Wanna know what's super easy with one kid?

GROCERY SHOPPING!!!!

Seriously...why was it so difficult when I just had Hayden?

Eating a cracker

Shoved the whole thing in his mouth

Have you ever seen a cuter face?

Picking up Hayden from school :)

Preschool!!!

Florida has a wonderful program called VPK (Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten) which is funded by the state. Since there aren't enough spots available in the public schools, they allow private schools to offer VPK.

The school we chose is at a local Baptist church and five other children from our church are going to the same school! Many of our primary kids have gone there. They go from 8:30-11:45 every morning. They play, sing songs, have chapel time, Bible stories, library time and tons of other cool activities. I'm so excited for him!

Hayden was such a big boy! He hardly blinked an eye when I left! Stinker. I was *almost* jealous of the other moms with children that clung and cried! Almost.

Last night before bed, working on his very first homework assignment.

(Just like his mom...putting it off till Sunday night)

The mandatory first day of school picture

I couldn't decide which face I like better, so you get to stare at both :)

Walking in to school, very proud of his poster

Finding his picture and hanging his backpack up.

Sitting down at his table wondering why I'm still here...

I have to admit, I got a little teary eyed as I walked down the hallway leaving my little stink bug at school for the very first time.

Then I got home, put Dallin down for his morning nap and actually did a giddy little dance in my living room, thankful nobody was around to see me :)

First Haircut

This is normally where I would post a fun shaggy little boy sitting in a chair, awaiting mommy to snip the first lock of hair to save in a little baggie, followed by a handsome after picture.

However, I went to a friend's house and Mike took the liberty of buzzing Dallin's head. Without me there. Yes, Mike gave Dallin his very first hair cut. Without me there. Yes, I cried.

Oh well...

Birthday Boy!

Where has the time gone??? I can't believe this little man is already a year old! His actual birthday was August 4th.

Read his birth story HERE.

Baby Shower for Timalee

My sweet friend, Timalee, just had a baby on June 3rd at only 30 weeks gestation. The baby is doing remarkably well and is expected to come home in just a couple of weeks! Last night was her baby shower. I put a lot of effort into it and I am extremely pleased with how it turned out! I had lots of help because so many people just love her!

(Pictures courtesy of Lynn)

Here are some of the pictures:

To My Sweetheart

To my Dearest Rebecca, We just celebrated our 7th wedding anniversary and there have been good times and bad times through these 7 years. We have brought two beautiful boys into this world and heavenly father has entrusted us to raise them. From the very first time I saw your beautiful smile that night in Colorado, I new heavenly father had a part in bringing you to me. I feel so blessed that he saved you for me. I know we have fallen on some hard times lately and for that I'm sorry. I know I haven't done my best to be the person you envisioned me to be, but I'm working on it. I just wanted to let you know that I love you, I cherish you, I look forward to the years ahead. I bear you my testimony that God lives, Jesus Christ is our savior. If we strive to keep Jesus at the center of our lives, he will be there to help us in times of need. I testify that the priesthood is real and I will do my best to always be worthy so you have it in your life and in our home. I hope I don't embarrass you by posting this, but I needed to.

Your Husband, Mike

Simply beautiful

One of Mike's childhood friends got married a few weeks ago in the Salt Lake Temple and we were fortunate enough to celebrate with them at their lovely reception they held in Jacksonville.

Beautiful couple! Check out the rest of her AMAZING pictures HERE.

Mike and me...we're starting P90X like NOW.

And here we have Heidi and her adorable daughter Chloe

At the risk of sound like a star struck groupie...this girl is one of my favorite people EVER. What's funny, is she had already moved away and gotten married by the time I moved to Florida, but I find myself just drawn to her. She is so organized, ultra talented and such an incredible mom! She has these cute little parties and puts her heart and soul into everything she does. She cares deeply for her family and cherishes her friends. Ever time she blogs my head spins with ideas! This girl is SUCH an inspiration to me!

Heidi's mother, Vicki, made these precious dresses for the wedding! It's no wonder where she gets it!

Oh Landon. Landon Landon Landon. Before Mike and I got married, this kid was just an itty bitty thing, making lots of mischief and keeping his mom on her toes.

Nearly seven years later...he hasn't changed a bit!

Check out his collection of crickets in the favor bag...I nearly died!

Just cute

I always try to come up with some catchy title, but what can you possible title this? There is just too much cuteness to wrap up in a few witty little words!

Hayden building a tree house with Uncle Daniel

Working hard

Do you have any idea how difficult it is to get two kids on separate swings to be in the same spot in a picture? It's not easy...but it was worth it!

Just threw up a little bit in my mouth

This is a picture of my sister not even 48 hours after having the baby. She got all dressed up for the placement and left the hospital looking like a rock star!

More pictures to come...

I'm an auntie!

My cute sister just had her baby yesterday at 3:37pm weighing only 4lbs 5oz and 16in long! I'm on my way to Utah in 13 minutes to meet this little one! She will be placed for adoption tomorrow (Sunday) with the most amazing family and I am so excited to meet them!