Father's Day

Brock ran the Wasatch Back Ragnar again this year, which happened to be the Friday/Saturday before Father's Day. All he wanted for Father's Day was to sleep. I am afraid to say that this year I realized that I take Brock for granted. When the kids woke up at around 8:00, I had to get up with them, which really isn't bad, but Brock always lets me sleep in on the weekends, so I'm used to 9:00 or 9:30. Then, I took them downstairs and started breakfast. Another thing Brock always does. Pancakes, eggs, toast, and juice. Jace made a card for daddy and used a red marker, because he knows Daddy's favorite color is red. He even wrote "Utes" on the card. We took breakfast up to Brock, and the boys yelled, "Happy Father's Day Daddy!" Jace gave him his card, and I gave him a little present. We got a new Sleep Number bed a few weeks ago, so Brock kept saying that was his present, but you know, he had to have something the day of. I got the kids bathed and ready for church, which Brock usually does while I'm slowly getting myself ready. I had to teach Young Womens too, so I was trying to finish getting my lesson ready as well. Then, since Leila fell asleep right before church, Brock kept her home with him and I took the boys to church to leave a quiet house for him to sleep. When we got home I made lunch. Brock always makes lunch on Sundays. We all laid down and took naps this time. Yes, that makes two for Brock and Leila. Then we headed to Grandma and Grandpa K's for dinner. Man! I've always considered Sunday to be such a nice relaxing day, and now I know why! Brock does everything! I have always known this, but I didn't realize what a big deal it was until I had to do it! I wish I could say that he only does this on Sundays, so that I wouldn't feel so bad, but no. He is like this every day. He gets the kids up and ready for school (or daycare, or the babysitter) everyday. The minute he gets home from work he is playing with the kids, and asking about their day. He helps with dinner, or makes it himself, he cleans up when I don't. He is the husband that does the laundry, the dishes, and all household chores, when they haven't been done. And all of this, on top of taking care of the yard work. He's not one to look around and complain that I haven't gotten to it yet. If I haven't done it, he just does. He loves our children so much, and they are so lucky to have him. I hope to be a better mother and wife because of the father and husband that he is. I love you Brock. Happy Father's Day!

Here he is Father's Day morning with his yummy breakfast in bed


These kids sure love their daddy.

Here he is reading stories. Brock always puts the kids to bed, and "reads" them their books. He has to read the same two books every single night. "Goodnight Moon" and "Where the Wild Things Are". While he was at Ragnar, he was gone for the night, so I had to take over this duty. Jace asked if I knew how to read the books without seeing the books because they can't find them. I told him no. We had to pick two other books. Daddy has the other two memorized, so he can do it. The boys love having daddy put them to bed. This picture is at Grandma and Grandpa K's.

T-Ball is Over

Spring season of T-ball ended the second week of June, and Jace had so much fun. I asked him if he likes t-ball or soccer better, and he said t-ball because you get to hit the ball with a bat. His skills improved, although, he still gets a little bored playing outfield, and comes up with fun ways to keep himself entertained. Sometimes it's playing with the other kids, and sometimes it's picking grass. You know, the usual.

Here he is up to bat. He hits the ball when it's pitched and doesn't have to use the tee.



Here he is waiting to run. You can tell he is just itching to go. Twiddling his thumbs, rocking on his feet. So enthused!

And he's off!

Running into home base. I told him to slide. He doesn't quite know how to do that yet!

Grandma and Grandpa K came to almost every game. Leila appreciated the pillow!

Trying to get the runner out at first base.

Again. He loves playing first and third bases. It's where most of the action happens. As soon as they go outfield, he starts yelling, "I want first, I want first!" He even had a really good play when he was playing 3rd base and caught the ball and got the kid out! He was so happy!

He's got quite the arm!

Here is one of the ways he likes to keep himself entertained. Maybe you can't tell, but he is hitting the girl's helmet with his arm. He does it over and over, and when she turns around he acts like he's not doing anything. Once, while playing 3rd base, he would fill his mitt with grass between each batter, and as each new kid would run to his base he would dump the grass on them. I'm sure everyone on the opposing teams just loves Jace.

Whenever he reaches his base, he pops his knuckles by pulling on his fingers. Oops! I may have taught him that habit!

At the end of the game they all come in to talk with Coach Skee.

Giving a cheer for the other team

Here he is getting his trophy.

Here is the whole team with Coaches Skee Fox, Todd Jones, and Kyle Crockett. Jace is on the right in the back.

Here he is with his prized trophy.

We have just loved watching Jace play sports. He has a lot of fun, and gets better each year. We're really excited to have Nixon join in next year! We just signed him up for fall soccer!

Miss Leila is a Walker!

Crawling is still her preferred mode of transportation, but she is getting better and better at walking, and even does it on her own without us forcing her to try it!
She's still pretty slow and wobbly, but I just love this stage!


She gets so excited, and throws her hands up in the air!

Giving Jace bunny ears!

Arms up again!

She loves walking into her brother's arms, and they love when she walks to them. They always get so excited. "Mom! Leila is walking all by herself!"

She has also mastered the stairs. We have to get the gate out now.

We've been teaching her how to go down them backwards, and she's got it down, but every once in a while we catch her trying to walk down forwards. We still have to watch her really closely on the stairs!

Brock got this beautiful picture of her leaning on the wall. We just love our Leilabug!

Can You Guess...

...who's crazy bruised, cut, scraped, beat up legs these are???

NIXON'S!!! This is what his legs look like most of the time. Jace's too! It's crazy!

Keddington Family Pictures

We got family pictures taken with Brock's family a couple of weeks ago for Dale for Father's Day. They turned out pretty great! These were done by Tracy Layne Photography.

The whole family


Our family

Being silly

Nixon - 3

If you ask him to show you his mustache, this is the face you get. We have never understood why he does it, or what exactly he thinks a mustache is, but we love it so much!

Leila - 14 months

She wasn't too happy about getting her pictures taken this time. We only had her take a few since we just got her one year pictures done recently.

Jace - 5

This is all of the Keddington grandkids. Leila is a little out numbered!

Brett, Kallie, Beckett, and Griffin Handy

Griffin - 8 months

Beckett - 3

Grandma and Grandpa K with their grandkids

All of the adults

Brock's Birthday

Brock turned 34 and we went to Grandma and Grandpa K's for dinner and presents.

Then we headed to Grandma B's for cake and ice cream.

I love this man so much. We have started a new tradition in Brock's family to each say something nice about the person who's birthday it is. Dale said what a great dad Brock is. Brett said the same thing, and that he strives to be the same kind of father Brock is. Always playing with his kids, and always so patient. Kallie said that Brock was always such a nice brother growing up. That when she went to friends houses and saw how mean their brothers were to them, she was always so grateful for such a nice brother. Natalie said the same, that she is so happy that Brock would always let her tag along with his friends, even when they gave him a hard time. She loves that he hugs her, and spends time with her even today. Shauna said that she loves that everyone loves him. When he walks into a room, people's faces light up, and people always love Brock right when they meet him. After meeting Brock, people always say how nice he is. (I wish I had that quality) Then it was my turn. I said that Brock is the most selfless person I know. He will drop whatever he is doing if someone else (anyone else) needs him. Whether it's his family, or mine, work, or church, friends, or neighbors, he is always willing to help, and will put other's needs in front of his own. I am so lucky to be married to him, and our kids are so lucky to have him as their daddy. I love you Brock! Happy Birthday!