All This in Less Than a Month!

April 12th 2009
Easter Sunday

Everyone is looking sharp in their Easter best.
This was Caeden's first Sunday at church.

Easter egg hunt in the backyard with our goofy cousins.

Carter, Reagan, Anthony, Courtlyne, Brylee and Cal
Hunting for eggs and a yummy BBQ a great way to celebrate!

April 15th 2009

Spring break snowfall.

Just two days after our Easter BBQ we woke up to this!
Only in Utah can you BBQ one day and go sledding the next.



April 20th 2009

I went to work on Monday at 3:00 and Cal was so excited to go play at his friend Cyson's house. I went to pick him up at 6:00 and look what he learned--He can ride a two wheeler. He did it all on his own! What a BOY!

April 23rd 2009

My little boy turns 4!
Have you ever seen such a handsome little boy? He would insist that he is a big boy. He is NOT a little boy whatsoever. I felt such a gush of love and longing for him to stay a little boy when I was watching him open his presents on his birthday. He seems the same as when he was three but taller, and smarter, and just plain older. I don't want my little boy to grow up! It has been easy for me to see the girls get older and bigger but not my little boy! Man-- do I love this little guy. He is the perfect mix of Mama's boy and Daddy's Best Friend. He loves to play ball (any kind), wrestle with his Dad, ride his bike, play with his friends, read books with Mom, and visit his Grandparents. Cal you make my day brighter and happier every time I see you smile.
I LOVE you big boy!


Cal's Friend Party! This was the first time he has had enough friends to have a party! We just played outside and had yummy blue cupcakes and ice cream.

This is the surprise monster truck birthday cake that I made for Cal. I even surprised myself with how it turned out!

Asleep At Last!

His favorite new toy Bumble Bee the Transformer. He didn't want to go to bed without it.

May 1st 2009

Just eight days later we celebrated Carter's 6th Birthday.

* Carter*
You are such a spunky little spirit. You have learned a lot in this last year. How to ride a bike, how to read a little, how to hit a baseball, how to do a pull over at the gym, how to tell some great stories, and how to smile and make everyone melt. You still love to ride horses with Dad and you even have a horse to call your own now. I definitely couldn't live without all the help you give me. Help in the kitchen, help in the yard, help with the baby, and lots of other things. You are a great helper. You love to be outside running and playing and you love when your sister takes time to play with you. You brighten our home and our lives. Love you tons!
Mom

Big birthday soda from Uncle Allan.

Carter with her good friend Abi. Abi came to play on Carter's birthday since she was unable to come to the birthday party. I am so glad to have friends that are close by.

Carter's horse cake. Yes, I made that one too! I am amazing even myself.

Carter blowing out her 6 candles.

May 2nd 2009

Carter's friend party. We had a great adventure planned--but the weather did not cooperate. Ben was going to bring Carter's horse up to the house so all the girls could go on a little horse ride around the block but Rain Rain Rain! We stayed inside and played a few games and had a few giggles.

Carter and Jessi

--Jessi gave these cool glasses and this cute green shirt to Carter.

Carter said "These are just like Jessi's style. "

My kids truly love and look up to their aunts and uncles. I hope they always are impressed!

May 3rd 2009

Caeden's Baby Blessing.

This was such a great day! Ben did a beautiful job at blessing and naming Caeden in church this Sunday. He is such a softy when he is touched by the Spirit of the Holy Ghost. I know he loves his children and me more than anything. He is such a great Dad! I love him!

So Sweet!

This is the cake that Allan made for Caeden's baby blessing. When Courtlyne was blessed Allan was 10 years old and he made a cake with her name on it for the baby blessing. I have made him continue his cake decorating for each baby blessing. He has definitely gained more artistic and culinary skills in the past 9 years. Thanks Allan.




My Mom, My Baby, and Me

I am so grateful for my Mom and everything that she has done for me in my life. She is the greatest example to me of service and strength. She has been battling cancer for the past 3 years and still she finds time to help everyone else with all their projects. I am so glad that I live near her and am able to call on her when ever I have questions or need anything.

She is an inspiration to me in all that she does. I love you MOM!

May 5th 2009

Hersey Track Meet 3rd Grade
Courtlyne getting ready to run the 400 Meter.

She was very nervous about running at the track meet. As you can see by the picture she came prepare with her shorts and her Nike's and her strong white legs. She was very intense. We talked a little about strategy for the race. Don't come out to fast--But don't come out to slow--Keep your arms moving and your legs will follow.


ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, GO!

As you can see she is already in motion and the girls standing next to her is not sure what to do. Race on!

Crossing the finish line. It was an awesome moment when she ran across that tape. She wasn't really sure if she had won or not. Ben and I were so proud of her for giving it her all!

100 meter dash

Running the 100 meters. She came in second behind a girl that I think had legs as long as Courtlyne is tall. Man did she run hard. Love you little girl!

Brylee and Courtlyne

May 9th 2009

Break dance Kid
Courtlyne had her end of the year dance recital.

She did awesome--she is definitely bringing break dancing back!

*RAD*