Summer Fun!!!

We haven't done too much exciting lately, because we've been sick and stuff. But here are a few videos from earlier this summer. Eddie joe and Jayden were having fun, until.....

50th Anniversary & Family Reunion

This summer we were able to go to Branson Missouri to celebrate my grandparents 50th Wedding Anniversary. The pictures below are only a few and they are in a random order (because I can not figure out how to move them?!?!). There are probably more coming, there are so many to choose from. It was so fun to see everyone!
Aunt Kim, Eddie joe, myself and Jayden taking a little rest, it is REALLY hot and humid there.

Mom and I!

Eddie joe, Jayden, Justin, and Cousin Noah!

We were able to go into Marble Cave, it was really cool (once we got into it).

My little borther Christian and sister Bridget, EJ, and my dad!

Aunt Bridget and Jayden.

The whole clan, this is everyone in this family (4 generations), sadly we were missing my cousin Alisha, but we were thinking of her!

Jayden petting a goat.

Mama, Papa, and the boys (Jayden, Christian, and Noah).

Jayden and cousin Noah, he was so excited to have someone to play with him. He is still talking about and to cousing Noah.

Dad, me, Bridget, and Christian.

Random Summer Pictures

So this summer we have spent a lot of time in our back yard, we FINALLY finished it. Here are some picts, and random ones too. The garden, it's more impressive looking now, but we actually got tomatos, beans, zuccini, carrots, and a few other things out of it. I'm pretty proud of it since I'm still working full time, imagine what I could do if I wasn't working?!?!?

We've been here three years this month. We finally got the backyard finished, now we need to tackle the outside of the house and the front yard. We really enjoy our backyard now.

Chili's, I grew them myself. Ok, it's not that impressive, I think I have about this many ready to be picked again.

Carrot!




Jayden's first pair of cowboy boots, pardon the undieroos!

We went for a 3 mile hike, Jayden did great, he's like the energizer bunny. We all enjoyed this!

4th of July, fireworks are new for Jayden, he didn't seem to enjoy them too much, but he didn't cry either. That's our friend Sierra hiding behind us.

Happy Father's Day!

First of all, I want to wish all of the dad's out there a Happy Fathers Day!!! I'm especially greatful to my own dad, and my grandpa for the great influences they have been in my life. I also want to recognize Eddie joe, he is a great dad to Jayden and a good hubby too! I love you all!

Second, I want to post some pictures that we took a few weeks ago wit some friends. We took a ton of pictures but I just posted some of the better ones. Family members, if you want a copy of some of these, let me know which one(s) and what size and I'll have them printed (within reason). It was a perfect day for picture takeing, except for a bit of wind. But that's how NM is.

2.5 Years Old

I thought I would take a quick minute and document some of Jayden's funny comments. So here are a few of them.

1. We are playing frizbee in the backyard. As usual I have to stand there while he throws it and retrieves it, I can't actually play because he won't really let me have a turn. So I sat down to enjoy the nice evening, which irritated him because you can't play frisbee sitting down. So he walks up to me and in his most serious voice says, "I'll give you nuckle sandich". I managed to hide my laughter for a moment and then pretended to laugh at something else.

2. We recently told Jayden that he is too big for his passy and doesn't need it any longer. He would still like to have it, but deals with not having it fairly well. However bedtime is not as smooth as it used to be. So for about a week when it is his turn to say his prayer, he says, "Dear heavenly father". Long pause, "I can not concentrate". He then tries to get us to finish his prayer.

3. He asks at least four times a day, "So what's the plan guys". Or if we ask someone else what the plan is he just starts raddling the things that he likes to do off. "Play in the yard, ride bike to the park, go for a walk. Ok, that be fun guys".

4. Eddie joe and I sometimes call each other dear or dearest. Jayden has picked this up. So he calls Eddie joe, Dear, Dearest. If Eddie joe walks away from us in the store, Jayden will yell at him, but he doesn't yell dad. He says very loudly, "Eddie joe, Eddie joe". It's really funny.


We went to go and meet a potential babysitter for the summer tonight. Instead of being his usual pleasant self, he threw 2 toys at her 18 month old daughter and refused to help clean up. These were not gentle throws, and one was from the top of the stairwell (which hit her at the bottom). He has never behaved like that, I think it might be because he only took a 30 minute nap today, but it was very uncool. She and her kids were very nice, but I wouldn't blame her if she called us tomorrow to say she's not interested. Silly kiddo!

So there is an update on Jayden. We are doing well, busy with work and yard projects. I'll try to post pictures soon (it's such a chore to go in the office and sit in front of the computer after having done that for 9 hours already). I need to go help EJ with a stump, I'm so excited we were able to get it out of the ground without having to rent the stumpgrinder like we were planning to do. Now we just have to figure out how to make it small enough to haul it out of the yard?!?!? :)

Fathers and Sons Camp-Out

Last weekend was the fathers and sons camps out. So me and Jayden loaded up our stuff and headed out for an overnight stay. Amanda mentioned to Jayden that we were going camping at about 10:00am. Which turned out to be a mistake. It took some serious convincing to get Jayden down for his nap. He was ready to go camping now!

DINNER!

We grilled chicken and ate dinner on the tailgate of the truck. Jayden really enjoyed the capri-suns we brought to drink. He had never had one of those before this trip. You can see our tent in the background.

HANGING BY THE FIRE!

After we finished our dinner we headed over to hang with the others. Sitting back and observing I was able to catch Jayden's stealth-like ninja skills in action as he swiped an entire box of little debbie snacks off the picnic table with anybody noticing.


After returning the box to the rightful owner, he asked nicely and got to have one.


He actually sat still for about five minutes while he enjoyed his pre-assembled s'more.

FIRESIDE!


Jayden sittin in his chair and enjoying another capri-sun.


Jayden wasn't seriously amused by the song singing so he found a log to be his friend. He spent about 15 minutes jumping back and forth over this log. I couldn't tell in the dark, but this log had spent some time in the fire and made for one seriously dirty child.

BEDTIME!
Jayden was really exicted to sleep in his sleeping bag. At about 5:30 pm he requested that we head to our tent and go to bed. I made him wait a little longer before bed time. At about 9:15 pm he finally convinced me it was time for bed.


Jayden has clean cloths and his pasi, he is now ready for some sleeping.

After about an hour of laying in the tent and not sleeping, I pulled out the camera and tried to take a picture of the both of us. This was the best I could do.

Jayden's New Toy, and a few other things :)

Jayden got a swing set yesterday, I found it on Craig's List, it was an awesome deal (and we just happened to look at the exact perfect time!!! He loves climbing all over it and swinging (they are just his size). Thanks Grandma and Grandpa!!

Life has been very busy lately, I had a 3 week training course that we have been working on for over a year. Fortunately both grandmas were able to come and help with Jayden. In the process we were also able to see Grandpa Byron, Uncle Christian, Mamma and Pappa Hunnicutt, and Auntie Amanda. Thanks to everyone for your help during this busy time. It was great to see everyone. Here are a few pictures, we didn't seem to get many this time.

Speaking of being behind, I am (what's new). Grandma Vicki and Aunt Katie came up for easter, here we are dying easter eggs.

The picture below is just because I like it. It's mother's day so I thought a picture of Jayden and I was appropriate. I also want to say happy mothers day to my mom and Vicki, and my grandma. We love you all, and the longer I am a mom the more I understand the sacrifices that you made for your children. Love you!