11.27.2011

payton

Payton, Payton, Payton...this kid is turning into a little wild one.  He's always been our sweetheart.  He is super responsible, smart, kind and loves to be silly.  Lately, his silliness is peeking to an all time obnoxiousness.  Maybe because he's getting older?!  I don't know, but we love him anyway. 

This year in school they are working on many exciting things.  Mostly exciting for me because I remember doing them myself in fourth grade.  Payton just finished his county float project.  He was so excited because his teacher chose him to pick first, which county he would like to report on.  He quickly snagged, "Salt Lake County" because he knew it would be the "easiest."  That's our Payton!  He is smart, but sometimes too smart for his britches.  He loves to take the easiest, shortest route to do anything.  This guy is learning young how to cut corners and make it through life with the least amount of work.  They also did a spelling bee this year.  He told his teacher he didn't want to participate because he was afraid he would win and make it to the school bee.  I made him participate and luckily for him {pretty sure he did it on purpose} he came in safely at 4th place.  Only the top 2 got to move onto the school bee. 

A couple weeks ago, Payton came to Tim and told him he wanted a Mohawk.  Tim jumped all over it and immediately grabbed the clippers.  Payton is fairly reserved with his clothing and hygiene.  Just like he doesn't want to stand out in school, he definitely doesn't want to stand out anywhere else either.  He prides himself on blending in.  I was running to drop something off at a friend's house and Tim joked that it would be done before I got back.  I wasn't worried at all because I knew my sweet little Payton would never go through with it.  Much to my surprise, he did!  Not only did he go through with it, but he loved it.  He was so excited to show off his new do at school the next day.  He has loved the attention.  It actually does little pretty cute on him.  Even his Grandma Carver says she loves it!

This child of mine is changing and growing up faster than I am prepared to handle.  I pray everyday that I will help nurture him into the person he is supposed to become.  I pray everyday that I will know how to help him grow into a sweet young man.  Right now, I just pray that I can endure this obnoxious, transitional, pre-teen phase he is going through!





11.24.2011

gobble gobble












We had the most fabulous Thanksgiving day.  It was perfect.  I loved hosting and cooking my very first Thanksgiving turkey.  It did not feel like a lot of work at all, of course, I love entertaining, cooking and baking.  This is my new favorite holiday!  We loved having some of my family join us.  Becca, Clint, Sophia, Krista and Willis were our guests.  My parents went to Denver to be with my sister, Erika, and her family.  Tim's parents were in Cancun, Mexico enjoying the beach.  We were on our own this year.  It was easy going, simple and yummy.  We spent the day watching football and preparing the food.  Becca made a lot of the food and Krista pitched in a dessert.  We ate lunch around 2:30 pm and then spent the rest of the day watching more football and movies. 

We have so much to be thankful for.  Our family wrote all the things we were thankful for on circles we punched out.  I then had my friend, Jaimy, sew them together for me.  We strung them from the ceiling as a little Thanksgiving decoration.  {pictured in the top picture above}.  I loved spending the month reflecting on our many blessings...Happy Thanksgiving! 

11.12.2011

three months









Pretty sure this little chunky monkey gained 5 pounds in ONE month.  That's crazy isn't it?  We didn't have a doctor's appointment this month (thank goodness), but doing our own weigh in at home he was weighing in around 14 pounds.  Oh my goodness!  It's so obvious to us that our little man is chunking up just like his older brothers.  I have seriously chubby babies.  I love the thunder thighs and pinchable cheeks.  Yummy!  Crew has been an angel this past month.  Some of the most notable things is his jabbering.  He loves to talk.  He has so much on his mind.  We have so much fun ah-gooing with him and making him smile.  He has become the most fun, easy going, laid back baby.  He's a great sleeper and now sleeps through the night.  We moved him from his bassinet to his crib.  It was a sad night for me, but I knew it was necessary.  He was starting to wiggle a little too much and I would constantly find him trying to eat the side of the bassinet when he woke up in the morning.  He has slept much better in his crib and I'm doing okay with it now.  I have the best little helpers in the whole wide world.  My boys are the best big brothers and Crew is an amazing little guy that fits right in!

11.11.2011

11/11/11


My Mom is obsessed.  Anytime there is a date with a cool "number" we will inevitably get a call from her, "TAKE A PICTURE AND SEND IT TO ME!"  Who cares?   My Mom!  We do it because she loves it and we love her.  This ones for you, Mom.  Happy 11/11/11.

11.04.2011

more than just baby talk...

It seems like all I'm blogging about is Crew.  Let's be honest, he does dominate most of what's going on these days.  Plus, he's pretty dang fun to blog about.  Just to show that we've been doing something other than drooling over our baby, here's some proof...

I went to check on Cooper one night and found him sleeping with this Utah helmet that normally adorns his dresser...

I've loved being able to volunteer in Payton's and Parker's class again.  There is nothing better than seeing their faces light up when I walk into the classroom...


We've spent a lot of time going to the library.  Payton made his Grandma proud by checking out these books.  {Don't tell her that he never even opened them}...


Love that this guy still enjoys playing with toys {unlike his older brother}.  I love that our playroom is still the most used room in the house!


We are still having so much fun with our new basement.  We love having our family over, often, to enjoy it!

11.02.2011

brothers








Every time I tell someone that I have 4 boys, I end up having to reassure them that we are so happy and content with our brood of brothers.  These pictures show why.  Love.  Love.  Love. These precious boys!