It's been WAY to long since we got Mia groomed. The poor dog was a shaggy, dirty mess. In my defense, I hardly have time to take a shower and get myself put together these days, who has time to worry about proper dog grooming? Anyway, today Jim took Mia to get washed and trimmed. When he brought her home they had shaved most of her fluff off and she had pink bows adorned on top of each ear. When Nolan walked in the room and saw her he stopped short and VERY disapointedly exclaimed " Awww, Mia turned into a girl!" Poor kid, not another girl in the house! After a few somber moments he decided that it must be someone elses dog and not ours.

and these are a few of my favorite things....

Happy 15th Birthday Britton

Seriously... I can not believe that I have a 15 year old. A 15 year old who is almost 6 feet tall and wears size 14 shoes at that! We went to Papa and Grandma Lloyds with a few of Britton's friends to swim and have pizza. It was a fun day. Britton got cash from his grandparents and a football jersey and Cardinals tickets from Mom and Dad.

Britton,Alec, Skylar, Jacob & Jacob.

The day after his birthday at Westgate, before the Cardinals football game.

Mona's First Week Home

Baby Mona Claire is here!

Born on Monday, July thirteenth

Mona Claire Wilson

6 pounds 8 oz. 20 inches long

cute as a button, our baby girl is here, healthy and perfect!

Going home after six long days at the hospital.

4th of July in Show Low

Jim and the boys drove up to Show Low for the 4th of July weekend to spend some time with Grandma and Grandpa Wilson. They had so much fun running around in the cooler weather, feeding the horses and roasting marshmellows. On Saturday morning they went to a parade which the boys just love. In the evening they drove to nearby Taylor, Az. and had a BBQ picnic and watched the annual rodeo and fireworks! What fun!

Boojiboo Flirty Apron GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!

Boojiboo Flirty Apron GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!

Nolan, I just love you to bits. I don't care how big you get, you are still mommy's "baby cakes" Sometimes I will ask "Nolan, are you mommy's baby?" And you say in the sweetest little voice, "Yah, I mommy's baby." Last night you were jumping around on the couch after your tub and Daddy playfully swatted your bum. You said "Hey! Only mommy can do that, that's mommy's baby's bum! " O.K. so I love your chubby baby bum!
I constantly have to remind myself that you are only 2 years old. Not only because you are bigger than most 3 & 4 year olds (including your 4 year old brother who you weigh more than already!) but because you are so smart and witty. Your vocabulary amazes me and you surprise us with your big boy comments daily! You keep up with Jack and are starting to let him know that you will not be pushed around just because you are the "little" brother! You sweet little personality just fills my heart with love for you. Even when you are mad or trying to be loud it's hard not to smile because your little voice is just so sweet. Lately, you have been saying out of the blue several times a day, "Mommy, I luz you." and then tell Daddy, Jack, Britton and Grandma. I just love it! I had Daddy try to get it on video because your little voice is just the cutest thing. You and Jack have been telling each other you love them and that you are best friends and giving each other hugs lately. I sure hope that lasts forever!
I just can't get enough of you Nolan! I love you baby cakes!

splash pad

The boys just love going to the splash pad! Luckily there are several close to our house that are really cool! It's so hot here in the summer that this is a common place we take the kids to play.



I love this photo! Daddy is such a good photographer!

The boys decided they wanted to practice for baby sisters arrival with their stuffed monkeys. Now I know for all of you with girls this may be commonplace, however, we are not used to this kind of care taking and nurturing around here with 3 boys. In fact, it is much more common that someone be banging a truck into the wall or someone elses head. I'm not sure were this came from but it was pretty cute as both Jack and Nolan got pretty involved in the care taking of their babies.


After finding some sleepers to dress them in and wrapping them up "snug and comfy" in blankies, Jack decided they were hungry and needed a bottle. Afterwards they even burped them very efficiently, and thoroughly I might add, sound effects and all.