Jordan's 4th Birthday!

Jordan turned 4 years old!

Here are his stats from his check up:
Length 42 in. 85th percentile
Weight 42 lbs. 0 oz. 90th percentile

Jordan's favorite colors are blue and red. (It works well decoration wise for a July birthday.) He like frosting, but not so much cake. Though he actually ate his entire piece of cake... I'm thinking that's because of the colors. 

Jordan is WAY into super heroes right now. He can't decide on a favorite, it changes every day. But he got a Spiderman, Bateman, and Iron Man toy... that's a good start. He also really likes Legos. It's fun to see him build his own creations out of his imagination. 

Here is some of the fam that came over for the party. We love having so much family around!

Here Natalie was helping video the event. Thanks Little Lady. She was also interested in the toys her big bro got. It's fun to watch the sibling interactions. 

We love our Jordan so much and we can hardly believe it was only 4 years ago that we became parents. He is our wonderful boy who is full of fun and energy. He's always ready to defeat the bad guys, jump on the trampoline, or put Legos together. Happy Birthday J Man!

Cabin Adventures

The Murray fam had a fun chance to get together at the family cabin. We had a blast playing games, exploring outside, and just being together. 

This swings have been at the cabin for years and years... kids still love them as much as ever. 

Here are some pictures of Natalie and Jordan spending some time with their little cousin Emmy. They were really interested in watching and talking to her.

This boy LOVES going for 4-wheeler rides. Just check out that all out smile. 

Here is Jordan's super cool pose on the 4-wheeler. The next picture is Jordan going for a ride with Dad and Grandpa Murray. 

Natalie also enjoyed rides with Dad. 

We all went up to a meadow area called Moose Lake. It was so beautiful this time of year covered in flowers. 

Natalie taking time to stop and smell the flowers. So sweet. 

Preston did some fishing with Jordan and Natalie. They didn't last too long, considering their attention spans. Dad kept fishing and we tried other options. 

Natalie and Mommy did a little horse riding with the helpful guidance of Uncle Jared. It's so cute to hear Natalie say, "nay nay."

Also some canoeing fun. 

Preston found this in the cabin... a "Snuggie." He tried it on and I had to take a picture. Can't imagine why someone would leave this at the cabin... (wink wink). At least now I know what to get Preston for Christmas.

It was a wonderful time being together as a fam and enjoying time out in nature away from the city. Thanks everyone for coming and making it so much fun!

4th of July (part 2)

Ready set for pictures galore. Here we are at the 4th of July parade in Layton. I like the middle picture the best of Jodan and cousin Clara sitting on Granpa's lap. Super cute.

Fam at the parade. Aunt Marissa, Grandpa Russell, Aunt Cambria, Uncle Nick, and Aunt Mikara and Uncle Bryce (plus fam) were in town from Ohio. It was a party!

Jordan and Clara found the blow up toys after the parade. They loved it!

Later that day we all went to Jared and Shaylee's house for a 4th of July BBQ. Here's Natalie doing her biggest smile. 

A sweet one with Grandpa. 

Just playing around. 

At Jared and Shaylee's house they have this little play house. Natalie loved opening and shutting the door while inviting us in. 

Happy 4th of July everyone!

Plus some other fun cousin times after the 4th. 

4th of July (part 1)

There are a few holidays were I enjoy dressing my kids up in the colors of the holiday, the 4th of July is one of them. So here they are sporting their red, white, and blue.

Here's a view of the gang that came to Grandma Carol's for the 4th of July get together at her home in Springville. It was a bunch of fun seeing everyone, playing, eating food, and watching fireworks. 

Mommy giving Natalie kisses, the super cute engaged couple Melissa and Charlie, and some other fun photos captured on this fun evening. 

The Murray's showing their love of America!

Happy 4th of July!

Silly Kiddos

Heather came to visit for a few days! The kids had a great time with their Aunt. It was fun to visit and hear about her recent adventure to the base camp of Mt. Everest. 

We call this the "funny face." Jordan started it and Natalie likes to do what her big bro does. So silly. 

Natalie loves playing the piano! It's the most adorable thing. She turns the music pages and everything. What she is usually looking for to play is "Once there was a snow man." It's her favorite piano song right now. She gets so excited when we play and sing it with her. 

So Jordan and Mommy were tired one afternoon and had a nap on the couch. Unknown to us, Daddy took a picture of us. Pretty funny. 

Here is Dad and the kiddos laughing about some funny family videos we have on our flip video. They love watching themselves. 

Couldn't help but add this one. Cute bums at bath time.