Name for Baby #3

Ok so we thought that we had decided on a name for this new baby boy, but we were wrong. We recently heard another boys name that we really like as well. So we decided not to tell anyone what his name will be because we don't even know yet. We are going to keep everyone in suspense until October.

Bryce Turns 3!!

Bryce turned 3 this last week, and what a party week we had. He still thinks it's his birthday. I guess I make a really big deal about birthdays. On his actual birthday we celebrated as a family with his favorite movie theme, TOY STORY!!! I decorated the house the night before, Bryce's reaction was so funny when he saw them first thing in the morning.

Joe was able to go into work late so he could enjoy breakfast with us. Then I took Bryce to
Wal-Mart and let him pick out one toy, the poor kid had a hard time making up his mind. Then after he had decided I took him and Jaxson to their favorite place for lunch, McDonalds. They both got a happy meal and played on the playland. I have never had a more peaceful lunch. When Joe got home we made homemade pizza for dinner and Grandpa and Grandma came over to enjoy it with us. Then came the best part, the presents and cake and ice cream. This year I tried to make Bryces cake, it did not turn out the way I wanted it to, it was supposed to be a space ship but it looks more like a triangle. Oh well, it still looked ok, better luck next time.

Bryce opening his presents!

Singing "Happy Birthday" to Bryce!

Bryce blowing out his candles!

Then on Saturday the party continues with his church and neighborhood friends! He wanted a baseball party, and so a baseball party he got.

We had our very own Consession Stand filled with ring pops, cotton candy, chocolate covered marshmallows, popcorn and laffy taffy! The kids loved this part the best, I am sure so did the parents!

We served hot dogs, chips, watermelon, capri sun and water for lunch!

Instead of making another cake I made baseball cupcakes with ice cream.

There were a few games the kids did. They got to play tee ball, try to hit the ball to the target, even the girls got into this one!

The second game was to try and throw the baseball into a bucket. I kept it very simple so the kids could enjoy it.

Over all his birthday was so much fun. He is already asking when is he going to be 4.

Name for Baby #3!!

So I think we have finally picked out a name for our baby boy #3. I still can't believe we are having another boy! It is so funny to watch people's reactions when I tell them what this baby will be, it's almost like a pitty look, they really don't know what to say and I think it is so funny! But we are so excited for a third boy, we are starting to realize the many blessings that will come into our lives with all of these boys and Joe and I could not be more excited to see what lies ahead.

So the name we have decided on is Ashton Tyler Denton!! This name has taken us a little bit longer to decide on, but we are really liking it. We can't wait for him to get here in October.

New Home!!

So we have done it again, we have moved! It seems like the story of our lives, but this move was well needed and great timing!! We moved at the begining of August just one street down from where we were. We are in a spacious townhome instead of a spacious condo on the third floor. I was getting to the point where it was becoming difficult to go up and down our stairs and was not going to do it with a new baby and two other kids. We wanted to stay in our ward and so we were blessed with a great opportunity to move into this new townhome. We are so excited to be in it because we have an attached garage and only one flight of stairs inside our house, and a small backyard for the dog and the kids. Sometimes the little things are such a blessing to have. We will be here for a least 2 years, maybe more. We really love the area and the schools, so I see us staying here for a while, but who knows. I hope everyone is doing well. Love and miss all of you!

Our 4th Of July!

I hope everyone had a great and safe 4th of July weekend. Our family had a great and relaxing one. We did not do much on Saturday except watch the fireworks that Thanksgiving Point did and we watch that from the back of our car on the side of the road near our house, it was not very long this year but the boys seem to enjoy watching them. Most of our activities came on Monday, we woke up the kids early so we could go to the parade in Provo. We packed our breakfast which were donuts, granola bars and orange juice (I know real healthy) and went and found a spot to sit and watch.

Jaxson and Bryce enjoying their donuts and orange juice!

Who knows what Joe is thinking? But I thought is was a good shot of him.

Jaxson watching the parade start!

Bryce got a little scared by the jet that flew over us!

Now they are starting to get into it, watching the firetrucks, motorcycles, marching bands and their favorite, Cosmo (BYU Cougar mascot)!

Later that day grandma and papa came over for a BBQ and fireworks. We went across the street to our church parking lot to lite.

Jaxson and Bryce loved to do the Pop-it fireworks!

Jaxson watching Joe set up the fireworks!

Our case of fireworks we got this year! As the boys get older the bigger the fireworks will get I'm sure! So lets start out small!

Joe starting to lite the fireworks!

Ooooo! Ahhhhh!

We came back to our house to do the sparklers. Jaxson is trying to figure out two without burning himself!

Bryce trying the same thing!

Loving the sparklers!

So is Joe!

The end of a long day!

Yes we all have our matching 4th of July t-shirts from Old Navy, aren't we festive! I hope you enjoyed a little bit of what we did. Hope you had a fun and festive one as well!

Boys Golf Day!

Last weekend Joe wanted to take Jaxson and Bryce to the driving range! The earlier you start them out the better, right! We gave them toy golf clubs for christmas last year and they have asked their dad several times if they could go out with him and use them. I wish I could say those golf clubs held up nicely, but they didn't, so after this Joe is going to get them some better ones. They had so much fun with Joe, and Joe with them. This is what he has been waiting for, to teach them how to golf!!! They went out in the evening and got a bucket of balls and started hitting them. Joe gave them a few pointers (as much as a four and two year old can understand) and I was suprised how well they did.

Here are a few pics from them hitting the balls....

Like Father like Sons.....

Bryce trying it all by himself....

Jaxson trying it by himself.....

Bryce & Jaxson watching other people....

When they were done at the driving range they went over to the putting greens to learn how to putt.......

Again Joe gave them a few pointers and now they are trying it out....they love to play miniture golf so this was not so hard for them...

Joe giving Bryce a high five after making a 30 foot putt...yes I said a 30 foot putt...Bryce was so excited that he got the ball in the hole from across the greens and Joe was really suprised, more proud than suprised.

Over all they had a great time and did not want to leave. I think Joe will take them back soon, he really loved and enjoyed having them with him in his favorite place.

Our Superman Father's Day

I hope everyone had a great Father's Day Weekend. Our weekend was totally relaxed and fun. On saturday we just spent the day at the pool with the boys, then came home and made homemade pizza on our BBQ grill which turned out so good. We are finding so many uses for our grill and it just tasted so much better. Then on sunday we had a Superman party. I made pancakes in cupcake tins with strawberries and whip cream as our topping and muffins with orange juice, easiest breakfast ever, and it tasted so good. I decorated our house with superman everything. Joe really was surprised and loved it.

I made t-shirts for the boys to wear that said "My dad is a super man". They really were excited for the whole superman theme as well. They could not wait to wake up their dad to show them everything I had done. But who could blame them!

I also made this banner that said "Happy Father's Day" in the superman lettering, and hung it on the wall with the superman logo hanging down from the chandelier.

I also made Joe a candy bar poster from the boys to show him how much they love him.

Then we ended the day with a BBQ with my mom and dad. The whole day turned out to be so fun and enjoyable. Sometimes when you put so much time and effort into something you hope it turns out ok. Well this one did, Joe and the boys loved the superman theme, it was right up their alley.