Birthdays!

So my little girl turned 1 on Friday, Kaden turns 10 Sunday, and Carli will be 8 on July 5th. Friday Azzie's picture was on Good Things Utah. Then we had a friend party that night for Kaden. We had about 7 boys sleep over. Thank goodness the went to bed early and they were quiet.

Kaden got money to help pay for tackle football, Carli got a Bratz Cowgirl stable/horse and tickets to the Miley Cyrus concert, Azzie got a bus and baby doll that crawls and lots more!

Azzie enjoying her cake!

On Saturday we had a BBQ with all of our friends and family. The kids got to open presents, we had a pinata, and then later we went to the Taylorsville Dayzz Neil Diamond Tribute/Fireworks show which was awesome!

Jay White singing at T-ville Dayzz

Playing with the cousins!

I love the Taylorsville Fireworks!

We had a great time hanging out with everyone.

Friend BBQ

I got a chance to have all of my friends from elementary/jr high over for a BBQ at my house. It was great to see everyone and reminded me of what a great childhood I had. Thanks to all of my great friends for coming!

Lagoon

We had a great time at Lagoon for Trevor's work party. Kaden was brave enough to go on all the rides! He went on the Samarai, Wicked, and the Rocket and loved getting soaked in the water fountains!

This year I wanted Carli to go on the colossus but as she was hanging onto a post for dear life and tears were streaming down her face, I couldn't force her. She is such a chicken.

Azzie got to go on the merry-go-round and the train ride!

We had a great time and the weather was awesome.

My New Ride!

So years ago I made fun of my friend Dee for driving a minivan. Boy am I eating my words now! I finally gave in and got one. I said I would never drive a minivan. So with having three kids and (the two older ones that constantly hit and scream), and watching two other kids during the week I needed something cheap and that seated 7. With the gas prices going up and up I decided not to get that SUV. Kaden is now a mear 8 feet from my ear instead of 1. They each have there own row. I actually like my new car.

RESPECT THE VAN!!!!

Memorial Day @ Clover Springs

For Memorial day weekend we went to Clover Springs Campground, which is not far from Rush Valley/Tooelle area. They have a campground with horse corrals and horse trails. They also have a spring that comes right out of the ground. We had a great time!

Azzie on her motorcycle ride

Even hank had a good time. This was I think the only time he sat. The whole time he was playing fetch with all of the kids.

Grandpa Bart had fun taking the kids on motorcycle rides!

Azzie had plenty of friends!

I love this picture of Kaden!

Carli loves to ride horses!

Welcome Home Jaren!

After being in Iraq for a year, Welcom Home Little Bro! We missed ya!

This is the cutest picture of him and his wife Emily! Her feet are a foot off the ground!

Carli's Dance Recital

Carli had a big dance recital. First she performed in front of her whole school, then it was parent's night at the Junior High. She did such a good job!

She was a little nervous!

Anniversary & Mothers Day

So for our 2 year anniversary we decided to go to Florida again since we love it so much! We flew into Fort Lauderdale. The next day we drove over to Naples/Marco Island. It was so pretty. White sand beaches, we walked onto the pier and saw a ton of dolphins, went to the everglades, and watched the sunset.

The next day we drove down to key west which is such a pretty drive. We stopped at Bahia Honda Park and went kayaking.

That night we walked down Duval street which has amazing shops, restaurants, and bars. That following morning we rented scooters and drove around the island and then we took a boat out fishing. It was awesome! We saw more dolphins and a sea turtle. I caught more fish then Trevor (ha ha!) We caught 8 all together then when we were done we took them to a local restaurant where the cooked them. I am not a fish person but they were delicious!

The next couple of days we drove back up to our favorite spot the Marriott in Delray Beach for some relaxation. We went to a cool beach named Red Reef Park where they have a reef you can snorkel too. I saw sting rays, barracudas, and really cool fish. Unfortunately we had to come home but I missed my kids. Thanks to my sis and family for watching them.

Easter at the Dunes!

We had such a great time at Little Sahara Sand Dunes. The weather was decent, we camped with such great friends & family. This year I took my little brother Tyson and he tore it up.

No riding for Azzie this year, but she had fun sitting on the 4wheeler.

Our weekend home

The easter bunny found our trailer!

Trevor getting ready to go for a ride

Here is a view from atop of the famous 700ft tall Sand Mountain.

Our new baby!

So Carli is turning 8 soon and she is old enough to join the 4h horse club. So we bought a pony for her and Azllyn (when she gets big enough) to ride! Her name is carrot, which we will be changing. She is 3 years old and we got her from Wanship, Ut. She is adorable and I'm so excited to have a new addition.

Kaden loves her too!

Here is one of our other horses Warpaint

Glory and Brie

Twiners!

So since Azlyn was born Carli has been bugging me about getting them both matching outfits. It took a long time but I finally did it! I found these cute dresses at Walmart of all places. They are so cute together! Thanks Amber for the bows to go with them!




I must say that Carli is such a great big sis! She makes bottles, changes diapers (even poopy ones), helps with baths, gets her dressed, feeds her, and can entertain her for hours. It makes having 3 kids not that difficult.



I also found this one at the Childrens Place. Red, white, and blue for their birthdays the week of July 4th!

How time flies!

My little Azzie is almost 8 months old! I can't beleive how fast they grow up. She finally sleeps through the night for the most part. She is such a good baby hardly ever cries and she is either taking a nap or up and smiling at everyone and everything. How could you have a bad day with that smile!

Cowgirl in training!

I know it's early but she WILL learn her animal sounds!

I love my new jumper!

I learned how to sit!

Goodbyes are always tough!

This month has been hard not only all the smog, but my little brother Tyson left for a mission to the Dominican Republic. I will miss him a ton! Not only was it hard to say goodbye to him an hour later I had to say by to my sister Kali who lives in Nevada and I love to death! Then my brother's wife Emily flew back to Washington. It also made me really miss my brother who is serving in Iraq and then my big sister in Texas. I never thought growing up with a family of 8 now there is only me and my 17 year old sister left in Utah. I love my family more than anything!