Happy 3rd Birthday Jett!

Can it be true that I have a three year old already! The years have passed by so quickly. Three years and nine months ago I was in Arizona on one of those crazy hikes that Shan and Gary insisted we go on. And somewhere along the way, with Dennis being the only thing keeping me going with his endless jokes, I had an epiphany. I guess I figured, if I got off that mountain alive, I could handle having a baby. I told Rhett that I was finally ready, after his hounding me for over a year, and of course he was thrilled. That very next month we were pregnant. Words cannot describe how excited we were for this new addition to our family.

Jett is such a special boy. He has personality to spare. He makes everyone feel so loved and special when he runs, hugs you, and screams your name. He is not shy at all, going up to everyone and introducing himself and telling all about what he has been up to. Jett is always up for showing off his singing abilities as well as his story telling skills. So Jett, in your words, you are 'way cool' and 'so awesome!!' When I told Jett happy birthday he said 'happy birthday Mom.' Yes Jett, it is a happy birthday for me. It gives me such joy to see you grow into such a wonderful, happy boy.

My life is just that much SWEETER with you in it.

My attempt at making a car cake!

Such a fun birthday with all his cousins!

Cars, cars, and more cars!

Sawyer loved all the party goods too.

Egg in the face

Watch carefully, this is an old army trick Grandpa Gary learned. How does he do that??? I don't know, but I'm sure Matthew would really like to know! Nobody likes to get

Egg in the Face!!!

The Blessing of the Harvest

No more than at this time of year do I love being a farmers wife. There is something to the law of the harvest. There is nothing more fulfilling than family and friends coming together to reap what we have sown. To look over the vast acres that we have planted, plowed, and watered is somewhat of a spiritual experience. For a little boy, the farm is a wonderland. Being able to go to work with his father, drive the tractor, and play in the dirt, could there possibly be anything more thrilling? I am thankful that my son's will be able to work the land with their father just like the many generations before.
They will truly understand the Blessing of the Harvest. There is no better place to learn hard work than at the farm. The legacy of Grandpa Roy's father was passed to him. Rhett's father Gary passed it to him. And hopefully Rhett can pass it to our sons for the fifth generation. Gary, what a gift you have given your son and now to your grandsons! You could have done no greater thing, and I thank you for being the kind of man you are.

This is how it all works in the potato cellar (the pit)

Let me clarify the video, that one cellar holds 8 million pounds of spuds, and we have 3 of those cellars. So there are a lot of potatoes!

Falling asleep on the job!

Grain Harvest

We are so thankful for the safe, fun harvest we had. We had 7% increase in yield per acre this year! And the potatoes look great. What a successful year. Not all of our family was able to come and enjoy the harvest with us, so we hope that next year more of you can come and reap The Blessing of the Harvest.

Sawyer is 8 months!

Yesterday was Sawyer-boys 8 month birthday! On this big occasion he had a fever, I think because he was working so hard to get two new teeth! He also got to celebrate having his first potato harvest experience this past week. Lets hope he likes it because Dad has his whole future already mapped out, and it has a little something to do with tractors and dirt! We love you Sawyer, I can't believe it was only 8 months ago that you blessed our lives. You are such a sweet spirit, always a smile on that chubby face for everyone.

You are the sunshine in our life.

Getting to the BOTTOM of things

I just love these two bums! Most especially when they are squeeky clean. The day can get crazy with Jett asking for the 100th time to play 'demolition derby' with him and Sawyer spitting up on the carpet for the 50th time. But when I get to the BOTTOM of things, I realize that there is no where on earth I'd rather be than at home running after my two sweet boys! Life is so much sweeter with them in it.

So here is to all those moments that I finally get to the BOTTOM of things!

Let's go make a memory

Waterskiing, fishing, camping, demo derby, family reunions, farewells, and hellos. Getting the kids packed and ready to go, the food, the house, I can say that I am not always such an eager adventurer. Rhett, thank you for being the kind of father you are. You are adored by all who are lucky enough to tag along with you on all your adventures. "Let's go make a memory" you remind me with that half smile of yours. And we made a summer full of memories that we will never forget.
Sawyer had his first summer being dragged along everywhere we went. What a trooper! Never a complaint from that sweet boy. He is such a happy, chubby, content baby boy. He got his first two teeth the end of August. He is also eating cereal now. Growing so fast if I blink I will miss it!
Jett had a fun packed summer. We lived outdoors. From our bike rides to our camp outs, he loved it all. He is the life of the party with all of his songs and stories. He is a charmer with his smile and that cute personality.

Henry's Fork catching the "big" one

Thank you Grandpa Gary for all the great times!

Goodbye Jacob, we will miss you.

Lots of fun in Park City. Oh, if this could only happen more often. How we love and miss you all.

Can you feel the love?

What a fun Grandpa!

What is a summer without a good demo derby?

Can it get anymore red-neck than this?

We LOVE waterskiing. We went down to our pond about three times a week and had a great time skiing the waterski course. We consider ourselves expert skiers!!

Rhett won my heart when on our first weekend we went skiing together, then later skied together only to have him kiss me while skiing, this is for old time sake to see if he still has his mojo. That is a definite YES!

No waterski trip would be complete without Jacob. He became an amazing skier this summer. Now on a mission it just isn't quite the same. We miss you and love you Jacob. He is one of the most amazing people I know, whoever wins this kids heart is one lucky girl!

Nothing like a little drive around the driveway in his cowboy boots.

And now summer has come and gone, but the memories,NEVER will.