Some fun pictures!

Nick' s first partner dance!















Kevin's Christmas present

The kids sitting on Santa's lap! Obviously, Kevin is not excited!

More summer fun!

We had the oppotunity to take the boys to Lagoon. What fun they had. Of course they want to go back again soon.

So we attempted a family camping trip with the boys. We were a little nervous about taking Kevin. However, it turned out great. The older boys loved it. They were especially happy and excited to roast marshmellows.

Oh What do you do in the summer time?

Everyone loves a parade, especially the kids.
















A month of swimming lessons


















The boys riding bikes with cousin Isaac.

Stacy, Adriana, Mom, Kevin, and I.

Kevin lookin' cool in his cowboy boots, and Nathan in his shades.

We have been very busy and we are only half way through the summer. Hope your havin' fun too!

Kevin right before his surgery

Well here are a few pictures from Kevin's birthday party. I made him some chocolate cake with white frosting. I made his own little cupcake for him to eat. He loved it. A couple of days later we took the boys to Kangaroo zoo for some fun. The boys had fun while Kevin practiced walking.

It has happenend. He has mastered walking. It is sure cute, but mama can't keep up with the messes he is now able to make at such rapid pace. Is this what we signed up for when we had babies? I sure love it!

Not much news thankfully! Finally starting to get back to a routine.

Finally an Update!

ONE YEAR OLD!!! Kevin has reached a year old , yesterday. I can't believe how time has flown. Here he is with his new little people dumptruck. It obviously wasn't what he wanted for his birthday as he hardly gave it a second's notice. I think Nathan had more fun with it than did Kevin. As many of you know this boy is trying to walk. Everyday he will stand up and take a few steps on his own. He isn't quite confident enough to do it all of the time yet. Wow. Look out mama, here I come.

Here is the picture of my budhist monk. Porfirio as many of you know, entered a deal where he had to improve his sales by 10% over last January or he would shave his head. Well obviously, he didn't quite make his goal. Thus my bald husband. He didn't bother to tell me that he had done this until the morning that he went and shaved his head. Thankfully, he did give me a little bit of a warning, because I am not sure how I would have reacted. It's okay as it will grow back fast I am sure.

As for other news. We have had a crazy month. As you know, Kevin got sick with RSV. We were very concerned about his breathing. The doctor sent us to the ER at Primary children's. The staff there wanted to admit us for observation. They weren't going to give him any treatments or anything, just watch him. We decided that we could watch him at home. So with the help of our pediatrician's office we took him home for some very tense days. We had trips to the doctor's office twice a day. All the staff at the office know me by name now. However, devoid a large hospital bill we are all doing well now. Kevin is just fine.

We also had the Feicks stay with us for a week. Six people and one dog. We enjoyed having them while they waited for their house to close. Nick and Nate especially miss having their cousins to play with.

Porfirio and I also celebrated our seven year anniversary. Wow, now that went quickly most days. You turn around and life has sped by. I can't believe it. I am very grateful to have such a wonderful husband. We have had our turn of ups and downs, but I truly love you Porfirio. I am thankful to have such a good friend, husband, and companion. Thanks for so much! I hope to have many more years together.

I hope each are happy and as busy and peaceful as ever.

Janae

Season Greetings

"Deck the halls with bows of holly"

"Fa la la lala, la la la la"

I can not believe that the Christmas season is already upon us. Where has the year gone?

I love the Christmas season, but for some reason it seems to get more and more frentic each year.

I am really not sure where to simplify. However, I think the spirit of the season is found in the eyes of my boys. This year as we decorated the Christmas tree, they were singing over and over "fun to do, to do, to do."

They love helping me wrap the presents. Even Kevin is right in the middle of things trying to be helpful.

I am ever so grateful for my boys. I love them with all of my heart-- that includes my hubby. I am grateful that I get to spend so much of my life with them. I hope they know of my love for them. I am grateful this time of year for the Savior. His love must be so great to come to this earth and sacrifice His life for us. I hope that I can teach my boys the true meaning of Christmas. Anyhow, just a quick note this time. I hope this season brings love and joy to each of you.

Turkey Talk from my turkeys.

A little "Nathanism."

Anyone who really knows Nathan knows that he likes to talk--a lot. A week or so ago, Grandma and Grandpa spent the night after watching a football game. They got to our house around 10:00 p.m. I let the kids stay up to see them. So after talking to Grandma and Grandpa for a while, I told the kids that it was time for bed. Nathan said, "Mom, my mouth isn't tired, so I can't go to bed. I can't go to bed until my mouth is tired." We all just laughed and laughed. It is so true of Nathan.

