THE DAYTON FAMILY

I know, I know! I am WAY behind in blogging. Life has been crazy (even more so than normal) the last month and a half and I completely slacked on updating our blog. I'll have to do some posts soon that are back-dated because we did quite a few fun 'summer-y' things in the 2 weeks after David came home and before his 3rd year of Law School began. The biggest news as of late is that we moved from South Jordan back down to our beloved condo in Provo. We lived here for 3 years before and we definitely feel like we have come back home. :) It's the worst when you're right in the middle of moving and everything is in disarray and it feels like you'll never be settled: I think Tay's face says it all: But now we are happily settled back in Provo: Cheering on the BYU cougars as always: I am busy being a mommy of 2: Plus working quite a bit too: David is ridiculously busy with law school this year: But is definitely enjoying his last year as well:

Kyla Marie was blessed this past Sunday, August 1st. We had a 'Double Dayton' blessing with David's cousin's baby, Heber. (Sadly, I didn't get a picture of the 2 babies together on their blessing day.) The blessing went beautifully and Kyla didn't cry a bit! We are SO excited to have David back 3 weeks earlier than we originally planned!

David has been working at a law firm in Almaty, Kazakhstan for the past couple of months. This past weekend, he was able to get a visa to travel to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. He visited a couple of our friends whom we hosted about 3 years ago when they visited Utah for a conference and then was able to visit our brother-in-law, Kevin, who is currently deployed in Bishkek. David had an awesome trip and was quite excited to get to spend time with Kevin. They had lots of fun together. David was especially excited because Kevin arranged for them to play basketball while on base. I think he also very much enjoyed sleeping on a regular mattress and eating good old American food. :) He said it was nice to experience a little slice of America while being so far away from home.

Taylor turned 2 last week!!! I can't believe that we have a 2 year old! I still feel like I just barely finished high school - except that I graduated from college more than 3 years ago - weird. Anyway, I don't know how he got so old so fast but he is still my sweet little baby boy. :) I threw him a pizza party with our immediate family - both the Daytons and the Petersons. It turned out really well. My favorite parts of his birthday were: Seeing him wake up to a living room of balloons 'boons', watching him open presents, and also showing him his cool ball cake. We are so lucky to have this sweet little boy in our family!!!

A LOVING FATHER... Loves you from the moment he lays his eyes on you, Teaches you to love too, Keeps you warm , Lets you 'help' him, Tries to take you with him when he travels far away, Shares his bed and his cereal with you, Reads to you from his favorite books, Teaches you about the things he loves, Keeps you laughing, Protects you from harm, Lets you drive his car, AND Holds you close when you are sad or tired. Happy Father's Day Sweetheart! We love you & We miss you!!