My boys are getting HUGE!

There's something about having a baby that makes your other kids seem like they grew overnight. Ryker and, especially, Gage each seem so big now. It makes me a little sad because I want them to stay little forever. This last week Gage learned how to ride a bike by himself, and Ryker learned how to mow the lawn. I just have to start it and empty the bag, but the rest he does by himself.


Abe teaching Gage how to ride a bike












Isn't she "positively perfect"

Welcome Josie

I guess having a baby is a good enough reason for updating the blog. I had Josie on May 20th in Billings Montana. That's right, we moved to Montana in April for Abe's work. Josie weighed 7lbs 13oz and was 19.5 inches. My planned c-section couldn't have gone any smoother. She is perfect and we just love her to pieces!


Uncle Lance gave her this awesome Jordan jersey.



First family picture













My amazing mom came up to Montana for a week to help out. I don't know what I would have done without her. She was either cleaning or doing laundry or cooking or playing with my boys the whole time. I don't think she ever sat down. Thank you mom.





Even with Ryker's bed head I still think I have the cutest kids.

Summer

I haven't been very good at updating our blog, but this has been a busy summer. Here's a few pictures of what we've been up to.


Ryker and Gage playing in the rain


4th of July fireworks


Kaysville parade


East Canyon in July



Lance helping Gage roast a marshmellow


Crazy Lance jumping the fire


My cute parents


Abe and Gage playing catch


Me and the boys at the pool


Gage loves his bike. He is getting close to riding his two-wheeler by himself.


Gage and some of his cousins




Camping at Andersen Cove

Getting ready for some tubing.


Alli, Gage and Brady


Gage and his cousin Lydia


Brady, Alli, Hazel and Ryker on the tube.






First day of preschool. I can't believe next year he'll be in kindergarten.


Ryker started soccer and he loves it. This kid is a natural athelete.

Lake Powell 2010

I'm a little behind posting our awesome trip to Lake Powell, but our internet isn't working right now. We went the last week in June and aside from ripping my toenail off hiking, this may have been the best trip yet. We did some really neat hikes. We painted the kids faces like indians then hiked to some indian ruins. Ryker skied again this year, but was more into tubing. We did fireworks or games or a movie projected onto the cliff wall each night. Abe and my brother, Trent, put up a zip line which actually worked this year because we used cable wire instead of rope. Everyone had a lot of fun going down it. One night the kids put on a talent show, and it was the cutest thing ever! Next year is going to be hard to beat. I was excited to come home after six days of not seeing Gage. I left him with my mother in-law again (thank you Teri). Next year he's for sure coming.

Emery Trials Competition

Here's a few pictures from Abe's last trials competition. I wasn't able to go to this one, but I'll be going to the next one in a couple weeks in Cedar City. He is getting so good on his bike. I can't believe how much joy this motorcycle has brought into his life.