Court's first ride

Yesterday Courtlin had her first official ride in the stroller without her carseat! She was so cute sitting there! I had SEP's at the girls school so it was really nice to have her sit up and be content with looking around! I love that she is getting older but it is going SO fast!

Pirate Island

Since the Husbands were working Fran and I took the kids to Pirate Island Pizza. It was a little crazy with all our (my 5) kids but it was alot of fun! It is a very fun place to eat! There is an arcade and a play area for the toddlers (Cooper LOVED it)! Thanks to Fran and her girls for the fun!

Courtlin the Biker!

Cicely thought it would be fun to put Chris's scooter helmet on Court! I thought she looked cute!

Time With Dad!

Chris had a few hours off and our boys really loved having him home!

Cicely's Favorite Scripture Story

Last week Cicely handed me a folded piece of construction paper and said "Here mom, this is my favorite scripture story!" I think the picture says it all but on the back she wrote "He did (died) for us. He loves us" I love the gospel! And I am so thankful to all the primary teachers out there who helps us inadequate parents raise these VERY special children!!!

Overwhelmed!!!

OK, so it's like this...I went to a Stake Prepardness workshop this morning to learn about coupon shopping! Boy am I overwhelmed! I am lucky to make it to any store at any time of the week! Since Chris works at Costco I usually just have him buy the basic: bread, peanut butter, jelly, milk,and tuna fish to fit our basic needs! Occasionally I will hit Costco for the other essentials: Chicken, hamburger, snickerdoodle cookies etc. Sometimes when I feel over zealous, I will attempt Wal-Mart and buy the typical family meals: Hamburger helper, tuna helper (my kids fav), and the other family meal have to's. So I now have a new challenge of the all too popular coupon shopping and although I am eager to save a buck as anyone I am not quite sure of the no fail method for myself! Anyone have any brilliant ideas? Let me know!

Court and the Boys

Chris and Jax came over to play Catan and when they were getting ready to leave we got some snapshots of Court with the boys! As you can see Mason really wanted Courtlin and she wasn't quite sure about it! We thought her eyes were going to pop out of her head! Mason thought it was great! Then we got some cute picture with the boys together! Thanks Jackie and Chris for playing with us! We love you guys!

The Big Hair Dilemma

Chrislyn got the helicopter stuck in her hair! Thankfully we got it out without having to cut her hair! What a kid!

Valentines Party!!!

We had a fun night hanging out at Brian and Jodi's new casa! There were no kids (except for Courtlin) and so we got to talk big people talk! Thanks to Fran and Jodi for putting it all together! We need to do it again soon!
Chris and Chanda

Chris and Jackie

Brian and Jodi

Bryan and Marie

Jacob and Fran

The most Lucky Man

I have been given the best Valentine of them all. Thank you Chanda.

She has been so patient with me going to school and working. Each day with Chanda is certainly another day in paradise. I love you beautiful.

HaPpY VaLeNtInEs DaY!!

Top 10 reasons I love My Valentine! (In No Particular Order)

1. He lets me use his shaver to shave my legs and NEVER complains about it!
2. He will get up in the night with our kids!
3. He sticks up for me with anyone and everyone!
4. He always calls me on his breaks at work or on his way home from school/work.
5. He tells me I am beautiful and that he loves me everyday!
6. He never complains about the stack of laundry or the dirty dishes in the sink!
7. He works hard every single day so that our family will have the things we need!
8. He makes me laugh, even when I don't want to!
9. He believes in me even when I don't!
10. He loves me!!!
I love you Topher Baby!


This picture is back in the day when we only had three kids! Fran took this picture and it is one of my favorites! I love how little my kids were!

Dancing with the Atkinson's

Chrislyn's Baptism Day!

It seems like Chrislyn was born not very long ago and now here she is eights years old! We had a great day celebrating with family! We are so blessed to have our families so close by! Thank you to everyone who came to support us! We love you all!