprised as Jackson!

"He's got bumps!!"Here was Jackson's reaction when we told him he had to

feed him live worms everyday. It was hilarious!!

He loves Hopper and helps me feed him every day. He's still a little scared to hold him because Hopper is so wiggly, but I found out that Fire Belly Frogs live for 5-7 years, so I'm sure the day will come that I have to chase a frog around my house. For now, though, he is safe in his little glass home. And I can sleep at night!

Caden's Birthday and Arrow Of Light

Caden turned 11 in February. I can't believe how old he is! He had 3 parties this year. One in Highland with a couple of friends, one in Layton and one in South Weber. He made out like a bandit! I think his two favorite things were his skateboard, and his fishing pole (courtesy of uncle Casey!!!!).

The day after his birthday, he had his Arrow of Light Ceremony. He worked so hard in Scouts, Mark and I are so proud of him.

Blake and I

Caden with Mom and Dad

Caden showing off all of his hard work!

Draper Temple Open House

We went to the Draper Temple Open House with the Jeffery Family. It was such a neat experience. The boys thought it was pretty cool that they got to go inside the temple. When we got to the sealing room, I asked Caden if he remembered when we were sealed together in the Ogden Temple. He shared what he remembered and I was surprised at how accurate it was. He was only 5 at the time. Wow, I can't believe that was almost 6 years ago!!

Anyhow, what a beautiful place. I love the temple!

Gertge Family

Jeffrey Family

Jace's First Missing Tooth

The boy cracks me up! Every day he would have me check to see if his tooth was any looser than the day before. He finally got Grandma to pull it out for him. He was so proud!! Look at that grin!!!!