New Trampoline

Seeing the Tramp for the first time

After weeks of crying and asking for a Tramp from Jaxon, we finally broke down and got one. Last saturday, Kent stopped after work and picked up a tramp (as a surprise for Jaxon). I was up at my Mum's, so we stayed up there till it was all setup. Of course on the way home Jax fell asleep and was bearly awake when we made him walk out back to see his surprise. As soon as he saw the the tramp he woke right up and was so HAPPY!! He has jumped everyday since we got it........now he just can't wait till he can have a sleepover on it!!

Jaxon & Lauren having fun jumping. They were freezing but wouldn't come in - they just wanted to jump!!

Did you know......

According to http://www.howmanyofme.com/ there are:

529,115 people in the U.S.A with the first name Julie
76,022 people in the U.S.A with the last name Drake
Only 132 people in the U.S.A named Julie Drake

72,981 people in the U.S.A with the first name Kent
Only 18 people in the U.S.A named Kent Drake

0 people in the U.S.A with the first name Jaxon ?!? What i think this is wrong!!!
Only 0 people in the U.S.A named Jaxon Drake ?!? I think it is time to update the records!!!

25,848 people in the U.S.A with the first name Millie
Only 6 people in the U.S.A named Millie Drake.

Happy Mothers Day!

I just wanted to say HAPPY MOTHERS DAY to my amazing mum. She has so many qualities that i admire and love. She is so loving, kind, charitable, faithful, fun, beautiful, generous, smart, funny, adventurous...... the list could go on and on. She is one of my best friends and a day doesn't go by that i don't speak to her on the phone or see her. I am so blessed to have her as my mum. She is a wonderful Grandma to all of her Grandkids, a great wife and the best mum!! She always puts others needs before her own. I hope you have a great day - you truly deserve it!! I Love you!


I also wanted to say Happy Mothers Day to my mother-in-law. Janeal is a great Grandma and loves Jaxon & Millie so much - she is always willing when we need help with the kids. I am grateful that she treats me like i am one of her own daughters. She is so hardworking and generous! Thanks for all you do for our family - I love you!

Roses

On Friday, i was at work and my parents stopped by.....and gave me 2 dozen Red Roses!! I was so happy, it made my day. My parents are so thoughtful, they are always doing things for me and i love them so much!! Thanks Mum & Dad, I Love YOU!!

Itty Bitty Baseball

Jaxon has been so excited for his Itty Bitty Baseball class to start. Tuesday was the first day and he did so good! We had to find his team....BOSTON RED SOX. They had set up 6 different stations, and each team was at a different station and then they rotated. He learned lots, they learned about running to the bases, catching, throwing, hitting from a t-ball stand, hitting a swinging ball, and they learned all about words you use in baseball.

Doing his warm up!Practicing catchingHitting the ball Waiting his turn to runLearning baseball words

Excited about his treat after class.

He was so excited to take his mitt that uncle Brian had given him. He did everything that his teacher asked him and was such a good boy!!

His next class was on Thursday, it was picture day and he got his T-shirt...he was really excited about that.

In the car i told him to smile big for his pictures.....what a mistake, when it was his turn he was trying to smile so big, you couldn't see his eyes, his nose was all wrinkled, his smile was weird.....we will have to see how they turn out!!!

After class on Tuesday we went swimming with Grandma Krupa. Jaxon was being a good swimmer, he was swimming across the pool all by himself (with a life jacket on!) When we got home he was so exhausted!!

Brian gets Baptized

Grandpa Drake & Brian

Yesterday, Brian (Kent's little brother) was Baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at the Tabernacle in AF. Grandpa Drake Baptized and confirmed him. Dallen & Jaeden (Cousins) were also baptized. Everyone did a great job, Amanda did a talk on Baptism, and Grandma Drake did a talk on the Holy Ghost. Grandma was so nervous, but she did a wonderful job! She related the Holy Ghost to a flashlight.....The Holy Ghost is there to guide us, just like the a flashlight does in the dark. Kent was a witness during the Baptism, and for the first time since he became an Elder, he was able to stand in the circle for Brian's confirmation. It was so special to see him do this, I am so proud of him!! After the Baptism we went across the street to the park and had doughnuts, orange rolls, fruit and juice. It was a great day, and we are so excited for Brian!!

Grandma Drake & MillieBrian & Jaxon eating doughnuts at the top of the slide

Millie with Aunt Cheryl & Great-Grandpa Drake

Cute Little Millie

Our cute little Millie has become a lot more vocal over the past week or two. It is so cute to hear her babble all the time, "talking" to everyone and everything in her sight. This morning when i went to pick her up out of her crib she kept saying "Da-Da" "Da-Da". Kent feels great hearing her say that!! She is getting so big, and is so much fun. Millie you are such a good girl..... We love you!!