"March Madness, The Final Four"

Krayden is now the big three, holy moly where has the time gone? He loves Spiderman and today he woke up to the man himself.

"Tell me how old you are"


We went to "the place where they make fire" (Tepanyaki) for his birthday dinner. Ya I know what you're thinking...no McDonald's...nope my little man wanted Steak. And we were happy to have Jeremy, Hillaree and family join us.



The two birthday boys. Jon turned 29 the day before on the 21st. Yum icecream. I just love these two so much. Jon you still make my heart flutter!! You are the best husband anyone could ever ask for, I am the luckiest girl to have you.
Happy Birthday
Love ya lots
Love me



Then we went bowling with Nana and Cortney. Kynlee dressed herself and I have to admit she was the cutest one at the bowling alley.



Patiently waiting his turn.

We are so glad they came to help us celebrate.

My attempt to make a Spiderman cake. Blue and "almost red"

Krayden I love you so so so so so much. You are a little momma's boy and I wouldn't have it any other way!! You love to play and eat yogurt. You would eat 10 a day if I would let you, and don't forget the mac and cheese. You could and let's face it do live off these to things. You can down a sippy full of juice before I can even put the pitcher back in the fridge, I can't figure out you do it. You light up my life Kray Boy thanks for picking our family.

Happy Birthday bud.

WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS STAYS IN VEGAS

Jon had a medical conference in Vegas so we loaded up and headed to St. George with Grandma and Grandpa. Jon and Jim went to the conference together while Judy and hung out with the kids.

PRICELESS

Tub time

Kynlee's very first bubble.

Krayden's kind of swimming.

SAND HALLOW IN ST GEORGE

He would have stayed forever. He loves "vroom vroom's"

Kray in Jase's little dune buggy. He was in HEAVEN!!

Trevin's first "vroom vroom" ride. We had to take him down to the beach like this. It was a little bumpy.

The three boys

"Dad I like the black one...It's supper fast!"

Kynlee wishes that she was five years older so she could be best friends with Esbey. She thinks Esbey is her best friend when it's just the two of them. Thanks Esbey for making Kynlee's day and being a great role model. She loves you so much and at least once a day says "maybe I can do that when I'm big like Esbey."

Kray Boy

My little Kray Boy

He had to have a hat just like his Papa. So Papa bought him one. (Don't mind the Cheetos on his face)

Yes he was trying to shoot me. I just like how he holds the gun, he figured it out all by himself.

He loves his brother and sister. Most of the time if he is sad he says he wants Kynlee and she can calm him down better than anyone.

SNOWY St. George

We went to St. George with Jeremy and Hillaree. It was a crazy weekend. We were up in Pocatello with Jon on some business and on the way home Hillaree called and asked if we wanted to keep driving and come to St. George with them. We (Jon and I) were a little hesitant but our little Kynlee Babe doesn't miss a beat and over heard us talking about going. She would not let up on how much she wanted to go. And we live for our kids right. We explained that we would be in the car for a really long time but that didn't stop her. She was giving suggestions on how we could stay awake and she promised that she would be a good girl. So being wrapped around her little finger we decided to head off to "sunny" St. George. Little did we know we were in for a surprise!! It SNOWED, yes it snowed. Kynlee kept informing us that we really weren't in St. George because St. George was supposed to be warm and this was not warm. She was funny she kept saying "this is the house in St. George Mom but it moved because this is not St. George." All in all it was a fun weekend and we have learned that YES our kids (all three of them) can ride in the car for 12 hours. So that means we can plan more family vacations (wink, wink) I am trying give subtle hints to Jon.

We went to the new Washington City Community Center. It was a fun day of swimming and rock climbing.

Yes I know, Jon informed me, that I am too far away from the wall and that is why I tired too quickly and couldn't make it to the top. Jon and I really need to get back into rock climbing. That is/was one thing that we really enjoyed doing together.

Boys will be Boys!! Just watching a little TV or maybe a lot. I think we watched every Star Wars movie. Thanks Riley!!

Kynlee and Riley get a long great, they both like to play their ds's and watch each other play.

Here they are sitting in a basket together. I don't know how they both fit.

Tevin peacefully just hangin out

"Krayden be soft there is a baby right there. Kray do you see Trevin?"

Ok now we can all relax.

