Alivia's first day!

What a big day!!!! It will be a day I will never forget. My little Liv started school today. I really did a lot better than I thought I would, I expected blubbering. The morning went smooth waking the kids and heading out. Alivia was so excited! We got to the school and went out to the playground where all the kids were meeting. The teachers stood holding signs with their names on them. Alivia walked right over and jumped in line with all her classmates. The bell rang and off they went to their class. They were all so adorable, lined up in their uniforms. She was officially a big school girl now. We called Nana and had her join us for a surprise to pick her up. So Nana, Kate, Porter, Marli, Mia, and Jack came for the ride. We got there and Alivia came out of the school (so cute). She got in the car and first thing she said was "that was so awesome". Since we have come home she keeps saying she wishes it was tomorrow, so she can go again. I am so happy she had fun, I just hope that she will always enjoy school. Having her love it so much makes it that much easier for me to take her back.

Porter's 1st Birthday!

Celebrating Porter's first birthday! He is getting so big, and just walking everywhere. On his birthday we got him one of the little toddler bikes. He thinks he is pretty tough. We spent the day making cupcakes and cake for his party later that night. Alivia, Kate and Porter had a blast testing out the cupcakes. That night we celebrated at Barns Park in Kaysville. JC has been working so many hours I was so happy he was able to get off a little early. Porter is a daddy's boy, he loved having his dad there. All the kids had a blast playing on the jungle gym and chasing the ducks. Although they got more of a kick seeing the sick rats run around the water than the ducks. When it came time for cake, Porter was not sure what to do so he pretty much just played in it. He had fun just making a mess. Thank you all of our wonderful family for sharing his first birthday with us.

Coraline Dolls!

My girls have been obsessed with the new Coraline movie. So my crafty mom and sister Daphne thought it would be fun to make our own Coraline dolls. I of course was nervous I am not that talented when it comes to the sewing machine. Well so we got started, and to make it a little harder we were making the dolls to look like the kids. The girls loved being involved stuffing the body, arms and legs. I was stressed most the time, but I think the girls really enjoyed it. They sleep with them every night. So in the end I am so happy I did, thank you Daph and mom for the encouragement.

Porter loves his Nana!

Porter loves hanging with nana. He loves to tell her his oooo's .

Time Flies!

WoW! Summer has been great, but very busy. I really have not had a chance to update my blog in awhile. We have been having so much fun. Alot has happened the last couple months. Little Violet has joined our big family, and is so adorable. Alivia is ready for school. It is sad to think this is the last summer before my little Liv goes to school. I am so excited for her, but I hate she is already old enough to go. Kate is starting to act so much older. She loves to copy her big sister and thinks she will be going to kindergarten with Livi. My baby Porter, well he is not really a baby anymore. He is WALKING, and has been for about a month now, and boy does he have it down. He has caught up speed and is even starting to kick a ball. Its sooooo cute! The kids have enjoyed the summer I think. They have got in alot of swimming, picnicking, fishing, and playing on their new wiggle bikes. Next week is going to be Porter's first birthday. Crazy a year has passed already. We all need to really take in those special moments we have with our children. They grow so fast. I really don't know where this last year has gone. I am so grateful I have three beautiful children, and a wonderful husband. The next couple weeks I want to get in as much fun as I can. School seems to start so early. Here are a couple pics of the little kids enjoying the summer!

A New Arrival!

Today was a eventful day. I got a phone call around 11 o'clock from my mom telling me my little sis Tara was going to have her baby. I was so excited for her I jumped up and grabbed my kids and headed up to the hospital. When I arrived my sisters Daphne, Brooke, my mom and Dad were all there, joined by five excited cousins. We all took turns visiting Tara in her room, but only a couple hours went by and off they went to the OR. We all sat anxious waiting for news. Finally the nurse came and told us Tara was asking for us. Tara looked so happy, she told us all the fun little details. Our little niece is in the NICU, she is so precious. She is 6 weeks early and was 6 lbs 9 oz (wow). We are all going to pray she can come home soon. I am so happy for Tara and Mike they are going to make amazing parents. We love you guys! Here's a couple pics from our day at the hospital.

SPRING!!!

Oh this weather has been soooo nice. The kids have been having so much fun outside. This past month has been busy and exciting. Alivia attended her Kindergarten Round Up, she said her school is so awesome. When we got there she walked off easy with the teachers, off to do activities while mom went in for a meeting with the kindergarten teachers. She obviously will not have any problem leaving me. When we got home Kate was a little sad, she told me she really really bad wants to go to Gindergarten. I will definitely have to spend some special time with her once Liv starts. Porter is officially on the go he started crawling about two weeks ago. He is EVERYWHERE he follows Alivia and Kate all over the house. What is scary he already pulls him self up next to the couch and tries to walk. Falling and standing on some very wobbly legs, he wants to walk. I just hope it takes awhile he is only 8 months please no walking yet, he is my baby and I want him to stay little, at least for a little longer. JC has been traveling to Idaho alot or it seems like. I feel bad he works so hard, I appreciate everything he does. I really could have not asked for a better husband. JC I love you!