Brighton

I (Tyson) wanted to take a moment and post some of the photos that we took of Brighton back in October. My cousin Kellan is the photographer and she does such an amazing job. We are so grateful for her for taking them for us! Girls, hide your hearts cause this kid will steal them!

We love you Brighton!

My Little Helper!

Last night I (Tyson) was loading some dirty dishes in

the dishwasher and I looked over and realized

that someone wanted to join in the fun...I was going to tell him to get down,

but then he smiled that goofy grin and I gave in.So I decided if he was going to be there he might as well help...He did such a good job! I guess you can never start to early
when it comes to teaching them to work. Thanks Brighton!

Guess who's Pregnant???

That's right, we found out about a month ago that we are expecting our 4th little bundle of joy! We had our first doctors appointment and ultrasound this past week and everything seems to be going well. The baby is due to arrive on May 30th. Here are a few pictures for you to enjoy...

Summer Vacation Part One...

IDAHO: We were excited to get to come to Tyson's Grandparents Family Reunion (MEP) this past summer. We had tons of fun in Idaho like we always do.

The biggest dandelion Annie had ever seen.
Camping just isn't camping without a hammock for Daddy

I love this smile

Rafting with Daddy. They were a little scared at first as you can tell by their faces. They overheard Tyson telling me the raft was a little deflated so I think they were nervous they'd go in the water.

They eventually got used to it and liked it.

They stopped on a little "Island" to go exploring. Tyson didn't notice Jensen needed help but Annie is such a sweet big sister she came back to save him.

Annie just loves her Grandmas! I didn't get a picture of her and her Great Aunt Phyllis but she loved her! She followed her around and always wanted to be right by her. She said Phyllis could be her other Grandma.

After Camping we spent the night at Grandma and Grandpa Jensen's House. We love you guys!

Of course we can't stay at Grandpa's house without visiting the farm in his backyard.

They thought it was so funny when the cows moooooed at them.

Annie is asking to go up to the higher one right next to them. I think Jensen is high enough :)

The perfect way to end our trip to Idaho, Ice Cream with Grandpa.

Summer Fun with Cousins

Yes I know its October and I know I am really behind on posting these but here are some of the fun times we had when my brother and his family visited us this summer. We hadn't seen them for a year so the kids were so excited to spend so much time with their cousins.

Our family camping trip. Of course the kids loved this.

Jensen along with most of his other boy cousins stayed dirty the entire trip.

Helping to gather sticks for the campfire.

Watching the fireworks on the 4th of July.

We took all of the kids to see Toy Story 3 and since Jensen was Buzz Lightyear for Halloween last year he wanted to dress up for the occasion :) He had a blast!

Trying to stay cool

My brother Steven had fun launching the kids down the slip n slide. They loved it! Thanks Steven and Yolanda for coming and visiting us :)

Family Pictures

Back in July we took some family pictures while my brother was visiting with his family from Michigan. It was tough getting everyone together (as it always is) but we were glad that we were able to get them. Here are a few of them.

The Nichols Family

The Haws Family

The Cutest Kids Ever!

Thanks Nate Larsen for taking them for us!

Jensen turned 3...

Back in June our little Jensen who is not so little anymore, turned 3 years old. It seems like it was not that long ago that I would find him doing things like this: He has always been a typical little boy and has loved to go exploring and do things that he probably shouldn't do :)

I love it that he has always been a little cuddler. If he sees me or Tyson lay down to take a nap or rest he runs over and lays down wanting to cuddle with us. I love it that he loves his family so much!

I also love it that he truly LOVES chock - wit (as he calls it). Just like his mommy!

And of course I love his big goofy smile! If you have ever asked him to say cheese - you know this is what you get.

Since January, after going to his cousin Savannah's Birthday party Jensen has been obsessed with Birthdays. He waited very impatiently for his to arrive and when it was finally here he was just so happy. His party was a week after his actual b-day, so he thought the celebrating just went on and on.

We had my family's monthly gathering on his b-day so he got even more presents that day. Here is a picture of one of his cousins, Branson. He was so mad because he wanted one of Jensen's presents but Jensen was not about to share what he had just got.

For his Birthday Party we had a bunch of different water activities in our backyard. It was so much fun for all the little kids.

And here is the cake...

Jensen wanted a spaceship for the longest time and that is what I made him on his b-day, but then we were at the grocery store and he saw a baseball hat cake. He loved it and asked for that instead. So that is what he got. He still talks about his hat birthday and asks for another one.

In Heaven:) He was just so excited that all of the presents were actually for him. He loved them all!

Happy Birthday! He has not stopped talking about his Birthday since then. He is already asking about next year :) I can't wait to see him at Christmas.