Swimming

We have a community pool in our neighborhood, and with 1oo degree weather, we wasted no time in going swimming last week, almost everyday! We had our cousins over, and some of our good friends! We love it!

Riley's Tooth

Riley lost her first tooth! She was so excited! She wrote a note to the tooth fairy, asking if she could keep her tooth. The tooth fairly let her keep it, and now its lost - awesome. She got a dollar and 4 quarters, which have swiftly been spent on candy.

Riley's Graduation

It was so cute!

Arizona or San Jose???

We are staying in San Jose!!!

After considering 2 job offers, and really wanting to relocate, Mike took the job here. I was a little dissapointed, because the thought of completely relocating was really exciting, but I guess we are meant to be here!

We found a cute little home in Almaden Valley, at a great school, and in a great ward with people we know and love.

Let me know if you want a new address :)

Camping 2011

The Campfires




The beach




The Hikes








Loved it all

Mikes old buddies

Alex, Tim, Mike, Noell

Last Sunday night, we had the chance to go visit with some of Mike's old high school buddies. It has been a while since we've seen them. It was so fun to catch up with them, some of them have kids now too, and its so cute to see what good Dad's they are.

Some of you may know of the life that Mike grew up in. It wasn't always positive, encouraging, or very supportive. There was abuse and addiction. There was love, I'm sure, just maybe no one knew how to show it the right way.

My heart aches when I think back to little Mike and some of the things he has been through and overcome, and I think, how did he make it out - and my mind turns to these wonderful guys.

Without knowing it, these guys gave Mike many of the tools that he needed to succeed in this world.

They showed him what it was like, to be happy. to be a part of a good home and family. to have goals and aspirations. that life could be different. that HE could be be different. that he could break a cycle. they invited him into their homes. they fed him. they simply cared about him.

They always keep in touch, and I am forever appreciative of their friendship towards Mike.

I gave Chase a haircut!

Before...

After...

After talking with an old friend today and getting some tips (Thanks T) I gave Chase a much needed haircut. His hair was seriously out of control! Anywhere we went, I always heard the same thing from people - "Look at all that hair!"

I think he looks so incredibly handsome.

Chase is 2 months

Our little guy is 2 months! He is growing steadily, but still in the 3rd% for his weight. So tiny! He started smiling & cooing a bunch this week, which has been so fun! He is also loves looking around and watching everything, this little chair is his favorite. Love you, little man!

Moss Beach

Traci took us to a really cool beach in Half Moon Bay, when my family was all here. there were tidepools and all sorts of places to go play. We all had a great time!

Chase's Blessing Day

Mike gave Chase a beatiful blessing yesterday. We were surrounded by our family and friends, it was a simply beautiful day. We are so grateful for Chase and for all the LOVE he was shown.