June

June was such a fun month. We had all sorts of fun family things going on. 

We got to go to Rock Springs Wyoming to see my brother Chad. We got to see his girls dance, and watch Chase play in a baseball game! 

I watched all the kids one day and we went to a park right near their house. 

 We also had a picnic! Monty's best friend was Bressie :)

Monty also got a quick X-ray for his foot at my brother's new office! It was so fast and so easy! We were in and out with no crying! So not worth ever going to any other doctor for a foot problem. He was cheaper and it was a much better experience! 

Next, my brother got married to my best friend growing up, Brie! I can hardly believe her name is Brie Shelley now. It's been 18 years since my brother Chad got married and Jamie has been our only sister in law for so long. Finally we have another sister in law and another niece and nephew. For me, they have always been so close like family. Brie and I have stayed such good friends all of these years. It still kinda weirds me out to watch them kiss. haha!

Thursday while packing, I had written down to check and make sure we had our temple recommends on my list the day before. I went to do that and realized both of our temple recommends were expired! J.D. was on his way home from work, it's 4 pm and he is calling to figure it out while driving. A bishopric member would meet with us as soon as J.D. got home, BUT it was stake temple night so not one member of the stake presidency was home. They all went to Manti. However, I am so grateful that the stake president holds the power of discernment so he doesn't HAVE TO interview. He felt that J.D. and I were both worthy and called the temple for us so we could watch my brother get married.

We drove down Thursday night, stayed in Primm, NV and then drove the rest of the way early Friday morning. With Hazyn and Monty, we needed to stop so they could get a good rest. The kids were so so good on the way down. I am so blessed to have such amazing kids pull through when I am worried the most. We all went to Sea World the day before the wedding. Our kids could not get enough of it. We went on rides and saw all the animals. Hazyn just went through the whole day calm and happy.

We got to see the Killer Whale show one last time before they shut it down...

It was SO fun seeing our family all over the park. Sea World was so much more fun than Disney Land. So many cool (shady) places to sit and chilled exhibits to walk through. With a 2 month old baby, it couldn't have worked out better.

This is Blake and Monty watching the killer whales swim.

We got a picture of Dawson at this age when we went to Sea World before, so had to get one with Monty :-)

That night we had a HUGE BBQ by the ocean. Our hotel was right on the beach and ocean! Everyone walked over and had a chance to visit and get to know each other. Our kids didn't even make it to that, they were so tired they fell asleep as soon as we got back from Sea World. J.D. and I switched places, one watched the kids while the other went to the BBQ to eat and then we swapped after a bit. It felt like home having a BBQ so chillax.

They got married June 11th in the San Diego temple. It was so perfect. We had a photographer that knew our whole family and took pics so fast. The sealing was definitely for choc and Brie. He related marriage and family to a basketball team. SO CHOC! Brie kept pulling faces that were hilarious! When the sealer said "eternity" she got big eyes and a scared faced, then she would cheese it so big, laugh, and so on. Choc would wink at her and smile so cute. The sealer said afterwards, "I've never had a couple winking and smiling at each other before" and we all busted up. It was a pretty neat thing to watch Choc get married finally. Especially to the girl of his dreams. She was almost too close the whole time growing up we all missed it that they were going to be sealed one day.

Matt making faces at Monty!

Rylee, Sari, and Jessi waiting in the cold wind. 

My Uncle Dennis and my dad (two out of the three kids- Uncle Gary died age 13)

Mrkynlee and Monty playing while we wait for Brie and Choc to come out of the Temple.

And here I am- my mom went around taking pics of everyone....

We went to eat pizza afterwards and then it was just more relaxing after that. J.D. took Dawson to the ocean to play. I tried to nap which didn't happen. 

Once Monty went down for a nap, Hazyn woke up... I visited with my Grandma and took some pics.

Later that evening, I went out to the beach by myself since I hadn't been down to the ocean yet. I wanted to put my feet in the cold water once again. It was so peaceful. So many people just sitting and watching the waves roll in.

.D. and I even got a date! Saturday night, at 11 pm, my brother Chad sat with the kids while J.D. and I walked the pier. It went about 300 yards out over the ocean. It was so nice and peaceful. 

Here we are, out over the ocean and San Diego behind us.

We went to bed and the next morning J.D. took both boys down to the ocean. 

Monty said the water was too cold so he just played in the sand. 

Dawson couldn't get enough of the ocean!

 It was cold, but the idea of being in the ocean was so worth it!

 Dawson and Carson spent most of their time looking for seashells. Dawson found a sand dollar!

We then packed up around 1 and headed home. Chad had to drive clear to Rock Springs, so we needed to get going. I wish we could have spent just a little bit longer down there, but 2 days was all we got and we made the most of it!

We had Hazyn's 2 month check up! She got a couple shots and is doing so good! She is in the 23rd percentile for weight and 80th of height. She is in the 40th percentile for head circumference. She is smiling more and more everyday. She can hold her head so well and is the best sleeper. She is getting to know Dawson a lot more since he watches her while I get things done. He loves to watch her smile. The boys are always arguing over who gets to hold her. They love her so much.

