Making Memories

2012-01-27T17:18:00.005-07:00

Meet the newest member of the church. We are so proud of Carter. His baptism went great and Chad and I are so thankful for everyone that was able to come.

Can you tell how excited Carter is to be a cub scout!

Although G&G and Mel's family were only here for a short weekend, we still had a great time. We got to go do a little hike, the zoo and jump street.

2012-01-27T17:15:00.001-07:00

We took Scott hiking. We thought it would be funny to take a picture of him collapsed because Lynne was worried he was going to have a heart attack. Luckily we had Chad on hand. Grandma didn't find this picture too funny but we did! Hee, hee!

2011-12-26T19:21:00.010-07:00

The lights at Mesa Temple! Always beautiful.

Christmas eve we made sugar cookies and made Christmas picture frames.

Opening up PJ's on Christmas eve.

Grandma Dance made blankets for the kids and a skirt for Addison.

Addison made me a calendar at school for Christmas. Those are the best gifts. She was smiling from ear to ear when she gave it to me!

Addison's favorite gifts that she got were her lala loopsey doll, money, easel, barbie, and her makeup box. Thanks to all the grandma's and grandpa's for the great gifts!

We had a wonderful Christmas. Carter got his castles and knights lego set, which he's been wanting for awhile. I had him tell me a few of his favorites that he got so I didn't have to name everything. He loved his legos, roller blades, blow gun, nerf guns and the angry birds key chains.

Mel, made these! Addison got a purse and Carter got a yoda which she knitted both. She did a fabulous job.

I hope you all had a great Christmas!

Grandpa came through Arizona so we took him hiking. I think grandma was a little worried he was going to have a heart attack but he survived!

Running down the mountain. Nothing wrong with getting your heart rate up!

Carter has had such a great 8th birthday! He had the birthday party in Idaho, then we came home and had a birthday party at golf land. Carter had a great time with his friends. Then on his birthday we went to dinner with G&G Dance.

2011-12-12T12:37:00.003-07:00

HAPPY 8TH BIRTHDAY CARTER!!!!
Our lives changed forever the day you were born but we would not change it for the world!
Born on 12/12/2003
7lbs 3oz 20inches

Now that Carter is 8 he will be baptized in January and start scouts! He can hardly wait!

2011-12-05T21:03:00.006-07:00

Grandma Lynne did a little surprise party for Carter while we were in Idaho! He LOVED it!

Brynlee! Addison and she were best buds when we were Idaho. She is such a sweet and fun little girl. We love her to pieces!

Sara and BriAnna came to visit!

We took them to some cliff dwellings.

Angry Bird was Carter's and Addison picked a spider.

I forgot to get a better picture of Carter's outfit. Whoops. He was Lord Voldemort.

Addison was sleeping beauty.

2011-10-23T09:59:00.003-07:00

Italia and Mel came to visit a few weeks ago. So we took them to the dinosaur museum.

We had to have the same hair do. Which looked really cute!

Then the next week Scott got to visit again. Its been nice having family around. He wanted to go to the ghost town we have by the superstition mountains.

2011-09-26T18:50:00.006-07:00

I thought this was so cute! Saw it on www.adiamondinthestuff.blogspot.com. So of course I made one. Don't worry I'm going to print out a better Happy Halloween sign. I just put it in for now, until I get around to printing.

I saw this book hanging shelf on a blog. I thought it was perfect for Addison because she LOVES books. Its turned out really handy especially at bed time. Now she can switch out her books with other ones on her book shelf and we don't have books everywhere!

Grandpa Scott got to come to Arizona! The kids love having grandpa around!

I came into my room the other night and who do I find climbing my wall..... but of course Carter! Addison couldn't let her brother out do her so I had to take a picture of her. Funny kids!

COLOSSAL CAVE

We got to go to another cavern awhile back but we couldn't take camera's in because it was a wet cave. Colossal Cavern is a dry cave so you can take pictures.

