The Simple Joys in Life

The excitement at our house lately has been Makenna's new toy. She loves to be up and around so we thought we'd buy her a walker. Well she's not quite tall enough to push herself around, so thank heavens for dads. Steve pushes her around- making sound effects and everything and she loves it! She squeels and kicks her legs. It is so fun to watch and Steve gets a good workout too.

Kiss Anyone...?

Who could resist a face like this?

Weekend with Friends and Family!

This was such a fun weekend. Saturday we had a BBQ with some of my friends from high school. Every time we get together there are more little additions so it had to be at the park this time to accomodate all the little people that are now running around (who knows what we'll do for our Christmas get together) It was perfect weather and so fun to be together. I love you girls!

For Mother's day it was Jared's mission homecoming so we were able to see a lot of family. I didn't get many pictures due to Makenna needing attention but I did get one of our family. This is the first time we've been all together in four years! It was so good seeing cousins and we sure did miss those of you who couldn't make it. What a great weekend!

Uncle and Niece meet

My brother came home from his mission on Friday! It's been so fun having him back. Already Makenna and Jared have made a connection- we went out to lunch when he got back and after Jared was done eating he was holding Makenna and she spit up her squash all over. They're going to be best buds!

We love you Derek!

Last week our nephew Derek was killed in a car accident. It's been an emotional week but we know that Derek is where he is suppose to be. Derek was always so fun to be around and always had a smile, he loved others and was always their to serve. He's going to be greatly missed.

This week I've done a lot of reflecting and having a desire to live my life better. We never know when we might be taken and we need to do all we can now to live the way we should. Derek was such a good example of living the gospel. Their have been a lot more hugs, kisses, kind words, and I love you's said in our home this week and I'm so grateful to have the gospel in my life- to know that we'll be with Derek again that he's where he needs to be. I'm so grateful that families are forever and for the Savior and the atonement that we can be comforted and feel our Heavenly Fathers and Saviors love for us during the hard times in life.
We love you Derek!






Jasper clan

Twiners

It was the Salt Lake Marathon over the weekend and Steve's work was one of the sponsers. They handed out milk to the runners and had a milk mustache booth where they handed out these great T-Shirts. Steve was so kind and grabbed one for us too. Now we can be twiners! I'm also pretty sure this has now become Steve's new favorite shirt since he has chocolate milk on the brain all the time!

Also, look who turned 5 months old today! Every day I think she gets bigger and cuter!

Rice Cereal?

Over the weekend we decided to give Makenna rice cereal. I thought it was time, she's been wanting to sit up on the counter with us every time we eat and she watches us with amazement. However, I think she was a little disappointed that the cereal didn't taste as good as she was hoping for. It sure was cute and dinner has become a little more exciting at our house!