Jackston talking

Jackston being cute as usual.....he is such a breath of sunshine (I know it sounds cheesy but it is the best way to describe him)

Shooting guns and looking cute

Tonight we had a High Priest Group activity consisting of eating a Thanksgiving-style dinner and shooting guns at the church ranch 30 minutes east of Orlando - that militant regiment of the Mormon Militia in Florida needs to stay sharp, and well-fed!

Of late, she's mostly frustrated us with her highly refined 3-year old behavior. Then she goes and does something like this (without being coaxed) and we somehow love her more than ever...Brielle and her friend Kaley.

Logan's first attempt at shooting real guns. He shot both a 22 rifle and this 22 Ruger pistol. A whole lot of warning and prep went into this, and Dad never took his hands off while Logan was shooting. However, Logan assured us he REALLY liked it and wants to go again. Couldn't coax his sisters to take some shots (which is actually fine by me), but they found an old PVC pipe and were using it to "announce the news" from the event, so everyone was happy. Notice that the look on his face is different in all of these (but Brielle's is always the same)...

Logan's pow wow

Same thing, different day

Jackston wearing Logan's church clothes

Logan and Raegan 4 years ago!

Where has time gone????

A few pictures of the kids

These are a few pictures of the kids before we left for Utah. I got photoshop but am not smart enough to figure it out so I am not editing them. Maybe one day and then I will repost ;)

Soccer and roller skating

Jackston enjoying a stroller ride

Raegan and Logan had their first soccer game this weekend. They both had a great time sweating in this Florida heat. Raegan was very aggressive and enjoyed playing offense more than defense. Logan just ran around chasing the ball with a huge smile on his face the whole time.

Logan and Sarah---Michelle and I have arranged their marrage already ;)

The elementary had a skating night and we took the kids. It was their first time ever skating and they had a difficult time. Raegan and Brielle finally caught on at the end. Logan was too preoccupied watching the video games that he gave up trying. All in all they did well and want roller skates now to practice on. Competitive Raegan wants some so she can catch up with her friends that had skated before.

Doesn't she look so cute!!!

rainbows, wreaths and camping out

Beautiful rainbow

Jake sent up the tent in the front room and the kids loved every minute of it. It even smelled of campfire still so we had the outdoor effect.

Two wreaths I made. One for myself and another for Brittney. Which do you like better?

Happy Baby

For the grandmas to miss him more ;)

Cute baby pictures

First day of school

Logan going to kindergarten

Raegan in 2nd grade

We are all excited to have them go back to school. They were going stir crazy because we were stuck in the house. Brielle is enjoying having just mom to play with. She is a great help with Jackston.

Who is who?

Can you guess? I am missing one person in our family though ;(

Jackston Dean Aplanalp

Our little angel joined our family on Friday July 15. We were so excited to meet him. Mom especially because she was tired of being pregnant. He had to come out through cesarian because the doctors thought he would be too big but he turned out to only be 9lb 2 oz which is small since Raegan and Logan were 9lbs 7oz. But both mom and baby are doing well. Amy is having a harder time with recovery but things get better each day. He is a great little guy, always sleeping, willing to be mauled by the other 3 crazies in the house. He is very content and lets you know when he need to be burped or changed. Other than that he just hangs out and enjoys his surroundings. Just a few pictures of the day. Getting ready to go and be sliced ;)

Where is that warm dark place I was enjoying?

Sooo happy to be here ;)

My little balding man ;)

Raegan has had the most fun with him. She gets very stressed the minute he makes and sound and tries to make sure he always has something red, black or white to look at. She doesn't like poopy diaper or cleaing his belly button. Those are saved for mom and dad.

4 kids????? Brielle is always bringing mom one of her stuffed animals when mom doesn't have the baby. She told Amy "here, you can have my baby since dad took yours away" So thoughtful!