Water park Fun!!!

(What's that you say, Never seen a picture of Dallin with a genuine smile! Keep scrolling down.)

My sweet sister Amber took us to a movie and water park near where she works. The kids had never been to a water park before and they loved it. We are excited to do this again.

I have been finding some freedom in the mornings while everyone else is asleep. I have been making these baby toys for shower gifts, some to sell (soon) ...

and some for Taryn. She loves them! I love the opportunity to create. I have also been making some home decor items. I will try to post soon.

Brynn is learning how to do hair and makeup! She is going to need some practice, and her sisters better learn to keep their play makeup put away.

Taryn has learned to roll over...

and blow raspberries! So cute!!!

Kenley learned how to make pancakes from scratch! (a good cook always samples before serving to anyone else:)

Lauren is learning to read, but I still need to get pictures.

Dallin is learning to say goodbye. He has had the little green bracelet (Easter grass) on for over a year. When he noticed it was fraying we had to make a replacement. I like the new one much better.

The 3 different birds that have come in my house through the heater have thankfully found freedom. It is hard to see, but there is a bird in the above photo.If you have seen the pigeon episode of Modern Family, yes that is how you react!

I think it is safe to say that July has truly been a month of finding Independence and freedom!

Jorgensen's picnic in July

We had a great time. Hope we do it again next year!

Our neighborhood had a patriotic block party on the 5th of July. It was so fun! Great food, cotton candy (or "pure sugar" as Brynn calls it. She must have heard adults talking.), and fireworks!
On the 3rd we went to the Air force Museum. The learning center was closed, so we will have to go again, but we had a great time looking at the rest of the interesting items.

I love this sweet picture of Dallin holding Daddy's hand.

Lauren is obsessed with the " I love you" ASL sign.

Taryn is 5 months old as of the 7th. Hard to believe that she is that old already. She has been so good from the start, and has been wonderful the last few weekends. We have had some busy weekends lately. I am hoping to get a family reunion post done soon. Thanks for checking on us!

Scrapbooking for me!

I have been working on an album for my sister-in-law (wedding sign in book) for the past few weeks. I really enjoyed helping with it, but it feels good to finish a layout for myself. I am in love with the sketches week on this blog http://allisonrdavis.blogspot.com/ she and her family are so talented. This is my version of this weeks sketch.

Catching up! (well, trying)

Hard to believe, but Taryn is 4 months old. She is doing great. She has discovered her hands, and has them in her mouth most of the time that she is awake. She still naps well, and is cooing and laughing a lot now. She smiles very easily, even at people that she does not know. She is a delight to have in our family.
Brynn is still two and sometimes terrible...

but most of the time she is sweet!

We co-hosted (thank you so much for all you did Trisha) a bridal shower for Shelly (sister in law) on Saturday, and I feel like such a neglectful mom. I did not even think about sunscreen. All the girls got a bit burnt, But Brynn go the worst of it. Her little shoulders look so sore. Sorry baby!

All the kids really enjoyed themselves. The oldest ones had so much fun with uncle Bill.

The treats turned out yummy,

Mmmmmmm!!!

The beautiful Bride-to-be received some great gifts.

The refreshment tables looked so cute! (way to go Trisha) It was great.

Dallin got some Legos from his uncle Shane H. He plays with them nearly every day! He is so creative. I love to watch him think things through, and figure them out.

A couple weeks ago the big kids got to go to Logan for the annual Grandma Party. They had a ball, but Brynn was a bit sad to have to come to Todd and Trisha's with the adults. Aunt Deana made it all better by getting treats for her and having their own party. Thanks Deana!!!

She was having a lot of fun playing with Mayla, and by the end of the night I think she forgot all about feeling left out. These two will be old enough to go next year.

Lauren was so proud of herself for graduating from preschool. She is so smart and loves people, that I have no doubt that she will do great in kindergarten.

Wow, we have been busy. Thanks for checking on us.

I have been seeing this expression a lot lately! 2 year olds, yikes!


Kenley is such a huge help to me. All the rest of the kids love her like a second mommy.

I am teaching Kenley how to sew. She loves it! I love this tounge out shot. She gets that from her dad.

Here is a better picture of her hair after getting it cut.

Our little Taryn is three months old. AMAZING HOW FAST TIME GOES. She still naps great, sleeps 5-6 hours at night, eats, then goes back to sleep. She smiles a lot, and is laughing more. She is also beginning to "talk" to us, I just love baby coos. We are doing good, and loving life.