Catching up !!!!

We were all very excited to welcome my new nephew Kaison!He is almost six weeks so I am way behind on this post. sorry. He is adorable and me and the kids fell instantly in love. Ella loves when amy sends me pics on the phone. She wants to look at them all day long.

Look at that baby he was so long and thin!! Amy did a great job. I was so proud of my little sister.

Charlee and her turn.

Chase and his turn. Chase may be tough but he has no problem just loving this baby. I like to watch him hold him because he is so calm, unlike chase and he just watches that baby boy almost in amazement.

This trip to the hospital was bittersweet for me. I was feeled with absolute joy for my sister and to have this beautiful baby in our lives. Then there was that baby hunger that hits you when you see a newborn. As I walked out of the hospital, 10 days before my hysterectomy, knowing I would never, for sure never do that again. I felt sad. Than I looked up ahead of me at my big kids and the littles. I felt blessed, way blessed and all was well!

Happy fourth of July!!

Ella loved the parade. She waved she clapped she danced. It was way adorable.

All you parents of toddlers. Notice the cute monkey attached to ella's back with a tail that is a leash. This is a great investment. Its a cute stuffed animal they love while at the same time allowing them a few feet of freedom. But you dont have to worry about losing them in 3 seconds flat. I love it. I own 3 for each of my toddlers in my life. Some people walk there dogs, I can walk my toddlers. Just kidding ya.

Arghh look at these cute pirates. Brady and his cute cousin sterling!!

Look at us in our sweet parade spot. We arrived to the parade 15 minutes late. Nick looked across the street and noticed the concrete guard rail that was almost empty. Thanks to the nice guy we didnt know that was kind enough to strattle his feet so me and stephanie could have a seat and the extremely nice officer who came by every little bit to remind us we could not be sitting or standing in street only on guardrail. It was a great spot lots of shade.

We had a great time at parade and most of all the kids loved it. Thats what we do that stuff for anyways. Thank you to my wonderful brother Jesse who is a soldier in the army. Everytime I see a flag I think of him and all the wonderful people who defend the freedom we all enjoy!

family reunion

THis is the last night of our family reunion. Yes we are all dirty and had alot of fun. Do you ever look at pictures of your family and just think wow look how big everyone is getting. My little family is growing up. I love spending time with my family camping, when there is no distraction and no where to be it the best. Grandma did so much so we could have a fun family reunion at otter creek thank you grandma!!!

MOM turned "50" surprise!!

I love my mom. I am so lucky to have a young fabulous mom. She is really one of my best friends. I dont know how I would survive without her. For her 50th birthday we through her a surprise party. She is so much fun and put a smile on everyones faces around her, occasionally a woo hoo too.

Me and my sisters. We put the party together for my mom.

My fabulous mom, we thought she was on to us and then when she showed up in her running clothes, very little make up, ponytail and a smile we knew we had pulled it off!

The pavillion where we had her party. At first we thought we were going to get eaten alive by mosquitos than we realized they really liked the homemade rootbeer and moved it away from the party. They moved away also.

It was so fun all of her family was in town for my little brothers wedding. So they all got to be there to celebrate her. We love you mom, Your the BEST!!

randoms!!

Chayston what a kid. I told my grandma that she always gets her moneys worth with the christmas jammies she buys him. Uhhh I am thinking these are the ones he got when he was 5. Ha ha it makes me laugh. Because he loves them. I know your probably thinking that I should put them away when I change sizes or maybe seasons. But he is so content he never complains. Honestly two years ago I had to hide his super man pajamas. Because they were so little, but I kept putting them away and he would find them. He is a great boy. He wears whatever he is not picky. I am grateful for my easy going boy!!

Ella and Brady playing in a tupperware box. Ella is not much of a toy girl. She prefers to play with little empty plastic jars, anything with a lid she can take off and on. She is funny that way. Brady pushed her around in her box for awhile. He loves Ella most the time.

Just chillin in her box with her jammies and dont forget her shoes. She is obsesses with shoes. She usually has a pair on and two pair close by.

We did it again!!!

Saturday May 16th we ran the ogden marathon! Oh wow that is an amazing one. The views and scenery are amazing! When we started running up ogden canyon it was 28 degrees and when we finished it was about 80. IT was a beautiful day.

There is Kami all finished up!! Doesnt she look great you would never guess she just ran 26.2 miles.

There is me the last block runnin in I think you can tell I just ran 26.2 miles.

Almost to the finish line. Finishing time 4 hours 10 minutes. I took 20 minutes of my time. WOO HOO!!!

There is Kami finishing up. We worked so hard it all payed off. Thank you everyone for there love and support!! I couldnt do it without you(thank you Kami you are the greatest one ever)

Worth getting up for!!!!

Look at the view, who would expect to see this view in mid april. I know I want the sunshine just as much as you. But you got to admit that is an awesome view. Let the adventure begin:

Kami and I had a six mile run this morning at 7. We knew it would be cold and snowy. But it was a bit of an obstacle course. Snow covered trees that occasionally dump on you.

Dont forget your Running Buddy. Yesterday morning it was raining like crazy, we had to run ten miles in it. So we ran 5 miles, ran home changed into dry clothes and ran the next 5 miles. Long wet run, soaked all the way through. Me and Kami still did it. It feels the best when you are all finished. By the way this cute girl ROCKS!!! She is so tough. She is always doing her best and never complaining. She always inspires me to do better. She is so supportive and fun! She is mine though, so dont even try to take her. Thank you so much Kami for being the best and for putting up with me!

Throw in some large trees. Most you can leap over, these ones we had to walk around so we could climb over.

Some of the trail clear, other parts inches of snow. Look only one other person out enjoying this!So I am sorry you missed out on this beautiful morning. I wanted to share. thank goodness for camera phones. I look forward to many more adventures!