super star....

 Here he is! This guy is the 3rd place winner of the optimist b-ball challenge for the states of Wyoming and Colorado! Go Tag! It all started a little over a month ago here is Frisco where he took 1st place. We were excited but knew that the next stage in Denver would be a bit harder so we didn't have our hopes up too high. Just a couple weeks later we headed to Lutheren High School in Denver and hit it again. Tag took 2nd there! He was hilarious. After he got done competing, when we were waiting for the results- he suddenly got nervous. Thinking that the top 3 got to go to the Pepsi Center and compete before a Nuggets game was too exciting. I love that he really wasn't nervous before he did his skills, but after. He is great! His buddy Andrew took 3rd so they we thrilled!

Cut to Saturday March 12th. Tag and a cheering section of about 10 more headed to the Pepsi Center to do it all again. They had to make straight passes, bounce passes, dribble through poles while being timed and then shoot 6 free throws. Wow! There were 144 kids that made it there and lots of parents and friends so it was a little intimidating but really cool. Tag and Andrew did great and Tag got one more pass than Andrew did, putting him in 3rd place. Holy Cow! We were so shocked and excited and Andrew was a great support for his friend. As a Mom, I cannot believe how nervous I get. I need to set this straight though. I get nervous because I want him to do the very best he can- if that isn't 1st or even placing then that's great. I just want him to feel good about his performance-wherever he places. But 3rd sure was fun.This contest started out with 2,000 kids so to make the top 36 is AMAZING! He got to be right on the court to high 5 the Nuggets as they came on to play. He got an awesome t-shirt and trophy! I love him so much! This is a memory I hope we never forget. Good family and friends and so much fun. Go my lil' jimmer!!!

Happy Birthday to You!

Happy Birthday to my amazing Mom! She is the perfect example of a wife, mother, leader! She is truely a role model and I hope to be more like her someday. She has so much love in her heart and works hard to take care of our family. I love to be with her. I wish I could be with her more. Happy Day Mama!

little max

Here's the baby I thought I wanted but had no idea how much I needed. This man helps complete our family! He came on May 20, 2009 and is the sweetest little thing you can imagine. His spirit has completely filled our home. He has helped make us all kinder, gentler and more patient. He brings love like you can't imagine!

Everything is an adventure for this kid. I know that kinda comes with the age but he really takes it to heart. He is smart and watches everything going on around him. He has some big shoes to fill following his brothers and it never ceases to amaze me that they each fill their own shoes just perfectly. How thankful I am for that! I cannot wait to watch him grow. Tag and Jack are the best big brothers ever-if you've been around them, then you can testify to this, but I gotta tell you- this kid makes it all fun!

Thanks for making our life an adventure Maxxy Man! We are so happy to learn through you! xoxox

Jacky

My Second Son. First of all, you should know that this little boy makes me happy every single day. He makes me laugh, he makes me cry, he makes me proud that he chose me to be his Momma. The reason it has taken me so long to get my next post done is that I want to say this right and I hope you understand. When I thought I kinda had parenting figured out a little, Heavenly Father sent this guy. Little did I know. He is full of life and vim and vigor. He can be so sweet and then so feisty and through his 6 short years I have learned and will continue to learn why. Once when Jack was about 2, I prayed and prayed. Why is this boy so crazy and so strong and my answer came as clear as anything. "He needs to be."  He is big and strong and I know he will rise to face any challenge set before him.

Jack has the best heart. He is a defender of anyone who needs defending and makes it known loudly. He loves with all he has and can fight with the best of them. He doesn't like you to be mad but, being mad at him just makes him madder. Does that make sense? I know he will command attention. I know he will lead. I know he is amazing. He is so smart and understands everything going on. He tells me so often that I am beautiful and that makes me feel like a queen.
Jack, hold true to what you know is right and lead away my little boy. I love everything about you!

Tag Man

This is my firstborn. The one who gets most of my experimenting as a mother. This guy is amazing! The Mom of a very dear friend said to me-"Tag has an old soul." This is so true. I am sure when we get to heaven we will find that he is much more "mature" than either of his parents. He is smart and true and honest. He wants to please people and has a very calm nature. He knows the gospel and surprises me constantly with this knowledge. One of his favorite prophets is Captain Moroni and Tag has many of his qualities. He is big and strong. He is a leader for right and people watch and follow Tag.

This year we have watched him play baseball, football and wrestle and he is amazing. It is so fun to be the Mom and get to watch him excel at anything he tries. He is very dedicated and when he commits to something, he commits with his whole heart and body! We have watched as people in the community have been impressed with his abilities as well as his demeanor and we could not be prouder.

2011

Hello and Welcome to our blog! This was at the top of my new years resolution list and what is it, the 5th? Pretty good for me! Mostly I wanted to start this blog so my family living far away can be a part of my boys everyday life, but beware- it isn't always pretty! I named it this because I feel like I am the luckiest Mom in the whole world because I got these 3 boys, but first I got their amazing Dad! Happy New Year!