Yeah... Blogging gets put on the back burner when you are suddenly a single mom working full time raising two baby boys on your own. Sad face. Don't expect any new posts anytime soon. Sorry to all my hundreds of readers who check my site everyday for updates.

-Jamie

The big 4

Happy Fourth Birthday Nick!


I can't believe this boy has been in my life for four years now. He is the most amazing thing that has ever happened to me. He keeps me busy, laughing, smiling, annoyed, on the edge of my seat and always coming back for more. He never ceases to amaze me with his incredible personality. He is caring and so in tuned to what is going on, and what is said. He remembers everything. I don't know what I must have done to deserve him, but whatever it was, I'm glad.







I sure love you Nick. I can't imagine my life without you. You are the best big brother, and genuinely love your little Gibson. Happy Birthday Kid. I will love you forever.

-Mom

YES!!!

This:

just made the beginning of my summer that much better. :)

Nick's Room

Finished a big project last week. I made this wall hanging quilt for Nick's wall. It has pictures of all of his grandparents and his parents of course. :) There are 4 four generation pictures on the quilt too, which I love! Nick is such a lucky little boy he has so many families that love him so much.

On the quilt are pictures of McFarlands, Springobs, Merrills, Brockbanks and Hills. And pictures of Nick with me and Zack. And I printed everyones names on the quilt as well, so when he gets old enough to read he will remember who everyone is. I can't imagine what it would have been like to have grandparents and great grandparents on every side to keep track of! :) He sure loves them all too.
Here is a picture of where it hangs in his room. Also, a picture of the quilt I made him for Christmas for his new bed that Great Grandpa Hill made him. I LOVE his room. It's hard to see in this picture, but there is an alphabet in the form of a train on the wall there above his bed.
Just wanted to share. :)

Nick Hill at Ski School

We are so proud of our little skier!
This year Nick got to go to ski school! It was five weeks long, every Saturday, all day at Snowbird Ski Resort in SLC, UTah. He always came home exhausted, and eventually told us about all the neat things he was learning.

Zack told me when he got to see him ski he was always racing down the mountain. One particular time Nick was skiing with his instructor and (what looked intentional) skied him into a large group of people and took off around them and zipped down the hill. Little stinker.
Above is his instructor Greg (AKA Cody). Nick on the left. He alternated taking Nick and this other little boy(?) out to ski. Below is a letter that Greg wrote to us telling us about Nick and his progress in the program.
And lastly there is his "report card". It is all pretty accurate, other than "I know my instructors name." I asked Greg what Nick called him during the day, he said Greg. I said, well... he calls you Cody at home. Not sure why... hahahah Such a funny boy.

To enlarge any of the pictures to see them better, just click on it, it will open in another window and you can enlarge it from there.

Congratulation Nick! We are so proud of you.
-Mom and Dad

Brothers

I just love this picture of my boys. It's the very beginning of a lifetime friendship. :) They just love each other so much already. Gibson smiles and stares at Nick whenever he is where he can see him. And Nick is always kissing and hugging his brother... and squeezing his face with both hands and talking baby talk to him. They are so sweet.


We are having a lot of fun as a family of four. I can't wait for the warm weather so we can start camping.

By the way... anyone want to buy me this:


Thanks!!!

Lovin' my boys

Cute Babies...

Cute Toddlers...

With lots to say...

He is only 7 weeks old and already so talkative... I'm really in for it.

Sorry for taking the video sideways!


I love my boys. :)