Gary turns 60!

Tyson's Dad celebrated his 60th Birthday this week, so we have a few celebrations... On his actual birthday we went up to his house and had dinner and cake with the family that lives close.

Then this weekend the rest of the family came into town and we had a surprise dinner on Saturday night. I am not sure if it was an actual surprise, but I think all the family being there was.

We all got together one last time this morning for a brunch. It was so fun to all be together. The kids have such a fun time playing, and the adults have a good time talking and laughing.

all the kids, minus Owen who was sleeping.

Living Desert

A few weeks ago when Jace came home we went and spent a morning at the living desert. We always seem to make it there for the lights at Christmas, but Sawyer and Mags both loved seeing all the animals during the daytime.

The giraffes were may favorite part...

we saw a butterfly exhibit

Sawyer has an obsession with coyotes for some odd reason, so the coyote was the highlight for him

10 months

This seems to be a really fun/exhausting stage for us right now. I love how much Magnolia is learning and taking in everyday. She seems to be changing so much. But she is also becoming a handful with her curiosity for anything she can get her hands on, mainly in my cupboards. She wants to only hang out on the stairs which means I have to constantly be watching her. I haven't been able to find a gate yet that works with our stairs. She is taking some steps, but I wouldn't say she is walking quite yet. Probably in the next few weeks. She LOVES food. We joke she is just like my parents dog, she will eat anything she can get her hands on, and loves anything you give her. She is weighing in at 19.5. That means a front facing car seat soon, which I am thrilled about. She loves almost anyone. She will go to anyone to be held, and gets excited when she sees people like Tyson (of course), my Mom, Baby Owen, and even the girls at the gym. Sawyer was definitely a momma's boy so this has been a nice break for me. I am already counting down til nursery! She just broke her 4th tooth. Her teething has been a nightmare for us both. She is up way too much at night, and sometimes wants to play with Tyson and I between the hours of 2 and 4 am. I want to die! She loves to cuddle and lay her head on my shoulder at night. She hates to wear bows in her hair, but I still put them in all day long. She has the most beautiful big brown eyes... she is pretty much perfect and we love her so much!