So can you guess who's the happiest?

Random photo I found going through Chad's phone. Obviously the kids have a lovely time together on dad's phone taking pictures.

Carter and his friend Phillip from the first day of school. Did not know Chad had this on his phone. Better late then never to add photos.

2011-08-14T19:04:00.006-07:00

We let this crazy girl start kindergarten this year! I can't believe it!

I thought I was ready for her to go, but I was a little sad to see my buddy leave.

Addison has been talking about kindergarten FOREVER!

Carter started 2nd grade! These two look so much a like!

Best buds! Starting the year together and in the same class.

Saturday we ventured out to Flagstaff. We headed to Walnut canyon which was awesome. All around the canyon there is these caves.

Then we headed to snowbowl to ride the sky ride (aka ski lift) to the top. If your wondering why we're wearing jackets its because it started drizzling and the top was 50 degrees. So we went from Mesa which was 105, to Flagstaff which was 79 and then to the top of the mountain which was 50. Crazy.

Beautiful view. In the distant you can see the smoldering fire.

Carter has become very interested in photography. Not too shabby.

Finding the perfect rock!

Chad thought this picture was funny. The highest toilet in arizona (11,500 ft).

2011-08-08T15:50:00.003-07:00

Casa Grande Ruins

Learning a little about the history of Arizona. I think I know more about Arizona then I do my home in Idaho. How sad is that? The kids enjoy going and seeing different sites. Its been very informative.

Hohokam culture, prehistoric North American Indians who lived approximately from ad 200 to 1400 in the semiarid region of present-day central and southern Arizona, largely along the Gila and Salt rivers. The term Hohokam is said to be Pima for “those who have vanished.” The culture is customarily divided into four developmental periods: Pioneer (ad 200–775), Colonial (775–975), Sedentary (975–1150), and Classic (from approximately 1150 to sometime between 1350 and 1450).

During the Pioneer Period the Hohokam lived in villages composed of widely scattered, individually built structures of wood, brush, and clay, each built over a shallow pit. They depended on the cultivation of corn (maize), supplemented by the gathering of wild beans and fruits and some hunting. Although floodwater irrigation may have been practiced earlier, it was during this period that the first irrigation canal was built—a 3-mile (5-km) channel in the Gila River valley that directed river water to the fields. The Hohokam’s development of complex canal networks in the following millennium was unsurpassed in pre-Columbian North America; this agricultural engineering was one of their greatest achievements. During the Pioneer Period they also developed several varieties of pottery.

2011-07-27T10:13:00.009-07:00

Our trip to Idaho!! We got in on the 4th of July! It worked out perfect. We headed right over to the river with the family.

Some of the cousins and uncles

Justin with his kids Ethan and Regan.

Sorry. Not the best shot. I love the girls reactions to fireworks.

Left to right is Matthew, Carter, Ethan and Issac.

Uncle Ralphie and Addison. She sure loves Ralph! He was the fill in dad while Chad was gone.

Miss Brynlee! We sure love her to pieces!

The kids with Italia!

Hanging with Grandma Mitchell!

We had a family reunion with some of the cousins. Grandma Mitchell decided the kids needed matching tee's. Good idea.

Playing in Mel's HUGE sandbox with Aiden.

Roman is the newest edition to our family! He is a chill kid. When I was holding him I thought for one second how much I missed having a baby. Everyone else can have babies and I'll enjoy loving them! Carter loved holding him.

Sara and the kids after our exciting game of kickball! By the way, we won but who's keeping score.

I always wanted a picture like this. So I made my sister do it with me!

My mom, me and Carter.

We had such a great time in Idaho, again. The kids played hard, we had some good laughs and then it was time to come home. Thanks to Chad for working hard so we could go to Idaho for 2 1/2 weeks which Carter told me was not LONG enough!

