Big Boy Beds...

In lieu of our big news, we decided to move Bradley from the crib to a big boy bed. He was more than thrilled that he got to sleep in Jackson's room and even more so, if possible, that he got to sleep in tractors.

He is holding his favorite stuffed animal which affectionately calls, Burr....because that's how elephants sound when they trumpet!

 We decided to keep the beds separate instead of bunk beds, John has too many memories of jumping off his bunk bed and doing all sorts of tricks. These are, however, the bunk beds that John and Spencer used while growing up. They were originally stained, but with all the love and years John painted them white. I think they turned out really cute.

Proof that he actually sleeps in his bed. It took a few nights and trying to figure out how to best get the ambiance before Bradley actually slept in the big boy bed instead of the crib. Jackson loves having Bradley in his room, I hope it lasts.

Big News...

John and I are happy to announce that baby #3 is on the way! We couldn't be more excited to have another one. The big day is projected to be March 17, 2013. So just being around 18 weeks along, we find out very soon what we are having. I can't wait to have another little baby in our home.

Picture to follow soon!

A Little Boy's Paradise...

We went up to visit Spencer and Jessica, John's Brother, and their little boy Boston in Little America, WY.

Jackson and Boston reacquainted themselves quickly and became fast friends!

With all the rock, dirt and big machinery my boys were never bored. John and Spencer took the boys for a spin on the tractor. I don't know who was more excited, John or the boys. 

I even decided to join in the fun and give the tractor a whirl, it was surprisingly fun and easy to drive.

Next on the agenda, the company's fire truck. Seeing as how Little America, WY is so far from another fire station, the company opted to provide it's own fire engine complete with volunteer fire fighters, including Spencer.

What could make life any better...Brad, Jacks, and Bos

Uncle Spencer showing Brad the hose!

ALL the boys enjoyed the fire hose, they were even fairly patient to wait their turn.

So excited!

What could be more fun than running through the fire hose!

Taking a drink after a long day of playing.

Miraculously they got tired and actually needed to rest.

And then the Big  Boys took their turn.

What a fun visit, I know we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and Jackson can't stop talking about coming back already!

Summer FUN!

 We just love playing with Mas and Wes, my sister's cute little boys.

I think it's a bit bright!

 My Aunt Tracie came up from Las Vegas for a visit, this is her youngest, Daelyn playing with the boys in the sprinkler. I think she is a little out numbered.

Bradley is my little fish, he loves to run and play in anything that is water. He was the first one in and the last one out.

Spray and Play Snake Pool

As you could tell from the last post, the boys really wanted for a new pool. They just love the spraying snake pool.

 Water is always more fun when you can catch it!

...and get a drink

My happy, cute little 3 year old!

Splash!

Oh to be little again!

Donut Falls

Cheese!

 We went to our ward's family camp out, except we just went to spend the day instead of camping overnight. It was up Big Cottonwood Canyon. There was a fairly large turnout and it was a lot of fun. Bradley was really excited to put sticks, dirt and rocks in his pail.

 Jackson enlisted John to follow him all over while he explored the campsite. 

 We hiked up to Donut Falls, Bradley's first hike. He did pretty well for his large 38" and walked about half the time.

We made it all the way to the falls, with the help of some of our ward members, passing the kids down the steep parts. 

Silly boys, they thought it was so funny to both be sitting on my lap and started doing the usual, teasing each other.

Bradley and me stayed and played in the chilly water while Jackson and John braved there way up to the top; much to my shock and horror. Jackson clung onto peoples backs while they scurried up the waterfall. John assured me that he was completely safe the whole time, but it still makes me shudder to think about it!

Our little family of four, hikers all!