Halloween

This Halloween was really fun....I wasn't on bed rest like last year and the kids are at perfect ages to really enjoy the holiday. MaKenna was Ariel(the little mermaid), Hunter was Mr. Incredible and Brianna was a Lady Bug. We had a Halloween party with all of our friends on Monday and then the kids had various parties throughout the week. It was a lot of fun to see all of our friends dressed up. We had dinner and games and awards too. Brian's parents came down on Friday morning and spent the holiday weekend with us, it was great to have Grandma and Grandpa here with us. We love the holidays and this year was even more enjoyable with our children. They told Brian and I that they wanted to Trick or Treat without us because they did not need our help. That was a "blow" to our self-esteem. What a great memory we made this year that will last forever. Happy hauntings!!

Summer Fun '08

This summer has been so much fun and so busy. I have not had time to even blog all the fun we have had until now. And it is not going to slow down anytime soon. With our growing family and lots of activities going on it seems harder and harder to keep up with life. We have loved spending so much time with family this past little while on both sides. What a blessing family is! We love our cousins and as Hunter would say "Grandmas and Grandmas and Grandpas and Grandpas." We have spent time with friends too and they are so great to us here in our little town. Life is so great and nothing to complain about. Our little cousin Chase is doing well and growing big...his challenges are not over yet but he is doing well. We spent time doing so many fun things with so many loved ones. Thanks everyone for a great Summer.

A Day in the Mountains

We went to the mountains to have lunch this past week and just enjoy the sun. I love Southern Utah. The weather this time of year is one really good reason that we live here. We love the mountains and have not had enough time this year to really enjoy them. Yet we had a great day last Friday....and maybe there are more to come in the next month. This kids came home all covered in dirt and we needed showers before we could nap but so worth every bit of it.

Cousin Chase

Our little Cousin Chase arrived this past July. He was seven weeks early and there were many complications to overcome but yet a such a precious little guy. As I watched Ben and Lindsey work their way through this great trial in their lives and see the strength that they had, it was amazing. The times I went to the hospital with Lindsey and see to the love that she had for this baby that she had yet to dress, bathe and hold whenever she wanted like most of us have the blessing of doing shortly after our babies arrive on earth. Her strength and faith in our Father in Heaven was phenominal. I found great courage in her as she pushed forward into the unknown future of her family and found unwavering faith in prayer, the gospel and her husband. We are so grateful for the future of this little boy and know that he will be bless many lives in his lifetime. Even though the trial is far from over, we believe that the countless blessings in Chase's behalf allowed him to be here on earth for a purpose and that we are grateful. We love you Chase.

Preschool Graduation

MaKenna graduated from preschool this past week. WOW what a year she ahs had. She has learned so much and gained some new friends too. She would come home on a regualr basis and tell us about her friend Tyler. I think she had a small crush. However we tried to steer her clear of all the boys, she would steer right back. She had a great experience and she looked forward to it every Monday and Wednesday. Gwen Wadsworth was her teacher and she is amazing. I am so grateful that there are other people in this community that I can entrust with my children. I know that without their help we would not be able to be the parents that we strive to be for them. Thanks Gwen!! And Great Job MaKenna! We love you!

T-Ball

This year MaKenna and Hunter were finally old enough to play T-Ball. It was so fun to watch them learn the game. The first game they were clueless and by the last game, they knew which bases to run to and where to throw the ball. They had a blast. Hooray Volcanoes!!!! What a team! What a year!

Mother's Day Table

I got the best Mother's Day gift! Months ago I had requested a Scrapbook table...I had bought a Cricut Machine and I could not use it because I had no where to put it. Our master bedroom is huge and so I found a corner that we could put a table. I helped Brian design it and then he did the rest. I did not pick colors or anything, he did it all. He has a really amazing talent when it comes to designing and now you can see what I mean. If only you could see all the work he does for other people. Well, I got my present Saturday night and I would love using it on a daily basis if time would allow. Ha not with 3 kids. Thanks honey, you're the BEST!!!!! I love my Table!