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I have so many pictures, obviously many and most off my phone and instagram, but I need to put them all in one place. So much has happened in our little, but growing family.
So there is nothing better in life than.........
...The beginning of new life, Milo David Lafeen, born Sept. 20, 2012. 7lbs, 11oz, 20 inches long. Health and happy, with 10 fingers and 10 toes.
....A happy husband and 3rd time dad who is happy and ready to catch a baby, just in case he might need to.
...2 little, 18 days apart, 2nd cousins. Quinn T. Howden born 9-2-12. These 2 adorable little boys added to the Petersen great grandchildren. As seen above: Quinn, Ellott, Hyrum, Milo, Wyatt, Molly, Jack, Kate, Braydon.
...Excited brother and sister getting ready to go meet their new little brother. They were at grandma and grandpa's from the night before and had waited all day for the time they could go to the hospital. I just have to laugh at this adorable pose. Hyrum acting all cool and Kate all excited, but in real life all you have to say is "cheese" and she is ready for the camera.
...Having a professional photo-op.
...Welcoming home a cousin. Paul Hardcastle arrived home from South Korea, after serving a 2 year Mission. His parents and sisters were so excited, along with his grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
...Having wonderful adult kids. We were able to spend time together in Jackson Hole, during the yearly Jackson Hole outing. We had a beautiful condo. Kim and I were so grateful for all of their help in caring for 2 little kids while their mom and dad rested and came home with Milo. 5 days is enough to wear out 55 year old people, who understand and remember why being parents is for the young.
... For having extended family that we can share time with. This is just part of the Hardcastle group that meets yearly in Jackson. This is at our traditional huge breakfast, after some were lucky enough to hear the Elk bugling.
...Watching 2 little kids entertain themselves with logs and dirt. They were playing a made-up game of "2 little Caterpillars laying on a log, one fell off and then there was one", we played it over and over again. They were, of-course adorable.
...Proud Grandpas.
.... A lovable 16 year old family member. We had to put Simon "down", what a horrible term, but he had gotten very weak, and couldn't hold his own weight for more than a few steps. Kim and I had been watching him and getting more and more concerned. The many problems he was having, we knew, were not treatable.
Simon was given to Gordon when he was 11 or 12 years old and he quickly became a good companion to both Gordon and Matt. All of us loved him, me maybe not so much at times, but he was a lovable happy pet and great with the grand kids We knew it was Gordon's decision but both he and Matt knew he couldn't go on and face another winter in this condition. They both watched him very crossly all weekend. I really didn't think it would affect me like it did, but as a mom, I hated seeing my adult sons so emotional and upset. Life is hard with a lot of challenges, and we are grateful for them all.
....A loving mom, mother in-law, grandma and great grandma.
....A grandpa who is willing to get on all fours and play with the grand kids. This was at a park on our long drive home from Jackson. The kids needed to get out of the car and I think Kim needed a play time rest too.
....Just playing...
...Being entertained by electronic devices no matter where we are. Paul's plain was delayed and Hyrum needed a diversion. As always the I-phone works.
....Date Night. We tried a new restaurant in Farmington, and ended up enjoying an outdoor concert as well .
