He is the MAN!!!!

El Tour de Tucson

Today was the El tour de Tucson which is a 109 mile bike race around the city of Tucson. It starts in the heart of Downtown and goes around the whole outside of the city. There are about 9,000 riders in the race tat come from all over. From what I have been told this is the largest bike race in the US. Its a bit crazy for those trying to go anywhere because of the traffic issues 9,000 riders cause but Tucson has been doing it for 28 years so they try their best to make it work. Jason has been training for this ride and today was the day! He left at 4:30am to go pick up a friend and get down to the starting line. He said that by the time it started (7am) he couldn't see where the line of cyclists ended. What an amazing thing to be part of!!! the bike route has lots of hills and hard turns as well as two washes that they have to get off and walk across in the sand. He did an amazing job and We are so proud of him. Here are some fun photos from the day!!!

Adalee was so excited to see her Daddy cross the finish line! She had to take a little nap while we waited to make sure she had enough energy to cheer for him. She was soo good while we stood in the sun and waited.
Tolson is a little too big for his stroller but with all the thousands of people and bikes I didn't want him running around too much. He did great. Got a little bored when he could't find his daddy as we watched bike after bike go by but he was so happy when it was finally his daddy!!!!! Some day I am sure he will be doing these kinds of things WITH his daddy instead of just watching from the sidelines!!!

A Happy man!

A very tired, very happy Jason after riding 109 miles in just under 7 hours! I can't even imagine riding for 7 hours!!! He really is the MAN and I am soo proud of him!

sad saying good bye

For the past 3 years Tolson has had a buddy that was his best friend in the world. Tomorrow they are moving to Nebraska. He doesn't really understand this idea and I have not had the heart to explain it to him. (I am very very sad too, but that's for another post) These two boys have been like brothers. They play and laugh like brothers and they fight like brothers. It seems like almost everyday Tolson asks to play with Brady. They have had so many good times together.

They have had several "Campouts" together. This week Jessica and the kids were staying at our house for a few days and we made a tent for the boys to sleep in. ( I didn't get a picture of it though) they have so much fun together its hard to sleep!
They were playing the backyard and having a ball! What a team huh?

We went to the zoo with a whole bunch of friends and they had a blast. After we were done, we rode the train one last time together. Sad sad day! They loved it though!

Usually after the zoo we go around the park to over by the ball field. There is a little outdoor workout place there and some Ramada's. We take our lunches there and let the kids play on the equipment. They love it and there is never anyone else there. As you can see they were having a great time.

This picture has nothing to do with Brady but the sad face was just so cute! I don't even want to think about how sad he will be when he really figures out that he can't play with Brady any more. WE are hoping to plan a trip to meet up with the Grays (at Disneyland, ssshhhhh). I am so grateful that my little man has had such a great friend. I hope that they will be able to stay friends over the years. And who knows maybe they will be in the MTC together or something!!!! We are going to miss you Brady!

getting older!

Ok so Tomorrow is my 31st birthday! I have two great kids and an amazing husband. I live in a cute little house and drive a fun car. My life is pretty good. I was thinking about what I want to acomplish in the 31st year and have decided I have about 20 lbs I need to lose. ( 10 from having a baby and 10 from before the baby!) So I am putting it out there! I will be doing workouts at home, walking and riding my bike. Anyone who need some motivation and wants to join me is welcome too. During Tolson's preschool I will be walking at Udall since its right next door, but I have been waiting for it to cool off a bit! So there you go! I bought some workout DVD's and have worked out the last two days! I hope I can stick to it. Wish me Luck! and agian if anyone wants to join me please feel free, it always helps to have someone do it with you!

My little man

I love my little man!!!!!

Really how can you not? He is so stinkin cute and I don't just mean his looks. But yes the dimples, blond hair and bright blue eyes along with that awesome smile just make everyone fall in love with him. but along with that he is such a sweet boy. Lately he has been a daddy's boy which I love but he is still my little man.

His future wife is one lucky woman. Here is why....

He tells me "I love you" several times a day and at random times.

Anytime we are at the store he wants to get some flowers for me.

He loves to (help) cook.

He loves to (help) clean the house.

He always gives me presents.

He likes to share with me

He always wants me to Hold him at night before he goes to bed.

He gets very upset if I cry and wants to make it better.

He gives me kisses when I get hurt.

He is a sweet little boy and wants to make everyone happy and feel wanted.

What wife wouldn't want that. Lets hope I can keep some of the sweet in him until then and those teenage years don't take it away. I love my little boy and Love being his mom. He is such a big helper with Adalee and is always willing to help me with whatever I need, even if its just a hug and kiss. How blessed I am to have such great kids!

Adalee photo update

Here are a bunch of pictures from the last few weeks. Sorry there is not a lot of writing but I like pictures better anyway! Enjoy!

Our little man holding his baby sister for the first time. He loves her!

Blessing day! Don't you love the gang signs!

Nanna Riggs giving her a bath!

First time at church! I didn't have any church clothes that were small enough to fit her yet!

I love having a snuggly baby! So sweet!

Grandma Kempton giving her the first bath! She loved it!

Doing my best.....

ok so most days lately I feel like I am doing my best and always falling behind. I know, I know I only have two kids and there are so many of you out there that have several more kids then me and are doing just fine. I guess my days are filled with Diapers, feeding, pumping (thanks to Mastitis and the so called baby safe antibiotics that make my baby scream) getting baby to sleep, trying to get a shower in there and then all the other household stuffs that are normally on my list. I am doing fine and surviving but i have been neglecting the not as important things... like this blog. Adalee is 3 weeks old and I haven't even posted pictures of her birth yet. So I sat down to do it right now and realized I need to pump before she wakes up and wants to eat again! So again you get no pictures but someday you will, and really Jason put them on facebook so if you haven't seen them there then go check it out! Well Tolson woke me up at 6:25am so I did get a shower today! So far so good! Here is to a great day!

Coming Soon!

ok so I promise I will post about Adalee's birth and some pictures soon! First I just need to catch up on some sleep so I can complete sentances and then we can post. It will be soon though I promise.