Colton's Birthday...

Colton was able to celebrate his birthday for a whole week. We were in Utah and he had a list of places and things he wanted to do...

-Park City

-Chuck-E-Cheese

-North Ogden Pool (2)

-Ogden Rodeo

On his actual birthday we met his cousins that were in town at the North Ogden pool. We swam, ate pizza, and had a blast. After swimming we went back to my Mom's house and had brownies and ice cream and sang happy birthday to Colton.

(I don't know how I didn't get a picture of Cannon at the pool...but yes he was there and his back is in the background of this picture)

When we got home, he had a friend birthday party. We had a BBQ at our house and then went to the Chukars game. The library called me the day before his birthday party and said Colton had entered a drawing to throw the first pitch at the Chukars game and his name was drawn out. He was so excited because they asked him to throw the 1st pitch the same night as his birthday party.

Park City...

While Greg was fishing in Alaska, my mother-in-law took us girls and kids to Park City for 2 nights. The kids had such a fun time with their cousins and doing all the fun things that Park City has to offer. Colton now says that his favorite vacation we have ever taken is Park City. Thanks Grandma for the fun time!

Greg's Fishing Trip to Alaska...

Greg was able to go to Alaska fishing with his Dad, brothers, brother-in-law, uncle, and 2 cousins. They had a wonderful time and Greg is already itching to plan another trip. I am even trying to learn to like fish since our freezer is now full of fresh fish from Alaska. I am glad Greg was able to go and make this memory with so many people that he loves!

Happy 8th Birthday Colton...

Wow...Has it really been 8 years. I am thankful that this boy is a member of our family. He brings such joy into our home. Colton is very strong headed. It is hard to talk him out of anything that he sets his mind to. He is a hard worker in all that he does. We are very proud of his hard work in 2nd grade this past year. His favorite subject was Math and he got 100% on all of his spelling tests except one the whole year. He is very motivated when it comes to anything that has to do with sports. Whatever sport he is playing is his favorite at the time. He practices hard and works to excel in all things. He tries hard to obey the commandments and gets sad when he does something wrong. He loves to learn more about the gospel. We are looking forward to his baptism next week. I realized he was growing up this year when he would turn on ESPN Sportscenter in the morning before school instead of cartoons. He is exactly like his Dad and most people call him a mini Greg. Colton is such a good brother and I love that Cannon is his best friend.

Colton we love you and hope you know how proud we are of you!

Here are some questions I had Colton answer for me...

Favorite Food: Steak

Favorite Color: Blue and Orange

Favorite Activity: Playing games with my 2 Grandmas

Favorite Sport: Football, Basketball, Baseball, and Soccer

Favorite TV Show: Wizards on Deck

Favorite Movie: Everybody's Hero

Favorite Thing To Do Outside: Play Sports

Favorite Restaurant: Maddox

Favorite Vacation: San Diego

Your Hero: My Dad

Crew...

Crew was quite the trooper the first part of the summer attending all his brothers' baseball games. We had games everyday, Monday-Thursday. Here are a couple cute pictures I was able to get of him enjoying the games.

Crew has loved to play outside this summer in the backyard. He especially loves the hose when it is turned on. The other thing he has really loves this summer is his otter pops/popsicles.

Summer Baseball for Cannon...

Cannon has loved playing summer baseball. He was lucky enough to play on a pitching machine team instead of playing another year of t-ball. He absolutely loved it. He even looked forward to every practice even if it was hot. He would get so excited packing his bag for the games and always wanted to be sure he had everything he needed (he took it very serious). He would have his mitt, his baseball gloves, his bat, and his water bottle. His favorite positions to play were catcher, pitcher, 1st base, and short stop. He played great and would love to get in the car after the game and analyze everything he did during the game. It is fun to watch him be so excited about baseball. For only being 5 years old, he really loves playing this sport.

   

Greg is 33...

We are so lucky to have this guy in our life. He is 33 today, and gets to celebrate his birthday for 8 days in Alaska fishing with his brothers, Dad, Uncle, and cousins. I hope you have a wonderful trip. We miss you already. We hope you know how much we love you! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

4th of July...

I am so bummed that I didn't take more pictures of our 4th of July weekend. We were able to have Brady, Laurel, and cute little Paisley and my Mom and Dad stay with us.

Some of our highlights...


-Swimming at Apple


-Parade


-BBQ in the backyard
-Enjoying the Parade in the shade


-Hotel room on the river for the amazing firework show


-Neighborhood Fireworks
-Eating Out


-Good Company

Backyard Waterslide...

Everyday this summer, my boys have asked if I will set up the waterslide in the backyard. On this particular day, the boys didn't invite any friends over to play on the waterslide with them. I loved sitting on the patio watching my 3 boys play and interact together. We set up a little pool for Crew and put a little slide going into the pool. He loved it and was so excited each time he would go down the slide. These are the days I love to remember, as we create family memories.

Goodbye Twenties...Hello Thirties...

As I think back to the last 10 years of my life, I realize that many events took place that have molded me to the person I am today. I have a lot of growing and learning that still need to take place, but I am happy with the stage of life that I am in. Here is to making 10 more years of memories.

Things that happened in my 20's...

