CATCHIN' UP!

Daddy came in to visit. The picture struggles- if you can't tell they were all tired from getting up early and the sun was quite bright.....but he was here, so we were happy! (and Brigham's shoes were on the wrong feet- wow! not their best photo)

So my cute little Karate Kid started lessons this month and it is the cutest thing to watch when they are trying to figure out how to function their bodies to kick and punch at the same time. I'm not a huge fan of karate but now that he's in it I think it's a really great way for kids to learn to listen and follow directions. Also it's a great option for a poor little kid with Asthma.

Next....my dad finished his Camaro. SSSSWWWEEETTT! I can never remember what year it is but I do know how much my husband drools over it. Cade has loved this car ever since the movie Better Off Dead came out. Maybe one day my dad will let him drive it. (Ya right!)

Then there was Sam's birthday....I gave a good attemp at being the Ace of Cakes....atleast the smoker bomb made the cake right? Sam thinks that black clouds are the best so I had to add a smoker bomb for the candle. Too bad we couldn't find a black one but for the kids sake we went through every other color they had. Just don't find yourself standing on a corner when his truck comes your way, you'll end up choking on his exhaust!

(Don't hate me for the picture Rachel....you were in the line of fire)

Seattle

I know the pictures are out of order but it's late, the kids are finally in bed, I've put up a post, and now I need to unpack like crazy while I don't have any distractions! This is the kids begging to ride the car train!!!! We went to this ghetto ameusment park after we found out how much it was per person to go to the top of the Space Needle. Brigham was CERTAIN there were Aliens up at the top. At $20 per person!! Sorry Brigham.

Brinley bawled her eyes out when the worker unbuckled her and lifted her out of the ride....glad it was him, not me!

What a little lady!! So bored on the drive back to Spokane but hey- if she's quiet then I'm fine with it!

We...I mean I was so lucky nobody was sitting next to me so Brinley had room to sprawl out and get comfy for a nap.

The Aquarium.... cute for kids.... not that exciting.

Brinley screamed. YUK! Takes after her mom!

Wow! Seattle s so pretty! It's what I imagined Spokane to be... I was sooooooo wrong. Atleast we were able to take a family trip there before the kids and I came back home to Utah to see the Mariners play the Red Socks. We definatly had our up and downs on this trip but overall had a good time.

Our New Backyard...so sad!

Atleast she can still find something to do that makes her smile out there!!

The New Baby!

Isn't that such a cute picture of them together!!! I love it! I don't know why I think it's weird but it's just such a natural instinct for a little girl to want to play mommy. Brinley LOVES her new baby and her new stroller! I'm sure the reason she loves her so much is because she gets to feed her a bottle. It is now day 6 of no bottle for Brinley anymore. Had to post these! They melt my heart!

Our First Circus, Probably Our Last

So we were pretty pumped to go to the circus but should have figured out that a $10 ticket doesn't really give you a great circus. We got their early for an elephant ride (picture to come) but Brigham was terrified the whole time thinking the elephant waddling side to side was trying to make us fall off so he was clinging to dear life and yelling my name. Then it began. Here and there a few cool tricks. Brinley fell asleep. Saw a bunch of white horses. Saw about 15 white poodles. And finally saw some really cute elephants....for about 5 minutes at the very end. BUT THE COTTON CANDY WAS YUMMY! Brigham was sad there weren't any tigers.

Easter Hunt

So here is Brigham on Easter starting off happy, but needing a nap....

to sobbing about not getting all the eggs first. Rough day.
Got plenty of happy pictures from Brinley.....how could she not be happy.....she LOVES candy!

Family Picture

Ok, so for now. This is all your gonna see of a family picture. We had one professionally taken but it would have cost loads of cash to buy one for each of our family members, and mostly, we just ran out of time before moving to Spokane. So- we tried to take them on Easter (the day before we left) but it was quite the struggle cause the kids were so excited for Easter so this was the best shot; even with Brigham looking like a pirate and Brinley not even looking but hey! atleast it shows a current family picture....for now.

Dinner with old friends!

I love this picture! Why we waited ten years to get all of us together again....not quite sure but it was tons of fun! Love you girls!

Birthday Boys

So my dearest friend Liz and I took our hubbies on a very special activity this year to celebrate their birthday's this year. I HIGHLY recommend i-fly. Indoor skydiving. And yes, the short amount of time and the long drive to Ogden was so sooo worth the money!

Wedding Cake

Yay! Glad this beast is finally done! This is the largest cake I've ever made and wow! It was a lot of work. Hopefully in the next few years I can really get into making cakes more often....when my kids can entertain themselves. But first I've got to get my convection ovens! Yes...with an "s" on the end!!

4 Years Old and Reloading! Scary!

Daddy had a fun time at Cabela's getting his reloading table stocked up and if Grandpa gets to help....you better believe Brigham is right there too!

Brinley! Brinley! Brinley!

Brinley gives this look a lot....is it a "crusty"....is it a confused look....does she think I'm crazy.... who knows? But it's funny

This is Brinley before the haircut....love the pigtails but she loves to pull them out and eat the band so then she's left with a serious mullet. And check out those molars!!

This picture melts my heart!

So Brinley had her first professional haircut because the mullet was getting a bit out of control and she was so good......because she had a sucker! This was so much fun for me as a mom!

Anyone for ring around the rosie's?

Anyone else like the "Moto Moto" song?