Cousins Slip-N-Slide FUN!

Here's a video for Stacey and Mark. I thought you might enjoy seeing your girls on their own Slip-N-Slide! They were all a little nervous about running and sliding on their bellies on their own. Thank goodness for buff Uncle Jeff!

Taylor and Dani having fun while their cousin Kara takes a break. Saturday May 31, 2008.

Our little "Prince-esses"

I will probably get in trouble (with Jeff) for posting this . . .but I couldn't resist! Kara was playing with her princess dress-up clothes (from Grandma and Papa Jepson) and Trevor wanted to play too. He got VERY UPSET that she was putting on pretty dress up clothes and he wasn't. He got so mad that he started tugging at her yellow skirt and trying to put his leg into it-- While she was wearing it! To alleviate the outrage and tug of war that was occurring I quickly grabbed another skirt (the Cinderella blue one) and let him put it on. Of course he had to have the matching top to go with it to. After that . . .he was as happy as could be!! He wore it for HOURS, (while Jeff was at work of course . . .Jeff would have never allowed it!) I took advantage of the opportunity and started snapping pictures, and a few videos. So . . .all you viewers out there . . .DON'T TELL JEFF!! (He never checks the blog anyway, so despite the fact that he heard about the incident, he has no idea I actually posted the pictures!) So . . .SSSHHHH! Or I'll be BUSTED!

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Kara with her cousins, Dani and Taylor having SO MUCH FUN!

I found this video and I thought it was so cute! It was taken during our last visit to Idaho, I think around Christmas time. Kara sure does love her cousins and wishes she could be with them all the time. We hope they are having fun in Florida. We want to hear all the stories when they return! We love and miss all of you!

Summer Is HERE!

Today got hot enough outside for our first swim! The kids were so excited and even the dog was enjoying the party! We miss all of you and wish we could enjoy this Utah summer sun with you! Trevor looked stylin' in his new swim trunks! April 14, 2008.

Jumping Fun - Where's Daddy?

The kids love Jumping on both sides their new "Jump-o-lene" , especially when they can shove "things" underneath it and play King/Queen of the Hill! April 13, 2008

Trevor on our New Swing Set

Depsite this incident, the slide is still Trevor's favorite feature of our new swing set! He can't get enough!

Meet the Newest Member of the Family

Meet Sadie! The the newest member of the Jepson family! We have been looking for the perfect dog for our family for a long time and we have found her! Sadie is a purebred miniture Sheltie (Just like our perfect dog, Amber, of my childhood!). Sadie is absolutely WONDERFUL with the kids, VERY sweet, VERY smart, and a whole lot of fun! We are so blessed to have her as the newest member of our family! We all adore her, especially Kara and Trevor who giggle and squeel as they play with her. Sadie seems to love it too - all the attention she is getting! She is now about 8 months old. She came to us March 4th, the same day as Dad's surgery. So whenever any of you come visit us, you will get to meet her! She's tons of fun!

Bryce Canyon Trip

March 27, 2008. Kara, Trevor and friend Rebekah all pose for a picture at Bryce Canyon in Southern Utah. Thank you Kristin, John and Rebekah for making the drive from WA to stay with us for a week! We loved spending time with you and traveling through Southern Utah! Despite the "up's and down's" we had (literally!) with the kids, we had a blast! What a memorable trip! We will be telling the stories for a long time to come . . .hee, hee!! We hope you will come again as soon as you can! We love you!

Auntie Colleen with Kara and Trevor

We loved having Auntie Colleen come and stay with us in March! All when want to know is . . .when is she coming back!!?? We miss you already Auntie Colleen! Kara (age 3, on her birthday) Trevor (almost 15 months).

Happy 3rd Birthday Kara

Kara had a fun day for her 3rd birthday! (March 12, 2008) Mommy took her and her friends to Jumpin Jacks in Springville, Utah. Trevor stayed home with a babysitter (thank you Kisha!) so we had lots of Mommy-Daughter bonding! Kara love it and was not timid about the huge slides that even her mommy was not so sure about! On this slide we got some serious air! She is very independent and went from one jumping castle, to the next all on her own schedule without a backward glance at mommy! She loves to jump and boy did she get her fill on her birhday! After the jumping fun we returned to our house for cake and ice cream with her friends. Two days later, on Friday night, we had a family party complete with Aunt Julie and Auntie Colleen from WA! Thank you all for coming! Kara has been officially spoiled!~ Mommy and Grandma Stout made Kara a Butterfly cake for the get together. Kara ate the oreo cookie's first! That's my girl! I can't believe my baby girl is THREE!