Taking Nana to the Beach

While my mom was in town we were sure to make it to the beach at least once! The kids love the beach! Luke was so funny this time. He was playing in the big hole that Justin always digs and he decided to back up out of it on his tummy and continued all the way into the water. Luke thought it was the funniest game to go in and out of the wake on his tummy. I was just waiting for him to get wiped out by a wave but he always timed it just right and would start crawling up before it completely covered him.

Taija was there too, but she didn't want to smile for pictures

And Mika....Nana mostly held her, but she did take a little nap

Pool Date with Daddy

The other day Justin was able to get off before 6 pm (a rare occurrence this month) and the kids begged him to take them to the pool. He was only too happy to oblige!

Pics of the Kiddos

Here are the pictures of Mika... Mr. Luke William Taija Ane

Family Pictures 2012

Once again we had our wonderful family friend/photographer, Katrina Larsen (http://katiejoyphoto.blogspot.com/), take our pictures...they turned out so cute!

Dress Rehearsal

The other night was Taija's dress rehearsal performance for dance...she did such an awesome job! Since we can't record video at the actual recital I took this little video at the rehearsal. (Don't judge the quality of video...I was holding Mika while filming)

Miss Mika

I thought I would do a post just about my little Mika...she is 10 weeks today! Time sure has flown by! Mika is such a wonderful baby! She is already sleeping 8-10 hours every night, she is a tummy sleeper (I know, I know you aren't supposed to let them sleep on their tummy, but its the only way she likes to sleep), she has light grey eyes and I am hoping they stay a lighter color (Pa has blue eyes and Grandpa has green) since both Luke and Taija have dark brown eyes. I love her so much and she is so patient with her older siblings, enduring all of Taija's hugs and Luke's occasional kiss. Here are a few pics of Miss Mika

Taija's Dance Pics

Here are Taija's dance pictures...I couldn't figure out how to scan them so I just took a picture of the picture!

Mika's Blessing

This past Sunday we were able to give Mika her blessing! I can't express how grateful I am that my wonderful husband has the priesthood and is worthy to give our children their baby blessings. Mika looked beautiful in her blessing gown, it was the same one Taija was blessed in, made by my wonderful Auntie Janet out of the same material as my wedding dress. Although none of our family could be out here for the event we were surrounded by some of our best friends: Egglestons (Darek, Megan, Ellie, and Bree); the Talbots (Richard, Jill, and baby Avery); and the Larsens (Blair, Katrina, and Ella). It is amazing to see how much our family has grown and how fast. It seems like just the other day that Taija was born and we were first-time parents just trying to survive. And while not much changes, still trying to figure out the key to survival, the addition of Luke and Mika make parenthood all that much more exciting!

Happenings in May

Last week was a pretty busy week...on Monday was Mika's 2 month appt, complete with shots! Later that day Taija had her recital pictures! She had to have her hair in a high pony with the flower thing in it, for those of you who know her hair it doesn't go in one ponytail EVER! So after many bobby pins and A LOT of hairspray we were ready!

The little stinker was so excited about everything else going on she wouldn't even look at me!

On Tuesday we went to the splash park! Of course it rained while we were there!

There was ONE burst of thunder and since Taija is TERRIFIED of it she spent most of the time under the pavilion with the moms

Justin's Birthday

Justin had a birthday shout Hooray! Taija LOVES when someone is having a birthday...more so she loves helping me make the cake! For Justin's birthday we had Papa Johns pizza (his favorite next to McDonalds) and watched the movie we got him (Madagascar 1 & 2) complete with popcorn!

Gotta LOVE the beach

Justin FINALLY had another Saturday off so where else would you spend the day in South Florida....the BEACH! Our kids LOVE the beach!

Random Pics

these are just a few pics of random happenings at our place...

This is Taija's costume for her BIG dance recital in June

I have another kiddo that likes to sleep on their tummy