She MELTS me

Miss Bella just melts my heart. She melts it when her little voice says, "Mama"...she melts it when she gives a shy little smile...she melts it when she crawls into my lap...when she gets super excited to see the boys...when she kisses Abby...when shes attached to her Daddy...when she sweetly stares at me while I rock her and I KNOW she's saying I love you mama with her briliant blue eyes...and when she screams for joy because she is getting shoes put on her feet! There's millions of things that "melt" me about her! My heart bursts for my littles! The boys are so gentle and sweet with her! What fun a little girl brings...especially now that I can give her pigtails!

Father's Day

On Father's Day we made Joe breakfast, and gave him his presents. Joe and Liam went to church (Bella and Harp had a cold so I stayed home with them) where Liam performed a song with primary. I was sad to miss it! Joe said it was funny because a bunch of the kids didn't know the song. We later had friends over for dinner, and Joe made his delicious crepes! How I love this man! He loves our children so much, and would do anything for them! They think the world of him, and get so excited when he comes home from work. They love to wrestle and act out different movies. I'm so grateful to have a hardworking husband who gives me the opportunity to stay home with our littles. I love you so much Joe! Happy Father's Day!

Bubbles

Oh how I love when their lips pucker! The kids love to play bubbles. Liam can get them to be pretty big, however Harper just ends up getting spit everywhere. He still has lots of fun though.

Skunk!!!

Proof of the Baby Skunk in our window well. Joe wasn't very successful getting him out himself. Our house smelled pretty bad for 2 days. The kids loved looking at him though!

Swimming Fun

Miss Bella just hanging out in her boat!

Then she fell asleep.

Liam is half fish...he loves to swim!

I love how Harp's eyes are closed.

Sleeping Beauty

My good friend Nicole goofing off!

Liam's best bud Tainan!

Our good friends the Nelson's invited us over to swim. We had a great time. The pool was freezing, but the kids didn't mind. The adults and Bella hung out in the hot tub the whole time. I got an awful sunburn. I couldn't move without screaming in pain! (Ok I didn't really scream, but it did hurt alot!) We look forward to swimming with them alot this summer.

Harper gets pampered!

Sprinkler Fun

I think this is a great shot of how much fun Liam was having!

I took the kids on a walk the other evening and the SPRINKLERS WERE ON! The boys had so much fun running through them. I loved capturing these huge smiles on their little faces!

Memorial Day 2010

After about 10 attempts at a picture of all the kids this
is the best I got!

Love "piggie" photos!

Harps playing in the sand. (He actually throws the sand!)

I love that smile!

Bella loves to play soccer with the boys!

She is so beautiful!

Joe captured this great pic of Bella!

Joe grilling on the firepit...one day we'll get a grill!

I love some corn on the cob!

On Memorial Day we went to Daybreak to play at the lake. The kids had a blast at the beach, and enjoyed running in the water. We later grilled on our firepit! Joe makes the best food! I loved watching the kids screech when the freezing cold water touched their toes. It's crazy to be playing in the sand and have snow tipped mountains in the background. I'm really enjoying all of the fun things to do here in Utah! We love summer!

So Sleepy

Liam's Kindergarten Graduation

Last ride on the school bus

Getting his award

Liam and Mrs. Ellsworth

Liam with his Kindergarten "diploma"

The wind kept taking his cap!

Enjoying their pizza!

Enjoying her pizza!

At the playground

Harps trying to be like Liam

Harps took this picture...I think he did a pretty good job!

On Thursday May 27th, 2010 Liam graduated from Kindergarten! I can't believe how fast he's growing! He's so smart and I couldn't be more proud of him! He's adjusted so well to our move and has made so many friends. He loves school and soccer. I'm so blessed to have him as my son! He teaches me new things everyday and is so curious about life. I'm grateful to have him home with me all day again until he starts 1st grade. Wow...1st grade...when did this happen? Time really does fly. We celebrated his graduation with pizza, icecream, and a trip to the park. He said, "Mom, this is the BEST day ever!" That makes me feel so good. I love you sweet little Liam...you'll always be my "POOH BEAR!" (He doesn't like when we call him that now!)