My Visit to meet my 1st Nephew on the Braden Side!

A couple of weeks ago I got to go to Oregon to do a wedding that ended up being only an hour away from where Becca lives!! Yahoo!!! So I got to stay with her and meet my new little Nephew Ezra (3wks old).  It was so fun to have some special time with my neices, Kent and Becca, without my crew.  Chaser base-r got to tag along but he didn't cramp my style too much.   Juliana and Kayla really love to swim and play dollies right now.  Kayla was my favorite because she wraped, sang, rocked, and kissed her babies ALL DAY LONG!  Just like her mommy does.  Becca kissed, rocked, and sang to her babies all day too.  Funny how cute she thought Kayla was.. when she was just as cute as them with HER babies!  Love you guys.  I miss you all ready! It was also special to repay them for their hospitality by doing a little family pics. What a Gorgeous Family!  

Luke Skywalker

Little Boys are so much fun!!! Since Tyler has an older sister.... its taken a little longer I think for "THE BOY" to come out in Tyler's play time.  He always loves cars and packs them around and plays with them everyday... however pretend play usually consists of being the daddy to Morgan being the mommy and having a babydoll as their baby.  He recently has been obsessed with wearing his incredible Hulk costume, Spiderman, or any kind of hero possible.  Jared watched Star Wars for a bit last week... and this is what I found coming down stairs the next morning.  Tyler does NOT approve of picture taking or video so I had to be really sneaky trying to get this on video.

Summer Chill'n

Often for our Summer entertainment we have cousins come play.  Here is Chase and his lil pal Ryker having snacks together.

We really like Ryker because he is smiley and happy at everyone!

Ryker is teaching Chase to climb up walls and doors, and pat at windows!  A most important baby skill!

Running through the sprinkler on hot days has become a favorite. 

along with kiddie pool swimming.

Kamryn discovered a whole new excitement with running through the sprinkler with an umbrella. She thought it was pretty clever! So did the rest of us!
I relized this week that its rediculous to "edit" every picture I take... and that the perfectionist in me will keep me from posting  my life in wanting to perfect every candid shot I take.  I am letting that go.... as for my fun family posts... its gotta be strait from the camera because otherwise I will start missing out on capturing my life... and keeping track of those memories.  Work is work.... and balance keeps me happy so forgive my "unprofessionalism" with my family blogging from here on out!

Happy Father's Day Jared!

Where to begin when I want to think of all the ways and reasons I want to celebrate the father of our children and the person who is my everything.  Here is a list of the top 25 wonderful things, I've told you before... but wanted to share with you again, that I love about you... and am so grateful that you are alive, in my life, and the Husband and Father in our home!

1. Masculinity- You are a guy through and through and its nice to have a "real" Man in my life!
2. Physical Strenth- You are Big and Strong and my protector... I always feel safe when you are around.
3. Courage- You are never afraid to stick up for truth, virtue, or your views. You are strong when most give in, or tip-toe around being a MAN!
4. Persevering- You never give up, you persist, you keep going, you continue even when life is dificult.
5. Emotional Strength - You are so much better than me at not letting emotions interfere with logic.
6. Ability to see the "whole picture" of life and situations objectively
7. Think Logically
8. Task Master!!!- You are great and making lists and getting things done that are on your list, and not too bad at getting the things done on  MY list too!
9. Honest- You value integrity- and strive to maintain your integrity and other's trust in you.
10. To the Point- You don't mince words, which often can be taken harshly- but I appreciate your candid nature in "calling it how it is.
11. Backbone- Through our years together you have developed quite the backbone to take on situations that may be difficult or uncomfortable.
12. Strength of Character and Opinion- I love that you know who you are and what you think, and hold confidence in that knowledge of yourself.
13. Uncomplicated- You are simple and by simple means you are easy to please.
14. Get over things Fast- You are not a "woman" and you can let things go easily once discussed, you are not petty, catty, or gossipy.
15. Bond Easily- you don't make everything a crisis, you are upfront with anger, and don't overanalyze everthing.
16. Provider for family- You embrace your role of provider and find personal achievement of the responsibility of providing for your family and find happiness in doing so. THANK HEAVEN FOR THIS! Many men fight it, shirk it, or try to push it off on others.
17. Responsible- you take responsibility for your mistakes and for your own success.
18. Driven to fix and help- I love that you want to "fix" things, problem solve, achieve- be it small or large you are a "get it done" type of guy when it comes to problem solving.
19. Leadership and Devotion- You work at being a leader and being devoted to your work and family.
20.Chivalry- you are a gentleman at heart- and you respect me and treat me with tenderness and respect.
21. Willingness to get out there and fight the junk of the world to provide and protect
22. Sacrifice- you are willing to sacrifice any and all to make me happy - even when sometimes unreasonable or unfair (lucky ME!)
23. Put together nicely - Great physique- Tall, Dark, and Handsome!
24. Spirituality- You have developed an incredible commitment to truth and the gospel and teaching correct principles to our family.
25. My best friend- you are there for me through and through- the truest and safest place for me to be me, and to work through and overcome that which needs so much work... I love you with all my heart. Happy Father's Day Love!!! You are my universe, and I couldn't be more happily married to you, and have you be the example and Father to our 4 little followers.

Swagger Wagon!!! AWESOME!! Is there ever such thing as a "hip" mom? NOPE!

Be sure to pause my playlist music to the right before hitting play!!! LOL this is the funniest video.  There's just something about being a mom and roll'n in a vehicle with diapers, boogers, messes, and little people that rule me out of ever being cool again!  But regardless I love it and this video made me smile when my sister showed it to me so I had to post it.  LOL 

Happy Happy Birthday Kamryn!!!

Today is cousin Kamryn's 3rd Bday.  She had a super duper hungry catapillar birthday party on Saturday to celebrate.  Kelsey and all her creative skills thew a party to behold!!!  She had all the yummy treats from the book on display with little hungry catapillar signs for the food.  It was AWESOME!!  We all loved it.  Unfortunately Brooklyn got sick mid way and threw up all over Jared, so we had to leave a little early.  It was a super party and fun to be with cousins.  My favorite picture I think was of Ryker trying to endure the flies.  It is getting hotter and hotter and so comes the fly season. YUCK!  Happy Big 3 Kami girl!