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| Suzuki takes a long time -- but he's getting the hang of it. |
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| What a handsome boy! I hope he sticks with the Violin -- it's one of the many things that attracted me to Taylor when we were dating (that he played the violin), and I just think Jake has the attention and dexterity to be really good! we'll see. |
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| And the month started out with Mother's day! I can't believe I am a mom of 4. Even though some days I want a break -- I recently told my kids I didn't want to be a mom (Luke's response: "So you wish we were DEAD??" with big eyes) -- I really do find a lot of joy in being with them and watching them grow. It makes me a better person, that is for sure! |
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| T-Ball -- what a boring sport! But the first game was fun to see the boys hitting the ball and running about the bases. At this age -- most the team could barely even manage that task. Here is Luke up to bat. |
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| This was a thumbs up after a fun home from Jake -- he is READY for coach pitch and tells me that often. :) |
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| Jake at Bat |
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| One fun thing is that at the start of T-ball/baseball there is a parade for all the teams -- The "Angels" look pretty good. Jake and Luke had a hard time with the name for a few days---they thought it was a girls team name. :) |
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| And we can't leave out chuck E cheese pictures -- our tradition to take the boys there on their birthdays. |
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| They love it! |
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| I think this is an action shot of Jake squirting Luke and Sam with the hose -- this is our summer pool this year. The big one seamed a little dangerous for Sam, and really -- they just love getting wet any way they can! |
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| bath time photos of Nathan |
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| snug little bug |
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| Memorial day -- buzz cuts and fun run. Luke took first in his age division.. He was pretty stoked about that. L2R: Kate & Porter (cousins), Luke, Jake |
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| Jake ran his heart out... Way to go. |
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| Taylor and I both ran the 5k and left Jake at home babysitting Nathan. 6 is old enough to watch a sleeping newborn right? Taylor was a champ and pushed Sam in the stroller. I hate Jogging Strollers.. no matter how nice they are, it's still extra weight in my opinion. But Taylor did great, and made the comment as he passed me that "it hurts to run as slow as you." Just wait babe, when I'm more than 6 weeks out from a baby I'll whip you in a 5K!! :) |
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| Cute Nate |
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| I love the cry faces. So sad, but seriously -- so CUTE!! |
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| Luke just might be the most handsome preschooler around. This little girl on the right was his "girlfriend" and she even stole a kiss one day while Luke wasn't paying attention. |
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| Luke, his "ME" book and Mrs. Hollman. What a great teacher. |
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| Jake is the cutest kindergartner I know! How did I get such great boys. |
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| Jacob LOVED Mrs. Christensen, and she told me several times Jake was one of her favorite students. |
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| And cute Nathan just enjoying the outings... Just 1 month old. (Love the old man hair.. right?) :) |
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| Jake's Birthday Breakfast of choice was crepes filled with nutella and fruit... not so healthy, but definitely YUMMY. |
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| We are always glad Grandma can help with cakes. Jake wanted a sports party so we came up with a basketball standard cake. |
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| Jake was very happy about his "cool" cake. |
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| more breakfast pictures |
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| Relay games |
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| blowing out the candles |
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| We are so glad to live close to cousins... Thanks Grandma for bringing Kelton and Gavin to play! |
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| Grandma's gift was a hit. |
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| My crazy boys... aren't they cute though?? |
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| The funnest game ever... try to pop each others balloon. |
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| Seeing how sunny it is, you would never believe just 3 days earlier it was SNOWING like crazy. Weird Utah weather I guess. Well, I think the day was a success and I officially have a 6 year old that will be going to school ALL day next year. I can't believe it ... really, I can't. Jacob, we love you and are so grateful you are apart of this family. You can be such a good helper and example when you want to. You make having a bunch of boys a lot of fun. You are mom's little buddy and its fun to just sit and visit with you. You always have something interesting to say about everything... How did you get so smart?? Happy Birthday son! |
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| Some of our Favorite Friends came and stayed with us right after Nathan was born. It was soooo fun to have them here. This is cute Miles holding the baby. |
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| time for Morgan and Miles to go and I thought Miles was just sad to leave us... about 15 minutes later he was puking in the car on the way home. Oh, I wish those tears were for us, I shed a few for them when they left. :) |
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| The Brostroms and the Dehners were our family in Ohio. The Brostroms now live 15 minutes away -- yipee and we are trying hard to get the Dehners to move this way too!! L2R: Nina & Cole, Me & Nathan, Amber & Will |
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| Our boys (and Morgan). Aren't they all so handsome. Morgan is the greatest little girl to put up with all the rowdy boys. Jake is convinced he is marrying her and that is just great by me! Couldn't pick a better family to be apart of. L2R: Sam, Morgan Mike & Miles, Jake, Taylor, Kyle & Griffen and Carter |
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| Amber and Nathan --- come back soon Dehners! |
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| Grandma Heaton getting Nathan bathed and ready for the big day... |
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| Could he be any sweeter? |
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| We have 9am church and most my siblings decided to drive up from St. George the morning of the blessing. They all left around 5am. All my siblings and their families made it for the blessing (even through the crazy blizzard weather). All of Taylor's siblings that were in Utah came too -- we had a house full... |
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| Mom and Nathan |
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| Proud parents and a Hungry boy! |
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| Grammie and Grandpa Nadauld |
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| All the priesthood men that participated in the blessing (not pictured, Steve Nadauld Jr.) | From L2R: Kelly Heaton, Adam Nadauld, Steve Nadauld, Taylor, Rick Lewis, Gavin Heaton, Kirk Heaton and Lonny Heaton. |
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| Just some cute pictures of the after party.. Estelle and Nathan |
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| Katelyn and Lindsay entertaining Sam |
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| And of course we got the golf cart out for the fun. My nieces and nephews and Taylors are all about the same age. They had fun together and a couple even "Paired Off." I love being an aunt. :) |
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| Grammie and Nathan |
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| We were so lucky to have Grandma great at the blessing. Isn't she beautiful! She is so with it and funny, we love being around here any chance we can get! |
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| Grandma Heaton |
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| Jake in his comfortable napping position.. |
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| All in a hard days work for the boys. |
