Super baby & super siblings

Quick update on everyone... D is playing in the marching band again. He's now 16, loved going to BYU for a youth seminar, & is preparing for his dream of becoming a pilot.
Hanna is officially a teenager now. All year we've been going to different Drs for eye problems. She had surgery in May. She plays flute, piano, & tinkers with ukulele. She's sweet, smart, & responsible.

For Ben's birthday we had a nerf party that was lots of fun. He still loves to read & build with Legos. He's our "baby delivery" guy. He brings Ava into our room in the morning when he hears she's awake.
Abby has a big heart & big plans. Like our family camping adventure in Moab & our family field trip to the swim pool. She makes books, designs her own calico critters houses, and wins hearts left & right.
Grace turned 5, started kindergarten & uses her birthday money to support her local ice cream truck.

We still love living in sunny but windy Colorado. And Ava is a super baby! She's learning to talk. "No" is pretty clear, as is "dogga" and "cookie".

These kids are growing up fast. We're trying not to blink & miss it!

1st birthday

Our baby is one already! She's really fun! Been a busy year with Troy traveling a lot for work, moving to a new house, keeping up with 6 kids & being a bishop's family. But she brings us joy & makes us smile even during the stressful weeks. Happy birthday, sweet girl!

Ava's blessing day

Family Photo

Expecting Baby #6-- Coming this spring! Found out today it's a girl!

2017-2018

This is the year where we start having kids at the high scl., middle schl & elementary.
It will continue like this until our youngest finishes 5th grade 7 yrs from now!

Birthdays!

We have 3 summer b-days in our family.

D turned 14 in June. It was such a busy time. We'd just returned from trek & were preparing to host a big family reunion that week. Luckily, he was content with a mini golf adventure with a friend plus a trip to pick out his own gifts (wallet, aviator sunglasses, oreos, and new clothes).

Our baby turned 3 in July. So, unless we have another baby, we are officially DONE with the "terrible twos"!

Miss H turned 11 in August. She wanted a party, so we did a bunny themed birthday bash. It was super fun decorating cupcakes & playing games with friends. We're proud of these kids and the great people they are developing into!

Summer update

We have had a busy summer so far! We were able to do a pioneer re-enactment with the youth at church. It was really inspiring to learn about the miracles and sacrifices that occurred.

David turned 14 that month, so he was able to go!

The following week we had a reunion with all my siblings!

It was super fun to be together!
Then we went to NM for 4th of July. We celebrated my in-law's 50th anniversary! Cousin time is the best!