Trevin is 4 months

Getting Ready for Church

With church being at 1:00 we have plenty of time to get ready, and we love it!! Dad gave Kynlee a rose for valentine's day and it is still looking good. I just love how my kids love going to church and the gospel. I know they are just little but they get and understand so much. Kynlee can give the best prayer without any help and she says just the right things. She is the one that often reminds us to pray. Krayden loves to say the prayer and is learning primary songs and really loves me to sing them to him. I am thankful for the spirit they bring into our home.

What Are We Going To Do With Him

Yes this cute little boy is giving me some trouble. I know hard to believe, you just look at that cute face and those long eyelashes with those oh so dreamy eyes and you have a "little boy". So much different than his sister. He walks around punching walls, poking, hitting and teasing and shooting guns. How do little boys learn all of that so fast.

Take last night, we put the kids to bed and do the normal routine. We kiss Kynlee good night, put Krayden's blanket on and I go in the hall to sing them some songs, so they can both hear and see me. After about 10 minutes Krayden is out of his bed and playing with his toys. I go lay him back down and am now laying by his bed so he stays in it, he tosses and turns, tells me he is not tired but is laying down still. I fall asleep somewhere and wake up to him hitting me with his blanket. By this time I am so tired I take him downstairs to lay him in my bed so maybe I can get some sleep. I must have been dreaming. By the time I get him in my bed it has been over an hour since we started to go to bed. He is kicking off the covers rolling over this way and that. He finally fell asleep after two hours of trying. Jon kept saying if I wasn't so tired and onery i might find it funny. Well today after a I semi good nights rest I find it funny. (Some what) I just hope that we haven't started something.

Krayden I love you so much and you do keep on my toes!! You bring so much joy and laughter into our family. I LOVE YOU!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JO

The 24th was Jolene's birthday, and we celebrated it with Jer, Hill and family. We had great time. Addi wants to start a tradition where we send balloons up to heaven with a little note to her mom. (we did it last year too). We met a Chick-fil-a and let the balloons go from the parking lot and then went in and had some dinner and the kids had icecream. It's a great way to remember the GREAT times we had. Kynlee was so cute as her balloon was flying off so "jo jo could catch it" she was saying "i love you Jo Jo, I miss you, I can't wait for Jesus to come so I can see you again." I think she summed it up very nicely. Trevin slept through the whole thing but of course we saved him a balloon of his own. I know that he doesn't get to see her on earth but I also think that he will know her when he sees her again, and she has a special place in her heart for him as she did for all her other nieces and nephews. He held his balloon so tight and he didn't want to let it go. To see more of Jo's birthday 2009 check HERE. Other's will be posting their celebrations later. HAPPY BIRTHDAY JO!! WE LOVE YOU!!

Trevin Dude is Three Months

I can't belive how time can fly so quickly!!! He is getting so big and brings so much joy into our home. You would think by now Kynlee and Krayden would stop fighting over who gets to sit by me when I feed him. He has the BEST brother and sister ever. His big smile melts my heart everytime and the best part is I don't have to work very hard to get one out of him. Hey little "dude" I love you so much, thank you for being such a great little boy.

Just look at those chubs
The many faces of the little dude

This one just might be one of my favorites. Sometimes if you just look at him he makes this face, and then will smile the biggest smile ever. Just look below. These were taken right after each other.

This is the smile that melts my heart. His whole face lights up. He smiles right up to his eyes. Little man you are the cutest ever. Thanks for coming to our family.

Random Pictures from Jon's Camera

I was just going through some pictures on Jon's camera and thought they were cute and since I use this as my journal of sorts I decided I would post.

Went to see Santa
Kynlee was Ruldolph for her Preschool Christmas Program

Sitting by the witches brew

"Being Magic"

Nothing Better Than DAD

Dad got them some Bass Pro Shop sweatshirts. Kynlee's has camo on it and she couldn't be more excited. "Now I can go hunting with Dad. See I have hunting clothes on."

Jon went on a hunting trip to Texas for five days and the kids thought he left them forever. We dropped Jon and Jeremy off at the airport and Kynlee cried all the way home. I kept telling her that he would be back and she kept informing me "but not for five days and that is a long time." Every once in awhile I would look at her and she would be teary eyed and when I asked her what was wrong she said she was just missing her dad. We were all happy when daddy came home!!