Quick Update

There is not much new to report here. We are over half way done down here in Arizona and its finally cooling off. I will actually be sad to leave. We have made some fun friends here. We had a short scare that Aaron was going to be deployed to Afghanistan, but it looks like that isn't going to happen any more...as of yet anyway. Hopefully, it will stay that way. Anyway, I haven't posted anything for a while, so I thought it was about time to show-off our cute little boy.

Jonah Eating Spaghetti

This kid eats spaghetti like a pro.

Jonah and his girlfriend

Ok, so maybe this isn't quite his girlfriend, but he likes to think so. She is 4 years old and her name is Kendall Hyatt. Aaron and I are friends with her parents because her dad is in Aaron's same training group down here in Arizona and they are also from Utah. Here we see that Jonah gets his dancing moves from his daddy.

Jonah Spells His Name

This is also a video from a few months ago, but oh well...its still cute.

Jonah Counting

OK, so this video is probably a month old, but I'm just getting around to posting it now.

Jonah Swimming 2

Jonah Swimming 1

Jonah Dribbling

Jonah is 2

For an update on Jonah. He has been progressing so well here and has hot a couple of milestones, including turning 2. He is currently interested in going potty on the big toilet. He is also learning to dribble a basketball and swim. He can now swim underwater all by himself...he just has a little trouble coming back up by himself.

Outside our New Place

This is the awesome backyard.

Our New Place

So, we have officially moved down to Arizona, well, at least for the next 3 months. We really like it here. Well, at least I do...Aaron is bit to busy to really enjoy it, but I'm enjoying not being busy for once. It is quite the relaxing getaway for me personally. Here are a few photos of our home here.

After we said our goodbyes to the family it was time to also say goodbye to Aaron as well for a couple of months while he goes through more miltary training, so I accompanied Aaron on a long drive out to Oklahoma and left Jonah with his grandma (Aaron's mom). While we were there we went to the Oklahoma City Bombing Memorial which was quite moving. We are standing in front of the original site of the building, which is now replaced by a chair for each person that died in the bombing, all 168. In the second row there are smaller chairs representing the children in the daycare that were also casualties. All in all, it just reminds us to live each day like it's your last and always let the people you love know you love them because you never know when something like this or anything else can happen to them.

And THEN we had Matthew's graduation from BYU and he looks quite happy to be done doesn't he. Now I guess it's on to Columbia University. Its back to NY for Matt.

And here he is with the proud family.

We then had Aaron's Officer Commissioning ceremony because he is finally graduated!!! Woo hoo! His parents got to be there for it as well so that was nice for him. His dad who left the National guard as a Captain got to swear him in.

Here he is in the MTC after receiving his official nametag which he will be wearing for the next 2 years straight.

So ALOT has happened over the last couple weeks which has made it hard to keep up with this, but I'm going to post some of the pictures from the exciting events that have happened.

First, we had James's missionary farewell. As all of you know, he is going to be going to Buenos Aires, Argentina in a few months but first he has to learn the language and teaching methods and things so we got to accompany him into the Missionary Training Center (MTC) in Provo, UT. Here we all are in front.

Name

So, at a recent doctor's appointment I found out that the baby we recently lost was actually a boy. I didn't know that they were able to tell, but apparently it was confirmed. So, we decided to name the baby after all and we will be putting it on his headstone. We decided that his name will be Jakob Butterfield. Just thought you would all like to know.

Jonah Hunts Eggs with his friends

Jonah on one of his many Easter egg hunts. He is pretty much an expert now. We may actually need to hide them next year.

Jonah & His Easter Bunny

Thank you Cousin Nicholas for the sweet Easter present. Jonah really loves it!

So we had a great Easter here and it was the first one that Jonah could really comprehend what was going on and participate. He had so much fun and went on 3 Easter egg hunts throughout the day. Here are some photos and a video of Jonah and his Easter Day of fun.

Jonah's Choice

Jonah likes to ponder the choices he has to make in life since they are all very important.

Jonah Eats Like a Big Boy

Jonah is pretty good at feeding himself now, especially his ORGANIC oatmeal. Grandma and Amy should be proud.

Hi Grandpa

Jonah likes to say hi to grandpa. Actually he likes to repeat everything we tell him to say, so we really have to be careful what we say now.

Jonah's Amazing Acrobatics

Jonah loves to show off his tricks.

Talk about a double shot

Jonah likes to drink both juice and milk with his meals...and sometimes he likes to dronk them together....YUK!

Future Rock Climbing Champ

Jonah was at the playground the other day and he climbed this little rock wall almost by himself.

Jonah & his New Friend

Jonah and his new best friend. He has really grown to like dinosaurs alot and Grandma Butterfield got him this and its his buddy now. Thanks Grandma!

Only the Beginning

So this is our new website where everyone can come to see fun photos, videos, messages (most of them probably of Jonah) that we post without having to worry about being able to open attachments...yay! I decided it might be a good thing with everyone so far away and especially since my dear dad is going overseas AGAIN and needs to keep in touch with the fam. So in essence, Pops this is for you. I will try my best to keep it as up to date as possible so you all won't be bored. Welcome to our website!