2011-06-15T13:50:00.004-07:00

As always we start the summer out with swimming lessons! I've tried to keep the kids pretty busy this summer! Swimming lessons, sports camp for Carter and a little dance camp for Addison. Then we're headed to Idaho.

Grandpa M. was able to come to Arizona. The kids loved it! These two love to play crazy birds. Carter thinks he needs a phone now. Yeah, right! Thats not happening.

On Saturday we did a little golfing.

After golf we had to cool off with some swimming!

Then Sunday morning we took Scott back to the truck. Thanks grandpa for making this trip happen. We always love having you here!

I had to add these photos. We went to the .99 cent store because I needed some things for a relief society event. The kids thought it would be fun to do a luau with grandma! Good times!

2011-05-31T21:05:00.009-07:00

I wanted to start loading pictures of Grandma Mitchell's trip to Arizona. We headed to Sedona and went to slide rock. It was awesome!

Carter going down one of the rock slides.

Laying out.

Chad jumping off one of the cliffs.

On Memorial day we headed out to the Olive Mill. We've wanted to go out there..... so we did.

Very yummy food!!

Your probably wondering what this picture is? Well, for Chad's birthday I took him skydiving. This is a picture they had on the wall. I thought it was neat. Its Alice dreaming and in the sky are the people skydiving.

Addison is officially moving onto Kindergarten. She got the "Blossoming Flower" award. Addison was so shy at the beginning of the year but by the end of the year she was not that shy girl anymore. Good Job, Addison!!!

The most awesome teacher!

One of her great friends (Madelynn), that we spend a lot of time with.

Our anniversary has come and gone but I still needed to post a picture of us. We've been married 9 years!! I couldn't of picked a better man!

2011-05-28T13:45:00.002-07:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CHAD!!!!

I wanted to surprise Chad with skydiving because I knew he wouldn't be expecting it. It was a success, he loved it!

2011-04-25T21:54:00.010-07:00

HaPPy EaStEr!

I know, I know. I don't match! My apologies. My dress looks red but its pink. Chad worked so it was just us. Man, we look GOOD!

Thanks Grandpa and Grandma Mitchell! Such cute outfits. Addison loved ALL the sparkle.

Easter egg hunt in the morning. Sorry forgot to take a picture of them with there Easter baskets. Go figure.

We dyed Easter eggs on Friday because Chad worked this weekend.

On Saturday after our church easter egg hunt we headed for the mountains. We did a little hiking in the Gold Canyon area.

Addison walked most of the way. A few times Chad picked her up because it got really rocky! She wasn't too thrilled. Addison is a little mountain goat.

We hiked to some hieroglyphics.

Don't mind the hair.

Addison and I made cake balls for my ladies I visit teach.

An Apostle's Easter Thoughts on Christ

2011-04-20T17:30:00.000-07:00

2011-04-18T15:45:00.003-07:00

Oh no! Another year older! Yikes!

I got spoiled for my birthday! I think Chad forgot he also bought me a sewing machine awhile ago, but forgot that was my present. Don't tell! Anyways Chad and his mom got me a Kindle, I needed some new running shoes, jewelry and a purse. I also got a gift card and some money. Thanks everyone for a great birthday!

Found this on the camera. I'm thinking grandpa and Addison were having a good time together.

RaKay made this dress for Addison's birthday.

2011-03-25T19:06:00.005-07:00

Best friends. Draedyn came to visit, which is always a good time for the girls!

Addison turned 5!!! Addison is so fun to have around. She makes Chad and I laugh daily. We love you Addison!

This year we didn't do a party since we had just got back from San Diego and it was spring break and everyone was out of town. Addison still had a GREAT birthday!!

Doll from grandma Mitchell. She loves it!

Thanks for the money.

Addi got lots of presents, thanks everyone. This Sunday we'll post a picture of Addison's cute dress that Grandma Rakay made for her.

We went to lunch with the grandpa and grandma Dance, then birthday cake.

