Long Past-due

Yes I know! It has been forever. But here you have it- and update on our going on's! Enjoy, who knows when I'll post next! Hopefully I'll be better!

4th of July

This year for 4th of July Brody and Jackson were matching- We put blue in his hair!

We went to the parade

Jackson waiting to get some candy! I must say he did pretty good this year!

We did our own little fireworks

And went to the Middleton fireworks. I will say nothing beats Idaho falls Fireworks show. We were definitely missing it this year!

Camping at Deadwood

I didn't get very many pictures this year because My camera battery died while we were camping. We were able to see the Idaho fish and game dump tons of new fish into the reservoir this year! Very cool to see!

Grandpa the kids and all the Fish we caught!

The dreaded family camping picture! Everyone was there but Julies family and J.D's wife Amy.

Memorial Day

For Memorial Day we went and visited my Grandma Harris, Grandma Law, and Matthew.

Grandma Harris

For some reason I can't find any of the pictures I took with my camera for Matthew! So these are from my mom- We took Matthew flowers and a toy tug boat.

Brent Graduates

Brent Did it- He graduated college! What a proud moment it was to watch my husband graduate!

My parents drove from Boise to see him graduate. Jesse and his boy Teag came over from Rexburg. It was so nice to have some family come.

Jackson while watching Daddy's ceremony.

Brent receiving his diploma

Brents Parents and his sister Carrie and her little girls DROVE from TEXAS!

Thomas James Brent James, Jackson James.

We were so excited to have them there. It was so good to see them and so special for them to drive all the way from Texas.

After Graduation we started packing for our move. Brent was offered a job in Washington. Jackson lovin on Teagen-

We moved to Washington 1 week after graduation. Brent started his job. We were excited for our new adventure- regardless that we had NO family around. Little did we know 2 weeks later we would be moving back to Idaho. The Boss said he "needed someone to just take over the company. Someone with 5 years experience in quick books" ReALLY?!!! You couldn't have thought about that before you hired Brent, had us spend what little money we had to move to Washington, and now putting us in this situation.!!??!! So we are currently living in my parents basement, SEARCHING and starting over from square one, trying to find a job. Brent has taken a basic job to help pay bills for now( definilty not something we can live off of). Once again for this past year I am sitting here pondering what are we supposed to do. I must say this last year has been full of trials, but were pressing on. Hoping and praying something comes up for us.

Jackson turns 2!

Another year already?! Yes our boy turned two May 18th! We can't believe how much he has grown! Jackson does so much it is hard to keep up with him. Here are a few things he does now days: -Talks in sentences -Sings songs on his own (Old Mcdonald, Baby signing time, 5 little Monkeys, Popcorn Popping, Twinkle little Star) -Everything is either a sword or a gun to him. He's points and makes a shooting noise -He runs EVERYWHERE -Walks up and down the stairs with no assistance. -Can put on his own shoes (not tie them though) -Starting to go pee on the potty when he feels like it Here are a few pictures we had taken- Sorry for the copy write words all over his face!

On his Birthday we took him to PO-Jo's.

He didn't like the rides( just liked to sit on them) His favorite was definitly bowling with daddy!

We did a fish cake for him.- or my attempt at one!

Happy Birthday Jackson James! You have brought so much unexplained love and joy to our lives the past 2 years!!

Baby #3

On March 3 2011 It really felt like it was going to be a long day. It was Matthews Actual due date. That morning I decided to take a P-test. Sure enough that positive line showed. I wasn't exactly sure what to think. We had only been "trying" (not preventing but not "TRYING") for the last month. For Jackson it took us 10 months, Matthew 6 to see that little line. My emotions were up and down but I will say it made my not so Happy day turn a little better.

I started showing a lot sooner I feel with this baby- At 13 weeks I was definitely feeling bigger than I usually was

The First ultrasound we had were I saw this little one moved I was overwhelmed. To see the little heart beat, to see the baby moved filled my eyes with tears. I didn't think I would feel so much at that ultrasound. It brought so much back as the last ultrasound I had- my baby boy would not move.

Sure enough we found out this little one was going to be a Boy as well. The first couple hours after we found out I found my self thinking more about Matthew. How could I be having another little boy after what just happened with my last? I was excited to have 2 little boys. Matthew and Jackson would be the best of friends. I was almost sure this would be a girl- I don't want to feel as if I am replacing little Matt. As these last few weeks of knowing have passed, I still find my self pondering on this. I know Heavenly Father doesn't make mistakes. I know this little Boy is meant to come to our family. For Matthew came and left but so soon after this little one came. I imagine Matthew and this little one having quite a bond before Matthew came to us. Possibly somehow knowing this was meant to happen? Whatever the case in Heavenly Father's eyes, we are excited to be having another little boy.

I am now 23 weeks pregnant. As I am getting closer to that 27-28 mark I find my self thinking more about what could happen. The baby is growing healthy as the last ultrasound, just two days ago, showed him doing well. I feel him moving all the time- giving me that reassurance that everything is ok. Jackson often talks about the baby. I think he was confused at first because when he saw the 1st ultrasound we said it was his brother. He looked at us and said "Maffew". He is now deciphering I think the difference. We look forward to meeting this little one-as he feels so very special having Matthew led him the way.