-Just celebrated my 10 year wedding anniversary

-3 amazing boys with one on the way

-1 miscarriage

-3 Homes

-Moving outside of Utah

-Making 8 1/2 years of memories in Idaho

-Losing loved ones

-Served in a church calling that truly made me grow and strengthen my testimony. I learned more about myself than I ever thought possible in a 2 year period

-Watched my oldest go to Elementary school

-Many wonderful vacations

-Sad times

-Happy times

-A few surgeries

-My first ER visit for one of my children

-Watching my kids grow and learn new things

-Graduated from college

-New Hobbies

Fishing...

One of the things the boys look forward to during the summer is going fishing with their Grandpa D. and their Dad. They were able to go a few weeks ago and caught their limit in 2 hours. The boys were so excited. The other day they asked if we could turn Grandpa W. boat into a fishing boat when we bring it home to our house.

Colton's Stitches...

At the end of April, we were so excited to attend our first BBQ of the spring with some friends. Shortly after we arrived, Cannon ran into the house saying that Colton was bleeding everywhere and was hurt badly. Greg and I went out to investigate and Colton had fallen on the tramp springs and cut his forehead open. We called our Dr. and he met us over at his office and stitched Colton's head. Colton was so scared to go because he thought it was going to hurt. He was so brave while at the doctor's office and said it didn't really hurt while he was getting all fixed up.

Week in Utah...

We spent a week in Utah enjoying time with my family (we missed you John and Britt) as Greg and Colton spent the week at home while Colton finished his last week of school. We had a great time and it is always nice to enjoy time with family. Colton and Greg spent the week playing NBA Live on the Wii and not missing any of us at all.

We were busy every second in Utah. Here are some of the things we did. -Went to the movie Up and loved it -Went out to lunch a few times -Cannon went swimming at the N.O. pool and loved it -Boating twice and Cannon was so brave and loved the knee board -Card Games -Watching random T.V. shows and throwing in one good movie -Time with Cousins, aunts, uncles, & Grandmas and Grandpas

Cannon's Preschool Graduation...

Cannon was hilarious at preschool graduation this year. I think he thought he was so cool because he would not smile for anyone or anything. Here is a clip of him singing, and on any pause and at the end he would just scowl.

Colton's Talent Show...

Colton wanted to participate in the 2nd grade talent show so bad. We had a hard time figuring out what he wanted to do, but this is what him and his Dad came up with. The kids from school absolutely loved it.

Happy to Announce...

We are adding one more to our family...Baby #4! We are excited and nervous all at the same time. The baby should arrive sometime during the first week of December. We are all hoping the "all day" sickness goes away soon so we can go back to our normal routine. For the last five weeks, Cannon has told everyone that I have the swine flu. He still doesn't believe it is the baby making me sick because my belly isn't REALLY big yet. Greg has been a great help, but is tired all the time as he is fulfilling the role of Mom & Dad. We don't care if it is a boy or girl, we are just hoping for a healthy baby. I guess we will know in about 8 weeks if we are going to do blue again or bring on some pink.

Crew is 18 Months...

Crew is 18 months old. This little guy knows exactly how to get what he wants. He has his Mommy all figured out, but his Daddy doesn't give in quite as often as Mom.

Here are a few things about our little Crew... -A few days before his 18 month mark we took his bottle away cold turkey. He did great and adjusted very well to the sippy cup. -He loves to play outside in the backyard as long as his brothers are outside with him. -His favorite toy to haul around outside is little plastic snow shovel and our little lawn mower. -He still is totally addicted to his binkie. Greg will only let him have it at night and nap time. I give in a little more. -His diet is still very limited. He eats the things he likes great...we just need to get him to like more things. -He went to nursery for the first time on Sunday all by himself. He only lasted the first hour. -He loves his baths. He would get in the bath tub 3 times a day if we would let him. -He has been waking up everyday at 6:00 for the last month. We really don't like this habit very much. -He loves to play ball with his brothers...basketball & baseball are his favorite.

Mothers Day...

I am so lucky to have so many amazing women in my life on this special day. Thank you for your unconditional love and support. I hope you all have a wonderful day!

10 Year Anniversary...

Wow how time flies...Happy #10

10 years later

3 kids

9 years in Idaho Falls

Many Trips together

Great experiences

Happy Times

Sad Times

The most wonderful 10 years anyone could ask for.

I am the luckiest girl in the world!

Greg and I attended a wedding at the Salt Lake temple a couple weeks ago. My mom thought it would be fun to get pictures of us 10 years later at the same place we got married.

Paisley's Baby Blessing...

We had such a fun weekend with my side of the family. Everyone was able to fly in for Paisley's baby blessing. We had a fun weekend together. I am sad that I don't have any pictures to show of our weekend, but I was able to take pictures of Paisley in her blessing outfit. She is so beautiful.

Family Pictures...

We were able to get family pictures with my side of the family this past weekend. Here are just a couple that I shot with my own camera while we were waiting.

Easter Celebration...

Friday night we were able to do a little celebrating with Greg's family. It was fun to have almost everyone in town (we missed you Scott and Michelle) and enjoy a few hours together. We had a yummy BBQ and then were able to celebrate a few birthdays. The kids did an egg hunt and were excited about all the candy they were able to get.

Saturday Greg and the boys went up to visit Great Grandma. The Assisted Living Place she lives in was having a nice brunch and the annual egg hunt. My kids missed the egg hunt due to family pictures but were excited to see the Easter Bunny and spend time with Great Grandma. It was her 97th birthday and she is truly amazing. We are so thankful for her and the amazing woman she is.

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