Later that afternoon I took Addison to build-a-bear which was super fun. No, she did not get a bear she picked Hello Kitty, of course.

2011-03-17T16:27:00.017-07:00

We decided to go on a little vacation to San Diego. Our first stop was on the Hornblower whale watching cruise ship. We thought it would be really fun to go on, especially since Carter studied the artic region in school. The gray whale migrates down to Mexico from Alaska. Unfortunately we did not see any whales, but we did see pods of dolphins and sea lions. They do a rain check since we didn't see whales. This summer the blue whales migrate through. Anyone you know who would love some tickets let us know.

A navy ship was coming home from deployment in the middle east. Very awesome to see all of them in uniform standing on the deck coming into port.

Submarine getting ready to leave.

Love all the sail boats.

After the cruise in the ocean we headed to Seaport Village.

Seaport village. Background is of the harbor.

A little art called "The Fish Tree."

Next stop was SeaWorld.

Scoping out what we were going to do.

Waiting for the Sea Lion show to start.

The Beluga Whale.

Waiting for the Shamu show to start.

On the last day we went to the beach. Carter could not wait to get into the water! The kids loved our vacation but the beach was probably the number one thing they LOVED!

Looking for the best seashells.

I know, I know, I know. What can I say but that it was chilly when we first got to the beach. Sorry folks but the 60's is not warm for us Arizona people. Plus the water blowing up with the 60 degree weather. Well you know it gets a little cold. That's all I'm going to say. On a up note it did get warmer and I came out to play. Of course with a light sweater on.

Love this photo of Addison running away from the water. Her favorite part. Running away from the waves. We got her in the water. She had so much fun!

Me and my honey!

Addison showing off her name she wrote in sand. All I can say is that we had a wonderful time in San Diego and we would love to go back next summer for sure!

2011-02-20T09:17:00.005-07:00

I've been doing a few projects lately. I decided to cover my pillows because they were looking sad. My friend Annemarie found this cute pillow design. I got my birthday present early which of course was a sewing machine.

Next project. Sorry forgot the before picture. Anyways, I've been wanting to repaint this cabinet for a LONG time now. It was a plain oak finish so I painted it brown and Chad glazed it.

Now to the final project. This mirror before was kind of ornate so I decided to take it off and Claye and Chad built a new frame for me. Much better then the old one.

Saturday Chad took the kids to airplane museum. They had a lot of fun. A few of the planes were open so the kids were able to go inside.

HAPPY VALENTINES!!

2011-02-01T12:26:00.006-07:00

Lynne got a cute little dress on her mexican cruise for the girls. Addison enjoyed modeling it.

Addison's preschool class had a field trip to our local dairy farm. She would not stand by ANY animal and get her picture taken AT ALL. The only animal I convinced her to pet was the rabbit, thats okay. She prefers animals from a distance. We had a great time together! Thats all that matters.

On the hay ride.

2011-01-03T14:32:00.010-07:00

I hope everyone had a great Christmas and a Happy New Year! We surprised the kids with a trip to Idaho! They loved it. The story goes like this: Chad and I waited to tell the kids until we actually were leaving for the airport. So we got them in front of the Christmas tree and video taped us telling them (which was really funny). Anyways we get into Claye's truck and all of a sudden Chad gets a call. Our flight was canceled due to "mechanical problems." Carter and Addison started crying. It was really sad. Anyways the good news is we called and got on a later flight, but it was a long day. They asked every 2 minutes when we were leaving. I'm glad we made it.

Donny and Italia sledding.

Getting ready to go. The kids had a blast. Although Chad and I did not get to go skiing we had fun sledding with all the kids.

Most of the cousins on the wixom side. Bri, Brynlee, Matthew, Jordan, Carter and Addison.

Every Christmas eve we have a scavenger hunt with riddles to find a gift from Grandpa and Grandma Wixom.

