Papago Park and PA school update

When it's so beautiful outside I am always wanting to find things to do to enjoy the weather before it becomes triple digits all summer long. Today we decided to go on a hike and had heard that Papago park had some fun yet easy trails that our kids could enjoy. This was about the fourth hike we have taken Caleb on and he LOVES it! He's always asking when we can go hiking again! It was fun to watch him. He was so excited he was always wanting race everyone.

Kyson spent most of his time here

He thought it was a fun game to steal Jared's sunglasses and put them on himself:)


Just to prove that he did get down and walk...a little. He would walk about 10 steps and then just sit down and play with rocks.

We found a cave that we climbed up to.


My sister Christy came with her sweet baby Anna who was very content right here:)

About half way through we stopped and rested for a bit.
Caleb was not interested in sitting down. He was all over the place.

What a super cute hiker!

My sister Jamie and sweet Kyson

Kysons enjoyed climbing down the big steps and was quite proud of himself when he made it down!

He found a BIG rock he kept trying to pick up and throw but he was struggling so Jared helped him out.


We had a great time together as a family. Jared has been so busy working lately it was nice to get to do something together.

As a side note, I don't think I ever mentioned that Jared got a call from AT Still about a month ago (the PA school he interviewed at) and he is on their alternate list. That means anytime between now and when school starts we could recieve a phone call letting us know there is a spot for him. If not it we will start the application process again this summer and hope to get in next year. With Jared's job at PMT, we have more confidence in his resume and complete application for next year so we are happy. It has all been a big waiting game for us but I am at peace that the Lord is guiding our lives and knows our future.

Happy birthday Kyson

Another year has gone by. Kyson has hit another milestone. He's now two!!! Every single day I think about how blessed we are to have him here with us. I love being able to watch him grow and learn new things. I just can't imagine life without him. What a blessing he is in all of our lives.

Sunday was his actual birthday but we celebrated Monday night by going to the park with a few friends and family. We enjoyed Ned's Krazy Sub's for dinner with chips and salad (thank you everyone who brought something!) and then brownies for dessert. Here's Kyson blowing out his candles:)

All of the boys sure enjoyed their dessert!


After brownies Kyson opened all of his presents. I think he enjoyed this part the most! You gotta love all the faces he was making!



He got so many new toys and has been playing with all of them ever since. I think Caleb has really enjoyed Kyson having a birthday too. He's got a bunch of new toys to play with too:) Good thing for brothers to share your new toys with!
Happy Birthday Kyson. I've sure enjoyed this last year with you and look forward to all of the things this new year will bring for you!