FIrst day of school 2013

Quick Random Update

Siblings, do you recognize this place? :)

Guess who loves our "classic" Comic Book collection? Yep, a new generation appreciates the glory of Calvin & Hobbes, Baby Blues and The Far Side. Jared caught reading in Tom's office chair the other day...

Mr. Nakajima at Institute

Jeffrey at 12 weeks. Big boy!

Tom Summits Mt. Adams

Tom had a fun mountain adventure this week climbing Mt. Adams.  Here he is with part of the ward group headed to top!

Good-bye Foxes!

We are all missing Kendra's family (especially little Atlas!). Here is a picture from Kendra's visit last week, something to make you smile because it has 2 very cute babies in it. 

Boy, baby Jeffrey sure looks chubby in this picture. It's all in his chin and cheeks I say. He turns 10 weeks old soon...Tom was saying recently that having a child is not three trimesters, but five: the first is the pre-pregnancy preparation or 12 weeks of medications, then the 3 gestation trimesters, and finally, the postpartum trimester. Our final trimester is flying by! 

Jared taking Atlas for a "walk" - they were both very happy about this arrangement!

Here Comes Trouble!

Look who is here for a visit!

Jeffrey and Atlas, together at last! Watch out, in a few years, these little guys will be quite the handful!

 All of us at the park this afternoon.

 Atlas thought it was very entertaining to see Jeffrey on the floor...  

 I think I've said the word "cute" a thousand times in the past 4 hours. Can you see why? :)

Double Baby Blessing Day: Eden & Jeffrey

The morning of July 7th, Eden Catherine was blessed. That afternoon, we blessed Jeffrey West at our house. Grandma and Grandpa traveled from Illinois to be with our families for this special time. Here are some of the pics from my camera. 

Tom gave a beautiful blessing to Jeffrey. When he gets home from his trip I'll have to share the blessing with you.

 Kirk (holding Louisa), Dad, our bishopric rep & friendly neighbor, Larry, our newly baptized home teacher, Cory, Jeffrey & Tom, our old school home teacher, Bob, Don (Tom's dad) and brother-in-law.

 Our littlest man with his natural faux hawk. He has Tom's cowlick (just like Laura, too).

 The ladies. My photo of baby Eden and baby Jeffrey didn't turn out - if you have one on your camera, please share it with me! These babies are sure cute!

4th of July with the Pearsons

Just a glimpse of how "big" Jeffrey is now. 

Handsome Tom at Ape Caves

Jeffrey with his cousin, Sarah

 4th of July with Allison and Hannah's families, Grandma Ann & Grandpa Don

Laura and Annie on the teeter totter on July 4th

Laura can now hold Jeffrey by herself...on the couch...for 2 minutes.  

Outside playing games with the cousins 

Jared and Tom 

Laura, Kathryn, Karen, Ann, Marianne and little Becca

Birthdays (sort of!)

Yesterday we celebrated America's birthday. 

Today we celebrated Tom's 34th birthday. 

Here are pictures of Laura's 1/2 birthday party. Her theme: "The Incredibles!" 

We started out taking turns bench pressing trains (like Mr. Incredible does in the film)...

Then went out back and ran as fast as we could (like Dash-Dash does in the film)...

Running fast is one of Laura's favorite things to do. She is serious about it. Just look at her expression!

The "Super Seamstress" (which turned into a team effort with Ann, Laura and Fifi) made masks and capes for all the kids!

Super Laura blowing out her birthday cake candles.  

Baby Jack-Jack Jeffrey got in on the fun for a minute or two. 

Happy Father's Day

to all our excellent dads, brothers & brothers-in-law. 

We love you very much!

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"I heard it's Father's Day," little Jeffrey said. He looked up at Kathryn and asked, "What is so great about YOUR dad?"

 "Well...he is a great protector..."

"Kind of like this?" Asked Jared. 

"Sort of..."

 "He had many identities, almost like a superhero. He worked and served and supported us in our life decisions..."

"Kind of like this?" Asked Laura.

"Sort of..."

 "He has many traits that have been passed along to his kids and grandkids."

"He is there for our special days," says Laura, "and he makes me laugh!"

 "He is fun to be around," says Jared. "I remember him calling me a little beast."

"Ah, I understand," said Jeffrey. "I hope Grandpa gets to take a little nap today - just like me!"

Another Jeffrey picture

Another sneak preview of Jeffrey at 10 days old.