Daddy to the rescue!

Well... I'm a few weeks behind, but here is the first day of school. Dax was so excited to start Kindergarten. We talked about it all day, every day the last week of summer... and he loved his orientation! Then the first day came... and in typical Dax style, he became very nervous about venturing out into a new experience. I'm a sappy mom to begin with, so to have a sad child when I'm already fighting a huge lump in my throat was hard! If it wasn't for Josh we would have all sat there bawling all day and Dax would never have made it in. Fortunately Josh gave him a pep talk and reminded him to "trust in the Lord with all his heart..." Then off Dax went, tears disappearing, into one of the happiest places of his little life. As they grow, I get emotional about their new stages... but am trying to see my role and be the mom I am supposed to be! I sure love our boys and thank God that Dax loves Kindergarten so much! The pictures below summarize our day...


Tayven and Dax and their friends on the first day. Notice Dax's nervous face?


Look how happy he is! He loves his new backpack and new cubbie :-D



The reality set in as he stood at the back of the line... the tears started
(if you click on this picture you can see his sad face up close)


Josh gives Dax the pep talk he needs...


...and off he goes. What a cutie!!

Summer 09!

Our summer flew by soooo fast that I forgot I even had a blog! We had a great time with lots of adventure. We started off the summer heading home down to the coast (pictures in my previous entry). For most of the summer, staying in Auburn allowed me to teach my private swim lessons... and even bring the boys along a few times. They were so proud of that responsibility and loved getting "lessons" from me as well. Harper finally became fully confident in the water! We enjoyed our church family camp to Donner Lake, some time in Tahoe, and quick trips to see family. We are looking forward to seeing the rest of the family in the next few months. Many of our days at home were spent at the river... we are so thankful to live minutes away from a beautiful adventurous area. I enjoy summer way too much and have a hard time adjusting back to the school year. I am learning to take each day at a time and be thankful for what God has given to me :)



Day trip to visit Great Grandma Millie


Josh takes the boys fishing at the end of our church family camp


Tayven and me at Moons Dunes Beach in Tahoe


Harper practicing his new swimming skills at the Truckee River


Our boys posing with the DeNeui kids... I told them to make a funny face :)


We got to see Uncle David and Aunt Erin in Santa Cruz


On the trail to our favorite river spot 5 minutes from home. We went there throughout the summer... and I took them there every single day the last week before school started :-o

A Spring Glimpse

Welp... figure if I update this every season then I'm right on track with 4 posts a year :-D. This is a glimpse of our spring... but only a glimpse. I took the boys down to the coast for part of spring break. We saw a lot of our extended family, some friends, and went to the beach. The highlight for the boys was "surfing" down a windy slide on the sand of Pismo. This first picture is of them in the midst of their hours of beach fun. Last weekend we went to watch Danielle graduate from Junior High. She is sooo special to us and we are so glad we were able to help her celebrate. I don't think my boys could possibly love her any more!


This picture was 100% Tayven's idea. I didn't have to beg them to sit and smile ;)


We even had one day with one of my dearest friends ever, Cindy, and her girls. See our cuties behind us?



A picture with cousins and Grandma!



Token family picture on Easter Sunday ;)


My sister graduated from Junior High! Isn't she so pretty? Dad and Angi are proud!


Sisters picture!

In Honor of Harper...

It's crazy how it happens, but our little Harper turned 3. It's been so long since I've acknowledge the existence of this blog, that I thought it'd be fun to give a glimpse of our lives these past few months through Harper's eyes...


At our epiphany party with Aunt Erin and Uncle David back in January, Harper is sportin his home made crown



It snowed in Auburn in Februrary! They closed school and the boys were sure to be outside in all the necessary hardcore snow gear by 7:15 a.m. woo!


One of my favorite things... Harper curls up into a little ball like a rollie pollie when he get's out of the shower. Something I'll miss when he stops...


Hot chocolate with Hadley!


Harper is 3! We love you little man and we pray that you grow up to love God with all your heart!

Happy Birthday Jesus

Christmas was relaxing and enjoyable. We never felt the busy chaos this season... and there seemed to be more time to reflect on the birth of Jesus- who came to bring peace between us and God. What an amazing truth to begin to teach our children. We also had an amazing time with Josh's extended family enjoying our "Christmas" on New Year's. The season continues as my sister and David come next weekend and my Dad, Angi and Danielle a few weeks from now. We are looking forward to more time to embrace those we love.


JOY! Dax and his preschool buddies


Harper and Dax in the angel choir as part of the Christmas program. I wonder when they'll start fighting over that cutie in between them?


Christmas Day!



Happy Birthday dear Jesus....