Reasons I love Pioneer Day...in Snowflake

Getting together with old friends.

Food

Playing at the Park

Swim Lessons

He did it, or should I say we did it. Jayden completed his first session of swimming lessons. The first day he didn't even get in the water, but after that he did pretty good. He was the youngest in his class and you could tell. The last day I could barely keep from crying, pathetic I know. The whole time he smiles and waves at me and tells his friends, "That's my mom." I don't know if he learned a whole lot, but it was fun to watch him. Even now he keeps telling me to say "Mom, say good job Jayden at swimming lessons."

Powell Pics

Jayden, Jolie and I were at the lake for over a week this year. Jayden played so good in the beginning of the week. In this picture he literally was standing like this for probably 30 minutes. He kept waiting for the waves to take him away.
We have a talent show and Jayden and Emily thought they needed to do something, they never mustered up the courage and Jayden ended up throwing a huge fit after this. He was tired and I think by this time he had about enough of the sun.
Here's my beauty. Here she is eating an Oreo. Isn't she too cute.
Thank goodness for coke. What can we say, we love our coke.
Here's Darylyn and Jolie just hanging out. I love how Jolie will smile now when I pull out the camera.

We're Back LP 2010

We just got back from Lake Powell and it was the best weather, beach, and fun we've had yet. Check back for more pictures.

9 Months

I know everybody says this but it's true. I really can't believe that my baby is 9 months old. There are so many times when I feel like she is a newborn still. Jolie is a great baby. She is a little petite I guess. She eats like crazy though so I don't mind that at all. She doesn't move around a whole lot which I am learning to be grateful for. She is a mommy's girl but I don't mind that at all. There are many days when I wonder how my mom didn't go crazy. I pray for mental strength and I am marveled at women who do it by themselves and who have more children. I am grateful to be a stay at home mom and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Update on Jolie Kate

Our darling Jolie is 8 months old going on 3 months(because of the things she does or doesn't do). She has finally started rolling over more. She still has no desire to crawl. She is pretty much content just sitting on the bed watching whatever is going on around her. Jolie is still a great sleeper and a great eater. I have daily battles with Jayden, but she will eat anything I put in front of her. I love that. Matt will comment on how messy she is but I say I would rather clean up 50 of her messes than fight with Jayden about eating his breakfast. I love this girl. She is my pal and I only hope that I can be the mother to her that my mom was to me.

He's Three

I still can't believe I have a three year old little boy. Jayden Monroe Waite has brought such joy into our lives. We were able to celebrate his birthday while we were in Phoenix for Matt's test this past weekend. I tend to think things out too much and I am really trying to just not over think things and to enjoy the moments more. Since we weren't at home, I had to get everything ready days before. Then that morning Matt had his big test, then we had the party right after he got done. Luckily we had family there to help calm me down, and the day was very exhausting but enjoyable. He loved the attention and I know he had lots of fun on his birthday.

Our birthday boy in his birthday shirt that I TRIED to make.
The kids played with the bubble machine and who doesn't love bubbles. Well maybe the lady who was reading a book and they kept hitting her in head because of the wind. Oops.

Jayden and his party guests, Derek & Emily
My handsome husband

Jolie really is a happy baby, but when we're around other people, she has this look on her face like she is always judging you. She gives quite the dirty looks, but isn't she cute.

Jayden had a great birthday. Here is after the party when he couldn't get enough of Emily. He wanted her right beside him, holding her and cuddling with her. It was pretty adorable, but made me want him to never have a girlfriend. He will be the best husband. He is so good about telling me when I put on my sunday clothes how beautiful I am, or when Jeanie came out in her prom dress he immediately says how beautiful she is. He is such a sweet boy. We love him so much.