Christmas eve we slept at Grandma and Grandpa Mitchell's house. The kids worked on this lovely ginger bread house.

Star Wars light sword

Carter is ALWAYS doing bunny ears on grandma so this next picture is grandma doing it back.

We got home the 29th of December and opened santa's presents on the 30th.

Carter and Addison got razor scooters. Carter really wanted one bad! Our conversation in the car in Idaho: "Mom and Dad if Santa doesn't bring me a razor scooter, thats okay. I'll just ask for one next year." Love this kid. What a great attitude I told him.

The beloved blue ray player Chad has been wanting for sometime now.

2010-12-12T20:38:00.005-07:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CARTER! He turned the BIG 7.

A few things that makes Carter, Carter:

* Always happy

* Loves to make new friends

* A great helper

* A thinker (if you know Carter, you know what I mean)

* Loves to play golf, soccer, tennis and anything outside

* The joker

I could go on and on about Carter because he is such a great child to have!

Mrs. Cichon his school teacher makes these awesome hats for each birthday student.

Carter had it on all day very proudly! This birthday we did a family party. On Saturday night we went to dinner with Grandpa Dance at Famous Daves. Then Sunday as soon as we got home from church we did lunch, cake and presents.

Carter got a firetruck lego, a alligator lego, ties, snuggie, slippers, money, and star wars stuff. Thank you everyone for the gifts. Carter had a wonderful birthday!

2010-11-24T12:34:00.004-07:00

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!

Addison had a feast and program at school. Her Indian name was "Running Giraffe."

Carter also had a Thanksgiving program at school. He had a talking part in the program and they sang different songs through out. Carter has come such a long way from last year. Very proud of this kid!!!!

Carter's soccer has come to an end. 10 weeks of soccer. We started out at 110° and ended the soccer season at a nice 65°. Carter had a lot of fun. One of the mom's made a banner at the beginning of the season. Since their team name was the "Jedi's," she made little swords with there names. Then the cut up the banner and gave each player their own.

The perfect soccer shot.

2010-11-01T18:33:00.006-07:00

Carter was Anakin from Star Wars for Halloween.

Then we have the lovely Belle. Grandma Rakay made the costume. She did a great job!

Addison's awesome teacher Miss Leslie! Addison saw her teacher in pj's when she got to school and told her she better get ready for the day. Too cute. She didn't realize that was her costume till she stuck the binky in her mouth.

Doing there Halloween songs.

Before we carved the pumpkins.

The carving of the pumpkins. Carter ACTUALLY touched and helped clean out the inside.

Addison collecting all the pumpkin seeds for me. Yum!

The finished product.

2010-10-14T10:58:00.003-07:00

The kids have been on "Fall Break," this week. So I decided to get a little crafty. It ended up being a great day for us and the kids. The other day we were over at the grandparents house and Carter is talking to RaKay telling her how I had NO Halloween decorations up. I'm such a sinner. So I decided that we would do some fun crafty projects. The mason jars have tea lights in them but you can't tell. They're really cute. I got the idea off a blog. Then we did the tissue paper ghosts thanks to my elementary days when I paid attention and then Carter wanted to make spiders.

2010-09-20T15:00:00.014-07:00

Carter decided to play soccer! I was beaming from ear to ear when I heard him ask those five little words, "mom can I play soccer." Chad and I have a child who loves to play golf and now soccer. It couldn't be more perfect!

On Saturday the 19th Carter scored his first goal for his team. He was so excited! They tied 4-4.

Our little chef. Addison has been loving to cook. Anytime we start cooking a meal she is right in the middle trying to help out. Which is good and sometimes bad. For those of you who have been in my kitchen, know how small it is but I'm so glad that she loves to help and cook.

