Happiness Is...

...sitting in the corner of the couch, yet being totally crowded by 3 cute kiddos.

...sleeping-baby sighs.

...warm enough January days.

...small Dove Dark Chocolate squares!

...cuddling up with Dan in the morning while the boys play independently in the basement and baby girl sleeps in.

...fragrant flowers on my piano.

...knowing that I am a daughter of God, and that he trusts me with 3 of His beautiful children.

Smile today and share your happiness. 

Crazy Eight

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

Here are some highlights of these last "few" years:

• We married in the Salt Lake Temple days before the 2002 SLC Olympic games began.
• We both graduated from Westminster College.
• We built our first home in South Jordan, UT.
• We welcomed Josh, Jack, and Layla to our family.
• We survived the 2008 stock-market crash.
• We have seen many awesome concerts: Ben Harper, Green Day, Jack Johnson, Modest Mouse, Matt Costa, Weezer...
• We have traveled to some great places, with and without the kids: California, Wyoming (Jackson), Colorado, San Juan Isles in WA... (we love to camp locally as well)
• Most importantly, we have only grown closer together as a family, and a couple, as we realize that our eternal family unit is what we value ABOVE ALL ELSE.

I love you Dan.

Kid Pics Friday

Hi! My name is Josh. I am 4.

For Christmas, I got a cool camera and these are the things I took pictures of.

I spend my whole day with Jack and Layla. (when she's awake)

And, my favorite lunch is chicken nuggets. (mom always makes us eat fruit with them!)

  This is my new cousin, Gracie May. She came and played at our house a lot last month. I get to see her next week. I hope she smiles at me.

I LOVE the movie Cars, and I have tons of Cars-toys, clothes, and even socks. My uncle Thomas Goates even sent my some Cars stamps from Argentina! 

Hi! I am Jack Jack, and sometimes I steal Josh's camera. I take pictures of everything, including my crazy dad!

Birthday Party-Day!!

(make sure your sound is on)

Toddlers...

Welcome to my world:

"One of these things is not like the others..."

!!!

And, here is just a preview of Josh's b-day party tomorrow.

Stay tuned...

4 - Four

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOSH!!!

Four years ago today, at about 3:15, our first baby was born... not knowing beforehand if it would be a boy or girl. We were so happy to meet Joshua Spencer Montague. He is smart, hard-working, creative, loving, protective, energetic, loyal, and trusting. 

How well do you know Josh? The person with the most correct answers will get a special reward.

Favorite color? 

Favorite food?

Favorite movie? 

Favorite TV show?

Favorite instrument?

Least favorite food?

What is Josh afraid of?

We Love You Josh!

It's been a while...

Layla is a cute 3-month old now. She is rolly and smiley and giggled for the 1st time! She has started to interact more with her brothers, who now fight each other for her attention. Jack loves to lay next to her with his arm protectively over her, while Josh loves to sing to her.

I couldn't ask for 3 better little ones.

This video is cute and fun because it is Josh with a guitar. BUT, watch for Jacks' big ending. If it is shaky, it's only because I was laughing so hard!!

Dan is in love with his baby girl.

(I seriously left them alone for about 5 minutes, awake, then found them both dozed off again.)