Our Family

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Ashlyn & Brinley's dance performance

Ashlyn & Brinley had their dance performance on June 7th. They both did such a great job and worked so hard and practiced so much I am so proud of them both. I absolutely love the place they take dance from - the teacher is so wonderful and I can't believe how much they both learned and got so much better in just a short year.

Arizona Trip

The end of June Dave had to drive to Arizona for work so I flew down on Thursday and met him and we spent the weekend in Arizona with out the kids. It was so much fun, I was so surprised how much we saw and did in the short weekend. I guess when you aren't toting around 4 kids doing up carseats etc you can do a lot more! We had dinner at a fun place Papadeaux's for dinner and we tried Aligator - it was interesting! The next morning we got up early (because Phoenix is 105 degrees in the day) and hiked Camelback Mountain. It was a really hard hike but worth the amazing view of the Phoenix area! That day later for lunch we went to TGIF it overlooks Chase stadium where the Diamondbacks play. It was so cool. Then went and toured the Arizona Cardinals stadium. Dave's Mom helped with the kids the first night and his brother Mark stayed with our kids for the weekend which was so nice of him and the kids had a blast too!

Friday, June 11, 2010

Idaho Falls Baseball Tournament

Jackson had a tournament in Idaho Falls June 4th - 5th. We left on Thursday night and dropped Payton off at my Mom & Dad's then left Friday morning for Idaho. It was nice to have a little break from Payton and miss her.

Jackson's team played 2 games on Friday and 3 on Saturday - so it was really busy but sooooo fun. They beat every team they played by at least 10 runs, and they only gave up 4 runs the whole tournament. They all played amazing!! They ended up winning the tournament and got the 1st place plaque - Congrats Havoc!! Jackson pitched the championship game and at the end of the inning the umpire came over to me and gave me the ball - he said "mom" your son just pitched a 3 pitch inning - it doesn't happen very often so here is the ball write on it and keep it! It was so nice of him and so special. I am so proud of how hard Jackson works and practices to be the best he can - I am so proud of all the boys on his team also - they all are such good boys and I am so glad he is surrounded by such great kids.

Payton had a great time and got spoiled by Grandma & Grandpa, we really did miss her - she is so much fun to have around but I was so thankful to my mom and dad for keeping her it really was so nice.

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

This is what keeps us so BUSY & HAPPY!!

PAYTON 20 MONTHS

Payton keeps us busy just by being her! I love that child to death but she wears me out!! My sister said to me the 0ther day - I don't think she knows how to walk and its so true she just runs from one thing to the other all day long. Which means I get nothing done ever!!! She is so much fun though and I am very grateful that she takes a good long afternoon nap everyday to allow me to catch up a little. I am just trying to enjoy each moment because it is becoming very real to me how fast the time goes with these cuties.

ASHLYN AGE 7

Ashlyn broke her finger a couple of weeks ago, its feeling alot better now. She is taking a Jazz/HipHop class and she is loving it. She is really good at it too. Ash is very determined and if she puts her mind to something watch out!! She wanted to do the front splits and stretched and worked until she can do it! I am so proud of her and how hard she works at everything! We just love the dance studio the girls are taking their dance classes. Its Tiffany Dance Co. - I highly reccomend it! She gets to dance at the Stadium of Fire this year!!!! I am so excited for her its going to be a really neat experience for her! Even though its at BYU!! ha ha!!

BRINLEY AGE 5

Brinley is taking a Jazz/Tumbling class. She has had so much fun and has gotten so much better. She really picks up the dances quick and practices alot at home. They have a dance recital on June 7th and the costumes are so darling - their teacher does a great job finding the cutest ones!

JACKSON AGE 10

JD is on the back row on the right side.

Jackson is playing on a superleague baseball team HAVOC. He is having so much fun and is improving his game so much this year. This picture was taken after a tournament they played in and they had to play 3 games that day!! We ended up taking 2nd place and they got medals that are around their necks. He has 5 awesome coaches that are so dedicated and love these boys so much. Its a good thing we like baseball so much and the families of the boys he plays with - we spend alot of time together!!

Preschool field trip

Caden, Braylee, Mia, Zack, Erik, Brinley

Swinging outside with the kiddies. Love these moments!

My Birthday

At dinner for my birthday, such a fun day.

Monday, March 29, 2010

Sun, Fun & Baseball in St. George

Ash & Payton at the baseball game

It was the first game so they have smiles on their faces!!

Jackson & Payton at the condo we stayed at
- she was asleep on the couch
and he goes and lays down by her
so precious, he loves her so much

Beautiful Brinley

Payton

At McDonalds

Brinley freezing at the pool!

My supermodel Ashlyn
I love the sunset behind her so cool!

Payton drinking Dave's coke!

Look at the GUN SHOW!!!

Brinley, Grandma & Grandpa

JD #3
GO HAVOC!!

This was the first game of the tournament in Mesquite on Thursday. First time up to bat he hit a home run!!! The outfield was artificial turf - so if the ball got past the outfielder it just kept rolling, 2 others got a HR. It was a fun game.

We had such a fun time this year at the March Madness tournament. This is Jackson's 2nd year playing for the Havoc team they won 2 games and lost 2 games - better than last year we lost all 4. We had such a blast again this year. My parents were able to go again this year with us and the kids really enjoyed the 1 on 1 time with Grandma & Grandpa. So fun to build those lasting memories. We went down on a Tuesday and came home Sunday, and ran our legs off every single second.