The Move

Kyle finished his 8 year employment with Rio Tinto in June and took a new job in Logan! He applied back in January, but didn't hear from them until the end of April.  By then I had come to terms that he didn't get the job or even an interview.  Salt Lake would be our home for a while until an opportunity came to work out of State with Rio Tinto.   I was disappointed because living in a smaller city, especially beautiful Cache Valley, would be a dream.  It's funny how when I was younger all I wanted was to 'get out of Cache Valley.' And although I love to be away and experience new places and travel, I really love being home too.  Now that I have kids, I can't think of anywhere else I would rather them grow up.   

 In June, Kyle was offered a job and everything just worked out!  We put our house up for sale and were blessed to have it sold quickly.  We put so much work into our little house in West Jordan and have so many memories there.  There are certain things I miss about it but am happy to move on as well. 

 This is how breakfast happened every morning for a week or so of packing.  Packing is stressful!

When we arrived at our apartment  in Logan the boys were dead on their feet!  

Now the house searching begins...

Owen 2 yrs

It seems like a lot of parents say "I can't believe my child is a certain age!"  I don't feel this way with Owen because he's always wanted to be involved and doing what Weston or older kids are doing.  He just wants to be able to do anything and everything and be a big boy!  Owen isn't afraid to try anything new, he is adventurous and very observant too. This boy can also be described in one word.  Active. "Where's Owen?" is a common question that comes out of my mouth daily.  He's fast and quiet about it.   I turn my head for a minute and he is into something or trying to take something apart.  Definitely a "two year old", but he is also very loving and sweet.  He loves to cuddle and give hugs to anyone who is willing:)  He is really tall and big for his age and can 'hold his own' most of the time.  He likes to wrestle with his older brother and usually wins.  He prefers to hold Daddy's hand over Mommy's and loves to ride on Daddy's shoulders. Some of his favorite things to play are trains, trucks, and hide and seek.  He doesn't talk a lot on his own but he will often repeat phrases that Weston or others say.  Love you Owie!

Weston 4 yrs

Weston is a very fun, loving, and sensitive boy.  He loves to be around his friends and cousins and is always concerned about other people.  Being outdoors or in the water swimming are some of his favorite things to do.  He just finished a week long soccer camp and really enjoyed it.  

Wes has a sweet little voice and still trying to get his letter 'T' down.  He says 'F' instead which can make some words like "Truck" sound...interesting.  He is tall and thin, weighing in at only 33 lbs (his brother only 3 lbs lighter) and his skin gets very brown in the sun.   He makes friends easily and is excited to start at a new preschool this year. Weston is very "cautious" and not a big risk taker.  It takes him a while to get the courage to do certain things.  He is a heavy sleeper and not exactly a 'morning person'  He looks after Owen and his safety and tells him "I love you sooo much Owen' daily.  Cuddling with anyone but his mommy is rare for Wes as he is definitely 'Mommy's boy'.

He is growing so fast we love him so much. 

  

Insta-Fall

I can't believe Fall has come and gone already.  Ever since Instagram came a long I find myself blogging less and less. I am determined to keep up on the blog though, so I threw a bunch of pics together.  This Fall included Fillmore and Logan trips, homecoming football game, witches night at Gardner Village, pumpkin patch, the zoo, Lagoon, trips to the park, and playing with cousins. Our chickens started laying eggs the end of August.  Sadly, one of them was eaten by a weasel in September:(      R.I.P Sunny. Maybe I'll write a separate post about that because it was kind of a funny/sad story:)

Weston Update

Weston is sure growing up fast.  He is really into "negotiating" with me lately which is testing my discipline skills. He is attending Little Learners Academy for preschool twice a week and seems to enjoy it.   He won't share with us what he is learning so I hope he is learning something! He does tell me about his preschool friends especially Ryker who is is "favorite"  Weston is very social and loves to be around his friends and family.  He loves his cousins and asks to play with them every single day:) He recently participated in his first primary program in sacrament meeting and nailed his speaking part:)He loves to have fun but is a little 'safe' and won't try anything scary or risky. ( a good thing I guess:) Weston is also very sensitive and has a soft heart.  He loves to cuddle with Mom and Dad and read all his books. His beautiful hazel eyes and chin dimple melt my heart, he is so handsome. 

We love you Weston!

Summer Rocks!

Yeah, this collage is my attempt to document our summer.  I've really been a slacker with the blog.  This past summer consisted of a few camping trips and hikes, four-wheeling, playing at parks, and just hanging out in the backyard swimming and slip n' sliding.  Anyone that knows me I am kind of obsessed with summer. Perhaps a deficiency in vitamin D is to blame.  Dunno, I just love the sun.   Winter and cold is not my thing but we will try and make the best of it! Bye Bye Summer:(

18 months

This handsome boy is 18 months old!  We love Owen so much. He has so much personality and is very active, curious, and in love with life!

Things he has been doing.... 

He says, 'No' 'Up' 'D' (Drink) 'Mine' 'Mom' 'Es' (Wes) 'Gama' (Grandma) 'Nack' (snack) 'Ba' (Bottle) 'Woof Woof' 'Quack' and 'That!'

Still loves his bottle. 

Takes one short nap. (Mom isn't too happy about that:)

Loves to be outdoors. 

Chases the chickens around and says "No Chichi!"

Eats about anything but recently loves pineapple, oatmeal, meat, cheese, and crackers. 

Loves to climb anything and everything. 

Very clingy to his mommy.  

Starting to have stranger danger. 

Eyes are turning more green. 

He is a big boy, taller than all his peers. 

Loves nursery. 

Gives open mouth kisses that I LOVE:)

Love you Owie!