The rest of June we have been trying to do more summer fun things. Dawson does his Summer Bridge  book and reads every day. We went swimming, working on the garden, mowing the lawn, watering everything, running through sprinklers, sleeping on the trampoline, camping, and baking lots of goodies and bread. Oh! and sleeping in!! 

We headed up the canyon again and had some dutch oven potatoes! It was so stinking' hot even up there, we didn't stay long. 

Monty found the pepsi's!

 I got a selfie with Dawson and Hazyn!

 J.D. watched the potatoes most of the time and was teaching Dawson as well how to cook this heavenly meal.

 We did finally get to eat, and then we were ready for a nap!

 Monty has this thing with his ears... noise or even water from a bath bothers him so bad! The bugs were flying so close to him, he would scream from the sound. So we put on some headphones and he was a much happier kid. 

J.D. was headed to work on the morning of the 20th. I woke up at 3:40, fed Hazyn and then went to pump the other side. I was just finishing and I heard my phone ringing. I ran to answer and said, "Hey hold on." I had to finish putting myself back together and putting the pump away. I get back on the phone and I say, "are you okay, whats up?" I was just thinking he needed someone to talk to because he was tired. He said, "No, I just rolled the car." My response, "Are you serious?" J.D. "Yes, I don't need a guilt trip." lol I said, "I'm not, I just didn't think you were serious. Are you okay? " J.D. "Yes, but do I call the police? I mean, I'm okay and totally fine." Me "Um yes. (lol) we need the police report for the insurance. So call 911. Then call your boss. Then call me back."

We hang up. 15 minutes later I still haven't heard from him. So I call, and call, and call 3 more times. No answer. My heart was racing. I thought he passed out or something from shock. Finally J.D. calls back and we just chatted while the cops came. He had just looked down for a split second and looked up to see the road had turned and he was going straight into a post. He swerved and ended up on the other side of the road and the car on its side. He hit sage brush which tipped the car on its top and he finally came to a stop. We realized afterwards that a bunch of tools were in the back seat and not 1 came flying towards the front seats. I think there were many angels watching over him at that time.

So, that has led us to a new car. With our budget, we decided to get two cars under 10,000 so we can be more secure financially. So we got two used vehicles and pray everyday they will last as long as our sweet malibu. We came into that car one day as our Saturn stopped running. We literally rolled into the car dealership and left with this joy. It gave us 150,000 miles and no major problems at all. She cost us only$10,000, so were are hoping the same luck with what we have now. We had so many wonderful memories with that car and we will miss her so much. We brought every baby home in that car. I guess since we are done having kids, we are forced to be done with the malibu.

We had Choc and Brie's reception in Cedar City. I didn't take any pics, but we had a lot of fun!  Two days after that, Hazyn ROLLED! I caught it on video!! 

The entire month J.D. worked so much. He worked his regular job, and then did tons of Handy Man stuff. We hardly saw him unless we worked with him finishing a house here in Holden. J.D. and I were making enough to pay the bills, but we were on a really strict budget for gas and food. We just weren't comfortable with the situation and kept trying to figure out a way we could cut back, but there just wasn't anything else we could sell or cut back on. The day J.D. prayed for opportunity to come our way to better our situation was the day he got a phone call to come to the finish work on this home here in Holden. It has truly been a blessing. We have been able to get the tires needed for the car, go to San Diego, and get a few necessities that we needed to build our food storage back up in case we find ourselves tight financially again. It has been a major sacrifice for J.D. to not be able to spend very much family time with us, but it's something we are learning to get along with. Dawson is will go and work with J.D., and I'm finally getting to a point with the baby that I can go and help him finish the work a little faster and we get to spend time together. We thank Heavenly Father every day for these handy man opportunities that come our way.

We did swim a few times. However, we could not take our eyes off of our little dare devil Monty. He went bolting towards the big pool and was leaping into it as the life guard caught him. She saw me running and yelling stop, and caught him in the knick of time. This has led us to swim lessons for the little rascal. I know he is only 2, but we are going to start him with me teaching him when J.D. can come swimming. Next year we will probably pay for real swim lessons. He loves the water and is so fearless.

We spent many evenings sitting with Grandma Marjorie and talking. She loves to hold Hazyn and see her outfits. The boys give her lots of loves and Dawson always kisses her cheek when we say goodbye.

 We love dressing up Hazyn in summer clothes! She is so cute and her hair is to die for! 

 Our favorite is to see her smile and scrunch her nose! She really makes you feel so special when she smiles at you. The boys love getting her to smile for them and telling me about it. 

 This outfit is from my friend Kathy in Glendive. It's a moo moo from Hawaii!! I love it!! 

 While Dawson is out playing with friends, we sit in the living room and watch Hazie Bug. Monty will sit and talk to her for what seems to be a long time. He is always so proud of her and every little movement she makes. 

June flew by and then July flew by faster!