We hate railroad tracks.... and cars

It's been a crazy few weeks for us! Two weeks ago, Bry crashed his road bike going over railroad tracks, he hit a lip going about 14 and went straight up and straight down. He cracked his helmet in three places, and we thought his shoulder too, but luckily there were no breaks. He did end up with some ligament and muscle damage, but seems to be doing a lot better this week. About four days after that happened, Jax and I got rear-ended. Totaled our car, but we are both Okay! So scary with a baby in the car. I am seeing a doctor for some twisted vertibre from whiplash, but overall, we feel really lucky that it wasn't worse. On a happy note, our house is moving right along (totally framed, plumbed) and Jax is doing great! He cut his first tooth two days ago, top-left front tooth, he's pulling up and standing all the time and crawling around. He just gets more and more fun, and cute.

Here are some pictures of our past few weeks:

Jax out for a walk. He rides with his feet up on the tray and makes me feel like I'm chouffering him around! He loves being outside.

Jax at my parent's on Memorial Day. He had fun climbing the fence - and their stairs (his new favorite talent)


Jax swinging with his buddy Asher

Auntie Brooke holding Jax in front of our house


Bry after the ER. His poor purple ear got really swollen too.
Little movie of Jax playing in his crib. I am posting it for my Grandma Miskell so she can get to know Jax and his cute personality a little. Enjoy!

Our House! The beginnings....

We went out to our house yesterday with my parents, it's starting to come together! We are so excited. Here's what we've got so far.


We love the views. We've got mountains all around.

Also, Happy Mother's Day! My first one, I just love being a mom, Jax makes it easy to love. And I had the best example growing up. I have an amazing mother - who is now also an amazing grandmother! - and I am so, so grateful for her and everything she has taught and continues to teach me. I love you mom! Jax with my mom - that's his new cheesy grin Jax all dolled up for Mother's Day. His hair is still hopeless. :) (What little he has)

The Latest

So we haven't done too good at keeping this up, which I was reminded by Bry's aunt Barb this weekend (thanks for the nudge Barb!) - so here's a little rundown of what we've been up to.

Jax has been busy as ever! He loves trying new things (by trying that usually means tasting) and doing everything. He became mobile in the past month -army crawling) and it's so cute to watch him discover all the new things the floor has to offer. We also had to get a new vacuum because of this because he discovers a whole lot of stuff. He is still a very happy boy and is quick to give anyone a smile who gives him some attention.

On the family front, we just signed on a home! We're building a house in Springville, about 5-10 minutes south of where we are now, so that is very exciting. We also have a new nephew, Jonah, we are excited to meet him. And, Brittney just got married so we have a new addition to the family there too! Welcome Paul! We just got back from their wedding, which was May 2. It was really nice and it was fun to meet lots of family Jax and I didn't know.

Now, to add to my digital photo album, have to post a few really cute pictures of Jax. :)

Classic sad face - one of those and we cave.

Going for a walk, Jax LOVES riding on Bry's shoulders,
he just laughs and laughs. We try to go out every night.
Jax swinging. He loves the park, too!

Jax riding in a bucket. I just love this face.

Jax handling his Coach and Uncle Jar. :) He makes it look easy!
Hope this video works! It's Jax army crawling last week. So cute.