Family Update

Hi Everyone! It is now the middle of July (almost) and I realized I need to update my blog again(if you talked to my sister Shelley she would tell you I don't update it enough!)

Some of the events that have transpired since my last blog are: Tom graduated from Kindergarten the end of May. It was kind of weird to see my oldest kid graduate. It doesen't seem like he can be that old already. It was really cute. The kids sang songs and told us their favorite parts of school (most said recess...surprise, surprise), and they had a slide show of some of their events throughout the school year. I have to admit I got a little misty eyed, but don't tell Tom that. Tom really enjoyed his teacher, and is looking forward to next year.

We have been talking it easy this summer since we are expecting out third boy here soon (I hope!) We have enjoyed a family reunion, and the 4th of July holiday. In Logan the 4th of July can stretch for three days. Hyrum City did their fireworks on the 2nd, plus our ward had a big neighborhood party. It was a ton of fun. Some of the members of our ward have made a train out of big water barrels and they pull the kids around with 4-wheelers. Tom and Sam had a blast (of course!) Logan City did their fireworks on the 3rd, and we went down to the airport for a barbeque with some of Ed's friends. By the time the 4th got here we were pretty tired. We went to the parade, and then just hung out at home the rest of the day. It was nice to just relax.

One exciting thing that happened was that Tom lost his first tooth on Monday July 7th. He was so excited! It has been loose the last week, and he has been trying to get it out. Finally one night Ed got out the tweezers, and worked on it and pulled it out. I thought with the blood that Tom would freak, but no...he was so excited. He couldn't wait to put it under his pillow to see what the tooth fairy was going to bring him. The next morning he found that the tooth fairy had left him a whole dollar! He was so excited. He played with the money all day!

Well, that is about all for now. Hopefully the next time I update this we will finally have a new baby to report about. Love to you all!

The Boys Havin' Fun

Here we are with May almost over, and I thought I should update the blog. The boys have been busy the last month. Tommy started playing soccer (which he loves), and we bought bunkbeds for the boys.

Tom started playing soccer the middle of April. They had to start the season later, because it took forever for the snow to melt on the fields. The first couple of games were kind of cold, but it the kids kept running they stayed pretty warm. Tom has had a lot of fun playing, especially since he goes to school or church (or both) with everyone on the team. It makes it fun for Mom and Dad going to the games too, since we know all the parents. Everyone gets along, and it has been really fun.

We also got bunkbeds for the boys. We are slowly getting ready for the new baby that is going to be here in less than two months. They love their beds! To them it has been a fort, and a boat, and everything else their little imaginations can come up with. Of course it was a little hard to get them to actually sleep in their beds at first, but they are doing good now. Sometimes I can't believe how little Sam looks in his "big boy" bed. Tom loves being on the top. Of course this has posed some challenges for Mom when it comes to making beds, but Tom is getting pretty good at helping.

Well, that is about it for now. We are just plugging along until the new baby in July! Hope all is well with everyone out there in cyber-space. Take care! Love, The Mitchell's

News

Hi Everyone. I thought I should update this. We had our ultrasound on Thursday, and surprise surprise it is another boy. We were shocked because we all thought it was a girl. We are a little dissapointed, but we will love him just the same. He is healthy and that is the most important thing. He was doing quite the acrobatics during the ultrasound. I hope that is not a sign of things to come.

Ed is super busy. This month he is in Texas for almost a week at a helicopter convention. He is excited about all the business opportunities. The school is really getting busy. If we could get through the winter and the inversion it would be great. Hopefully he can hire him some help soon.

Tom and Sam and as busy as ever. Tom is doing well in Kindergarten. He is so excited to be able to read the little reader books by himself. Sam is just as active as ever. He loves to run and play, and he tries hard to keep up with his older brother. I can't imagine what life is going to be like with 3 boys.

Well, that is about it. I hope all is well with everyone. Thanks to all the family and friends who love and support us.

Family Life

Well, the holidays are over. Thank heavens! They seem to be more work each year. We had a great Christmas and New Year's. Tom and Sam were spoiled this year by "Santa". Mom and Dad got their Christmas a week later. We finally bought us a new bed. We have never had a new one. New Year's was great. We stayed at Grandpa Leatham's house and played and ate lots of food. Aunt Shelley was here with her family and it was so nice to see them again, and the really cute Ryan! Aunt Jenny and Charlie also got in on all the fun. We do have some exciting news. We found out right before Christmas that we are expecting number 3 in July. We are excited, and we really hope this one is a girl. Mom needs the odds evened a little. Now that it is January we are just trying to settle back into our routines. Ed is supper busy now with lots of new students. Tom is really enjoying school. Mom is a little nervous to turn 30 the end of this month. (I get that from my Dad). Well, not much else for now. I hope everyone had a great holiday. Lots of love from the Mitchell's.

The Mitchell Family

Hi Friends and Family. My sister did this so I thought that this would be a great way to keep everyone updated on our family. We are all doing well. Tom is enjoying Kindergarten very much. I can't believe how much he has learned in the first two months. Sam just turned 2, and is definetly living up to the "terrible two's". It is a good thing he is really cute! Ed's business is sure taking off. They finally hired another instructor, so maybe we will actually see him once in awhile now. I am staying busy with all the boys, and trying to keep the house running. Sometimes it is a hard job. Thats all for now. Hope everyone is doing well.