dad

Mark is such a great dad!

we couldn't ask for a better dad for us!

 Vivi adores Mark!

when he comes home her arms are waving with excitement 

and she immediately goes in for a head bonk

these two are the best of friends

they play so well together

Miles looks up to Mark so much!

thanks for being such a great dad Mark!

We love you so much!

still here

Yes, we are alive. Just very busy. Here is a quick update...

 Vivi does this funny thing with her tongue where she sucks it in and clicks it. 

It's really funny. 

Except for when I'm trying to nurse her.

 Miles still adores Vivi.
 Yes she still has red hair.
See the proof?
I love it!

 Miles is getting so big so fast. 

I keep telling him that I'm going to put a brick on his head to keep him small. 

He thinks that's pretty funny. 

But I just might have to do it.

 I just love this photo of her. 

She is such a happy girl. 

What did we ever do with out her around?

Miles liked Halloween. 

He didn't really care for the candy though. 

After about 4 pieces he told me "Mom, I think I have enough of those already." 

He liked running around with friends more than the candy aspect. 

That's right Miles, remember that one for the future!

After Dinner

What do you do after a perfect summer picnic?

 Mug on these two of course.

 Miles mugs this girl all day long..

 He loves her...and I'm sure she loves him too.

 We love these two!

But we can't leave the park without feeding the ducks and throwing sticks in the pond.

Summer picnics...they are the best!

Swimming Suits

With the heat this summer we have hit the water park a bunch.

Aren't these two so cute?!

Lazy Summer Days

Who doesn't love sleeping in the hammock on a hot summer day?

Or just sleeping in your mother's arms?

BYU

Miles is obsessed with BYU.
It's all due to Jimmer and the playoffs.
Seriously, we have had no influence on this obsession at all.
That's why it's so odd.
Miles now tells me a minimum of 10 times a day that he is going to go to BYU.
So we thought we would take him to the big 'Y' and hike it.

He loved it! Miles is a great hiker.
He passed tons of people on the trail.

We all had a great time and treated ourselves to ice cream at the famous creamery afterwards.

It was a 'Y' night for sure.
I don't know if Miles will really go to BYU, but I wouldn't mind!
Jimmer may have done more good for our son than he will ever know.

big brother

Miles is super sweet to Vivian.

He loves to hold her, kiss her, and give her hugs.

He is always saying that they are "Best Friends."

(thank you toy story for that line)

Vivian is still sweet as ever.

She is growing rapildy, gaining a pound a week.

Is this even really possible?

My doctor says it is, so I'm not worrying.

In fact I'm looking forward to chub rolls.

As for this little man, when did he become a little boy?

What have you done with my little Miles?

Regardless, I love you so much, just the way you are....

because we too are "Best Friends."

Vivian Ann Kelly

On May 11, 2011 we welcomed our little girl Vivian Ann Kelly to the world.  

She weighed 6 pounds 5 ounces and measured 20 inches long.

We are excited to have her here and are enjoying another addition to the family.

Vivian arrives.

Miles meeting Vivian for the first time. 

He loves her already and is so sweet to her.

Our family of four.

Our sweet Vivian Ann.

We love you.