Birthday Boy

Gage turned one on the 21st, and I really just can't believe it! He is definitely not a baby anymore...walking everywhere and starting to say words...it really is crazy how fast they grow up. We had a little party for him at our park...it was perfect for all the other kids to run around and play...Gage just ran around with them, he is already trying to keep up with Ella and her friends! He is such a good little boy...I remember when I had him last year how nervous I was to have 2 kids so close together. Little did I know what a blessing he would be for our little family...he makes me so happy, in ways I didn't know I could be. We love, love, love you Gage...Happy Birthday!!

He is obsessed with anything that has wheels...grandma & grandpa Taylor got this little train for him...he LOVES it, it is the cutest thing to watch him push this aroud everywhere

Of course Ella wanted in on all of his presents...she kept telling me, 'I'm a good sister mom, I push Gage everywhere!'

Cute party guests:)

Helping open presents

(I promise I'm not white trash and let my kid run around with no shirt on...he had just finished his cake, hence the bare belly!)

Bob the Builder cake

He was NOT into his cake...he doesn't really like sweets that much...strange child:)

Happy Birthday Gage!!

A Little of This, A Little of That

We have sure been enjoying our summer, and are gladly keeping very busy. I am loving summertime with my kids...barbecues, swimming, parks, playing...it's so fun for all of us to get out and do fun things. We had a good 4th...hung out at Bear Lake, and saw some fireworks. Our kids have been pretty sleep deprived, and pretty ornery lately...but oh well, its been worth it!

Excited because we are on our way to "Magoon" (as she calls it).

Riding the rides with her cousins...they are so cute with her, and she sure loves them.

Gotta love that face!

We love Bear Lake! The kids had so much fun up there...playing all day in the sand and water, what could be better?! (this is cute aunt Ashley with the monkey Gage:)

And these are the extent of the pictures I took on the 4th....just waiting to leave for the fireworks...

Matt thinks it looks like she is trying to choke him here...hmm, she probably was:)

A Little Tribute...

...to my little girl...because she is now, 100% POTTY TRAINED!! I am so happy to only have 1 child in diapers now! If you remember, we tried the potty thing a couple of months ago, and just recently did we start trying again. I had such a bad attitude about it, but she was a champ! She just took off this time, and only had a handful of accidents...I'm so proud:) Good job Ells...now I really feel like I have just 1 baby! Good thing:)

And this here would be one of her potty bribes. I can't believe I have a 2 year old who is already obsessed with lipstick...heaven help us

San Diego Continued...

Just a few more San Diego pictures that didn't make it into the slideshow

Shamu show...Ella was really happy:)

Just chillin with a little chocolate on his face

Mission Beach

Flying a kite on the beach

The 2 babies...although Gage looks like a monster here...not a baby!

San Diego Temple

Wedding Day

Matt's older sister, Michelle, got married recently and it was such a good day! We are so happy for her (she has waited a long time for this day), and are so glad she found her partner in John. Here are a few (ok, a lot) of pictures from the day.

Waiting outside the temple.

Talking with great grandma

The happy couple!

At the reception changing into her "princess wedding dress." She was the flower girl and was in heaven! She loved every minute of it, and kept saying "ella get married too in my princess wedding dress!"

Not quite sure who this other little girl is:)

cute cousins! Ella LOVES her cousins...she would play with them everyday if she could:)

It was a long day:)

one last random one...because I couldn't resist!

San Diego

A Couple of Cute Kids

My talented friend, Melissa (whom I really miss:), took my kids pictures a couple of weeks back, and I have to say I am in love. She did such a good job, and I can't believe how fast they are growing up. Here are a few of my favs...enjoy!