William 6 months old

I have enjoyed William's first 6 months with us so much! He is my littler lover bugger, and I can't stop doting on him. Everything he does is just the cutest, and sometimes when I look at him I lose my breath because he is so wonderful (cheesy I know, but very true!) He is so lucky to have siblings that love and play with him. Evan is always being so sweet with him, and Olivia loves to carry him around like a doll, Owen I think will enjoy him a little more when he can run around and play soccer with him. He is now eating solids, and everyday is a little different on if he wants to eat them or not. He loves to roll onto his tummy and kick his legs, but can't figure out how to roll back on his back yet. He is so vocal and I love to hear his scream and squeals. He is definitely one of my more serious baby, I think he likes to play hard to get with us! Oh we love you William and love to watch you grow and meet all your new milestones. Happy 6 months! 16.5 lbs. 27.5 inches

Olivia's 6 year photoshoot

20 Birthday Questions: 1.What is your favorite color? Pink 2. What is your favorite toy? American Doll Baby 3. What is your favorite fruit? Pear 4. What is your favorite TV show? Jessie 5. What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? Pasta with Butter 6. What is your favorite outfit? Kitty shirt with blue shorts 7. What is your favorite game? Hop Scotch 8. What is your favorite snack? Rice Krispy treats 9. What is your favorite animal? Pony 10. What is your favorite song? “All too well” Taylor Swift 11. What is your favorite book? Fancy Nancy 12. Who is your best friend? Bella and Bre 13. What is your favorite cereal? Reese's Peanut butter cup 14. What is your favorite thing to do outside? Practice Gymnastics 15. What is your favorite drink? Lemonade 16. What is your favorite holiday? Christmas 17. What do you like to take to bed with you at night? Blankie 18. What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? Toaster Strudel 19. What do you want for dinner on your birthday? Cake 20. What would you wish for if you were granted any 3 wishes? To be on a real soccer team. To be on a real gymnastics team. To be on a real Dance team. Bonus Question: What do you want to be when you grow up? Police Officer

Olivia turns 6!

My little sweetheart turned 6 and we celebrated with a pool party the Saturday before! She is such a fun and spunky little thing, but also very sensitive! She is so loved by all her brothers and she definitely loves them all right back. It has been so fun to see how cute she is with William! She is already such a nurturing little girl and I am so grateful for her. She is getting ready to start 1st grade which is all day, and she is so excited for it. We love you Olivia. Happy Birthday!

Evan's surgery

A couple weeks ago we found a little lump in Evan's scrotum. Immediately my doctor recommended us to a specialist up at Primary's, we then scheduled to have it removed a week later. It was such a whirlwind and everything happened so fast. I was mentally okay with everything and wasn't too worried until the night before the surgery. It was so heartbreaking to think if something were to go wrong or if he would have trouble with the medicine to knock him out. But prayers were answered and that morning ended up being really calm and went very smooth. Evan had to fast until his surgery which was at 10:00 a.m. surprising he did really well and only asked for his bottle once, but after I told him he couldn't have one until after the doctors he simply replied, Okay. I am so grateful for modern day medicine and thankfully it was a cyst that was easily removed. He was a little nauseous right after surgery, but bounced right back after that day! I am so glad that it is over and everything turned out great.

William 4 months

4 month stats: Weight: 14.2 lbs. 23% Length: 26 inches 85% Oh my goodness I am in love with you! Every time I hold you I feel like this is what Heaven must feel like. You are the sweetest, most content baby. You love your older siblings and they definitely love you right back. You love sucking on your hands, blankets, and anything that is in arms reach. You mostly sleep through the night, but occasionally get up around 3 to eat. Your Daddy and I just got back from Hawaii and left you with your Grandma Ricki. I missed you so much and were worried that when I got back you wouldn't want to nurse anymore, but you latched right back on and I was so grateful. You and your grandma really bonded and I am sure you both are missing each other. Thank you for coming to our family I feel so blessed to have you as my baby boy! Love you to the moon and back!

Garbage day

Garbage day is a huge deal at our house! Evan gets so excited when he hears them coming! He yells, "Big Truck, Big Truck coming!" This is a big event for him and I love to see his reaction and excitement when he sees them. Kids are so easily entertained, and this boys love for trucks is so cute.

William's blessing

William was blessed with his little cousin, Baylor, this last Sunday. It was such a special day for our family, and I was overcome with happiness. Chris did such a wonderful blessing and I am so grateful for him and how much he does for our family, and what a great example he is to our sons. I was able to bear my testimony for the first time ever. I felt the spirt so strong that day, and knew in my heart that heavenly father was close. I think I had a permanent smile that whole day. Being a mother is so sacred to me and I really felt extremely overwhelmed with gratitude to be able to be Owen, Olivia, Evan, and William's mom. I hope that I can raise them to fulfill all of their potential!

Wowzer, Evan is two!

Oh my sweet buddy, you own this household. You know how to make people, laugh, yell, scream, and cry! You definitely have a mind of your own and will demand whatever it is that you want, but you have me wrapped around your finger. I love you so much, and have loved watching you be a big brother to William. You are so sweet to him and always kiss his little hands and feet. By the end of day you have me worn out emotionally and physically, you still demand alot of my attention and sometimes I struggle with how to disperse it all between you and the other kids. I just really want you to know that you are so loved, and I feel so blessed to have you as my son! Facts about you at age 2: You LOVE trucks and even that is an understatement. You call Olivia "Dee" You call Owen "Hunter" (we get a good kick out of that). You call William "Willa" You always want gum, and you are pretty good about chewing it. You have always had a special bond with our dog, Hunter, and give him lots of love. You love watching me change William's diaper, and yell "Willa Poop" You love playing outside and have got the plasma car thing down. You love showing me airplanes, trains, and trucks. Most of all you have such a love for life, and we are so glad you are apart of our family. Your 2 year old photoshoot. You pretty much rocked it, and the one where you are raising your hand it was after I asked, "Who loves Evan?" Too which you replied "Mmmmeeee!"

William 6 weeks old

6 weeks has come and gone so fast, and I am soaking every minute up with him! We did a little photoshoot a couple of days ago, and I thought I would add a little mustache to his look! Honestly he could not get any cuter, and those cheeks I can't stop kissing!