to be Frank

Our summer highlight was the birth of little Frank. He joined our family on July 30th weighing in at 9lb 5oz and 20 1/2in long. The labor and delivery was wonderful, I have a great partner and support and Dean even got to help deliver the big guy.

ready to get the show on the road

such a neat experience to hold your baby for the first time

our biggest baby

Frank had low blood sugar when he was born so the poor guy had to be admittedinto the level 2 nursery. He also had high biliruben levels so they put him under the lights while in the nursery.

Finally he was clear to come home when his blood sugar was good. His biliruben was still high, but that just meant he would need to be in the lights at home.

A few summer highlights

This summer was spent playing mini golf or racing cars at Trafalga, going down water slides or floating in the pool at Seven Peaks. Max turning ten. Taking a little trip to St. George with Grandma, Nikki, Emma and Lacey to see Little Mermaid and just simply hang out with cousins at the pool. Going to a couple of free concerts and playing with friends in the neighborhood.

Max and his buddies for his birthday

Zoe lost her first tooth :)

swimming with cousins

at the Brigham Young house in St. George

all in all it was a pretty good summer.

During the last week of school, Nate got to do a state report and a wax museum. He chose to to Massachusetts and Edgar Allan Poe. He loves learning new things, and did a great job on his report, including a great drawing.

the kids doing their dance festival on the last day of school

Merry old land of Oz

This year for the Wizard of Oz Zoe was a cute little munchkin.
She did a beautiful job with her dancing and had the cutest little poses.

Here she is with all of her munchkin class

Here is Olivia as a Jitterbug. She did an amazing job this year with three different parts; a jitterbug, tornado and an Oz girl. She had all of it down so good and loved every minute of it.

This year Shakaya got to be in the ballet too, she was a beautiful snowflake. It is always so fun to watch the girls perform and have such a great time dancing. Love you sweethearts, you are wonderful.

Preschool Graduation

We did a neighborhood preschool again, and had a wonderful time. This time around we had six kids and many great adventures. The kids learned so much and are now ready for kindergarton. Some of Zoe's preschool favorites were coloring, going to the park, the pumpkin patch, playing with friends and making fun snacks.
Mailee, Hannah, Zoe, Zach, Quinn and Finn

Zoe has a new talent! She learned how to ride a big girl bike, and now she loves going out and riding her bike with Liv and her friends. Awesome job Zoe!

Hope of America

This year in fith grade Nate participated in the Hope of America. It was a great experience for him and helped him become more interested in singing.
All the kids did such a great job, and it was really fun watching him during the program.
Way to go, Nate! Mom and Dad are proud of you.