June Instagram Pics

Happy Anniversary to the cutest Mom and Dad/ Grandparents anywhere.
So glad we got to spend it with you.

Glad I have my helpers today.

Sunday laziness with my baby girl.

Hurrying into church.

Too much fun in the sun today!

His fettish this summer: Pretending he is Mario. When he's not watching the real people
Mario videos on You Tube, he's bouncing around, making the sounds and
saying things like "Its-a me Mario" Sometimes he asks me or Anya to be Princess Peach.
Oh, to have the imagination of a 5 year old again.

I just want to lay here and read all day.

I hooked up the hose the the hot water heater to make the water warm. Hours of fun right here!

Date night at Provo Rooftop Concert. Loved watching our friend, John Buckner drum it up with Lady Van Love. Did I get that right, @diabuckner? #ifeltold #collegestudentsgalore

Moving out of the ICU. A good place to say goodbye to! Now we're in the neuro unit, just down the hall. Hoping we can go home tomorrow, but she's still really lethargic.
This has really taken a toll on her little body.

Still super lethargic. Don't think we're going home today. :(

Sadie has wanted nothing more than to be with her little sis at the hospital for the past few days.
She even slept in her bed last night. Their bond melts my heart.

It's official. We have completely incredible neighbors. Not only did they stock our fridge with meals and treats, but they came into our house while we were gone and thoroughly cleaned it, ironed clothes, folded laundry, you name it. They watered our flowers took care of our dog, watched the kids today, and decorated the front porch with a sign and balloons to welcome Hazel back home. And most of all, they prayed. All the little nursery kids colored pictures for her and we were told that every prayer at church on Sunday in all of the meetings mentioned our sweet girl. We are so touched and so grateful to be surrounded by such wonderful people. Also, a big hug to my sister, Michelle, and friends Kecia Cox, Melissa Brady and Emily Thompson, Stacy Austin, and Julie Smith for taking care of the littles while their sister healed. Xoxo #miraclesabound

Good morning, friends! Just wanted to tell you how happy we are today. Hazel's spunky personality is back! So good to see her smiling and walking around and hear her cute sounds again. Anya is especially happy that her 'lil sis is ok. She missed her. Can't get over the miracles of this past week. God has been so good to us.

s it possible for love to multiply by hundreds in just a few days?
This hard week has been such a blessing. Just what we needed.

We went to the Art City Days parade this morning. Hazel was happy to get out. Anya was happy to have her sidekick along. Sunshine is good for the soul.

Who needs books at the library when there's computer games and toys!

Six pedicures, coming right up! #Downsyndromeadoptionmomsretreat

Loved spending the weekend in Park City with my Ds adoption friends. We ate, stayed up late, ate some more, shopped, got pedis, laughed a lot...I'm so lucky to have such great friends who share this commonality and "get" everything that is involved in paranting a child who sports the extra chromosome AND came from an orphanage. Our kids come from Russia, Ukraine and China. Love these ladies! 

The three littles

Fun evening at Jolly's Ranch up Hobble Creek Canyon.
Summer Sunday nights with the family are my favorite!

We have a Garter Snake problem in this neighborhood. We keep finding them in this crack on the front steps. Eeeeek. Hoping some snake repellent will help keep them away. Any other ideas?

One more season down. Way to go, Pirates!

I love when they will still wave to you and smile while they are playing. Enjoying this age while I can.

Reading to little brother about octopuses. Did you know they have little beaks inside their mouth and that they taste with their suckers?

Utah Symphony at Sundance. So cool.

Thank you, United Angels Foundation and Sharetix for the free tickets to the symphony tonight!
We had a great time with Landon and his friend, McKell and her mom and sister.
The scenery, music and fresh mountain air were second to none!