Nick's Birthday!

My baby turned 1 on June 10th! He is such a sweet blessing to our family and I love him more than words can express. He is walking all over the place, waving, clapping, gives really wet kisses, is super snuggly, signs the word more, gives high fives, and can hold his own in a wrestling match with his big brother and Dad. Here are some fun pictures from his birthday. We went to the zoo with my sis Nichole then had a little party and I was so happy with the turn out. We have such loving family and friends and we feel so very blessed for that. He is one loved little boy and I just can't believe he is one already!

This is the first picture I took when I walked into his room on the morning of his birthday....yes he is almost ALWAYS that happy:)

I Know, I know it's been too long!

It's been way too long since I have blogged and I have so much to catch up on it's a bit overwhelming! I still have to download all my pictures! However, I did get some sent to me on e-mail that I will share. My darling sister-in-law Clarissa and her family were here from Boston last week, (which will be a very fun and long post later on), but she is a great photographer and while she was here I asked her to take some pictures of Nick. He turned 1 June 10th and I needed some 1 year pictures and when they say a picture is worth a thousand words...well it's so true...




These were just a few of our first attempt and he would not smile unless I was holding him. The next day we were hanging out by the lake and got a few cute and very serious ones...oh this kid makes me laugh!





By the way he LOVES this hat it cracks me up! Thanks Clarissa and there are many more posts to come people so stay tuned and don't give up on me:)

Horse back riding!

My sweet brother had us over to his in-laws last weekend so he could take all the kids horse back riding. I was worried my boys were going to be too scared but they both LOVED it! My Mom and Dad, both my sisters and all their kids were there too, and we had such a good time! After we went riding we all went to lunch, saw "Rio" in the theater which was DARLING, and then had a pizza party at my Mom and Dads. What an amazing day with family! I felt really bad for Jack though, the poor guy had to work all day and missed out on all the fun...we have to count our blessing that he has a job though:) I love all of my family so much and I want to thank them all for such an amazing day!

Easter!

Ok I know this is kinda late but at least I'm doing it I guess. MaryJo and Kate came and stayed with us for a few days and we had lots of fun seeing them. We got to go to the Stansbury Easter hunt with them and this year we showed up 2 min. late and it was over! Turns out that was probably a good thing because the genius that put it together thought fire balls and jaw breakers were appropriate candy choices for 2 and 3 years old's. Later that day me and the boys headed to my Moms for Easter dinner with the whole family and I forgot my camera:( Poor Jack couldn't come because his Moms car broke down on the side of the freeway and they worked on it from 11:30 to 10:00 at night...I felt so bad for all of them what a bummer! On Sun., the real Easter we got up with the kids and they had so much fun looking at what the Easter Bunny had left them. A trail of goodies was left and they each got a pillow pet, new books, and a new shirt for church. The jelly beans blew Nick's mind! He loved a little sugar in the morning:)

Favorite Dessert...

One of our favorite desserts at our house is home made whip cream and strawberries. Charlie loves to get as much whip cream as he can and he only gets about half of it in his mouth, the rest ends up...well...

on his face:)

A new family member!

Jacks brother Pat and his wife Clarissa had baby number four early Sunday morning! Scott Brendan was 6 lbs. 7 oz. 19 in. long. He is just so adorable and I can't wait to meet the little guy. Congratulations guys! Love ya!