In Loving Memory of Grandpa!

The past 2 weeks have been pretty much a blur. On Sunday, October 19 we got the news that Jared's Grandfather, Harley E. Workman had passed away at the age of 90. Grandpa was a humorous, loving, strong, caring and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather (he has 56 great grandchildren). Our children called him "old papa" and he was honored by it and said, "I have earned that name!" He and Grandma were the prime example of a loving couple who would do anything for each other and were completely in love. We are truly blessed to have him in our family and he will be missed. His death has brought the teachings of our church into perspective. Because of the covenants we make in the temple we know that we will live with Grandpa Harley again. This is the greatest blessing. We love you Grandpa "Old Papa", you will forever be in our hearts.

Happy 2nd Birthday Jazlynn!

Well... Today Jazlynn turns 2! It seems like our little girl has always been older than she actually is. She crawled early and she walked early, she talked early and she never ceases to amaze us! It can be said that she is the funniest of all our kids and she always makes us laugh. Jazlynn has been such a spirited addition to our family and we love her so much! Here are some pictures of her throughout her 2 years!

Jazlynn is wearing her birthday dress that my mom sent from California. She loves it and tells everyone "It's my birthday!"

This was taken recently, it is amazing how much she is starting to look like Janae.

Jazlynn's birth announcement picture- she held her head up well from the start!
Last year at Halloween she was a ladybug- she loves to dress up!

A couple months old she was only chubby for about 2 weeks of her whole life!

I love that Jazlynn got my brown eyes- otherwise she would look just like her daddy.

Jazlynn loves to eat but is SUCH A MESSY EATER!

This is us meeting for the first time, she was so little but so cute- it was love at first sight!

Jaydon starts Soccer!

Yesterday was Jaydon's first soccer practice for the season and he was so excited. He didn't play last season because of swim team so it has been a year and he was ready to start again. He seemed to really enjoy it. They decided that their team name was the "Super Blasters" and I think they will have a good season!

Jaydon going to kick the soccer ball.

Lining up with his team.

Posing for the camera- I have taught them well:)

Janae the Ballerina!

Well... Janae is our little Ballerina!

Today Janae started ballet and tap and she LOVED it! She was really cute and actually did everything her teacher told her to.

What a cutie!

Bike Trailer

My mom and Dad were so gracious and sent us a brand new bike trailer! I have been wanting one because it is hard to go on family bike rides with both the girls unable to ride on their own. The girls absolutely loved it and Jazlynn screamed when we made her get out! Thanks mom and dad we love it!!!

Jared carting the girls around!

My turn- now we can ride bikes to school- Jaydon is so excited!

We pulled the girls out of bed to try it out and they were really excited- we had to promise a ride the next day to get them out of it.

Janae's 4th Birthday!!!

Well I know this is backtracking but I had to do a post on Janae's Birthday!! Last tuesday Janae officially turned 4- and we celebrated it practically all week long. On monday we had a family party for her and on Tuesday we met the Bontragers' at Inflatable Wonderland. On Friday we had her "Pajama Party" and all her little friends came. She seemed to have alot of fun and allthough it was a hectic week it was alot of fun!

All the kids having popcorn and watching a movie. Janae came up with the theme and all the activities herself. Here is Jack, Jazzy, Brooklyn, Sophie, Chloe, Savannah, Ellie, Janae, Cassandra, Evka, Sydney, Vivian and Marlee.

Janae's menu was Pizza and Watermelon. The kids seemed to like it!

After dinner we made ice cream sundaes instead of cake and ice cream. We had lots of topping and the girls had a blast making HUGE sundaes!

Jazzy in her Jammies.

All the girls with BIG smiles!

Jazlynn at our family party.
Janae, Papa, Nana, Heather, Megan and Chris were all there. Chris was working on the papers for their new house (party pooper!!) j/k
Janae had 4 flower cakes for her 4th Birthday!!!
Janae asked for pop beads and was so excited to get them!
Here she is- 4 years old... so sad she is growing up sooooo fast! What a cutie!

Jaydon's 1st Day of School

Jaydon's First Day of First Grade!!!

I've decided that Jaydon looks way too old in his new school clothes!! He was very excited to start school!