Jaxyn Dianna Black Has Arrived

After 3 boys our one and only sweet baby girl Jaxyn Dianna Black arrived in Meridian, Idaho at St. Lukes Hospital on July 29th, 2012 at 10:05 am. She weighed 6 pounds 12 ounces and was 20 inches long. Her brothers have already become her protectors and she already has Josh wrapped around her finger. Jett in paticular has taken a liking to his new baby sister and asks if he can pet her on a regular basis. Pinks and other girlie colors have invaded our home. Josh spent over a month working on Jax's nursery getting it ready for her. He sanded and refinished the wood floors, changed out the closet poles, put up bead board, painted, and put shelves and decals on the walls. He is very proud of the nursery and it's his favorite room in the house, until of course the movie theatre/game room is finished. We feel so blessed to have Jaxyn in our home and her sweet little spirit she has brought.

Summer Trip To California (Galt)

Josh's long time best friend Craig Skinner's parents were having there 40th wedding anniversary celebration so we made our way down to the party. We had a great time as always touring Josh's old stomping grounds and of course visting family and friends. We took a trip to the Sacramento Zoo with the Skinners. It was fun having all the kids together and watching the interact and build their friendships. Wish we lived closer!

Jake's first Birthday, Jett's 3rd Birthday, Kael's 9th Birthday

Birthday's, and more birthdays! Kael, Jett, and Jake all had birthdays the last two months. Jax's birthdaywill also be in the Summer time so we will have cake and ice cream all Summer long!

Jax's Nursery

We finally moved into the new house and we are so excited to have so much space inside and out! The boys love going out into the back yard and will play for hours! Josh has planned many of projects that include a treehouse, movie theatre downstairs in the basement and refinishing all the rooms and the hardwood floors. Our daughter Jaxyn Dianna is due very soon so Josh took on the nursery along with his father in law Mike. Josh ripped out the carpet, he and Mike put paneling up, and then Josh, Karyn, and Josh's mom Diana painted. Josh finshed up by sanding, filing in the wood cracks, staining, and sealing the wood floors. It turned out great! Now to move the furniture back in! Pics to follow.

Josh's first bodybuilding show NGA

After years of contemplation and inner debate within himself ;) Josh finally got up the courage to compete in a bodybuilding show. Check another thing off the bucket list for Josh. Josh reached his goal of 185lbs at 6% percent bodyfat and placed in the top in his weightclass. He is of course addicted now and can't wait to do his next show and has already set a goal of 4% bodyfat. Cardio, cardio, greens, and some more greens.

Finally A Girl!

Many say it couldn't be done but it has! We recently found out that we will be having a baby girl! Good thing, Karyn is extremley outnumbered. The name we have chosen is Jaxyn Dianna Black. We will call her Jax!