Looking Back two years ago

My Computer has some kind of virus or something so while it is being fixed I am using Craigs Laptop and I found these Fun pictures from two years ago. Its so fun too see how the kids have changed in two years. Two years ago we were building the house we are living in now and living in layton. Here is Kaden Just going into Kindergarten. The big gash on his forehead was so cool for him he thought it made him Harry Potter. That is exactly what he chose to be for Halloween that year because of the scar which he still has to this day. Jaxson was almost 2 look at his sweet little baby face! The terrible twos were starting, hey when is that phase supposed to end?

Bailee with her Braces! Just starting 4th grade. Too bad in a few short months she will have her braces back on for phase two. Poor Gilrl!

Back to School

Today was the First day of school YES!!!! Bailee off to 6th grade and Kaden to 2nd. They were very excited to start the new year and see all their friends. It makes me sad in a way because with the start of every new school year they grow up a little more. But, I have to say I also love them getting older! I have loved every age and stage with them and cant wait to see what the next stage of their lives bring. So what did I do Today? I cleaned the house and had some fun one on one time with Jax. We made Chunky peanut butter muffins for the kids when they came home from school. Jaxson was so excited to show the kids what he made for them. When he tasted the first one he said OH MOM Yummy! It was the cutest thing and I realized how much I love having just me and Jax and Quiet in the house for a few hours. He starts preschool next week and then after twelve years of having a little one with me every minute I will have 5 hours a week to myself! Yes the house did stay clean all day! That is untill the other kids came home and I remembered why the hour after school gets out is the hardest hour of my entire day.

Today We went to ride the Four Wheelers for the afternoon. It is about the only time that my kids agree on what to do. They all love to get on the four wheelers and drive. Not to long ago they were the ones on the back with us while we were driving them. Not anymore! They are the ones Driving and this year Kaden Graduated from the small four wheeler to the Big one. Yes I know he is 7 but the kid drives just as good as I do. It was a nice break from the driving my kids around that I do every other day. But we did have to come back in time to get Bailee to Tryout clinics and Tumbling but the Quiet of Deep Creek for the few hours we were there can rejuvenate your mind and bring a little sanity back into the week! Can I just say Yeah for school starting in less than 2 weeks!

Apricot Jam

I love this time of year! I love to start canning I know its a ton of work but I love to do it and the rewards of doing it are YUMMY. Our Family Favorite Apricot Jam! There is nothing better in the winter or anytime of year but it tastes expecially good in the winter. A freshly Baked loaf of Bread ( Rhoades of course) and Apricot Jam!