Jasie Nicole is growing so fast! She is sitting up, and shes the 1st of the 3 to say Mama instead of Dada for her 1st word! I know its sad because Jason isn't here to defend himself, but I love it when she says mamamama!

Jason surprised us on Fathers day! We came home from church and only 5 minutes later he came through the door, it was so exciting! This picture was his first time feeding Jasie, since up until 2 weeks ago she was an exclusive breast-feeder. She gave up on me, I cried a bit and realized she got what she needed and so did I. I love the Father of my children! ;)

The other night was a late night at the farm, playing games and taking turns on the four-wheeler. We got home around 10 and told the girls to go straight to the bath. I started the water and went to get Jasies bottle ready and when I came back Sydnie had followed my instructions exactly! She is so much FUN!

Settling in...

I have two boxes left to unpack and I am officially a Lehi resident! It has been a lot of hard work to make things work with Jason in Saint George, but whose on the Lords side who? ME! And he is definitely watching over the Hawkes family. The girls are adjusting well, but Chelsie came from school on her second day and said "what's with the rain? This doesn't happen where I'm from." I laughed and told her she better get used to it. I am really enjoying having my family around, my sisters and my parents have been a huge help for us. I can't say I miss Southern Utah when Jason calls and says that Saint George broke 100 degrees the other day. LOL I miss all of my fantabulous friends though and can't wait to come for a visit! Sydnie is doing really good with potty training, of course it has to be her idea so I am letting my creative juices flow while I try to help her think it's her idea. Jason tested with Eagle Mountain fire and rescue last weekend so he may be coming home sooner than we thought. Cross your fingers and pray...I miss him a ton, lets just get him here. Lots of love to all! -Brandie

We are moving back home...and I feel like i'm leaving home... :( We are so excited to be around family again, but very sad to leave friends... not neighbors behind LOL. We will be living in Lehi for little while until Jasons job starts in Murray and then we plan to buy a home, not in Murray! Jason will stay behind to work and visit when he can. Life will be crazy for us, but we'll be in good company. Love to all who read.

When I saw that Erika was blogging, I had to keep up with the"Hodges" he he he