July in review

We have been very busy this month and can't believe it is almost over. I can't believe Tate is now 8 months old time sure has flown by. Our 4th of July was super fun. We went to the Oakley Rodeo (thanks to Craig McQueen) on July 3. Then we spent the day at Willow Creek on the 4th and later went to a BBQ at my aunt and uncle's then on to watch an excellent firework show at my parent's. I'm sad the 4th is all over. Can't wait for next year!! On the 7th my cute friend Becca married Brady Barker. The day was absolutely beautiful and we are so happy for them and can't wait to hang out more often, maybe play a round of golf!! While my brother Zach's Family was enjoying the sun and beach in Cali, Tate and I enjoyed having Scarlett over to play. I got my taste of what it would be like to have twins cause Tate and Scarlett are only a month a part and I have to say that I really did enjoy it. I loved watching them play, interact, and copy each other all day long. I think Tate was sad to see her go. Then it was off to Wyoming for YM and YW camp. WE had such a blast on the Snake River and I loved getting to know all the girls on a more personal level. We are so lucky to have such a great ward and amazing youth.Our last hoorah of July was in Sun Valley, Idaho with my family. My family has been going for years, but I was so excited for this trip cause it was Tate and Devin's first time up there. I am pretty sure they loved it and can't wait for next year. Thanks mom and dad for planning such a great Family Vaca, we loved it. So there you have it, our Month of July in review.

TATE IS NOW 8 MONTHS OLD

Tate I can't believe you are 8 months old, the time has surely flown by. Tate you are such a happy baby all the time even when you are so tired or hungry. You are now eating baby food 2 to 3 times a day. You can feed yourself cheerios. At resturants you are now sitting in high chairs. I can't believe how big you are getting, people not only stop me at the store to tell me how adorable you are but to also ask if I am feeding you steriods. You weigh 22 lbs. and since you are growing so big we have had to get you a knew carseat. Tate I can't believe how much you love the water. You love to go to the swimming pool and hang out in your floating device and you love to play in the bath tub. I hope you like swimming lessons when I decide to put you in them! You aren't crawling just yet, but I know you are dieing too. When I put things out infront of you you try so hard to get to them and get frustrated by burrying you head in the ground when you can't get it. You are a champ at sitting up and rolling all over the place. You have your first two teeth now. You were such a big boy when you were getting them in. Tate you are such a joy in our lives and I don't know what we would do without you. We love you so much and have loved watching you grow and develop and look forward to what the future holds. We love you, bubba!

OAKLEY RODEO


Tate, Me, Jillian, Missa, Jenny, and Scarlett



Can't take his eyes off the Fireworks

All tuckered out


BECCA AND BRADY'S WEDDING

Newlyweds, Becca and Brady

Lacey, Becca, Ashley, Me

Rachael and I

DEVIN TURNS THE BIG 27


Tate is Daddy's little helper

TATE'S PLAY DATE WITH SCARLETT

My darling niece, Scarlett



YM & YW CAMP in Wyoming





SUN VALLEY, IDAHO

The whole famn damily

Hanging out by the swans

Taking a walk by the horses

Jillian, Tate, Marissa

All my cousins hanging out

Tate was all tuckered out from having so much fun

The best raspberry shake, yum yum yum

My sis Mckenzi and her cute boyfriend Bret

Whitney, Tate, Scarlett, Jordyn




Tate's pool buddies

Tate enjoying the shade

Swimming with his cousin and Daddy

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LOVE

Devin was born 27 years ago this day and I couldn't be more HAPPY!! Devin is a wonderful person full of life, energy, confidence, service, patience, loyalty, commitment, passion, kindness, hard work, dedication, and love for all those around him. Devin is a wonderful Father to Tate and an amazing husband to me!! The past 3 years have been the best 3 years of my life, I married the most wonderful man and together we created the most wonderful and precious gift, Tate. Love, I hope you have a wonderful Birthday! I love you!

Our Fun filled weekend

WE spent Saturday afternoon swimming at Willow Creek. I am so happy that Tate and I have a pool to go hangout at all summer long. And I'm lucky enough to have a little boy that loves the water and hanging out in his floaty.


What a HOTTIE, right!?!


Lunch at Willow Creek Country Club. Yum Yum!!



Our way in to Tate's first Real Soccer Game. It was a blast. Tate was completely entertained by all the little kids. He even started flirting with the little girl behind us, I think he has a thing for older girls!! He did watch the game here and there. Over all I think he had a really fun time.


First attempt

Second attemp

Third attempt to get a family pic, but still didn't quite get it!!

