I haven't been real great on updating my blog. We went to Park City a month ago. The kids had been wanting to take a trip because they didn't go anywhere in the summer because I was so sick. We loved it. We stayed in a condo at the Mountainside Marriott. They had so many fun activities for the kids to do. They tie dyed shirts and melted beads together and went on a scavenger hunt. They didn't want to come home. Some of my family came up and so the kids had a lot of fun playing with their cousins. One of the days we took them on the alpine slide, the coaster and they had a few other rides. They had a lot of fun!!!! We also went to the outlet malls which I absolutely love going there. Noah was excited because we took him out of school for a few days. It was so much fun spending time as a family.

Madison loves anything chocolate!

Noah was tough with his rock climbing.

Madison loved the merry go round.

Tyler and Noah went on the alpine slide
lots of times.

Noah was jumping on the trampoline. He loved
doing back flips on it.

I can't believe my cute little Noah has started kindergarten. I cried for a couple of days thinking about him going to school. It really hit me for the first time that from here on out he will be influenced by so many people and that I will no longer be able to just keep him safe in our home. I have realized the importance of family home evening and family prayer. He has really struggled going to school but once he is there he loves it. I was driving him every day to school but his teacher told me I shouldn't drive him anymore because it made him to sad but when he rides the bus he is over his sadness by the time he reaches school. I don't mind him riding the bus in the afternoon because it is just with the kindergarten kids but I pick him up every day. A couple of weeks ago I was asking him how his bus ride was and he said that he cried on the bus because he missed his mom but he said "It's ok mom I put my face by the window so no one could see me cry." It made me so sad but he is doing better. Every day I pick him up he is so excited about his day. So I know he loves it once he gets there. He always tells me about the new friends he has made that day. He has been bummed that he does not get recess!!! He loves doing his homework and is always so excited about what he has learned. He has made me so proud of how nice he has been to other kids. He told me one night that it makes him feel bad when other kids tease kids but that he tries to always be nice to them.

This is where he waits for the bus!!!

He told me his bus is to long and boring.

We are expecting!!!!! Sorry I haven't done a blog in forever but I have been very sick. I am about 14 weeks and I am finally having some good moments so I am praying that I am getting over my sickness. Noah and Maddison have been so excited that we are having a baby. They are taking care of me while I am sick and Tyler has become Mr. Mom. They have been really cute. Noah has learned how to make toast and a turkey sandwich. He has been pretty proud of that. Madison always tells me that she will help take care of the baby. They have been pretty worried about me and are always asking me how I am feeling. I have the best kids and husband. They have definitely been lifesavers!!!! I will try to make some more posts and keep you updated.

Madison had her third birthday. I can't believe how fast the time has gone by since she was born. She has been the funnest thing ever. She adds so much to our family. When she was born Noah has always called her his little princess. He would get mad at me if I ever talked to her in a voice that wasn't nice. She definitely thinks she is a princess. I have learned that girls are so much different then boys. She has the cutest personality. I couldn't imagine life without her. She brings so much joy into our lives. We absolutely love and adore our Madison. These are some of the things that we love about our Madison:


She has the best imagination ever.
She loves to dress up.
Every morning we have to lay out about 5 outfits for her to choose from.
She changes her clothes 4-5 times a day.
She loves to do her moms hair.
She loves shoes and purses.
She loves playing with her dolls and doll house.
She loves shopping. (Anything pink she wants to buy.)
She has the most beautiful smile and eyes.
She is very polite and loves to help clean up.
She plays good with other kids.
She always runs away and tells us how bad we made her feel when we get mad at her.
She always tells us how much she loves us.
She loves playing with her dad and Noah.
She adores her big brother.
She loves stories and telling stories.
She loves watching Dora and learning spanish.
She loves riding her bike and playing outside.
She is a lot more daring than her big brother.
She loves to giggle. (when she starts she can't stop)


"Before you were conceived I wanted you
Before you were born I loved you
Before you were here an hour I would die for you
This is the miracle of life."
Maureen Hawkins


She had to wear her birthday crown most of the day.

She loves her vanity.

She rides her bike all the time.

She had to have a princess cake.

She was so excited for her birthday party. She wanted to have a princess party and play water games. We had all of her cousins over and made pretzels and smoothies. They played in the water all day. We did a barbecue and they had smores that night. It was a perfect day for her. She had so much fun. She kept saying happy birthday to me!!

The relief society did a girls night out before the guys had there fathers and sons outing. It was really cute they did it as a disney theme and you could dress up. Madison was so excited she wanted to dress up as her favorite princess Cinderella. All day she kept talking about it and so we finally went home and got her all ready. She had a major break down and started crying and didn't want to go. (She is definitely our drama queen!!) So I put different clothes on her and just rocked her. Well about half hour later she decided she was ready to go so we got her dressed up again and went. She had a lot of fun. She is so much fun to be with. She loves to play dress up and look like a princess.

All ready for the party!

She loves wearing her princess shoes.

Her cousin that was at the party.

Pretty as a princess!!

Another dress up costume!!

I haven't been very good at posting new pictures. Our lives have been crazy. It seems like I never have any time to myself!!! A couple of weeks ago all of the cousins were over playing and they like to move the tramp so they can jump of the roof onto it. They have been doing it for years. Noah decides that he is ready to climb up on the roof and try it. I was of course not wanting him to do it. Tyler told him to go ahead and do it because he knew Noah wouldn't end up doing it. He climbed up on the roof and had his own little cheering group from his cousins. The longer he looked down the more nervous he got. He would stand like he was going to jump and then go and sit back for a little bit. He kept doing this for probably a good half hour. It was pretty cute. All of his cousins started chanting "Is he brave enough......Is he brave enough........Is he brave enough." It was pretty funny. In the end he decided that he better wait until he is six years old and then he would be ready to make the jump. He just hung out on the roof and played with his cousins and then climbed back down. I should have known that he wouldn't end up doing it because he has never done daring things. He always takes the safe route!!!!

He is starting the big climb up!!!

He has made it on the roof!!

The longer he stares the scarier it looks.

He just can't decide if he is brave
enough for the big jump!

He is much happier with his decision
not to jump!!

I have not posted in quite some time. Things have been a little crazy for us. Noah has started his T-Ball and loved it!!!! He is pretty cute. He thought it was pretty cool that his number was 1. We love watching him play. I can't believe how big he is getting. Tyler and I were called as his primary teachers. He was so excited. We have loved it. The kids are so cute. I will have to say Noah is pretty calm compared to the other boys. He always raises his hand to answer our questions. I have absolutely loved being in there with him. Madison will not go to nursery and has been coming with us. She has been very good. She thinks she is such a big girl! She always shares her treats with all of the kids and they love it.

Here is some pictures of our number one T-Ball star. He loves it! He didn't like being dressed up as the catcher! Everything was a little to big for him. He is the cutest thing ever to watch. It is so funny!


Madison is Noah's number one fan! She loves playing at the park by his games. She thinks the world of Noah!!!