she'll be comin' round the mountain when she comes....

Grandma's first visit to Arizona!

Boston was sooo excited and was, of course, entertained the entire time! 

Mackay remembered Grandma immediately and loved her just as much too!

Kyle and I got to the temple and enjoyed having here to hang out with too! She's one fun lady to have around, that's for sure!

We love you Grandma!

First thing every {early} morning. Climbing into Grandma's bed!

Peter Piper - we had to get in on the action too!

*Disclaimer - Why do I not take any pictures when she's here?? Next time I WILL be better!

big and strong and coming right along...

Mackay - 6 Months!

Weight: 20 lbs. 9 oz. - 85%
Height: 27.25"  - 75%

Mackay-ism's...
* Sits up like a champ
* LOVES to eat - anything and everything!
* Loves his binki and blankies
* Absolutely adores his big brother!
* Loves to high five, laughs when you high five back
* Major grunting when he's bugged
* Starting to say Dada
* Says Mama when he's sad
* Two bottom teeth are coming in
* Super friendly - loves to smile at anyone and everyone!
* Claps his feet when he's excited
* Starting to really get around...pivots in circles, crawls, rolls..
* Loves his bed

Home Sweet Home

After quite an adventure we finally purchased a house in Arizona! Kyle moved down here in August to get goin at work, and the boys and I waited at my parents house for part of the house hunt. We finally moved down the first part of October. We lived with Kyle's Aunt Julie and Uncle Jay. They were so hospitable, hopefully we didn't drive them too crazy! I think they liked having the boys there! During our hunt we had one house under contract that didn't pan out. That took some extra time, but it was worth it. We're so glad we ended up where we did. We love the neighborhood, the ward, the friends! It's been great. We also love our house! We're looking forward to getting settled and making it our own!

I don't have a pic of the house, but here's a peek of the backyard. Totally something you dream about as a Dad right, teaching your son how to mow the lawn! 

Props to Kyle for this beautiful green grass...he planted and grew it himself!

Halloween 2012

Halloween 2012 was our first Halloween in Arizona! We went to to Halloween party with the Burghardt's. We ate yummy food and went trick or treating!

Coolest Ninja Turtle you ever did see....
{He loved the marker mask!}

Cutest little Skeleton you ever did see...

Happy Halloween!

Caden, Boston, and Zack

Big and strong and coming right along....

4 Months...
Weight: 18 lbs. 8 oz. -  100% (+)...yes he's off the charts!!
Height: 26 1/4 in. - 90%
Head: 17 1/4 in. - 90%...the boys have large heads!

A few tidbits to remember...
* Loves his blankies
* Definitely found his voice...talks all the time
*LOVES his brother....yells at him and talks his ear off. Laughs when Bos laughs. It's so fun to see them together.
*Sleeps all night long! woot woot!
* Likes playing with his hand and grabs everything
* Watches every bite I take! I think he's gonna be a good eater...please.
* Hates his carseat
* Loves his swing
* Smiles at anyone and anything
* He's very ticklish!
* Likes his binki, but prefers his two middle fingers

Boston's First Fishing Trip...

Kyle was so excited to take Bos on his first fishing trip! They went with G to his secret fishing pond and caught 15 fish! Boston was running from one pole to the next helping everyone reel their fish in!
He absolutely loved it! He took the fish from house to house that day showing everyone what he had caught. G even grilled them up for Sunday dinner!

Needless to say....I think there will be many more fishing trips in this little guys future!

Hill Air Force Base Museum...

We are in Utah! Woo Hoo! 

Jaycie, Grey, Griffin, and Grandma took Boston, Mackay, and me to the Hill Air Force Base Museum. 

It was awesome, the boys loved it!