Summer

 Bennett continues to do great and we all love doing anything we can to make him laugh.  He can roll over from his back onto his tummy and has found his fingers.  If we put a toy on his chest he can grab it and it usually goes straight to his mouth.  His legs are incredibly strong and he's so long he doesn't fit so well lying on a lap.  We have decided we need a heftier baby carrier to strap to ourselves to pack him around since he loves being held but our arms and backs can't take it!

Our wonderful realtor and friend, Kenny held his annual pool party at the Scera and this time we joined him.  Paxton and Daddy had fun in the water while I hung out with baby B.  Personally, I have avoided the pool for years but I did buy a new swimming suit, which I LOVE, so I took Paxton and my nieces to swim at Lindon's pool.  It's a fun place, they have nice lazy river and some good areas for kids.  We had a good time and I decided swimming isn't so bad.  It's amazing what you'll do for your children!

For some reason this last week has also been great for naps.  Probably because we finished our hands on work on the basement - there are pics below.   The boys both love their sleep, which we are VERY grateful for.  We really don't have the same energy as a twenty something person does.  But they keep us moving and I'm sure it won't be long before we are chasing Bennett too.

Maybe it's the glasses, but doesn't he look so much older?  He loves his Mr. Potato Head and he borrowed his specs to model them for me.  Paxton loves to visit Grandma Leslie and one day I asked him what he wanted for dinner.  He said pizza, so I asked him if he knew how to make it.  So he tells me that he needs his recipe and it's at Grandma Leslie's house.  Very clever.

This is the beginning of Jared's pottery room.   He still needs the utility sink installed but otherwise he could throw some pots anytime.  We actually have a small kiln too, one day walking to church Jared spotted it and it was free so we picked it up with the help of my cousin and a tractor.  Anyway, the garage has an outlet wired to run it...if it actually works.  He found the wheel on KSL's online classifieds which is pretty popular around here.

Here is the newly carpeted family room.  We actually had a little sleepover in one of the bedrooms a couple nights ago.  Paxton enjoyed it and wanted his bed left down there.

This is the same room (same paint and carpet although they look very different) but looking toward the doors which walk out to the backyard patio.  Next to this room there's an all-purpose room which now gives the tennis table a home.  There are also two more bedrooms, a bathroom, laundry room, and several closets.  I wanted a secret passage way but Jared didn't so the greater wisdom prevailed.

Paxton's Day

July 1st has changed from Canada day to Paxton Day.  Now that we are part Canadian (we even watch hockey) it was only fitting for us to go to the temple and be sealed to Paxton on July 1st.  Paxton has always admired the Mount Timpanogos temple and has requested on a number of occasions to go inside.  His wish came true.  We had a wonderful experience in the temple and Paxton responded like a champion.  One of the first words out of his mouth was "I've got my white tie on" which he said as he walked into the sealing room.  He listened intently and followed all the instructions the sealer gave him.  After the Temple we had a nice celebration at our home with family and friends with food, cake, and even fireworks.  Thanks to all who celebrated with us!

Our first family photo.  Paxton is showing off his adorable smile.  He has recently learned what it means to joke.  He will tell us something and then comment that he told us a joke and then he'll laugh at himself likes it's the funniest thing ever.  He is starting to get the Davis humor which is a tough humor to understand which Amy reminds me all the time.

He can't quite baby sit yet, but we are working on it.  We love our boys and Bennett loves watching every move Paxton makes.  Paxton doesn't really love holding Bennett, in fact he says that Bennett is too heavy.  However, Paxton loves giving Bennett kisses on his forehead.  If Bennett continues to grow as fast as he has, we will pass Paxton in weight in 3 more months.

Paxton and the Judge dropped the gavel on June 20, 2011 to make his adoption official.  We had a wonderful experience in the court room.  Some of the highlights were when we were asked to state our names to the judge, Paxton stood up and gave his name too, then sat back down.  When Amy and I were sworn in, Paxton also raised his right hand and I guess was sworn in as well.  

Judge Bazzelle invited Paxton to sit with her behind the bench where she gave him a huge candy bar and a toy griaffe.  Judge Bazzelle then signed her name to the adoption paperwork and then had Paxton "hit it with the hammer" to make it official.

Paxton loves to spend time with Papa Mack on his tractor, and we believe that Papa Mack loves to spend time with Paxton on the tractor.  It is a match made in heaven.  When asked if he has a drivers license to drive, Paxton replies yes.  When asked where he keeps his license he responds, "in my pocket".  If we don't keep a close eye on him, he would surely try to drive anything with keys.

It was tough to keep a straight face as we put a band aid on Paxton's upper lip.  He has a very small wound and wanted to bandage it up.  We both feel that Paxton has blessed our lives in so many ways.  We are thrilled to have him in our family and we appreciate all the love and support everyone has shown him.  He is a boy full of a lot of energy that keeps us moving.  His favorite question that he asks us multiple times a day is "what are you thinking about?"