Junior Jazz

Finally Jaxon was old enough to play Jr. Jazz Basketball. He has been waiting for so long. He dream when he gets older is to play in the NBA and also for the MLS. It is great to have such big dreams. We all have to start somewhere right? I forgot to tell you that at his birthday party Jax and his buddies watched the John Stockton DVD. They were all excited to see some of Stockton and Malone's signature moves.

Jax was excited to be 47 for AK. Andrei was the player the kids got to meet for the player appearance so Jaxon was stoked. They had a great season and he got to be on the same team as two of his good buddies and some other kids from school. They did really well. He would even like everyone to know that he played Shawn Bradley's son and they won. It is great to be an eight year old boy. Jax actually has some pretty good moves. He really wants to conquer dribbling behind his back but maybe next season.

It's Great to Be Eight!

Daddy's Birthday was an extra special day this year. Jaxon made the choice to be baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was so excited and just a little bit nervous. We were blessed to have so many family members and friends there. Grandma and Uncle Mark both gave great talks and Brothers and Cousins sang I am a Child of God. Jaron was so sweet he sang a verse by himself in Japanese. I was a proud mom of all of my boys.

Jaxon and daddy were a little shocked when they entered the font and found the water to be freezing cold. Poor Jaxon I thought he was nervous because he was shaking. He was shivering so bad he couldn't even hold still. Good thing everything went smoothly so they didn't have to do it twice. He looked so handsome in his suit. It is hard to believe our boys are growing up. I may be a little bit biased but I think they are pretty amazing. Congratulations Jax!!

Happy Birthday Jaxon

What's a Birthday without a little bit of excitement. Jaxon got to open one present before school but then he missed the bus so while I was taking him to school Grif opened all of his other presents. Grrrr! But that was the least of our worries since Jaron was going to the hospital again to see another specialist. They were going to do a lip biopsy but since he was on prednisone they didn't want to sedate him in the office. Jax got to go to a friends house after school which is like a present because he loves walking home with his buddies. Grif got to go to work with dad which made him extremely happy too.

We all had plans to meet up at the game so we could spend a few minutes together. We had awesome seats too, the 14th row is the best we have had in a very long time. It was a great game and it was crazy getting us all there but thankfully it all worked out. Our good friends were coming to the game so they just brought Jax with them.

Finally at 10:30 that night Jax got to open his presents: more Star Wars gear, a real telescope, and a watch were part of his Birthday treasures. Happy Birthday, we love you!!

Leaps and Bounds

Grif has made huge Leaps and Bounds at the swimming pool lately. It's too bad that our annual pass had to expire. I am sure that we will get another one but not until we can figure out how to control Jar's mouth sores. I won't take him to the pool when his mouth has all of the open sores for his sake and everyone else's. It hard though because that is their favorite thing to go and do.

Grif has been the most timid in the pool and always wants to be held or just sit on the side. Not today! He was jumping in, blowing bubbles and swimming around on his belly. It was so awesome to see his giant smile.

It's Your Birthday! Have a Party

How on earth is Jaxon getting so old? Jaxon is turning 8 this year and I can hardly believe it. He wanted to take some buddies to a Jazz game this year for his party. We invited Grandma and Grandpa to come along to help with Jar and Grif since dad was working the game.

The boys loved the game especially when Bear came up and sprayed them with silly string. It was a good game and all the boys were awesome. After we got to stay and go down on the court to get our pictures taken. It was a great night.

Give a Day get a Disney Day

We were so excited to be able to work with Project Linus and make blankets. Jaxon did a very nice job on his and dad made his too. Jaron helped us all but he was just a few months too young to be able to participate in the program. My whole family will be going to Disneyland together while we are in California for my little brothers wedding. It will most likely be a crazy, crazy day. Here's to the "Happiest Place on Earth!" Thanks Disney for helping us find a way to serve in our own community.