Carter lost another tooth. The dentist actually had to pull it. A week ago I was looking in his mouth and noticed his tooth was looking grayish/purplish. Anyways I watched it for a few more days and it got more and more red. Well, we took him to the dentist and his tooth had cracked in half. There was blood coming up inside the tooth. The dentist numbed up his mouth and had to pull the tooth. Carter was happy because he knew the tooth fairy would come. Anything for some money and gum.

Always fun times when the cousins come to play!

Carter got to hold Kailyn. Although I'm not sure she's enjoying that position so much.

Destinee and Kailyn.

Draedyn, Addison and Grandpa.

Hanging out. The girls sure have a great time together.

(Addison and Tatum)

Our friends moved. We sure will miss them. Its been fun for the kids having them next door!

(I forgot to download all of Chad's photos off his iphone, oops!) Jordan came to stay with us this past summer! We had a great time together.

Chad took the boys to the golf clinic that they have every Saturday for $5. Its a great deal!

2010-08-15T20:19:00.006-07:00

School has started!!! They started on August 11. Carter was so excited to head to first grade.

Addison's last year of preschool!

So we decided to head to the Grand Canyon on Saturday. Chad and I decided since we don't know what will happen next summer we better take the opportunity to go. It was AWESOME!!

It was a 4 hour drive but it was well worth the drive. The temperature was in the high 80's which beats 110.

I was a nervous nelly. They don't have railings all over. Some of the hiking along the paths is open. I was always pulling the kids closer to my side.

Checking out the canyon.

2010-08-02T13:36:00.013-07:00

The summer started with swimming lessons.

Nice goggle lines, eh?

Sara (sister) came to visit with Matthew for a week at the end of June. We had a lot of fun together. Although I was really bad about taking pictures when they came. Sorry.

Next stop Idaho Falls. We were there for 2 weeks.

Grandma Wixom with Addison

BriAnna and Addison

Then we traveled to Boise to visit Brian. Baby Kevin and Jordan.

Don't you just want to squeeze his little guys face. So cute. It was fun to see Cade.

We went to a nature preserve in Boise. Jordan, Bri and Matthew. Nice guys!

Golf. We can't go to Idaho and not go minature golfing.

Disc golf. The kids did awesome! I was really surprised at how well they were able to throw this year. Before we moved to Arizona we would go disc golf as a fam. (side note: thanks for taking this great picture grandma lynne. It turned out great.)

Addi, Draedyn and Italia. None of the girls wanted to focus on having a picture taken. Thats okay the girls had a great time together.

Don't ask what Carter's doing. No idea. Ethan and Regan.

These two little girls had a good time together playing makeup and princesses!

Grandpa Wixom.

Just the girls!

Then we came back to Arizona and brought Jordan back with us! It was really fun. Swimming and more swimming.

This past weekend we traveled up to Lake Roosevelt and went to some more cave dwellings we found. It was fun and hot.

We actually got to go into this cave dwelling. It was really neat.

2010-06-20T18:38:00.002-07:00

HAPPY FATHERS DAY!

Addison and Grandpa Claye. Addison loves to have her picture taken with grandpa. We had Claye over for dinner and Chad and he watched the U.S. Open (of course).

Chad got new golf grips and the kids made him a decorated plate. Needless to say I didn't read before buying and so you cannot eat on the plate. Bummer.

Swimming, swimming and more swimming. Thats all we've done thus far. More swimming pictures to come.

2010-05-27T20:30:00.010-07:00

Happy Birthday to Chad!

To another year with the best husband and father! Life couldn't be any better! I got Chad some private lessons at the golf course and the kids got him a game. I took him to a nice lunch and for dinner he wanted a nice juicy steak with a ice cream cake to top it off.

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! I can't believe school has come to an end already! Carter is now done with kindergarten and headed to 1st grade. Way to go Carter!

Addison's last day of preschool. All the girls she went to school with are headed to kindergarten. Addison was the only one with another year of preschool. They had a cute little program that the girls did.

The neighbor girls hanging out with Addison (Tatum in the middle and Ava on the right side).

