Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Fall



Sometimes I complain when it starts getting cold.  But Fall is like a breath of fresh air.  The kids are back in school from summer vacation and I feel like our days are a little more organized.  Although It's nice to have help when the older ones are home, Leiah and Ryker seem to be on a better schedule without everyone home during the day.  We love to play outside when it's not so hot and feel the crisp air and see the leaves change color.
I love to go pick pumpkins at the Pumpkin Patch.  We don't get around to it every year, but I really wanted to get pictures of the little ones while they are still so small.  Although the wind just happened to pick up just as we arrived and I am not a professional photographer the pictures turned out ok, and I'm grateful that I have them.










Monday, October 18, 2010

Aubrie's Birthday

The last birthday of the year for our family.  Aubrie is officially our second teenager at 13, and anyone with girls knows what a girl of this age wants for her birthday, CLOTHES.    She has actually turned into GIRL.  As a child Aubrie always played with dogs, horses and legos, you would never have seen her with a doll or other girl toys. She loves to hang out with friends and go to the movie, however when she's home Aubrie still likes to keep to herself.

 To celebrate Aubrie wanted to go to Red Lobster for her birthday because she loves crab legs.  We all had a great time taking turns with the babies in the hall way.  Aubrie does not like cake or frosting, so I made her lemon bars for her birthday instead.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Oh, how many feet you meet.

This pictures was taken right before we walked out the door for church.  Its not the best, however its not everyday you get a picture of just everyones feet, therefore I love it.  I think it says a lot about each person in the family.  I love how Ryker just happened to kick his foot up just as I snapped the pictures.  Next time I will would like to get everyones bare foot.

Friday, August 20, 2010

Birthday Birthday Birthday!!!




Even at the age of 42 Jerry is still a hottie.  He still has to show his muscles just like a kid. Notice he switched 42 to 24 on the cake.  There's never a dull moment in our house when Jerry's home, he always makes us laugh.  He's new thing lately is to switch words around.  "Will you get me a wipewet", for wetwipe.  "We have landedions in our yard", for dandelions.  And we go to Garden Olive for dinner.
Savannah just turned 10, she's going into the 5th grade, I cant believe it.  She loves dancing, and even teaches a dance class at our house once a week.  Savannah likes to be with everyone and doesn't want to miss out on anything thats going on.  She likes to do grown up things,  rather than hang out with her friends.  She loves to shop!!!!


 Madi also had a birthday this summer.  She is now 6 and going into 1st grade.  We had a surprise party for her.   She is a very busy girl and never sits down.  She loves to play with friends and ride her new bike.  Madilyn thinks she can do everything her older sisters do, including shaving her legs and wearingmakeup and bras.  "It must be hard to be only 6."


Ryker and Leiah's first birthday!! Did a year already go by?   Ryker loved digging into his cake but Leiah wouldn't even touch hers.


Ryker is so busy and is walking everywhere.  He is actually a boy and does boy things, like pushing cars around and throwing balls.  This is new to us.  He also likes to play rough with his sister.   And always takes away her toys.  He only weighs 17 lbs. 9 oz.  so the Dr. said He can only eat things with lots of fat, everything has to have sauce, and lots of ice cream.  

Leiah is still crawling and crawls as fast as Ryker walks.  She is so sweet, when I pick her up she pats me on the back and kisses my cheek.  She sleeps until 8:00 am and always takes a nap at the same time.  Leiah has the cutest laugh and giggles all the time until she gets the hiccups.  She thinks she is so funny.  She is almost 21 lbs. and is very cuddly.






Thursday, June 3, 2010

9 months

Ryker and Leiah keep us so busy, they are so much fun.  Ryker is crawling everywhere and pulling himself up to everything.  Such an active little boy and he loves his Dad more than anything.  Leiah enjoys taking in all the sites and sounds around her.  She's trying to figure out how to crawl.  She is very pleasant and easy going and loves her mommy very much.












Wednesday, May 26, 2010

MUD!!!!



Savannah was not happy about the mud bath.



Don't attack Dad without expecting something in return.



The only time Aubrie wants to hold a baby.



Who could make this face dirty.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Blessings


What a special day to have two babies to bless. I'm just so grateful to have a husband to be worthy to bless both of them. Ryker and Leiah looked like angels for their special day. Although we may have days with a lot of work and tears, we wouldn't change our lives for anything, the joy they bring out ways it all.


Jerry loves his little boy very much but he still has a special place in his heart for his new princess.


What a joy to finally say I have a Son.

visiting President Hinckley's grave