So life has been rather busy since Christmas. We have had so much going on. Our computer crashed (luckily it was able to get fixed) and we got a new camera (lots of fun) and well so I'm finally updating. So here are a bunch of pictures in no particular order.
We went to the train park in Scottsdale the other night for family night. Jaxon is currently going through a phase of loving trains/cars. So he was in Heaven! Not only was there a train but Elmo and Cookie Monster were there too. It was a lot of fun!
This is Easton and Drew - Chelsea and Brain's kids
Brain, Drew, and Chelsea (thanks for the great idea to go to the train park!)
The whole clan on the train
My big sister Tamra. She is my hero. She just has taught me so much. I look up to her so much. For Christmas she gave all my sisters and I the Hilary Weeks If I Only Had Today cd. Along with the cd she gave us a note talking about the first song on the cd. Hilary sings about how if she only had today she would let the dishes sit in the sink, let the phone ring, tell you I love you over and over and just cherish today. Every time I listen to the cd I cry. I have lost some very dear people in my life and if I could always remember that I really only have today I would never have regrets. Thanks to my big sister who helped me look at my life in a completely different way.
Mommy (23) and Jaxon (23 Months) December 2008
Me trying to get a picture with my little guy
So after Chef Brad's discussion on serving our families I decided to let Jaxon actually help me with making bread and home made pizza. He LOVED it. I normally buckle him in his seat so that he can't reach anything. This time I pulled up a bucket and he rolled out the bread, mostly ate the dough, and he had so much fun. It was great!
This smile just makes me melt!
I just thought these were cute of Jaxon. He is almost 2 now. Crazy!
We had a much needed get together with my best girls from high school. Jennifer, Me, Mary - It was so fun getting to talk and catch up. I miss them so much.
We went to Serrano's for old times sake. We had a blast. Mary, Me, Shannon, Kendra, Jessica and Jennifer. All of us were there. It was great!
We got some Wilson family pictures and we thought it might be good to get a picture with Jaxon and Grandpa & Grandma... well it didn't quite work out that well :) The professional pictures will come soon. They were great!
Here's Jaxon playing in the leaves
Jaxon and Mommy before our pictures were taken
Daddy and Jaxon - I love my boys!!
Christmas morning! This was Jaxon's favorite gift. Every time we leave he has to talk about his train set and as soon as we get home it's straight to the train set. I got this whole set with the tracks and trains and everything for $20 at a garage sale!! LOVE IT!
Derek gave this to Jaxon... he loves it.
Jaxon and Tate did not want anything to do with this little photo going on.
all the kids
Top Left: Derek, Carter, Cannon, Kiley Katelyn, JaxonBottom Left: Shane, Shaylee, Camie, Payton, Jared, Conner, Lynnea, Stetson
Stuart, Chef Brad and I - Stuart's family had a reunion and Brad is Stuart's uncle. We were so privileged to have him teach a class to all the adults about cooking. He taught me so much more than that. I have been struggling lately feeling like cooking/cleaning etc. was all such a big chore. In matter of fact on the way to the class Stuart and I were a little upset with each other because I was running late and he was having to do everything for Jaxon. Anyway, he taught me something I hope to never forget. He said, "How come when we take dinner to out neighbors it leaves us with this great feeling of service? Why don't we feel that way when we make dinner for our families. The most Christ like service we do is for our families." I'm sure this being said along with the spirit that was in the room just testified to me that what I do is important. That being with Jaxon and loving and teaching him is the greatest service I could ever give. On top of serving my husband what greater service could there be?
Stuart, Chef Brad and I - Stuart's family had a reunion and Brad is Stuart's uncle. We were so privileged to have him teach a class to all the adults about cooking. He taught me so much more than that. I have been struggling lately feeling like cooking/cleaning etc. was all such a big chore. In matter of fact on the way to the class Stuart and I were a little upset with each other because I was running late and he was having to do everything for Jaxon. Anyway, he taught me something I hope to never forget. He said, "How come when we take dinner to out neighbors it leaves us with this great feeling of service? Why don't we feel that way when we make dinner for our families. The most Christ like service we do is for our families." I'm sure this being said along with the spirit that was in the room just testified to me that what I do is important. That being with Jaxon and loving and teaching him is the greatest service I could ever give. On top of serving my husband what greater service could there be? 
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I don't see Melissa's kiddos. Were they out of town?
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