The Mountians.

Jaron sure loves to go camping, he has been camping since forever (and was one of the things that attracted me to him in our early years...) and our Hyrum boy talks about it any chance he can get, he is following in his daddy's footsteps. Luckily I enjoy camping as well, and i was finally able to go with Jaron and Hyrum (jaron has been taking Hyrum out on little over nighters with a group of friends...) We had a really great time.

I don't have any pics of the camp site and such we hit the trail in the morning as a family in the car. What a bumpy crazy drive. There were times I thought we were going to tip! but jaron reassured me many times that the car had a very low center of gravity and we were fine.... sure/right... is all i kept thinking.

As you can see, Hyrum loved every minute of it and he got to sit shot gun - Mommy kicked it in the back with sweet baby Wyatt. Who fell asleep 10 minutes into the crazy bumpy ride, it was soothing i think. rocked him to sleep. Can you believe that my baby Wyatt is almost 9 months. So crazy!

We searched out some water, which in its self was really fun to get back to. The road in was all kinds of bumpy and hilly. Made for a fun adventure. but the water was nice and the boys Loved it. Wyatt had a blast just sitting in the tiny stream off the large one and splashing around.

Pictures of the 4runner was a successful attempt into a dry river bed. Large drops and huge rocks made me nervous but.... alas... Jar had it covered. He is sure loving this....

Wyatt Speakman 7 Months and 3 weeks

I'm sure you will ask your self why i have so many pictures...? Well I couldn't leave any of these sweet faces behind. Last time i went and got their pics taken i couldn't buy the proofs, and i was sad, because i didn't want to have all the pictures or poses but i did want what was at least taken of my babies. So this time I'm picked out my faves.

Wyatt was so wonderful at the shoot. he was smiling all the time.

could this sweet baby be any more Delicious!!

Family Pictures

So these pictures we had taken the End of Feb. and i am now just getting to posting them. They turned out so well. Thank you Malissa ( her Photography link on my side bar).


This is my family, my four brothers and parents.


grandpa and dylan


The Ladies


the guys


the adults.... can you believe, we said brown and blue and all the ladies wore brown and the men wore blue. it really looks nice.


Mom and Dad... this is what started it all :)


the whole gang


Grandpa and Grandma Rogers with their 13 grandchildren....

Behavior Chart

i know there are so many ways to raise a child... i just need some help. When my son turned 3 he decided to not listen. Its not all the time (so i cant be totally consistent) Any suggestions or ideas. Originally i had a behavior chart that had him working on three things. he had 5 chances on each thing he was working on. He would max those chances out with-in the first 40 minutes of the day. So... we go to basic.... start with one Goal/Characteristic... and work our way up to multiple goals.

I thought the emotions chart would help him visualize where he was at. If he can make it every day with out getting to the bottom (SAD) i would reward him. one of 4 things. These were super huge rewards, i think... but would you believe that Hyrum didn't make it but once in 2 weeks to get his reward last time i attempted this. We shall see....

I will keep you posted on how it is working... but feel free to suggest ANYTHING at this point. thanks.

Nothing like a brother!!!

Hyrum 3 years - Wyatt 3 1/2 months



Hyrum 3 years - Wyatt 4 months


Hyrum 3 1/2 years - Wyatt 7 1/2 months


Hyrum 3 1/2 - Wyatt 7 1/2 months
Wyatt was very quit in his crib, then I heard him giggling. So I walked in to check on him. This is what I found. Hyrum climbed in and was making him laugh. Funny kids hu, they are always making me smile!

Hyrum's on two wheels

Jaron decided one evening to take off Hyrum's training wheels. I (sadly) was totally against it due to it making more work for me, having to run behind the bike and hold him up. Jaron kept saying that Hyrum could do it, and that we need to challenge him. Again was not liking the idea. So Jaron removed the training wheels and also the pedals... WHAT, the pedals...? Ya, Jaron had Hyrum coast on the bike, with his feet being able to touch the ground and learned to balance and push his bike. It was super smart of Jaron to do. So for an evening Hyrum road/coasted his bike all around. That following night Jaron put back on the petals and Hyrum was riding his bike and Hasn't looked back.



Originally Hyrum was very hesitant about riding with out training wheels but daddy assured him, and he went for it. Way to go Hyrum. You are growing up way toooooo fast. I love you sweet boy.

This Thursday ~ Boutique at the PARK!

call me if you have questions! see you there!

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