update.

Wow, where to start? I have definitely been absent from blogging, however we have still been doing things, experiencing things......good and bad the past several months, that I have neglected to recognize on this here blog. I do envy all of you out there with the impressive talent to update daily, weekly, even monthly at this point! But we are still here and have a lot to share still......

I couldn't say any more without recognizing the life of the amazing man that we have lost this past month. John was such a wonderful person, father, husband, grandfather. Also many other things to many many people as I have found out over the last couple week since his passing. He was an incredible mentor, coach and friend to hundreds. I want to thank all of those who have taken the time to share their memories and given their support to James.

Kaden and his Grandpa "Mustache"

I know that John had a special place in his heart for Payton, his first grand-daughter in a family of all boys and all grandsons.
I think back to my early memories of John, being terrified when he caught me late at night as Megan and I tried to climb the roof into James bedroom window......He and Nila driving all the way down to St. George while James was on his mission just to see me dance at my Rebelette Review.......him spending countless hours helping us re-build our first house in Holladay, then spending even more countless hours helping to finish our basement in our new home........Payton constantly tugging at his mustache and pulling of his glasses.......him taking Kaden outside and playing baseball for hours and hours, even his last hours he was thrilled to hear of Kaden at his first soccer game scoring his first goal. He loved his kids and grand kids so much. There are too many memories to count, and those we will always keep close to our heart and never forget.


Until we see you again Grandpa John, we love you more than words.



We had a happy reunion a few months ago.....it seems now like they have been home forever! Greg and Jordan finally returned from their missions and Kaden couldn't be happier! 2 new friend to jump on the tramp, play basketball/soccer/Wii/football/golf/boxing/who knows what else with!

Finally reunited with jojo, at last (he loves greg too but I'm pretty sure greg never looks at my blog so I can say jojo's the fav)

First day of pre-school! Such a handsome guy, growing up before my eyes!

We did some fun things this summer, those of which include several trips to the zoo (of course)

And speaking of growing up before my eyes, little Payton girl is doing just that.

My life would not be the same without this little sweetie, I adore her. She is getting so big and independent. She loves to talk, eat, play with her friends (most favorite being her big bro whom she adores) and loves to follow me around, put on my makeup, accessorize her outfits. Gotta love it.

Powell.....and the sand cougar (Go Cougars) says Kaden

Powell babes Drew and Pay were best buddies on this trip, sharing toys and kisses.

Breakfast time, and this girl insists on feeding herself with her spoon.

she also insist on having her shoes on at all times...here we are strait out of the crib, she cried for 10 minutes until I finally put on her shoes over her jammies.

Whatever makes them happy is always my motto.

Golfing in the backyard's always fun......in the summer anyways

And now we are into soccer, and Kaden love love loves it.

We had many other events, Heidi and Sam got married along with Dan and Amber! I should have pictures BUT for some reason I don't, so just picture it in your mind. They were beautiful, both of them.
So there you are, an update. And hopefully many more to follow!