My other little turkey, Kevin, is also growing so fast. He is pulling himself up along all of our furniture. He sits and stands up as soon as he wakes up. He wants to be on the move all the time. I can't believe that he is growing up so fast.

I sure love my turkeys.

Cute Trick-or-Treaters

Ahrgggh! Do you want to give me a treat? or will

I have to give you a trick!

The most darling, I mean "hot" motorcross racer ever.

Sorry but this Tigger is taken.

I am sure that I would want to give an extra special treat

to these cuties!

The Last Days of Summer

This is Nick's soccer team. Sam is in the front right. He

really wants Nick to come play soccer at his house.

What a cutie!

I thought I would share with you a picture of one of the

loves of my life. I am really enjoying Kevin. I think because

I know that he will be the last. Probably a little spoiled!

Another one of my loves. He is trying to keep up with brother.

He wants to learn how to ride his bike without training wheels,but

just isn't tall enough yet. Hopefully, next summer. Doing great here though.

Nick finally mastering riding his bike. I am so proud of him.

Now if I could just convince him that reading is just as easy.

This is one of the last summer days. Winter with a day of fall has

arrived now.

What we have been doing.

So the second weekend in September we went up to
Idaho to visit my parents and to see Kaiden get baptized.
We have not been to Idaho in a very long, long time. It was quite nice to visit with Grandma and Grandpa. Nick and Nate are both still praying that we will go visit Idaho again soon.

On Labor Day our family took the opportunity to visit Antelope Island, the largest island in the Great Salt Lake. The state keeps a herd of bison here. We have never taken the kids out here before. It was a nice enjoyable little trip. We took a small hike to enjoy the view of the Salt Lake. Later we visited the Fielding Garr ranch, an orginal settlement on the island. Nick was very curious why someone would leave all those old things there.

Nate took this picture.

Nick took this picture.

So in the meantime, we have been very busy. I am officially a soccer mom now. Nick and Nate are both playing soccer. Nick's team has had many games and practices once a week. Nate's team only has four games and doesn't practice. Thank Goodness! Nathan is not sure he wants to play and has refused to participate so far. I don't think I will waste my money next year. However, Nick is loving soccer. At his last game, he scored 2 goals. Unfortunatly I missed them as I was unable to attend because Nathan was sick.

Nick has finally mastered the art of riding a bicycle. Many of the kids in the neighborhood are able to ride a two wheeler and Nick hasn't been able to. Finally, we bought a small bike for Nathan that Nick was able to learn to balance on, and now that he has seen that he can do it and has some confidence; he is angry because I won't let him practice riding for five hours a day.

Porfirio has been on a fasting diet of sorts lately and has lost about 30 pounds. He is looking really good and feels very happy. I have been a little jealous, but this has motivated me to start moving my big butt and get the baby fat off. I am starting to work out daily and watch my diet. I am determined that I will lose the weight and be able to fit into my prebaby clothes by Christmas. However, this has added and extra hour and a half into my routine that I am having a hard time managing as it is. But I have finally made this a priority. So I have lost nearly 10 pounds in three weeks. Yeah! I will get there!

Anyhow that is what we have been up to. I hope to get picts of Nick riding his bike and soccer soon.

A few more pictures

Nick breaking the pinata at his birthday party. He was sure that he was going to break it open.

Also Nathan the pirate with a few of his cousins at Nicks party.

This is Nick and Nate riding the ponies at the Davis County Fair. They love riding the horse.

Nathan chilling out playing with Micah's airplane and later with cousin Isaac pushing him on the swing. Now, only if Isaac would come push him all of the time.

I know it's been a while.

Summer has been crazy busy, but we have sure had fun. My family had a reunion here in Utah at the end of July. We enjoyed playing with our cousins from all over the country. It is nice to have my kids recognize their Long cousins now. We miss having all of you here close by. We love you.

Nick just celebrated his fifth birthday. I can not believe it has already been five years. Wow, does time fly!

Nick had his first soccer practice on Tuesday. I guess that makes it official that I am a soccer mom now. Nathan will have his first game next week as well.

Kevin is growing up so fast. He has two teeth now and is doing a version of the army crawl. I am sure that it won't be too much longer before I have another mobile child. Can't wait?!

Well here are a few pictures I thought you might enjoy.

Thanks to LaceyHansen photography for the first two pictures. I will try to publish some more pictures soon.