Tate and his Daddy

After the game, Thanks Josh and Kristy for inviting us to go!!

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY, LOVE

I just wanted to take a minute to tell my sweetheart how much I love and apprecitate him. Babe, thank you for always being so patient with me. You know just how to handle me. You always make me laugh when I'm either upset or exhausted. You have always made me feel so special, safe, and comfortable. I appreciate how hard you work to provide for our family. You are an amazing Father. I love watching you play and take care of Tate, you are such a natural. You are my whole world and I don't know what I did to deserve a guy as special as you. I love you and hope you have a Happy Father's Day.

What we have been up to

NEW CALLINGS
In the past two weeks Devin and I have both recieved callings in our new ward and we couldn't be more excited. We love that we just moved in and they are ready for us to help carry out the lord's work. Devin has been called as the Scout Chairmen and I have been called as the 1st counselor in the Young Women's. We understand we both are going to be super busy, but we are ready for the challenge and all the fun we are going to have. Young womens and Scouts here we come!!

SAYING GOODBYE

Yesterday we took Devin's sister, Jenny, to the MTC. Over the past three months or so Jenny has decided to serve a mission. She has been called to serve in the Illinois, Nauvoo mission. We were all able to breath a sigh of relief when she read where she was going and we couldn't be more excited for her. She was supposed to leave July 22, but got a call from her stake president saying that her mission president had called him and wanted her to leave ASAP. Since she had nothing ready and hadn't been through the temple yet the soonest she could leave was just yesterday. I don't know how she got everything ready in such little time, but she did and we ended up saying goodbye to Sister Johnson sooner then we thought. We will miss her greatly, but know that the Lord needs her right now in Illinois, Nauvoo and look forward to all her emails and pictures!

BRIDAL SHOWER

Bride to be, Becca


All the ladies, minus two or three


High School friends.
Linden, Liz, Sarah, Brittany, Andrea, Lacey, and Ashley


Oh la la! Get excited Brady!!

Yesterday I threw a Bridal shower for my really good friend, Becca. I was so excited to host the shower for several different reasons, First I felt all grown up having it at my own house and all! I know that sounds stupid, but it's the truth. It was nice to finally be able to throw a party at MY own house. Second, it is always so nice to see friends from High School that I don't get to see that often. Thanks girls for coming and supporting becca. Third, I am so so so excited for Becca and Brady and this new journey they are about to embark upon. Becca and I have known each other forever and go way back so to see her this happy and excited makes me so happy. Becca, I love you girl and look forward to hanging out, golfing, and raising our kids together!!

UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE!

I know it has taken me awhile to update, but our lives have been busy to say the least the past couple months. We moved into a house about 2 months ago and we are loving it. We love our house, our neighbors, our ward, and being closer to both mine and devin's family. I can't believe Tate is 6 months old. At his 6 month check up he weighed in at 18 lbs. he is in the 70% for height and 90% for head size. What can I say my son is going to be super smart with that large brain of his!! I love this age cause he laughs, smiles, talks, sits up by himself, knows now what his toys are and is figuring out how to use them, loves bouncing in his jumperoo, blows bubbles, eats baby food, plays with his feet, rolls from his back to tummy and almost from his tummy to back, and I think he is starting to catch on to doing "patty cake" with me. I can't get enough of him. Even though I love this age I am looking forward to what more is to come. It is so much fun watching him grow and develop. At the end of May we dropped Devin's little brother Ryan off at the MTC and it was so good to see how excited he is to serve the lord for the next 2 years of his life. Ryan is going to be an awesome missionary and we can't wait to get his emails to hear all about it. WE are so happy that summer is finally here cause that means pool days everyday! WE have been to the pool alot lately and Tate absolutely loves the water. He loves to splash and kick his feet. I got him this floaty he can sit in and he loves it, but he has discovered how to sip on the water and I'm not so happy about that! All in all we are doing awesome and loving life. I promise to update more often and hopefully never go this long again to post. Enjoy all my pics!!

TATE IS 6 MONTHS OLD


TATE'S FIRST TIME GOLFING WITH US





TATE LOVES THE POOL AND HIS FLOATY






This is how I have found Tate the past couple mornings when I go and get him out of his crib. It's HILARIOUS!!



I HAD TO PUT THIS PICTURE IN CAUSE I LOVE IT OF TATE AT 5 MONTHS


SAYING GOODBYE TO RYAN AT THE MTC






MY TWO FAVORITE BOYS IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD. I LOVE THIS PIC


MEMORIAL DAY AT WILLOWCREEK COUNTRY CLUB