leavin on a jet plane...

My parents received their mission call last night to the Kenya Nairobi Mission. They will be English speaking service missionaries, leaving July 11th. So soon!

Congratulations Mom & Dad!!

We are so happy for you.

Open up...

Josie loves to give Porter his binky. All day long she either makes sure he has it or is trying to give it to him. She opens her mouth and says aah, trying to get him to open his mouth, when that doesn't work she gets frustrated and opens his mouth manually.

A stay with Grandma...

My mom was nice enough to keep Josie while we were at the hospital with Porter. I think besides the ear infection she had a great time. Thanks Mom!

Coloring easter eggs with White's and Hall's

She must be embarrassed she is on a donkey.

Little Brother...

Porter Trigger Fox

April 21, 2011 - 7:30 pm

6 lb 15 oz - 20 oz

Porter with Trigger -they have the same birthday

Dean brought Josie to the hospital she was so cute. She wanted to see his toes and diaper. She showed me that he had ears, a mouth, and a nose. She hugged, kissed, and rubbed his head over and over. She loves her little brother and is always worried about him.

Dean has been so amazing. He took Josie to the Dr. while I was at the hospital, she had a broken ear drum and was so sick. He bought me a cute present, and has taken great care of all three of us. He truly has been so helpful and sweet.

Cousin Kason

Kason came to play at our house for a few days. He is such a good boy (Who knew kids that talk are so much easier to figure out). It was fun to watch them play together. They got a long so well, then would fight, and before I could get there to see the problem they were friends again. Josie was mesmerized with Kason she watched him so close and tried to be just like him. In this picture they both look a little nervous but they really did have a good time.

Multi-tasking Momma

This little lady is a good momma. She always makes sure her baby has a bottle, a bowl with a spoon, and a blanket. Josie loves to sit in the doll bouncer with her baby, it doesn't even bother her that she is obviously way way to big for it. This morning she was taking her baby for a stroll around the living room while taking care of some business on the phone.

Josie

I have a lot of anxiety about having another baby, but mostly I'm nervous that I'm going to miss this little girl. I know she is not going anywhere I just know things will be different. She is so fun and I love how much she is pretending. I have enjoyed her so much the last few months.

Happy Birthday Laurel!

Jenna planned a fun birthday party for Laurel last Saturday. We went to lunch and then bowling. It was the first time Josie had ever gone bowling and she loved it.

Happy Birthday Laurel!

We went to Utah for conference weekend. It was good to get out of the house. Dean kept himself busy trading horses and Josie loved playing with all the kids.

Today while I was getting ready I heard Josie talking to herself an unusual amount while she was eating breakfast. I went in to see what she was talking about but I didn't expect her to be flipping through a bull brochure while enjoying her cereal. She is such a ham.

Pregnant...

I went to the Dr. yesterday and she told me I was still pregnant -she always tells me that then sends me home. So we are just home waiting to meet the little man in two weeks. I think I'm finally ready emotionally and physically.

jR. mISs

Leann was in the county's scholarship pageant this last weekend. She practiced for a long time and put in a lot of hard work. She did awesome, and won 2nd runner up.

Talent! (difficult clogging routine)

Fitness Routine!

Backstage with a few of the girls!

Winning 2nd runner up... She worked so hard and did such a good job. It was a lot of fun helping her backstage and being involved in all the excitement for the last couple months.

This last picture is dress rehearsal night, they had a live audience because the real night was sold out. They chose fake winners from a bowl and Leann won overall so instead of crying and waving like a lady she pulled her dress up way too high and hollered. Good thing she has nice legs. Classic Leann!

I got a delivery, a very large one...

Today my dad came up. He brought me a special delivery. My mom knows it is important for her kids to have music in their home and said that she would help us all get it in the form we wanted. I chose a piano. I was lucky enough to find a great one and my dad delivered it today, along with a picnic table and even some cookies.

Thanks mom and Dad.

I went to see the sun!

First of all never ever google the words "SpringBreak" trying to get an image for your blog, Don't try it just take my advice.

Dean had Spring Break this week from College. We hadn't made any plans in stone just talked a little about going for a couple nights to SLC or somewhere fun before we had the baby. When this week actually came calving really started picking up and Dean didn't feel like he should leave the cows; I cried - twice. Josie and I had cabin fever so bad, the weather was awful and muddy and we had nothing to do. Sunday was a beautiful day but still really muddy. I got up but instead of getting ready for church I got ready to go to Utah. Dean didn't know it yet (he was feeding cows) but he was going too. I called my mom and invited my family over for dinner. Dean and I both made a few arrangements with church and we were on our way. I drove so Dean could sleep on the way down so he would be totally happy while we were there, I was taking all precautions for having a great day. Plain City was bright and warm, it was perfect. We played with Josie in the toy car, on the swing, with the goats; we got the horses out, visited outside, road bikes, and took a walk to visit granny great, and nana and papa. I know the list was not necessary but it was so refreshing to play outside I couldn't help myself. We made it home in good time and as I was getting Josie out of the car mud soaked my entire foot and sandals - it made me appreciate my dad in utah even more. I love Dean. I was so glad he took me to somewhere dry and warm even if only for a day. He is my best friend and such a good dad.

I told her to smile and this is what I got...

Josie has had a rough couple weeks. She got a black eye and if I was being honest I really don't know what from all I know is there was a thud and then some crying but in my defense Dean was with her. When her eye was mostly healed she fell off of our tall kitchen table onto the tile, but only got a minor concussion. I don't know anything about concussions so when she started throwing up I was super nervous, I was so glad Dean was home. In my defense Dean set her on the table... however; I did hit her with the door really hard shortly after. This week she was climbing from the coffee table to the couch and fell, her teeth went through her bottom lip. In my defense... I got nothing, but i did hold her and kiss her and wash the blood out of her clothes.

My puppy died... I think she got attacked by a raccoon. You have to be tuff to live in Idaho.

Josie loves to help me clean. She could go around with a rag all day just cleaning whatever surfaces she can reach. If you look close you will notice she is cleaning the off the pen she so creatively drew all over the fridge.

Josie is really into hiding. She thinks if she is under something or in something that she is very clever. She is so proud of herself if she is somewhere I'm not, she will sit and yell until I come find her and then she screams and giggles.

Book Worm

This girl has turned into a little book worm. She loves books. She would rather read them by herself than with me, but it just makes me smile when I find her like this.

So Typical

Josie is so full of personality... she can be a lot of fun but is really really good at fits.

This is just proof for when she is older.

Sleigh Ride

In February we spent a couple nights in Utah visiting. Addy met us there and we had a great time. My mom tended while all her daughters went to dinner, it was so fun. The kids played and kept everyone busy for three full days. It was a great visit.

The kids wanted to have a sleepover... the parents didn't. So we settled on a pajama party.

Josie as usual was obsessing over Koen. She gave him lots of kisses and wanted to hold him. It obviously didn't phase her that though he is 14 months younger than her he is still bigger than she is. She loved pretending she was the baby and wanted to sit in his bumbo and lay on his blanket. Kaitlyn and Rio helped grandma make brownies.