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.