Berrett Reunion

The Berrett Reunion was July 7 and as always was so fun to see everyone. Brandon and Angie were home from Mexico and it was so nice to be able to see them. The day was filled with lot of visiting, eating and of course water balloons and some volleyball! I was so bad, and didn't get any pictures myself, so I stole these ones from my niece. ;) Thanks Allie!

 Kobe and Asher playing Frisbee. Asher loves frisbee

 Trevor, Kayia, Jesse, Axle and Lindsie

 Big Jason and little Jason

 Angie and Aadynn

 Brandon

 Brandi, Tracy, and McCoy

 Angie and Aadynn again

 Asher was loving running around with all the kids

 And he LOVED volleyball. His uncles and cousins were being very nice and lifting him up so he could throw the ball over the net

 Time to eat

 Asher and some of his second/third cousins

 Playing ball

 Slam dunk

 Water gun!

 My dad

More Frisbee

Fourth of July '12

We did the usual on the fourth. Menan Parade, IF fireworks. This year we did go to Ron and Marsha's for lunch. They have a big BBQ every year, but this was the first time we had gone. It was lots of fun. Ron even has a bunch of barrel things that all attach to each other and are pulled behind the four-wheeler. The kids all had lots of fun riding in them. Asher only made it about a half a trip around the driveway before he was done though. After we ate, we headed home to get our chairs and stuff for the fireworks in IF. I was so bad this year about getting pictures. But we had lots of fun, and I can't wait until next year!

Getting his chair set up at the parade

 Asher with his Avengers in one of the barrells

Aadynn snoozing in her cute outfit

 Another one in the barrel. He liked it a lot more before it started moving

 We had brought some pops, and Asher always wanted to have at least one of each of these open. Then he would take a drink from each one every time he wanted a drink.

 Silly boy!

Aadynn's Day

We blessed Aadynn on July 1. She was such a good little girl and was mostly quiet during the blessing, and didn't cry at all. I am so grateful that Jason is able to give our children blessings, and am so proud of the wonderful blessings he has given both of our children. I am also grateful for the family that showed came to support us. It really means so much that they came especially since I know they have other things going on, (especially in the summer) but to put that aside for us, really means a lot.

These are some pictures that Jason's sister Mindy took of Aadynn a couple of weeks after her actual blessing.

These pictures make me a little mad. Apparently Asher had gotten the camera and gotten his finger prints all over the lens, and I did know until I went to look at the pictures later. :( So there is a "fuzzy" part in all the pictures

Everyone who came, minus Jason's dad and G-ma Jorgensen who had to leave right after the blessing.

 My side of the family

 Our little family

 Daddy and daughter

Jason's family

Grandpa Jorgenson

Jason's Grandpa Jorgenson passed away the end of June. We were privileged to be able to visit with him, and introduce him to his newest great-granddaughter a couple of days before he passed. He was such an amazing man, and I am so grateful for the chance I had to know him. He is truly missed.

 Brenda introducing her Dad to Aadynn

 Four generation picture

 Grandpa Jorgenson and Aadynn

Happy Daddy's Day!

I don't know how to express how happy I am for Jason in my life! He is the most AMAZING husband and father! He has recently (Juneish 10th) started a new job. He is still at the same company but his job title has changed from trainer to coach. Coach meaning he is over a group of people who take calls. But the best part of his new job? He gets to do it from HOME!!! It has been so wonderful and such a blessing to get to see him more often, and the fact that he usually gets off at 3 or 5:30/6:00 at the latest, when before it was almost 8:00 every night has been the best part of summer! I actually had someone ask me if I was enjoying it, or if I was ready to kill him, I imediately said "I LOVE it!" I am truly grateful for how hard he works for our family, so that I can have the privilege of staying home with our kids. It means more to me then he will probably ever know. So here is to Jason, I hope he had a wonderful Father's Day!

 Aadynn, 1 month old!

 Asher had lots of fun playing on the tramp with his cousins

 They were ganging up on Kia

Jason and the kids, Happy Father's Day babe, you are awesome!

We're going to the Zoo

About a month after Aadynn was born I finally got up the courage to take both kids out by myself. We decided to go to the zoo, and asked Mindy and Bentley to come too! We had lots of fun and no major disasters which gave me some confidence that I could take both kids out by myself.

 Just a random picture of my babies taking a nap one day

 Checking out the penguins

 Asher's favorite part, feeding the goats

 He spent the whole time just running in front of us! 

 Bentley just chillin'

We stopped about halfway through so I could feed Aadynn and Asher could have a snack. Well Asher found the peacock that runs around the zoo and was trying to catch it. He actually almost succeeded, but I yelled at him and as soon as I did the peacock flew up on a roof and out of Asher's reach. :( 

Three Weeks

Here are some pictures of the last three weeks. We have been doing really well, and I am amazed at how well Asher does with Aadynn. He loves her so much, and is so protective of her. He gets really worried when people hold her and will constantly take me over to them and try to get her back. He still loves to hold her hands or feet, and loves to rub her forehead. He will occasionally still ask for her, just to give her hug and gives her back! It has been such a relief to see how good he is with her, and how much he already loves her! He hasn't really been jealous of her at all, and is still my little buddy! She may run into some trouble when she wants to start dating. I have a feeling any guy she dates is going to have to go through her big brother first! At her appointment when she was 2 days old she weighed 7lbs 2oz and at her two week appointment she was back up to birth weight at 7lbs 12oz. That is exactly what Asher weighed at one month!

 All ready for her doctor appointment at two days old. We had to go in then because we left the hospital so soon. 

 Her feet are always crossed

 Daddy and his girl

 Dad and both kids

 Me and my kids

 Such a beautiful girl

 Playing on the floor

 They already love each other so much 

 Pretty girl

Just a little crossed eyed ;)