A New Year

We had a busy but fun weekend. My nephew spent the weekend with us visiting his cousin Jaxson. Saturday Jaxson wasn't feeling very good so Quinn and I took Joseph out with us while we ran errands. It was a good time and good practice for us at being pseudo-parents for the day.

Sunday the family was able to go up and visit Stacey. She seemed to be doing great. It is Jaxson's birthday today so we got to celebrate it on Sunday with Stacey. She had a cake and gifts for him. He loved them. Below is a picture of Jaxson with Stacey at his early birthday party.


I had to say my first goodbyes here in Utah since I won't be able to get another visit in with Stacey before the move. I must admit I got a little misty eyed. I'm going to miss everyone here. After the visit all of us drove back down to Orem and had a New Years Eve dinner. Dana, Ryan, Joseph and Sadie spent the night with us too. So we all stayed up until midnight and were able to celebrate the New Year together.

Monday the fun continued. Dad made everyone breakfast. Then we got a babysitter for the kids and headed off to the movies. We saw Casino Royale. My Dad loved it just like I knew he would and then we went to lunch at Brick Oven. Too much fun was had and little packing. I guess I'll have to make up for it tonight.

Currently, Quinn is at the dentist having all of his fillings replaced. He called me after they had given him his second dose of numbing juice and he could barely talk. This is going to be fun. Hopefully, I can get some good pictures of him to post.

Also, today Jaxson Carter Shepherd turns 2. He has brought so much love and joy into my life and all of our family. I think I'm slightly attached to him since I've been living with him the last few months and I was fortunate to be there when he was born and it was the most amazing experience and one that I will never forget. Later this week I'll post pictures from his birthday party. We are having a combined party with Joseph who turns 4 on the 7th.