Family visits

Memorial Day the kids and I went to Tucson for Spencer's family's annual gathering at his Grandpa Gibsons grave site. Spencer had to work, he doesn't usually get that type of weekend off. But we had an enjoyable time with his family.

After we visit the grave site and hear memories shared of him, we head over to a park for lunch and the kids have a grand ole time with cousins.



My mom and Asa made a trip out to AZ. this same weekend and stayed through the first week of June. It was so great to see them again. We headed up the mountain to meet up with them and my brother Rusty for a visit. We went up around the Big Lake area and had a picnic and did a little trout fishing in the river. We all had a good time and enjoyed being in the cooler weather too.

I had to put this picture on to continue to backup my last post. Calvin settled his little self down next to the cheese puffs and the fruit dish. It wasn't long before he had cheese, strawberries and kiwi smeared on his face!


Asa, Paxton, Spencer


Paxton bought this headband up at the dollar store a few weeks back. She loves it, but this is usually how she wears it! I always think of Wonder Woman when she has it on.


My mom & Rusty


Later we went back to Rusty's house and we started a game of cards. The kids played and snacked. At one point Hunter (Rusty's youngest son) came in wild eyed and told up to go look at Calvin. The kids had left the bag of chips and dip within his reach and he was lovin it!


Here Rusty took a chip and started to just shave it off of him

May days

Let's play catch-up. Again!
Calvin is a nicely built, solid little boy. He was the biggest baby at birth and has kept himself on the hefty side. Here is a small glimpse into how he does it.

Daisy and Paxton spent a little time at Aunt Jana's one day. While they were there Damian turned on the radio and Who Let The Dogs Out was playing. He sang and danced along and Daisy loved it, because she hasn't stopped talking about it. Here she gives you a little taste of it.

On Mother's Day weekend we went up to Roosevelt to visit with Grandpa & Grandma Johnson. Aunt Heather was also there visiting for a few days from Missouri. The kids had fun exploring, blowing bubbles, riding in Grandpa's buggy down to the river, and of course playing in the water.

Grandpa and his buggy

On the 11th, Grandma Hansen came down to watch the kids. Spencer and I headed off to Tucson to a concert for the all male, A Capella band, Straight No Chaser. We really liked it, they are good! We first heard some of their Christmas songs and then saw that they do other music as well, so we got tickets and had a great time. I would recommend trying to see them if you like that type of music. My favorite was Fix You, a song by the band Coldplay, but there were so many other good ones. Spencer's favorite was Africa. They sounded great live and it was cool to see that all the sounds really are coming from just them. They were also very entertaining and comical. If you want to see a little more about them or hear some of their songs, here is a link to their website.

Little league has been going on since the end of April, but I continue to forget to take my camera down. I'm sure you've seen a hundred other little league pictures for the season anyway. Caden and Paxton are both in Coach Pitch and doing good. Spencer is coaching this year also, so they love having dad as their coach. This is Caden's 3rd year in and Paxton's 1st. She is doing really, really good for her first year and it is fun to see her excited about sports!

We are down to a week and a half of school left and they are excited about that. Me, not sure how ready I am for it, but it's coming anyway. I am enjoying this very nice weather for May, and hope it stays for a little longer. It's been so nice!

Bump and get bumped

Calvin will be getting a taste of his own medicine in September. He just couldn't wait to get here, so he bumped Daisy from being the baby at just 14 months. So when he is 16 months, he'll be getting bumped. Yes, Spencer has done it again! To our great surprise, I'm expecting again.

Come the end of September, we will become a family of 7 and looking for a larger vehicle so we can all travel together in one. I'm 19 weeks and the girls will take the lead once this little princess arrives. Daisy and Calvin don't understand yet, Paxton is thrilled and Caden has been in denial about it for the past 3 weeks or so.

Now that we've found out it's a girl, and we told the kids, Caden seems to finally be accepting it. He's not mad, I guess he just thinks like Spencer and I...."Again? So soon?".

Anyhow, just thought I'd spread the news if you hadn't alread heard.