Most likely...

We're having a GIRL! The doctor wasn't 100% sure, but pretty sure! We'll have another ultrasound in about 2 months to just check gender. I don't think the doctor is wrong but it worries me a bit. I'd rather be told I'm having a boy and have it turn out to be a girl but we are excited anyway! And happy that baby girl looks good and healthy! Braden has said he wanted a sister from the time we told him he was going to be a big brother again so he was pretty excited that he was right. It will be fun having an older child who understands a little better. Kyden is just excited because his brother is excited! He will probably have a hard time when he realizes what's crashing his little world. Jason's also excited! As far as me, I've always wanted a girl and really wanted this baby to be a girl but now that it is, I'm nervous. I think it will be fun though and I'm happy! It will be an adventure--but what's life without adventure, right?! Bring on the bows!

1st Day Preschool

Yah that's right, I'm old enough to have a preschooler! Crazy I know, but so exciting! What is more exciting is that he absolutely LOVES it! His first day was September 1st and then went the 2nd too. Then this huge break because of Labor day. He asks me every day all day long when he gets to go to preschool again. When he got home from his first day, he was just wondering around the house. I asked him what he was doing and he asked when preschool was again. I told him tomorrow and then asked "Why is it boring here?" He said yep preschool is way more fun! Well, we know what he likes to do--LEARN! Keep that up little boy! I was nervous about him going because he's a momma's boy and home body, but he has done EXCELLENT! I'm so proud of him! Love you bud!
He really wanted a GREEN backpack and luckily I found one!

Preschool door!
Braden and Kyden--I've been talking up preschool all summer long to Braden about how fun it will be. One night after talking him up again, Kyden got all excited and said "Yah, me, preschool, fun, yah!" He thought he was going to preschool too--sorry not for another 2 years! He had to have his backpack but he didn't throw a fit about leaving his brother which was so nice!
Braden and Mrs. Ottley (who is also my aunt--my dad's sister--which also helps Braden not be so nervous I'm sure). She is awesome!
Look at that shining bright smile! Not even any tears! Yahoo!!
Picking up!

Kyden's new bed

We finally switched Kyden to a "big boy" bed. Braden was out of his crib at 18 months just because. I was holding onto the crib with Kyden because it contained him. But he is doing super in his new bed and loving it. Although he still wants to take naps in his brothers bed sometimes--I don't know why?! Now for potty training and getting rid of his binkie--don't worry he only gets his binkie at nap and bedtime. I refuse to let him have it any other time, but he is hooked to that thing! Any suggestions? I just don't want all the drama that comes with those kind of transitions so I've put off getting rid of it!


The favorite "helmet" and "glasses". My goofy boys!

Any kind of basket or box is considered a helmet by the boys in this house!

Dirt, Dirt, Dirt

Since we don't really have a backyard, this is what our front entryway looks like and has looked like for a lot of the summer. Boys need dirt! And I don't really care if our place looks trashy cause all that matters is that they are having a good time. When I was little, we would spend hours and hours everyday of the summer out in our huge mud pit mixing water with the dirt and making all sorts of fun things. So, I think every kid needs a place to just play and make a mess. I figure we'll clean it all up before it snows!

Zoo

Summer went by too fast and all the things we wanted to do never got done like visiting the zoo--I think a summer must! Jason didn't have to work until afternoon so we went one morning and had a lot of fun. The animals were very active--more active than I've ever seen them I think. Then we went to the cool park to play and have a picnic. It was a fun family outing!

This kangaroo thing was within reaching distance of us and I had no idea until I went to take a picture and was backing up when Jason saw it. It wasn't even really caged either. It kind of creeped me out but it was a cute little thing.

The lion in the background. It was pretty vocal while we were there, especially the lady lion.


I absolutely loved this little animal. They said it had just got a haircut! I think it is the cutest thing! And so funny!

Braden thinks he's cool now when I take pictures he opens his mouth in a O-shape. I don't get it, but I'll let him be cool!
Kyden loves turtles! So this was probably one of his favorite animals at the zoo. Doesn't he just look excited in this picture!

Mini Golf

Ever since we went mini golfing in Park City in the rain, Braden has been begging us to take him again. We got together with some friends and went to the Riot Zone and golfed. Braden loved it! I think we might have a little golfer on our hands.

Combine with Uncle Ray

The boys love going on the tractor with Grandpa or Uncle Ray! They got to go on the grain combine with Uncle Ray a week or so ago. I don't think Kyden actually realized how big the combine was until we pulled our car right up beside it and said "Whoa, big". When he got out all he could say was "Wow, big and fun!" Thanks Ray for dealing with the boys in the combine. They love it! Braden even fell asleep one of the times he went with him. Naps for him don't happen very often anymore so it was a good refresher for him.