Whitney turns 4!

Whitney's horse cake.

 The birthday kids... We celebrated Patrick's and Whitney's birthday on Saturday night.  We had cake and ice cream and Whitney opened her presents.

 Trying to blow out the candles.  Daddy had to help a little.

 I tried to get a picture of Whitney opening her presents but every one turned out like this.  Anyone who knows Whitney understands this is a true picture of Whitney.  She opened one, say more, then run to the others.  I don't think she even looked at what was inside. 

Whitney's first day of School

Whitney started her 2nd year of preschool.  She loves going to school and loves to ride the bus.

I have to walk pretty fast to keep us with her as she skips to the bus.

Once on the bus she gives the bus driver and aid a hug everyday.

 

2 weeks old

I can't believe Hadley is already 2 weeks old.  It feels like she's been in our family forever. 

Hadley is a great eater and a pretty good little sleeper.  So far she is my best newborn sleeper.  (Sleeping about 4 hours between feeding)  Shes becoming more alert each day.

We are deciding who she looks like...

Hadley Jae Oliverson

Our newest addition:  Hadley Jae Oliverson

 

Born August 29, 2012 7:32 am in Tremonton, UT

 

Brayden and Whitney are very excited to have their baby here. 

 

Brayden just wanted to hold her and touch her..... 

 

 Whitney came in, wanted the baby back in her bed, then she wanted to hold her.  She didn't last long holding her cuz she saw I had food.  So she sat next to me the rest of the time and ate my food. 

My parents took the kids up to Idaho so we had time to get to know our little Hadley.  She is very sweet and active.  She loves to snuggle and to be held close (I'm going to enjoy it while it last)

 

 After a few days in the hospital, we were all ready to head home to our own beds!  I woke up Saturday morning and realized I problem could have used another day of nurses help.

 

When Brayden gets the camera

Going through the camera I found all these pictures Brayden had taken.

WOW!! look at that belly... good thing it was only a day before the baby was born! 

 Not sure what she was thinking

 Look at those monster feet!  He wears a size 13 now!!

Whitney and Brayden were giggling and I walked out to see what they were doing... There are about 50 more pictures like this... Brayden followed her around the house while she rode her bike.

Swimming Lessons.

This was Brayden's first year for swimming lessons. Mrs. Taluana was his teacher. She is incredible with the kids, especially Brayden.

Back floating 

 Front kicking

 Monkey, airplane, soldier, float.   Brayden favorite

 Free time,  Brayden loved to make boats and float around with his friends.

Brayden's First day of Kindergarden

Brayden started school on August 28th.  He was still loving his summer break and didn't want to go back.  But when the day finally came he was excited and watched for the bus.  He is getting so big. 

This year, we let him pick out his own backpack.  He picked out a Lego starwars backpack and that was the only one he wanted.  He even made sure I got a picture of it.

This year Brayden has a bus stop at the end of the road.  He gets on the bus with the other pm kindergarners and gets off the bus with all the other kids in the neighborhood. 

 

 

Brayden's teacher is Mrs. Heath.  Brayden was very excited to meet her and get into class.  When I picked him up from the bus, he got in the car and told me 'it was the funnest day'.

Oregon!!

In May, Patrick had another work conference to attend.  This time in Portland, OR.  He flew out Sunday night and I flew out Wednesday to meet up with him.  Brayden and Whitney stayed with my parents and loved every minute playing.  It was only my 3rd time flying and i was nervous to fly by myself, but I did it!

This is the view out the hotel window.

 We attended the temple while we were there.  The temple is right off the freeway but you can't see it because it is surrounded by trees.  Sitting on the temple grounds was peaceful and quiet. 

 It was raining (of course) and this duck swam around the pond.

 Standing outside the temple grounds.

 Two crazy adults

 I couldn't believe green everything was.  This is the drive out to the beach.  Lots of green rolling hills

 Cannon beach.  It was chilly and windy.  A typical day I've been told.

 Everyone was out flying kites.  Brayden loves rocket ships so I took a picture of this kite.