May 16, Lexie and the the family came to visit. We were lucky enough to have them stay with us a few days. The kids loved it. We took them to Scottsdale train park one of the days.

Most of the time we swam. Thats always a hit with the kids. Mine included. I love this photo of Emma. What a cute girl!

Emma and Aiden.

Another day we took them hiking by Papago Park.

Emma and Addison showing off cute smiles and sunglasses.

Spencer, Lexie, Emma and Aiden. I really like this family photo I took.

I was testing out my bigger lens from the bottom of the hike. Not too bad. Although I'm wondering where Carter is.....

2010-05-02T16:23:00.005-07:00

We took a drive up towards the Roosevelt Dam. Behind the fam is the Roosevelt Bridge. It was suppose to be 81 but ended up being 63.

If looks could kill...... we'd be in BIG TROUBLE!!

Golfing with grandpa when he came. Striking a pose.

This past weekend we went to the Wildlife Zoo and Aquarium in Surprise. The best part was the aquarium.

Can you tell where the fish is? Its called a rock fish.

Meet my little friend.

2010-04-26T19:22:00.003-07:00

Grandpa got to come visit for a few days. We picked him up on Friday the 23 and dropped him off the 25. The kids had lots of fun. It was great that Scott got to spend time other then just a passing through.

On Saturday while grandpa was here Addison decided she was officially done with training wheels. A few weeks ago we tried but she seemed to look everywhere around her, instead of looking straight ahead. Funny girl. On Saturday though I ran along side her for a few times and that was all. Addison can now start on her own too. I can't believe she's getting so big! Go Addison!

2010-04-19T18:42:00.009-07:00

Styling in her new glasses that she picked out! Of course they had to be pink.

Okay, yes this is beyond over due. Last time grandpa came to visit he took them to the store to get a toy. Carter got a helicopter that flies by remote. Its always fun when grandpa comes!

Addison got a Hello Kitty.

In March they had a carnival for the kids. This is Carter, Phillip and Joshua.

Waiting in line for Carter to rock climb.

Sorry, I got the pictures in the wrong order. Carter did great. The funny story goes like this: This other kid was telling Carter that he was going to make it to the top before Carter. He also stated that Carter wouldn't make it to the top. Well, this kid didn't even make it half way and Carter went to the very top! Go Carter!

Extra pictures I forgot to add when we went to Lexie's for Spring break.

Figure it out! Addison sure will love this picture later down the road.

Draedyn got this umbrella for Addison and she plays with it none stop! She wanted a picture with it.

Carter's class made this Easter get up. I wish you could of all seen them coming out of class with this on. It was really entertaining (in a good way).

That's right people! I went to a Suns game for my birthday! It was fun! Chad also got me a nice boutique of flowers and a spa gift certificate for a massage, pedicure, manicure and facial. Thanks, Chad and kids!

It was nice because no one was sitting around us!

Carter and Chad went to the father's and sons outing together with Claye. Carter caught a frog with his friends. Although I don't think you can see it.

Easter pictures.

Just my size cactus. We've been hiking a lot this winter. This hike we went up to a wind cave. Not the same wind cave us Idaho people are use to. It was still fun. It was more or less a hollowed out side of a mountain. Not a cave you go into and explore.

It was neat because on the side of the mountain the bee's had made a nest and you could see all the honeycombs that were made.

Cactus in bloom

Addison loves grandpa as a hiking buddy!

2010-04-04T15:10:00.005-07:00

HAPPY EASTER!!!!

We did a little Easter egg hunt. Instead of candy we use my dad's idea and put a few dollars in the eggs.

Addison's beloved "Chocolate Rabbit" she has been wanting! Silly girl.

DYING EGGS

Chad had the priesthood session to go to so we started without him.

On Saturday (Easter weekend) it was so awesome outside. We couldn't pass up the opportunity to go hiking! We dragged Grandpa Claye with us to the White Tank Mountains. Although the hike was crowded it was fun.

