Time Flies

We have had such a fun, busy summer full of lots of change for our family. Shaunna graduated in April, got a job in May, in June we found out that Ramona, Shaunna's mom had stage 4 ovarian cancer, Ramona started treatment in July, we moved in August, had family in town from May to mid-July, in August Zack started back at Weber State changing his major to Elementary Education, Shaunna started working as a 6th grade teacher the end of August, all while going to Yellowstone twice, playing at the park and splash pads, going to Peach Days, Heritage Days, visiting family in Idaho, swimming at Willard Bay, a demolition derby, truck pull, family parties, playing with cousins celebrating birthdays and anniversaries and countless fun summer days and cool summer nights and other fun activities. It was a summer we will not soon forget. It was wonderful and full of many tender mercies, faith building experiences and fun mommy/son and family memories. I just should have taken more pictures. Here is a sample of some of our fun during the summer of 2012.

Warren loves jumping and bouncing, I think he may be getting this mini trampoline for Christmas. Zack plans to put it in the house behind the couch.

At Peach Days for Grandma McQuivey's birthday.

Warren learned how to open the dryer and loves to help with laundry.

Mommy's big helper.
We love playing at the park.

Our first truck pull. Zack and I went for his birthday. Long but fun!

Warren loves playing at splash pads. Even when the water is cold.

A demolition derby for our anniversary.

It was so much fun!

Warren's first haircut! My little boy is growing up.

More splash pad fun.

Buckets=tons of fun!

Enjoying some precious time with Grandma McQuivey.

And Grandpa Lore

Earning our Junior Ranger patches in Yellowstone, during our first trip in July.

Sulpher Caldron, Yellowstone National Park

Carrying on traditions from Grandpa Lore~Isa Lake Yellowstone/Continental Divide

Sharing an ice cream in Virginia City Mt.

This is one summer I will not forget. Our family grew closer to each other, to our extended family and to the Lord. We were and still are being tried and tested, but we are finding joy through our trials and learning to smile and enjoy the ride. All things are possible through Christ, and boy have I felt his strength this summer. I still do not know what life will hold for us but I do know it is possible to smile when life is hard and enjoy the small moments, the tender mercies of life. I am happy to say that my mom is doing great. She had surgery today but the chemotherapy is and has worked wonders and she is staying strong. I have learned so much from her through this trial and am grateful for the precious moments that occur each day. Today just a few examples, reading to Warren, washing the dishes with Warren, having dinner~that I made~with Zack and Warren and getting to spend time with my mom and seeing her strength. These are the moments that help me appreciate the hard times and get through the working hours of the day. Life is good and this summer was unforgetable.

Warren's 1st Birthday Photo Shoot

My friend Elise with Elise Allred Photography took Warren's pictures for his 1st birthday photo shoot. He really did not want to look at the camera and just wanted to get up and run around, which are some of his favorite things to do, but even so she got some cute shots. I can't believe he has grown so much and is now one. Thanks Elise I love them.



Warren with his new piano from  Grandpa and Grandma Lore.
He LOVES it!

My handsome little man.
He looks so much like his dad when Zack was about his age.

LOVE IT!

So candid, so Warren.

He also loves the book. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom.

A favorite activity, pointing.

And eating Daddy's tie.
One day  you will grow into it.

 And the CAKE SMASHING BEGINS....

Let's see what is this. 

Are you sure it's edible?

Oh it is, and it's all SUGAR!

Do I have any left on my hand?

Yummy sugar.

Forget the cake, just give me the frosting.



I love this one too!

Scrub-a-dub-dub, Warren's in the "tub"

Warren's First Birthday

I cannot believe my little boy is one. The time has gone so quickly. He is such a fun little guy and Zack and I love having him around. He is walking and has been since about 10 months, he says and signs more, and loves to say DaDa, and will sometimes say MaMa, mostly when he is upset. It seems like he understands so much of what we say, and often will babble what sounds like an actual response to our questions. He is very inquisitive and such a joy in our lives. Happy 1st Birthday Warren. He got to celebrate his birthday the same day that I graduated so it was a long but fun day. I wanted to have a sock monkey theme and there were traces of monkeys at his party starting with his cake that Zack's cousin Erin made. We loved it. It was so cute and really yummy too, even if Warren did not eat a lot of it. We left it in the fridge until right before, so it was a little cold for him.

I just love this picture of Warren. He loved his balloons, especially the 32" balloon. 
Happy  Birthday to my BIRTHDAY BOY!

Side shot of Warren's cake.

Warren's sock monkey cake.

The banner Aunt Jenelle made for Warren's birthday.
Thanks we love it.



The birthday boy himself, he even had a monkey on his romper.

Balloons, presents and a pinata-a sock monkey pinata.

The puppet theater my mom made for the occasion.
Roscoe even put on a show for us, dinner and a show-for FREE!
Thanks Roscoe.

MMMMM CAKE, and it's all MINE!

Warren sporting his new shades from Uncle Lance and Aunt Krystal.
I really like the balloons in the background.

Warren with his loot. He was so spoiled.
Thank you to everyone who came, you were very generous. We love you all!

The kids with the pinata. It was a pull string pinata,
so I did not mind holding it and even the little ones could get in on the action.

The race for candy begins.



Give me some candy and I am a happy baby.



Michaela helped Warren get his own stash of candy.

Where did Warren go?



There he is.

Warren's first year in pictures. I had so much fun putting these pictures together to make a 1 and even more so  I loved reminiscing  as I looked at all the pictures of his first year.

We had so much fun at his party and are so thankful for everyone who could come and who helped out. What a year it is has been. We have loved it and are looking forward to many more fun, adventurous years to come. We love you Warren.

When Warren was born he weighed 7 pounds 7 ounces and was 21 inches long on his birthday he was about 24 pounds (I think) and maybe 30 inches long. Boy has he grown.