Grandpa Oral

Our last picture with gpa


The Birch Boys

It kind of feels like the end of an era now that grandpa Oral has passed away. How great, though, that he is now with his sweetheart. I'm so glad that we had the opportunity to live with him for a while and spend some time these past couple years getting to know him even better; especially that my boys got to meet and know him. He was such an incredible man and you can get a glimpse of his life here. We love and miss you, grandpa, and look forward to when we will see you again!

Trip to Utah-Shan's wedding

Well, unfortunately our trip to Utah didn't quite turn out like we thought. We ended up having some kind of flu bug (except for me, which was weird, since I was cleaning up after it) that luckily only lasted for about 12 hours. I came early with the boys and was able to go through the temple for Shannon's endowment, which I am so happy that I was able to be there! But on Thursday when Ryan arrived, Noah & Collin got sick (Jax & Ryan already had it before we came). We missed the wedding on Friday, however, Ryan was able to attend the ceremony. From what we know, it was a beautiful wedding and we are so happy for Shannon & Dallin. (I forgot my cord, so I'll try to post some pics soon) We are also happy that we saw Ryan's family and that the boys got to see all their cousins, even though we feel so bad we had a bunch of sickies.
Also, on Saturday, we found out that both my grandpa and uncle passed away. On a positive note, I'm glad that we were already here in Utah so we can attend the funerals. So we are extending our stay and missing daddy very much! :)

poor buddy

This past week Collin has been sick and I was going crazy thinking that he had come down with RSV or something alike, even though it is only September and he hasn't had a fever. But come to find out, his pediatrician ruled out everything except for asthma. I'm glad it is nothing serious, but he has to have nebulizer treatments with this little dino mask they sent us home with. He's such a good little guy and just goes with the flow. It is hard for me, just like any other mom, to see my chickens when they're feelin' blue. I wish I could just snap my fingers and make it go away! :)

PreSchoOl

Noah started preschool this last week and absolutely loves it! He was so excited to put on his backpack and finally be able to use his Batman folder that we've had for about a month. He's doing a little Joy School that a few of us moms started and I think it's just right for Noah this first year. He's such a smart little guy and loves to learn. The other day his friend came over to see if he wanted to play outside and this was his response (in what we call his cool man voice), "Sorry, Kael, I can't play right now. I have to do my homework." Even though it's kind of hard on Jax I'm glad that Noah loves going to preschool!

7 months and a tooth

It's crazy that this little buddy is already seven months old. I also realized the other day he's got his first tooth!. He's been so good, I didn't even know it had started popping through. I was meaning to post a month ago when he turned six months, but I'm a bit behind. :) At his appointment he was weighing in at 22 pounds. I love that he is getting more hair and it's so funny it's coming in red (well, more like a strawberry blonde). It's like having neapolitan, one of each color! Collin loves to smile, watch Noah & Jax do just about anything, EAt, and pretty much anything else we're doing. He is a happy, healthy, pinchable little guy and we love him to pieces!

THE BIG 28

Happy Birthday to the best guy I know. We love you!!!

Your fam

And some more...

 
We had the best time with Mable's mom, Elizabeth, while she was there for the wedding, she is such a sweet person.
 
It was so fun going with both our families to the Oquirrh Mountain temple open house.
 
The weather was blazin' hot, so we made sure we kept cool!
 

Misty had a great idea one of the days to take the kids to Wheeler Farm for a picnic and they loved it!

Recap cont. ...

 
I was so excited that I was able to go to girls' night that month!
 
Linds, Ky, Jen, Me, Jubee
 
All of us went downtown one night and watched the Joseph Smith movie and walked around Temple Square. Our boys love to see the temple.
 

Ry hitting up some golf with Jax, they have the best daddy! We learned that Jax has a pretty awesome swing!

Trip to Utah Part II...The Wedding

Ryan's brother, James, got married in July, while we were there over the break, to Mable, one of the neatest people I've met. We loved being able to be there to see them get married and be with family. They had a beautiful wedding and we are so happy for them! Now it's Shannon & Dallin's turn and we can't wait!
 
 
 

 

Trip to Utah Part I...

Wow, it has been a while since I've last posted. We have had a great summer! While Ryan was off school for a month we were able to take a trip back to Utah for three weeks and we had a blast. I never knew how much of a difference the gorgeous mountains made, until I've moved away from them. The first week we were there we stayed with my awesome brother and sister-in-law and had loads of fun with my family! We got to celebrate Savannah and Sierra's birthdays while we were in town. I miss my family and am so happy I got to spend time with them!

Collin with uncle Matt

Chris with Grandma Mary. Isn't she so pretty?! You would never guess she was turning 84.

Sam & Collin...bumbo buddies

Sam & Jax with papa Kenny