2010-03-18T19:56:00.015-07:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY LITTLE ADDISON! Can't believe she is already 4.

Our friends rent out bounce houses for pretty cheap so we decided to go this route. The kids have so much fun!

Dora was the "theme" this year.

From the right we have Katty, Draedyn, Ava, Tatum, Lindsey, Madelynn, Addison and Carter.

Addison was so excited about eating this cake that she wanted some at 8:00 in the morning when she woke up.

Princess and Frog. She has been waiting and waiting for this movie.

Addison had a wonderful birthday. Thanks to everyone for making it great!

Our Spring Break in Oklahoma City! We had a lot of fun. Although we thought it might be a little warmer then in the 50's we made the best of it and everyone had a great time!

On Monday we went to the zoo.

Addison has some fun faces I've been able to get on camera. I can't wait to use this picture later on in life.

Petting the rabbit. Addison's been more open to animals lately.

Carter and Aiden

We went to Lake Arcadia. We did a little day camping. Roasted hot dogs and marshmallows. It was fun because we had the beach, play ground and camp site all to ourselves. We all bundled up and started to dig in the sand. The kids loved it.

For those of you who haven't been to the Oklahoma City Bombing Memorial these pictures are for you. There are two walls that represent the time in which it happened. 9:01 is the time before the blast.

The other wall represents the minute after the blast (9:03). Very peaceful place to go to.

At the memorial they have chalk boards on the ground in front of the museum so people can leave messages.

Tiles that children did for the memorial, its right by the chalkboards.

I love this picture of Emma and Addison.

Lexie and Chad

Every row stands for the floor that the person who died worked on. Nine rows in all.

You wonder where Addison is? If you look closely she is hiding behind Chad having a melt down. No worries she still wanted her picture taken.

Don't you just love her face!

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Flying kites! We had a perfect windy day FINALLY to go do this. We all had lots of fun.

Carter and Addison were really good at flying them. Carter was beyond excited that his went so high in the sky. Good times.

Its been awhile so bare with me. Addison got to dress up for a friends party. She looked really cute as a cat.

Addison fell down off her bike and split her poor little mouth open. It was bleeding like crazy like most mouth injuries. At first I thought her tooth went through her lip but luckily it didn't.

Yes, yes Carter has lost a tooth. I can't believe he's old enough to loose teeth already. Seems like yesterday we were waiting for these teeth to come in. Here's the story of how he lost it: I went to pick Carter up for an appointment and he came walking down the hall way with a big smile. As he got closer I noticed his mouth was red. Then it hit me. Carter I said "where is your tooth!" He said "I pulled it out in school!" "The whole class gathered around me as I pulled my tooth out." He proceeded to tell me that he was so EXCITED the whole class got to see this moment of him pulling out his tooth! I'm just glad that I didn't have to pull it out. I do not like the sound of a tooth grinding against another tooth and also the roots tearing as you pull it out. To say the least my dad pulled most of my teeth out and I left the rest for my dentist to pull out.

Valentines Day! Thanks everyone for the cards and gifts!

All you need is LOVE.

We took the kids to The Museum of Natural History! It was pretty neat!

Carter comparing his femur bone to that of a dinosaur.

They had cute little floor puzzles all over of dinosaurs.

One of the odd shaped Medeorites.

Addison was convinced that this was the Kevin from UP. Too funny. Although they looked a lot a like.

At the end outside they had panning for gold.

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Hiking at the superstition mountains which are right by our house.

Chad took all the photos with his iphone, not too shabby.

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Carter has been wanting to ride his bike with out training wheels for awhile now. We had to get him a new bike because his green one is a 18 inch and so we got him a red 16 inch bike. That made the difference. We headed out to a walking path by our house which has a huge grass area and Carter was riding a bike within an hour.

Tired after all that work!

Addison loves her new bike!!