Jason's Phone

So here is life from a different perspective... Jason's cell phone! And a few from our camera which are glaringly better quality. Too bad we're so lazy about getting it out.

Brady teaching Brooklyn the fine art of throwing money into water.

My baby is cute.

The girls can take baths together without Addy's "boat" now. I thought Brooklyn would have a lot more room, but Addy gets so excited and kicks her legs so hard that she propels herself backwards and pushes Brooklyn up against the wall.

Stuart had a birthday.

The boys had to teach Hannah how to light the inside candles first.

Brooklyn "fixed" Addy's hair, starting with a good spray bottle wet-down like she sees Mommy do.

Only difference is I don't spray her in the face. She was pretty chill about it, though.

My baby is still cute.

Jason went to get our oil changed on the 5th of July. He got to eat tacos and watch the Independence Day parade while he waited. I got to feed and dress the girls at home.

We have a thing for Curious George in our family.

We go to church. For some reason, nobody seems very happy about it. Maybe I'm just getting chastised for taking pictures in Sacrament Meeting. Guess I can't blame them for that.

We have fun playing with our cell phones.

Jason sent this to me:

I sent this back to him:

He sent me this one too:

And he got this as a reply:

Brooklyn likes being a big sister... sometimes.

We've been going on lots of family walks. I bought this stroller off of Craigslist for 20 bucks. Total steal.

We had a Biggest Loser Competition with 13 of my family members. I didn't win (my sister did), but I lost 15 lbs. Still a good 30 to go, but at least I don't look like I'm pregnant anymore.

Before:

After:

I've been selling a bunch of stuff on Craiglist in anticipation of our move. I've made about $500 so far! These are some of my "for sale" pictures just cuz I think it's kind of fun to look back and see what you used to own.

Bought this off eBay for baby Brooklyn for $25. Both girls loved it as babies. Sold it to a cute student family having twins for $10.

Bought this for $20 in the Walmart clearance section about 18 months ago, sold it for $15.

Kind of lamenting selling this one. We bought it when we were married for around $40 and sold it for $15. Could have gotten more out of it and will definitely be replacing it... =(

Bought this at Costco for $15 for my JetBlue job. Used and used it for work, then Brooklyn and friends used and used it for play. Sold it to a 9-year-old girl redecorating her room for $5.

This stroller went miles and miles and miles. Jason used to take Brooklyn on walks up the canyon when she was a baby and I was working for JetBlue. It matches Addy's car seat, but was too big to take with us. Plus, we need a double now. Sold it to a lady very excited to have it for $25.

Bought this off of Craiglist for $25. Rocked both my babies in it. It was dirty when we got it, but I was still grateful for it. Sold it for $15.

(P.S. The Census project is officially over, which means that Jason is officially unemployed and looking for work. We are moving to Bakersfield to live with my parents until he finds a job. Please let us know if you know of any possible jobs for him!)

J.R. aka Elder Maner at the Provo MTC. He was only there a short while before his Visa cleared and he was able to go to the MTC in Brazil, where he will be serving his mission.



The girls in their 4th of July outfits.

Dancing Brooklyn is easily distracted.

And so is her audience.